imperishable /ɪmˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bļ/
adjective LITERARY
lasting forever, or never weakening with age
lasting forever, or never weakening with age
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
seduce (PERSUADE) /sɪˈdjuːs/ US /-ˈduːs/
verb [T]
to persuade someone to have sex with you, often someone younger than you, who has little experience of sex:
Pete lost his virginity at 15 when he was seduced by his best friend's mother.
seducer /sɪˈdjuː.səʳ/ US /-ˈduː.sɚ/
noun [C]
someone who seduces people:
The play tells the story of a fabulously wealthy woman who seeks revenge on her heartless seducer.
seductress /sɪˈdʌk.trəs/
noun [C]
a female seducer
seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The film depicts Charlotte's seduction by her boss.
seductive /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
adjective
It was a seductive black evening dress.
She gave him a seductive look.
seductively /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.li/
adverb
seductiveness /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
to persuade someone to have sex with you, often someone younger than you, who has little experience of sex:
Pete lost his virginity at 15 when he was seduced by his best friend's mother.
seducer /sɪˈdjuː.səʳ/ US /-ˈduː.sɚ/
noun [C]
someone who seduces people:
The play tells the story of a fabulously wealthy woman who seeks revenge on her heartless seducer.
seductress /sɪˈdʌk.trəs/
noun [C]
a female seducer
seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The film depicts Charlotte's seduction by her boss.
seductive /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
adjective
It was a seductive black evening dress.
She gave him a seductive look.
seductively /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.li/
adverb
seductiveness /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
seduce (ATTRACT) /sɪˈdjuːs/ US /-ˈduːs/
verb [T usually passive]
1 to cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:
I wouldn't normally have bought this, but I was seduced by the low price.
They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight to the United States.
2 If you are seduced by something, you like it because it seems attractive:
Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture.
seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
noun [C usually plural]
the attractive quality of something:
The seductions of life in a warm climate have led many Britons to live abroad, especially in Spain.
seductive /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
adjective
making you want to do, have or believe something, because of seeming attractive:
Television confronts the viewer with a succession of glittering and seductive images.
The argument that sanctions should be given more time to work is seductive but fatally flawed.
seductively /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.li/
adverb
seductiveness /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
1 to cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:
I wouldn't normally have bought this, but I was seduced by the low price.
They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight to the United States.
2 If you are seduced by something, you like it because it seems attractive:
Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture.
seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
noun [C usually plural]
the attractive quality of something:
The seductions of life in a warm climate have led many Britons to live abroad, especially in Spain.
seductive /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
adjective
making you want to do, have or believe something, because of seeming attractive:
Television confronts the viewer with a succession of glittering and seductive images.
The argument that sanctions should be given more time to work is seductive but fatally flawed.
seductively /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.li/
adverb
seductiveness /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
sluggish /ˈslʌg.ɪʃ/
adjective
moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power:
A heavy lunch makes me sluggish in the afternoon.
Something is wrong with the car - the engine feels a bit sluggish.
The housing market has been very sluggish these past few years.
sluggishly /ˈslʌg.ɪʃ.li/
adverb
sluggishness /ˈslʌg.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power:
A heavy lunch makes me sluggish in the afternoon.
Something is wrong with the car - the engine feels a bit sluggish.
The housing market has been very sluggish these past few years.
sluggishly /ˈslʌg.ɪʃ.li/
adverb
sluggishness /ˈslʌg.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
slowworm /ˈsləʊ.wɜːm/ US /ˈsloʊ.wɝːm/
noun [C]
a small brownish-grey lizard with no legs, found in Europe
a small brownish-grey lizard with no legs, found in Europe
scorn /skɔːn/ US /skɔːrn/
noun [U]
a very great lack of respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless:
She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.
Why do you always pour/heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?
scorn /skɔːn/ US /skɔːrn/
verb [T]
1 to show scorn for someone or something:
So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?
You scorned all my suggestions.
2 to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud:
She scorned all my offers of help.
scornful /ˈskɔːn.fəl/ US /ˈskɔːrn-/
adjective
a scornful look/remark/laugh/tone
They are openly scornful of the new plans.
scornfully /ˈskɔːn.fəl.i/ US /ˈskɔːrn-/
adverb
a very great lack of respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless:
She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.
Why do you always pour/heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?
scorn /skɔːn/ US /skɔːrn/
verb [T]
1 to show scorn for someone or something:
So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?
You scorned all my suggestions.
2 to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud:
She scorned all my offers of help.
scornful /ˈskɔːn.fəl/ US /ˈskɔːrn-/
adjective
a scornful look/remark/laugh/tone
They are openly scornful of the new plans.
scornfully /ˈskɔːn.fəl.i/ US /ˈskɔːrn-/
adverb
amalgamate /əˈmæl.gə.meɪt/
verb [I or T]
to join or unite to form a larger organization or group, or to make separate organizations do this:
The electricians' union is planning to amalgamate with the technicians' union.
The different offices will be amalgamated as/into employment advice centres.
amalgamation /əˌmæl.gəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The association was formed by the amalgamation of several regional environmental organizations.
The company began as an amalgamation of small family firms.
to join or unite to form a larger organization or group, or to make separate organizations do this:
The electricians' union is planning to amalgamate with the technicians' union.
The different offices will be amalgamated as/into employment advice centres.
amalgamation /əˌmæl.gəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The association was formed by the amalgamation of several regional environmental organizations.
The company began as an amalgamation of small family firms.
dis.com.bob.u.late
AHD: [d¹s”k…m-b¼b“y…-l³t”]
D.J. [7d!sk*m6bKbj*7le!t]
K.K. [7d!sk*m6b$bj*7let]
- To throw into a state of confusion.See Synonyms at confuse 扰乱，使困惑：陷入混乱的状态参见 confuse
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.com.bob.u.lat.ed,dis.com.bob.u.lat.ing,dis.com.bob.u.lates
语源：
- Perhaps alteration of discompose 可能为 discompose的变化
继承用法：
- dis”combob”ula“tion
n.（名词）
feeble /ˈfiː.bļ/
adjective
1 weak and without energy, strength or power:
He was a feeble, helpless old man.
The little lamp gave only a feeble light.
Opposition to the plan was rather feeble.
2 not effective or good:
a feeble joke/excuse
feebly /ˈfiː.bli/
adverb
1 weak and without energy, strength or power:
He was a feeble, helpless old man.
The little lamp gave only a feeble light.
Opposition to the plan was rather feeble.
2 not effective or good:
a feeble joke/excuse
feebly /ˈfiː.bli/
adverb
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
cursory /ˈkɜː.sər.i/ US /ˈkɝː.sɚ-/
adjective
quick and probably not detailed:
a cursory glance/look
a cursory examination
cursorily /ˈkɜː.sər.əl.i/ US /ˈkɝː.sɚ-/
adverb
He glanced cursorily at the letter, then gave it to me.
quick and probably not detailed:
a cursory glance/look
a cursory examination
cursorily /ˈkɜː.sər.əl.i/ US /ˈkɝː.sɚ-/
adverb
He glanced cursorily at the letter, then gave it to me.
incarnate /ɪnˈkɑː.nət/ US /-ˈkɑːr-/
adjective [after noun]
in human form:
One survivor described his torturers as devils incarnate.
incarnation /ˌɪn.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-kɑːr-/
noun
1 [C] a particular life, in religions that believe that we have many lives:
He believes that he was a Roman warrior in a previous incarnation.
Compare reincarnation.
2 [C] a particular physical form or condition of something or someone that is changing or developing:
This film is the latest incarnation of a fairy tale that dates back to the Middle Ages.
3 the incarnation of sth an extreme example, in human form, of a particular characteristic or type of behaviour:
He was the incarnation of evil (= was extremely evil).
She's the incarnation of everything I hate about politics.
4 [U] the appearance of a god as a human
in human form:
One survivor described his torturers as devils incarnate.
incarnation /ˌɪn.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-kɑːr-/
noun
1 [C] a particular life, in religions that believe that we have many lives:
He believes that he was a Roman warrior in a previous incarnation.
Compare reincarnation.
2 [C] a particular physical form or condition of something or someone that is changing or developing:
This film is the latest incarnation of a fairy tale that dates back to the Middle Ages.
3 the incarnation of sth an extreme example, in human form, of a particular characteristic or type of behaviour:
He was the incarnation of evil (= was extremely evil).
She's the incarnation of everything I hate about politics.
4 [U] the appearance of a god as a human
pertinent /ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ US /ˈpɝː.tən.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
relating directly to the subject being considered:
a pertinent question/remark
Chapter One is pertinent to the post-war period.
NOTE: The opposite is irrelevant. Do not confuse with impertinent (= rude).
relating directly to the subject being considered:
a pertinent question/remark
Chapter One is pertinent to the post-war period.
NOTE: The opposite is irrelevant. Do not confuse with impertinent (= rude).
pervade /pəˈveɪd/ US /pɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
sumptuous /ˈsʌmp.tju.əs/
adjective
luxurious and showing wealth:
The celebrity guests turned up dressed in sumptuous evening gowns.
sumptuously /ˈsʌmp.tju.ə.sli/
adverb
luxurious and showing wealth:
The celebrity guests turned up dressed in sumptuous evening gowns.
sumptuously /ˈsʌmp.tju.ə.sli/
adverb
sun visor noun [C]
a flat piece at the top of the front window of a vehicle which protects the driver's eyes from strong sun.
bane /beɪn/
noun
the bane of sth a cause of continual trouble or unhappiness:
Keeping noise levels low is the bane of airport administration.
That cat is the bane of my life!
the bane of sth a cause of continual trouble or unhappiness:
Keeping noise levels low is the bane of airport administration.
That cat is the bane of my life!
bang/beat the drum UK
to speak enthusiastically about a belief or idea in order to persuade other people to support it too:
Labour are banging the drum for a united Europe.
Labour are banging the drum for a united Europe.
bang/dead/right on time INFORMAL
happening or done at the particular moment that it was expected to happen or be done:
The bus arrived dead on time.
The bus arrived dead on time.
havoc /ˈhæv.ək/
noun [U]
confusion and lack of order, especially causing damage or trouble:
The storm wreaked (= caused) havoc in the garden, uprooting trees and blowing a fence down.
The delay played (= caused) havoc with their travel arrangements.
confusion and lack of order, especially causing damage or trouble:
The storm wreaked (= caused) havoc in the garden, uprooting trees and blowing a fence down.
The delay played (= caused) havoc with their travel arrangements.
indifferent (NOT INTERESTED) /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/ /-rənt/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
not caring about or interested in someone or something:
Why don't you vote - how can you be so indifferent (to what is going on)!
He found it very hard teaching a class full of indifferent teenagers.
indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənts/ /-rənts/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.
His attitude was one of bored indifference.
indifferently /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt.li/ /-rənt-/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
She shrugged indifferently.
not caring about or interested in someone or something:
Why don't you vote - how can you be so indifferent (to what is going on)!
He found it very hard teaching a class full of indifferent teenagers.
indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənts/ /-rənts/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.
His attitude was one of bored indifference.
indifferently /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt.li/ /-rənt-/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
She shrugged indifferently.
indifferent (NOT GOOD) /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/ /-rənt/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
not good, but not very bad:
We didn't like the restaurant much - the food was indifferent and the service rather slow.
indifferently /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt.li/ /-rənt-/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
not good, but not very bad:
We didn't like the restaurant much - the food was indifferent and the service rather slow.
indifferently /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt.li/ /-rənt-/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
waylay /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
verb [T] waylaid, waylaid
to wait for and then stop someone, especially either to attack them or talk to them:
A man on his way to deposit $120 000 in a bank was waylaid by two men who punched him and snatched his bag yesterday.
I meant to leave earlier but I was waylaid on the way out of a meeting by my manager.
to wait for and then stop someone, especially either to attack them or talk to them:
A man on his way to deposit $120 000 in a bank was waylaid by two men who punched him and snatched his bag yesterday.
I meant to leave earlier but I was waylaid on the way out of a meeting by my manager.
way/direction the wind blows
If a person tries to discover which way the wind blows/is blowing, they try to discover information about a situation, especially other people's opinions, before they take action:
I think I'll see which way the wind is blowing before I vote at the board meeting.
I think I'll see which way the wind is blowing before I vote at the board meeting.
fret.ful
AHD: [frµt“f…l]
D.J. [6fretf*l]
K.K. [6frWtf*l]
- Inclined to be vexed or troubled; peevish.烦躁的：易被激怒或困扰的；易怒的
- Marked by worry and distress; troublesome:显得焦虑沮丧；烦人的：“Of all the fretful stages of human development, adolescence is the most infamous”(&b{David Gelman})“在人类发展的所有这些烦人的阶段中，青春期是最声名狼籍的”(戴维·赫尔曼)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- fret“fully
adv.（副词）
- fret“fulness
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
crow (BIRD) /krəʊ/ US /kroʊ/
noun [C]
a large black bird with a loud unpleasant cry
a large black bird with a loud unpleasant cry
crow (CRY) /krəʊ/ US /kroʊ/
verb [I] crowed or UK ALSO crew, crowed or UK ALSO crew
1 When a cock (= an adult male chicken) crows, it makes a very long and loud sharp cry:
We were woken at dawn by a cock crowing repeatedly.
2 When a baby crows, it makes sudden cries of happiness.
3 DISAPPROVING to talk in a proud and annoying way about something you have done:
He's always crowing about his latest triumph.
1 When a cock (= an adult male chicken) crows, it makes a very long and loud sharp cry:
We were woken at dawn by a cock crowing repeatedly.
2 When a baby crows, it makes sudden cries of happiness.
3 DISAPPROVING to talk in a proud and annoying way about something you have done:
He's always crowing about his latest triumph.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
secluded /sɪˈkluː.dɪd/
adjective
quiet and private by being situated away from people, roads or buildings:
a secluded beach
a secluded house in the forest
seclusion /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/
noun [U]
when someone is alone, away from other people:
He's been living in seclusion since he retired from acting.
In some societies women are kept in seclusion, so that they are hardly ever seen in public.
After being with a tour group all week I was glad to return to the seclusion of my own home.
quiet and private by being situated away from people, roads or buildings:
a secluded beach
a secluded house in the forest
seclusion /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/
noun [U]
when someone is alone, away from other people:
He's been living in seclusion since he retired from acting.
In some societies women are kept in seclusion, so that they are hardly ever seen in public.
After being with a tour group all week I was glad to return to the seclusion of my own home.
secateurs UK /ˌsek.əˈtɜːz/ US /-ˈtɚz/
plural noun (US pruning shears)
a garden tool which has two short sharp blades and is used for cutting plant stems
a garden tool which has two short sharp blades and is used for cutting plant stems
secede /sɪˈsiːd/
verb [I] FORMAL
to become independent of a country or area of government:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
secession /sesˈeʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
secessionist /sesˈeʃ.ən.ɪst/
noun [C], adjective FORMAL
to become independent of a country or area of government:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
secession /sesˈeʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
secessionist /sesˈeʃ.ən.ɪst/
noun [C], adjective FORMAL
irk /ɜːk/ US /ɝːk/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to annoy someone:
The negative reply to my complaint really irked me.
irksome /ˈɜːk.səm/ US /ˈɝːk-/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
The vibration can become irksome (= annoying) after a while.
to annoy someone:
The negative reply to my complaint really irked me.
irksome /ˈɜːk.səm/ US /ˈɝːk-/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
The vibration can become irksome (= annoying) after a while.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
crease (FOLD) /kriːs/
noun [C]
a line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed:
He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg.
crease /kriːs/
verb [I or T]
If cloth, paper, etc. creases, or if you crease it, it gets a line in it where it has been folded or crushed:
The seatbelt has creased my blouse.
It's a nice dress, but it creases very easily.
creased /kriːst/
adjective
with a crease:
creased trousers
a line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed:
He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg.
crease /kriːs/
verb [I or T]
If cloth, paper, etc. creases, or if you crease it, it gets a line in it where it has been folded or crushed:
The seatbelt has creased my blouse.
It's a nice dress, but it creases very easily.
creased /kriːst/
adjective
with a crease:
creased trousers
crease (CRICKET) /kriːs/
noun [S] UK SPECIALIZED
a line marked on the ground where the player stands to hit the ball in cricket
a line marked on the ground where the player stands to hit the ball in cricket
crape myrtle noun [C or U]
a small tree with purple, pink or white flowers
vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/
verb [T]
1 to prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong:
The decision to include Morris in the team was completely vindicated when he scored three goals.
The investigation vindicated her complaint about the newspaper.
2 to prove that someone is free from guilt or blame, after other people blamed them:
[R] They said they welcomed the trial as a chance to vindicate themselves.
vindication /ˌvɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics.
1 to prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong:
The decision to include Morris in the team was completely vindicated when he scored three goals.
The investigation vindicated her complaint about the newspaper.
2 to prove that someone is free from guilt or blame, after other people blamed them:
[R] They said they welcomed the trial as a chance to vindicate themselves.
vindication /ˌvɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics.
vinegar /ˈvɪn.ɪ.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
alacrity /əˈlæk.rə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
speed and eagerness:
She accepted the money with alacrity.
speed and eagerness:
She accepted the money with alacrity.
exempt /ɪgˈzempt/
verb [T]
to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc:
Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.
exempt /ɪgˈzempt/
adjective
with special permission not to do or pay something:
Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes.
Pregnant women are exempt from dental charges under the current health system.
exemption /ɪgˈzemp.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Candidates with a qualification in Chemistry have exemption from this course.
to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc:
Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.
exempt /ɪgˈzempt/
adjective
with special permission not to do or pay something:
Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes.
Pregnant women are exempt from dental charges under the current health system.
exemption /ɪgˈzemp.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Candidates with a qualification in Chemistry have exemption from this course.
pur.vey
AHD: [p…r-v³“, pûr“v³”]
D.J. [p*6ve!, 6pT87ve!]
K.K. [p+6ve, 6pP7ve]
- To supply (food, for example); furnish.提供：供给；供应（例如食物）
- To advertise or circulate.宣扬，传播
v.tr.（及物动词） pur.veyed,pur.vey.ing,pur.veys
语源：
- Middle English purveien 中古英语 purveien
- from Anglo-Norman purveier 源自 英法语 purveier
- from Latin pr½vid¶re * see provide 源自 拉丁语 pr½vid¶re *参见 provide
继承用法：
- purvey“ance
n.（名词）
East North.port
AHD: [nôrth“pôrt”, -p½rt”]
D.J. [6n%8G7p%8t, -7p*&rt]
K.K. [6n%rG7p%rt, -7port]
- An unincorporated community of southeast New York on north-central Long Island east of Huntington. It is mainly residential. Population, 20,411.东诺斯波特：美国纽约州东南部一未统一社区，位于长岛中北部，亨丁顿市东部。它是一个住宅区。人口20,411
NONE（无词性）
penchant /ˈpƃn.ʃƃn/ US /ˈpen.tʃənt/
noun [C usually singular]
a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something, especially something that other people might not like:
a penchant for melodrama/skiing/exotic clothes
Her penchant for disappearing for days at a time worries her family.
a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something, especially something that other people might not like:
a penchant for melodrama/skiing/exotic clothes
Her penchant for disappearing for days at a time worries her family.
penalty shoot-out noun [C]
a way of deciding who will win a football game in which both teams finished with the same number of goals, by each team taking turns to have a set number of kicks at the goal
ves.tig.i.al
AHD: [vµ-st¹j“¶-…l, -st¹j“…l]
D.J. [ve6st!d9i8*l, -6st!d9*l]
K.K. [vW6st!d9i*l, -6st!d9*l]
- Of, relating to, or constituting a vestige.残留的，遗留的：属于或关于残迹的，由残迹组成的
- Biology Occurring or persisting as a rudimentary or degenerate structure.【生物学】 退化的，发育不全的：作为一种退化的结构出现或持续存在的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- vestig“ially
adv.（副词）
vested interest
- Law A right or title, as to present or future possession of an estate, that can be conveyed to another.【法律】 既得权利：能够送给另一个人的一种权利，如对于目前或将来财产的占有
- A fixed right granted to an employee under a pension plan.根据养老金政策给予职工的一种确定的权利
- A special interest in protecting or promoting that which is to one's own personal advantage.保障或提高个人好处的一种特殊利益
- vested interests Those groups that seek to maintain or control an existing system or activity from which they derive private benefit.vested interests 既得利益者，特权阶层：那些寻求维持或者控制一种能得到私人利益的现存的系统或者活动的群体组织
n.（名词）
abstract (GENERAL) /ˈæb.strækt/
adjective
1 existing as an idea, feeling or quality, not as a material object:
Truth and beauty are abstract concepts.
2 describes an argument or discussion that is general and not based on particular examples:
This debate is becoming too abstract - let's have some hard facts!
the abstract noun [S]
general ideas:
I have difficulty dealing with the abstract - let's discuss particular cases.
So far we've only discussed the question in the abstract (= without referring to any real examples).
abstraction /æbˈstræk.ʃən/
noun [C] FORMAL
She's always talking in abstractions (= in a general way, without real examples).
1 existing as an idea, feeling or quality, not as a material object:
Truth and beauty are abstract concepts.
2 describes an argument or discussion that is general and not based on particular examples:
This debate is becoming too abstract - let's have some hard facts!
the abstract noun [S]
general ideas:
I have difficulty dealing with the abstract - let's discuss particular cases.
So far we've only discussed the question in the abstract (= without referring to any real examples).
abstraction /æbˈstræk.ʃən/
noun [C] FORMAL
She's always talking in abstractions (= in a general way, without real examples).
abstract (ART) /ˈæb.strækt/
adjective
describes a type of painting, drawing or sculpture which tries to represent the real or imagined qualities of objects or people by using shapes, lines and colour, and does not try to show their outer appearance as it would be seen in a photograph:
abstract art
an abstract painter
abstract /ˈæb.strækt/
noun [C]
a painting which represents the qualities of something, not its outer appearance
describes a type of painting, drawing or sculpture which tries to represent the real or imagined qualities of objects or people by using shapes, lines and colour, and does not try to show their outer appearance as it would be seen in a photograph:
abstract art
an abstract painter
abstract /ˈæb.strækt/
noun [C]
a painting which represents the qualities of something, not its outer appearance
abstract (SHORT DOCUMENT) /ˈæb.strækt/
noun [C]
a shortened form of a speech, article, book, etc., giving only the most important facts or arguments:
There is a section at the end of the magazine which includes abstracts of recent articles/books.
a shortened form of a speech, article, book, etc., giving only the most important facts or arguments:
There is a section at the end of the magazine which includes abstracts of recent articles/books.
barefaced /ˈbeə.feɪst/ US /ˈber-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not trying to hide your bad behaviour:
That's a barefaced lie!
not trying to hide your bad behaviour:
That's a barefaced lie!
sonnet /ˈsɒn.ɪt/ US /ˈsɑː.nɪt/
noun [C]
a poem that has 14 lines and a particular pattern of rhyme
a poem that has 14 lines and a particular pattern of rhyme
anesthetic 也作 an.aes.thet.ic
AHD: [²n”¹s-thµt“¹k]
D.J. [7#n!s6Get!k]
K.K. [7#n!s6GWt!k]
- Relating to or resembling anesthesia.麻醉的：与麻醉有关的或类似麻醉的
- Causing anesthesia.引起麻醉的
- Insensitive.无感觉的
adj.（形容词）
- An agent that causes loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness.麻醉剂：一种导致感觉缺失但知觉或有或无的药剂
- Something likened to this in effect:麻醉品：在效果上与此相似的事物：Some people feel that television becomes an anesthetic for the mind after too many hours of steady viewing.一些人感觉在持续观看电视数小时后电视会成为大脑的麻醉品
n.（名词）
语源：
- From Greek anaisth¶tos [without feeling] 源自 希腊语 anaisth¶tos [无感觉]
- an- [without] * see a- 1an- [无] *参见 a-1
- aisth¶tos [perceptible] from aisthanesthai [to feel] * see anesthesia aisth¶tos [可感觉到的] 源自 aisthanesthai [感觉] *参见 anesthesia
继承用法：
- an”esthet“ically
adv.（副词）
ae.ci.um
AHD: [¶“s¶-…m, ¶“sh¶-]
D.J. [6i8si8*m, 6i8.i8-]
K.K. [6isi*m, 6i.i-]
- A cuplike structure of some rust fungi that contains chains of aeciospores.锈孢子器：含有锈孢子链的一些锈菌的杯状结构
n.（名词） 【复数】 ae.ci.a[-s¶-…, -sh¶-…]
语源：
- New Latin 现代拉丁语
- from Greek aikia [injury] 源自 希腊语 aikia [伤害]
- from aeik¶s [unseemly, injurious] 源自 aeik¶s [不适当的中伤的]
继承用法：
- ae“cial AHD: [¶“s¶-…l, -sh¶-] （形容词）
undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ US /-dɚ-/
verb [T]
to make someone less confident, less powerful or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:
The President has accused two cabinet ministers of working secretly to undermine his position/him.
Criticism just undermines their confidence.
to make someone less confident, less powerful or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:
The President has accused two cabinet ministers of working secretly to undermine his position/him.
Criticism just undermines their confidence.
watershed (BIG CHANGE) /ˈwɔː.tə.ʃed/ US /ˈwɑː.ţɚ-/
noun [S]
an event or period which is important because it represents a big change in how people do or think about something:
The year 1969 was a watershed in her life - she changed her career and changed her partner.
an event or period which is important because it represents a big change in how people do or think about something:
The year 1969 was a watershed in her life - she changed her career and changed her partner.
watershed (HIGH GROUND) /ˈwɔː.tə.ʃed/ US /ˈwɑː.ţɚ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
an area of high ground from which water flows down to a river
an area of high ground from which water flows down to a river
repine /rɪˈpaɪn/
verb [I] LITERARY
to feel sad about or complain at something, especially a bad situation:
She was alone and unloved, but she did not repine.
to feel sad about or complain at something, especially a bad situation:
She was alone and unloved, but she did not repine.
- plodder plodders
If you say that someone is a plodder, you have a low opinion of them because they work slowly and steadily but without showing enthusiasm or having new ideas. (INFORMAL)
He was quiet, conscientious, a bit of a plodder.
N-COUNT disapproval
tint /tɪnt/
noun [C]
1 a small amount of a colour:
The paint we're using for the bathroom is white with a yellow tint.
The evening sky was deep pink, with tints of purple and red in it.
2 a small amount of dye, especially used on the hair, or the act of using such a substance:
She's had blonde tints put in her hair.
I'm going to the hairdresser's for a tint.
tint /tɪnt/
verb [T]
to slightly change the colour of something
tinted /ˈtɪn.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective [before noun]
(of glass) with colour added:
Tinted glasses (= glasses with slightly darkened lenses) are good for driving in bright sunlight.
The President arrived at the airport in a car with tinted windows (= windows with darkened glass so that people cannot see into the car).
1 a small amount of a colour:
The paint we're using for the bathroom is white with a yellow tint.
The evening sky was deep pink, with tints of purple and red in it.
2 a small amount of dye, especially used on the hair, or the act of using such a substance:
She's had blonde tints put in her hair.
I'm going to the hairdresser's for a tint.
tint /tɪnt/
verb [T]
to slightly change the colour of something
tinted /ˈtɪn.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective [before noun]
(of glass) with colour added:
Tinted glasses (= glasses with slightly darkened lenses) are good for driving in bright sunlight.
The President arrived at the airport in a car with tinted windows (= windows with darkened glass so that people cannot see into the car).
caricature /ˈkær.ɪ.kə.tʃʊəʳ/ US /ˈker.ɪ.kə.tʃʊr/
noun [C or U]
(the art of making) a drawing or written or spoken description of someone, which makes part of their appearance or character more noticeable than it really is, and which usually makes them look ridiculous:
The characters in his early novels are a lot subtler than the overblown caricatures in his more recent work.
FIGURATIVE Over the years he's become a grotesque caricature of himself.
caricature /ˌkær.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊəʳ/ US /ˌker.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊr/
verb [T]
Charles Dickens caricatured lawyers (= represented them in a way which made them look ridiculous) in several of his novels.
caricaturist /ˌkær.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊə.rɪst/ US /ˌker.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊr.ɪst/
noun [C]
a person who creates caricatures
(the art of making) a drawing or written or spoken description of someone, which makes part of their appearance or character more noticeable than it really is, and which usually makes them look ridiculous:
The characters in his early novels are a lot subtler than the overblown caricatures in his more recent work.
FIGURATIVE Over the years he's become a grotesque caricature of himself.
caricature /ˌkær.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊəʳ/ US /ˌker.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊr/
verb [T]
Charles Dickens caricatured lawyers (= represented them in a way which made them look ridiculous) in several of his novels.
caricaturist /ˌkær.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊə.rɪst/ US /ˌker.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊr.ɪst/
noun [C]
a person who creates caricatures
browbeat /ˈbraʊ.biːt/
verb [T] browbeat, browbeaten
to try to force someone to do something by threatening them or using strong and unfair persuasion:
Don't be browbeaten into working more hours than you want.
to try to force someone to do something by threatening them or using strong and unfair persuasion:
Don't be browbeaten into working more hours than you want.
prohibitive /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
If the cost of something is prohibitive, it is too expensive for most people:
Hotel prices in the major cities are high but not prohibitive.
prohibitively /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
Property in the area tends to be prohibitively expensive (= so expensive that you can not buy it).
If the cost of something is prohibitive, it is too expensive for most people:
Hotel prices in the major cities are high but not prohibitive.
prohibitively /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
Property in the area tends to be prohibitively expensive (= so expensive that you can not buy it).
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
min.a.to.ry
AHD: [m¹n“…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] 也作 min.a.to.ri.al [m¹n”…-tôr“¶-…l, -t½r“-]
D.J. [6m!n*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8] 也作 min.a.to.ri.al [7m!n*6t%8ri8*l, -6t*&r-]
K.K. [6m!n*7t%ri, -7tori] 也作 min.a.to.ri.al [7m!n*6t%ri*l, -6tor-]
- Of a menacing or threatening nature; minacious.威吓的，威胁性的：具有恐吓或威胁性的；威吓的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French minatoire 法语 minatoire
- from Late Latin min³t½rius 源自 后期拉丁语 min³t½rius
- from Latin min³tus [past participle of] min³r&9{º} [to threaten] * see minacious 源自 拉丁语 min³tus [] min³r&9{º}的过去分词 [威胁] *参见 minacious
继承用法：
- min”ato“rily
adv.（副词）
Czech
AHD: [chµk]
D.J. [t.ek]
K.K. [t.Wk]
- A native or inhabitant of Czechoslovakia, especially a Bohemian, Moravian, or Silesian.捷克人：捷克斯洛伐克的本地人或居民，尤指波希米亚人、摩拉维亚人或西里西亚人
- The Slavic language of the Czechs.捷克语：捷克人讲的斯拉夫语
n.（名词）
语源：
- Polish 波兰语
- from Czech &9{Åech} 源自 捷克语 &9{Åech}
继承用法：
adj.（形容词）
relevant /ˈrel.ə.vənt/
adjective
1 connected with what is happening or being discussed:
Education should be relevant to the child's needs.
For further information, please refer to the relevant leaflet.
The point is highly relevant to this discussion.
I'm sorry but your personal wishes are not relevant (= important) in this case.
NOTE: The opposite is irrelevant.
2 correct or suitable for a particular purpose:
plans to make schooling more relevant to life beyond school
relevance /ˈrel.ə.vənts/
noun [U] (ALSO relevancy)
the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about:
What relevance does that point have to the discussion?
NOTE: The opposite is irrelevance.
1 connected with what is happening or being discussed:
Education should be relevant to the child's needs.
For further information, please refer to the relevant leaflet.
The point is highly relevant to this discussion.
I'm sorry but your personal wishes are not relevant (= important) in this case.
NOTE: The opposite is irrelevant.
2 correct or suitable for a particular purpose:
plans to make schooling more relevant to life beyond school
relevance /ˈrel.ə.vənts/
noun [U] (ALSO relevancy)
the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about:
What relevance does that point have to the discussion?
NOTE: The opposite is irrelevance.
relieve sb of sth (OBJECT) phrasal verb
1 FORMAL to take from a person something that they are carrying, in a helpful or polite way:
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
relieve sb of sth (JOB) phrasal verb [usually passive] FORMAL
to dismiss someone from their job or position because they have done something wrong:
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
immutable /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
not changing, or unable to be changed:
an immutable law
Some people regard grammar as an immutable set of rules.
immutability /ɪˌmjuː.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
not changing, or unable to be changed:
an immutable law
Some people regard grammar as an immutable set of rules.
immutability /ɪˌmjuː.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
trudge /trʌdʒ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy:
We trudged back up the hill.
I'd had to trudge through the snow to get there.
trudge /trʌdʒ/
noun [S]
a long tiring walk:
We came back from our trudge across the moor wet and tired.
to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy:
We trudged back up the hill.
I'd had to trudge through the snow to get there.
trudge /trʌdʒ/
noun [S]
a long tiring walk:
We came back from our trudge across the moor wet and tired.
- astounding
If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.
The results are quite astounding.
ADJ-GRADED
= amazing, astonishing
=>astoundingly
...astoundingly blue eyes...
Astoundingly, an American had won the Tour de France.
ADV-GRADED: ADV adj/adv, ADV with cl
pal.ter
AHD: [pôl“t…r]
D.J. [6p%8lt*]
K.K. [6p%lt+]
- To talk or act insincerely or misleadingly; equivocate.See Synonyms at lie 2敷衍：不忠实地或误导地说或做；支吾参见 lie2
- To be capricious; trifle.做事反复无常；浪费
- To quibble, especially in bargaining.讨价还价：诡辩，特别是在讨价还价中
v.intr.（不及物动词） pal.tered,pal.ter.ing,pal.ters
语源：
- [Origin unknown] [词源不详]
继承用法：
- pal“terer
n.（名词）
di.ple.gia
AHD: [dº-pl¶“j…, -j¶-…]
D.J. [da!6pli8d9*, -d9i8*]
K.K. [da!6plid9*, -d9i*]
- Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.两侧麻痹：机体两边有相应部分的麻痹
n.（名词）
irreducible /ˌɪr.ɪˈdjuː.sə.bļ/ US /-ˈduː-/
adjective FORMAL
impossible to make smaller or simpler:
A few simple shapes are the irreducible forms from which all of the patterns are generated.
irreducibly /ˌɪr.ɪˈdjuː.sə.bli/ US /-ˈduː-/
adverb FORMAL
impossible to make smaller or simpler:
A few simple shapes are the irreducible forms from which all of the patterns are generated.
irreducibly /ˌɪr.ɪˈdjuː.sə.bli/ US /-ˈduː-/
adverb FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
mingle (MIX) /ˈmɪŋ.gļ/
verb [I or T]
to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined:
The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain apprehension.
The two flavours mingle well.
to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined:
The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain apprehension.
The two flavours mingle well.
mingle (BE WITH) /ˈmɪŋ.gļ/
verb [I]
to move around and talk to other people at a social event:
You've been talking to Roger all evening - you really ought to be mingling with the other guests.
to move around and talk to other people at a social event:
You've been talking to Roger all evening - you really ought to be mingling with the other guests.
momentum /məˈmen.təm/ US /-ţəm/
noun [U]
the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started:
Once you push it, it keeps going under its own momentum.
The spacecraft will fly round the Earth to gain/gather momentum for its trip to Jupiter.
The play loses momentum (= becomes less interesting, energetic, etc.) by its half-way stage.
In an attempt to give new momentum to their plans, the committee set a date for starting detailed discussions.
the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started:
Once you push it, it keeps going under its own momentum.
The spacecraft will fly round the Earth to gain/gather momentum for its trip to Jupiter.
The play loses momentum (= becomes less interesting, energetic, etc.) by its half-way stage.
In an attempt to give new momentum to their plans, the committee set a date for starting detailed discussions.
implicit (COMPLETE) /ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt/
adjective
complete and without any doubts:
implicit trust
All her life she had implicit faith in socialism.
implicitly /ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt.li/
adverb
He trusts her implicitly.
complete and without any doubts:
implicit trust
All her life she had implicit faith in socialism.
implicitly /ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt.li/
adverb
He trusts her implicitly.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
ecstasy (EMOTION) /ˈek.stə.si/
noun [C or U]
a state of extreme happiness, especially when feeling pleasure:
sexual ecstasy
She threw her head back as if in ecstasy.
ecstatic /ɪkˈstæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈstæţ-/
adjective
extremely happy:
The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd.
ecstatically /ɪkˈstæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈstæţ-/
adverb
a state of extreme happiness, especially when feeling pleasure:
sexual ecstasy
She threw her head back as if in ecstasy.
ecstatic /ɪkˈstæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈstæţ-/
adjective
extremely happy:
The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd.
ecstatically /ɪkˈstæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈstæţ-/
adverb
reel (HOLDER) /rɪəl/
noun [C]
a round wheel-shaped object on which sewing thread, fishing wire, film, etc. can be rolled, or the amount of thread, etc. stored on one of these
a round wheel-shaped object on which sewing thread, fishing wire, film, etc. can be rolled, or the amount of thread, etc. stored on one of these
reel (MOVE) /rɪəl/
verb [I]
1 to walk moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall:
At closing time he reeled out of the pub and fell down on the pavement.
She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards.
2 If the place where you are reels, what you are looking at seems to go round and round in front of you:
A stone hit his head and the street reeled before his eyes.
3 If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act:
We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc. from/with the news that we had won all that money.
1 to walk moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall:
At closing time he reeled out of the pub and fell down on the pavement.
She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards.
2 If the place where you are reels, what you are looking at seems to go round and round in front of you:
A stone hit his head and the street reeled before his eyes.
3 If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act:
We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc. from/with the news that we had won all that money.
reel (DANCE) /rɪəl/
noun [C]
a fast Scottish or Irish dance, or the music for this
a fast Scottish or Irish dance, or the music for this
reduce sb to sth (PERSON) phrasal verb
1 to make someone unhappy or cause them to be in a bad state or situation:
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
inverted snob noun [C] UK DISAPPROVING
a person who makes it known that they do not like things which suggest high social position but approve of things related to low social position
inverted snobbery noun [U]
inverted snobbery noun [U]
glide (MOVE) /glaɪd/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
1 to move easily without stopping and without effort or noise:
She came gliding gracefully into the ballroom in a long flowing gown.
I love my new pen - it just glides across/over the paper.
2 to move or progress without difficulty or effort:
Some people glide effortlessly through life with no real worries.
glide /glaɪd/
noun [C]
1 to move easily without stopping and without effort or noise:
She came gliding gracefully into the ballroom in a long flowing gown.
I love my new pen - it just glides across/over the paper.
2 to move or progress without difficulty or effort:
Some people glide effortlessly through life with no real worries.
glide /glaɪd/
noun [C]
glide (FLY) /glaɪd/
verb [I]
to fly by floating on air currents instead of using power from wings or an engine:
We saw a condor gliding high above the mountains.
Unlike other spacecraft, the shuttle can glide back through the atmosphere, land safely, and be reused.
glider /ˈglaɪ.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
an aircraft without an engine and with long fixed wings, which flies by gliding.
gliding /glaɪ.dɪŋ/
noun [U]
the sport or activity of flying in a glider
to fly by floating on air currents instead of using power from wings or an engine:
We saw a condor gliding high above the mountains.
Unlike other spacecraft, the shuttle can glide back through the atmosphere, land safely, and be reused.
glider /ˈglaɪ.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
an aircraft without an engine and with long fixed wings, which flies by gliding.
gliding /glaɪ.dɪŋ/
noun [U]
the sport or activity of flying in a glider
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
fluster /ˈflʌs.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
verb [T]
to make someone upset and confused, especially when they are trying to do something
fluster /ˈflʌs.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [U]
The important thing when you're cooking for a lot of people is not to get in a fluster (= a nervous state).
flustered /ˈflʌs.təd/ US /-tɚd/
adjective
upset and confused:
She seemed a bit flustered.
If I look flustered it's because I'm trying to do about twenty things at once.
to make someone upset and confused, especially when they are trying to do something
fluster /ˈflʌs.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [U]
The important thing when you're cooking for a lot of people is not to get in a fluster (= a nervous state).
flustered /ˈflʌs.təd/ US /-tɚd/
adjective
upset and confused:
She seemed a bit flustered.
If I look flustered it's because I'm trying to do about twenty things at once.
fluted /ˈfluː.tɪd/ US /ˈfluː.ţɪd/
adjective
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
murky 也作 mirk.y
AHD: [mûr“k¶]
D.J. [6mT8ki8]
K.K. [6mPki]
- Dark, dim, or gloomy:昏暗的：黑暗的、不清楚的或者阴暗的：a murky dungeon.See Synonyms at &b{dark}阴暗的地牢参见 dark
- Heavy and thick with smoke, mist, or fog; hazy.烟雾弥漫的：烟、雾或汽浓重的；雾蒙蒙的
- Darkened or clouded with sediment:浑浊的：由于沉淀而污浊或混浊：murky waters.脏水
- Lacking clarity or distinctness; cloudy or obscure.模糊的：不清楚的或者不明显的；含糊的或者朦胧的
adj.（形容词） murk.i.er,murk.i.est
继承用法：
- murk“ily
adv.（副词）
- murk“iness
n.（名词）
ar.ro.gance
AHD: [²r“…-g…ns]
D.J. [6#r*g*ns]
K.K. [6#r*g*ns]
- The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.傲慢：处于傲慢的状态或品质；专横的傲慢
n.（名词）
aide-mé.moire
AHD: [³d”m³m-wär“, µd-]
D.J. [7e!dme!m6w$8, ed-]
K.K. [7edmem6w$r, Wd-]
- A memorandum setting forth the major points of a proposed discussion or agreement, used especially in diplomatic communications.Also called position paper 备忘录：主要用于外交活动中的记有商议或协议要点的备忘录也作 position paper
- Something, such as a mnemonic device, that serves as an aid to memory.助记装置：帮助记忆的东西，如记忆装置
n.（名词） 【复数】 aide-mémoire 或 aide-mémoires
语源：
- French 法语
- aide [aid] aide [帮助]
- memoire [memory] memoire [记忆]
brake 1
AHD: [br³k]
D.J. [bre!k]
K.K. [brek]
- A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.闸：使运动减速或停止的装置，如汽车的减速装置，尤指通过接触摩擦
- Something that slows or stops action.制动器：使运动减速或停止的东西
n.（名词）
- Often used to modify another noun:常用于修饰另一名词：brake fluid; a brake job.制动液；制动工作
n.attributive.（定语名词）
v.（动词） braked,brak.ing,brakes
- To reduce the speed of with or as if with a brake.制动减速：用或似用闸减速
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To operate or apply a brake.拉闸：操纵或应用闸
- To be slowed or stopped by or as if by the operation of a brake.拉闸减慢，拉闸停止：通过或似通过拉闸以减慢或停止
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Probably brake [bridle, curb] 可能为 brake [马缰，勒马带]
- from Middle Dutch 源自 中古荷兰语
- or Middle Low German [nose ring, curb, flax brake] * see brake 2或 中古低地德语 [鼻环，勒马带，剥麻机] *参见 brake2
注释：
- Brakes, which are constantly becoming more technologically advanced,may take their name from a device associated with an earlier mode of transportation.It is thought that the termbrake may come from an earlier English word brake, meaning “a bridle or curb,” first recorded in the 16th century.In any case, the first recorded occurrence of our wordbrake is found in 1772, well before the advent of the automobile.闸，虽一直在不断地得到技术改进，但取名于与早期运输方式相联系的一种装置。据认为brake 这个术语可能来源于早期的英语词汇 brake， 它首次出现于16世纪，意指“马缰或勒马带”。总之，我们首次记载出现的词汇brake 于1772年被发现， 它远早于汽车的出现
brake 2
AHD: [br³k]
D.J. [bre!k]
K.K. [brek]
- A toothed device for crushing and beating flax or hemp.剥麻机：挤榨和打碎亚麻或大麻的具齿装置
- A heavy harrow for breaking clods of earth.土耙：打碎土块的大耙
- An apparatus for kneading large amounts of dough.揉面器：揉制大量面料的器械
- A machine for bending and folding sheet metal.金属压弯成形机：压弯和折叠金属板的机器
n.（名词）
- To crush (flax or hemp) in a toothed device.压榨：用齿形装置压榨（亚麻或大麻）
- To break up (clods of earth) with a harrow.耙土：用耙打碎土块
v.tr.（及物动词） braked,brak.ing,brakes
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Middle Dutch 源自 中古荷兰语
- from Middle Low German * see bhreg- 源自 中古低地德语 *参见 bhreg-
brake 3
AHD: [br³k]
D.J. [bre!k]
K.K. [brek]
- A lever or handle on a machine such as a pump.把手：机器上的扛杆标或把手，如泵上的
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French brac [from oblique form of] bras [arm] * see bracer 2源自 古法语 brac [] 源自bras的间接格形式 [臂] *参见 bracer2
brake 4
AHD: [br³k]
D.J. [bre!k]
K.K. [brek]
- Any of various ferns of the genusPteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants. 凤尾蕨：一种凤尾蕨属 蕨类植物，具有羽状复叶，包括一些受人喜爱的家庭植物
- Any of certain other ferns, such as the bracken or the cliff brake.欧洲蕨，岩蕨：其他蕨类，如欧洲蕨或岩蕨
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- probably back-formation from braken * see bracken 可能源自 braken的逆成词 *参见 bracken
brake 5
AHD: [br³k]
D.J. [bre!k]
K.K. [brek]
- An area overgrown with dense brushwood, briers, and undergrowth; a thicket.矮树林：稠密的灌木、荆棘和下层植物繁茂生长的地带；灌木丛
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Middle Low German * see bhreg- 源自 中古低地德语 *参见 bhreg-
brake 6
AHD: [br³k]
D.J. [bre!k]
K.K. [brek]
- Variant of break break的变体
n.（名词）
- A past tense of break break的过去式
v.Archaic （动词）【古语】
ar.cha.ism
AHD: [är“k¶-¹z”…m, -k³-]
D.J. [6$8ki87!z*m, -ke!-]
K.K. [6$rki7!z*m, -ke-]
- An archaic word, phrase, idiom, or other expression.古词，古语：古词、古短语、古习语或其它表达（形式）
- An archaic style, quality, or usage.拟古主义，古风：古代风格、性质或用法
n.Abbr. arch.（名词）缩写 arch.
语源：
- New Latin archaeismus 现代拉丁语 archaeismus
- from Greek arkhaismos 源自 希腊语 arkhaismos
- from arkhaios [ancient] * see archaic 源自 arkhaios [古代] *参见 archaic
继承用法：
- ar“chaist
n.（名词）
- ar”chais“tic AHD: [-¹s“t¹k] （形容词）
acerbic /əˈsɜː.bɪk/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
describes something that is spoken or written in a way that is direct, clever and cruel:
The letters show the acerbic wit for which Parker was both admired and feared.
acerbity /əˈsɜː.bə.ti/ US /-ˈsɝː.bə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
describes something that is spoken or written in a way that is direct, clever and cruel:
The letters show the acerbic wit for which Parker was both admired and feared.
acerbity /əˈsɜː.bə.ti/ US /-ˈsɝː.bə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
pedestrian (WALKER) /pəˈdes.tri.ən/
noun [C]
a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go:
A few pedestrians carrying their evening shopping sheltered from the rain in doorways.
The death rate for pedestrians hit by cars is unacceptably high.
pedestrianize, UK USUALLY pedestrianise /pəˈdes.tri.ə.naɪz/
verb [T]
to make an area into one where vehicles are not allowed to go:
They are pedestrianizing the town square.
a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go:
A few pedestrians carrying their evening shopping sheltered from the rain in doorways.
The death rate for pedestrians hit by cars is unacceptably high.
pedestrianize, UK USUALLY pedestrianise /pəˈdes.tri.ə.naɪz/
verb [T]
to make an area into one where vehicles are not allowed to go:
They are pedestrianizing the town square.
pedestrian (NOT INTERESTING) /pəˈdes.tri.ən/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
not interesting; showing very little imagination:
Her books, with few exceptions, are workmanlike but pedestrian.
His speech was long and pedestrian.
not interesting; showing very little imagination:
Her books, with few exceptions, are workmanlike but pedestrian.
His speech was long and pedestrian.
military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri/ US /-ter.i/
adjective
1 relating to or belonging to the armed forces:
foreign military intervention
military targets/forces
military uniform
2 describes a characteristic that is typical of the armed forces:
military precision
militarily /ˌmɪl.ɪˈter.ɪ.li/
adverb
the military group noun [S]
the armed forces:
The military has opposed any cuts in defence spending.
militarism /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
the belief that it is necessary to have strong armed forces and that they should be used in order to win political or economic advantages
militarist /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.ɪst/ US /-ţə.rɪst/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who wants more powerful armed forces in their country
militaristic /ˌmɪl.ɪ.tərˈɪs.tɪk/ US /-ţəˈrɪs
adjective DISAPPROVING
a militaristic policy/government
militarized, UK USUALLY militarised
adjective
describes an area, country or organization that has a large strong army and other armed forces and many weapons:
North Korea is said to be the world's most heavily militarized country, with over 1 million men in the armed forces.
1 relating to or belonging to the armed forces:
foreign military intervention
military targets/forces
military uniform
2 describes a characteristic that is typical of the armed forces:
military precision
militarily /ˌmɪl.ɪˈter.ɪ.li/
adverb
the military group noun [S]
the armed forces:
The military has opposed any cuts in defence spending.
militarism /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
the belief that it is necessary to have strong armed forces and that they should be used in order to win political or economic advantages
militarist /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.ɪst/ US /-ţə.rɪst/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who wants more powerful armed forces in their country
militaristic /ˌmɪl.ɪ.tərˈɪs.tɪk/ US /-ţəˈrɪs
adjective DISAPPROVING
a militaristic policy/government
militarized, UK USUALLY militarised
adjective
describes an area, country or organization that has a large strong army and other armed forces and many weapons:
North Korea is said to be the world's most heavily militarized country, with over 1 million men in the armed forces.
temporize, UK USUALLY temporise /ˈtem.pər.aɪz/ US /-pə.raɪz/
verb [I] FORMAL
to delay making a decision or stating your opinion in order to obtain an advantage
to delay making a decision or stating your opinion in order to obtain an advantage
- adj. 应得的；理所当然的
- v. 值得；应受（merit的过去分词）
shore /ʃɔːʳ/ US /ʃɔːr/
noun [C or U]
the land along the edge of a sea, lake or wide river:
You can walk for miles along the shore.
The boat was about a mile from/off (the) shore when the engine suddenly died.
See also onshore; offshore.
shores /ʃɔːz/ US /ʃɔːrz/
plural noun LITERARY
a country or continent with a coast:
In 1992, Britain played host to the first multi-racial South African team to visit these shores.
shoreline /ˈʃɔː.laɪn/ US /ˈʃɔːr-/
noun [C usually singular]
the edge of a sea, lake or wide river:
Oil from the wrecked tanker polluted more than 40 miles of the Normandy shoreline.
the land along the edge of a sea, lake or wide river:
You can walk for miles along the shore.
The boat was about a mile from/off (the) shore when the engine suddenly died.
See also onshore; offshore.
shores /ʃɔːz/ US /ʃɔːrz/
plural noun LITERARY
a country or continent with a coast:
In 1992, Britain played host to the first multi-racial South African team to visit these shores.
shoreline /ˈʃɔː.laɪn/ US /ˈʃɔːr-/
noun [C usually singular]
the edge of a sea, lake or wide river:
Oil from the wrecked tanker polluted more than 40 miles of the Normandy shoreline.
shun /ʃʌn/
verb [T] -nn-
1 to avoid something:
She has shunned publicity since she retired from the theatre.
2 to ignore someone and not speak to them because you cannot accept their behaviour, beliefs, etc:
After the trial he was shunned by friends and family alike.
1 to avoid something:
She has shunned publicity since she retired from the theatre.
2 to ignore someone and not speak to them because you cannot accept their behaviour, beliefs, etc:
After the trial he was shunned by friends and family alike.
shut (CLOSE) /ʃʌt/
verb [I or T] shutting, shut, shut
to (cause to) close something:
Please shut the gate.
I've got a surprise for you! Shut your eyes tightly and hold out your hand.
Mary shut her book and put it down on the table.
This window won't shut - it's jammed.
shut /ʃʌt/
adjective [after verb]
closed:
I suspected something was wrong when I noticed her curtains were still shut at lunchtime.
FIGURATIVE The government ought to have opened the door to Japanese investment instead of slamming it shut.
See with [your] eyes shut at eye (ORGAN); open-and-shut.
to (cause to) close something:
Please shut the gate.
I've got a surprise for you! Shut your eyes tightly and hold out your hand.
Mary shut her book and put it down on the table.
This window won't shut - it's jammed.
shut /ʃʌt/
adjective [after verb]
closed:
I suspected something was wrong when I noticed her curtains were still shut at lunchtime.
FIGURATIVE The government ought to have opened the door to Japanese investment instead of slamming it shut.
See with [your] eyes shut at eye (ORGAN); open-and-shut.
shut (STOP OPERATING) /ʃʌt/
verb [I or T] shutting, shut, shut
to (cause to) stop operating or being in service, either temporarily or permanently:
The shops shut at eight o'clock on Wednesday evenings.
It's such a shame they shut that factory (down).
to (cause to) stop operating or being in service, either temporarily or permanently:
The shops shut at eight o'clock on Wednesday evenings.
It's such a shame they shut that factory (down).
vo.ta.ry
AHD: [v½“t…-r¶]
D.J. [6v*&t*ri8]
K.K. [6vot*ri]
- A person bound by vows to live a life of religious worship or service.修士，修女：宣誓过对宗教虔诚信仰或崇拜的生活的人
- A devout adherent of a cult or religion; a committed worshiper:信徒：某种信仰或宗教的虔诚追随者；献身的教徒：the votaries of Aphrodite.阿佛洛狄忒的信徒
- A person who is fervently devoted, as to a leader or an ideal; a faithful follower.追随者，献身者：热忱地献身的人，如向领袖或信仰；忠诚的追随者
- A person who is filled with enthusiasm, as for a pursuit or hobby; an enthusiast.耽迷者：充满热情的人，如为了某种追求或嗜好；热心者
n.（名词） 【复数】 vo.ta.ries
语源：
- From Latin v½tum [vow] * see vote 源自 拉丁语 v½tum [誓言] *参见 vote
参考词汇：
- votary,devotee,habitué
- These nouns refer to one who is devoted to a person, a cause, or an activity.Bothvotary and devotee originally referred to religious dedication but can also denote attachment to a pursuit such as a branch of learning or enthusiasm for something such as a hobby: 这些名词指献身于另一个人、一种事业或一项活动的人。Votary 和 devotee 最早都指宗教上的献身但也可以指对某种追求的爱慕， 如某种学科或对于如嗜好这样的事情的热情：a habitué of the racetrack.赛马场的常客
equilibrium /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/ /ˌek.wɪ-/
noun [S or U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
1 a state of balance:
The disease destroys much of the inner-ear, disturbing the animal's equilibrium.
the country's economic equilibrium
2 a state of mental calmness:
Yoga is said to restore one's inner equilibrium.
1 a state of balance:
The disease destroys much of the inner-ear, disturbing the animal's equilibrium.
the country's economic equilibrium
2 a state of mental calmness:
Yoga is said to restore one's inner equilibrium.
depreciate /dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause something to) lose value, especially over time:
Our car depreciated (by) 拢1500 in the first year we owned it.
Since they set up a builder's yard next door, our house has depreciated in value.
Compare appreciate (INCREASE).
depreciation /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
when something loses value
to (cause something to) lose value, especially over time:
Our car depreciated (by) 拢1500 in the first year we owned it.
Since they set up a builder's yard next door, our house has depreciated in value.
Compare appreciate (INCREASE).
depreciation /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
when something loses value
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
xen.o.phobe
AHD: [zµn“…-f½b”, z¶“n…-]
D.J. [6zen*7f*&b, 6zi8n*-]
K.K. [6zWn*7fob, 6zin*-]
- A person unduly fearful or contemptuous of that which is foreign, especially of strangers or foreign peoples.恐外者：对于外来事物，尤对陌生人或外国人特别恐惧或憎恨的人
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- xen”opho“bia
n.（名词）
- xen”opho“bic
adj.（形容词）
dissolve (BE ABSORBED) /dɪˈzɒlv/ US /-ˈzɑːlv/
verb [I or T]
(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid:
Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.
Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue.
(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid:
Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.
Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue.
dissolve (END) /dɪˈzɒlv/ US /-ˈzɑːlv/
verb
1 [T often passive] to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:
Parliament has been dissolved.
Their marriage was dissolved in 1968.
2 [I] to disappear:
The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out.
dissolution /ˌdɪs.əˈluː.ʃən/
noun [U]
the dissolution of parliament
1 [T often passive] to end an official organization or a legal arrangement:
Parliament has been dissolved.
Their marriage was dissolved in 1968.
2 [I] to disappear:
The tension in the office just dissolves when she walks out.
dissolution /ˌdɪs.əˈluː.ʃən/
noun [U]
the dissolution of parliament
sedate (CALM) /sɪˈdeɪt/
adjective
tending to avoid excitement or great activity and to be calm and relaxed:
The fight against a chemical storage site has transformed a normally sedate village into a battleground.
The speed limit in many areas is a sedate 55 mph.
sedately /sɪˈdeɪt.li/
adverb
tending to avoid excitement or great activity and to be calm and relaxed:
The fight against a chemical storage site has transformed a normally sedate village into a battleground.
The speed limit in many areas is a sedate 55 mph.
sedately /sɪˈdeɪt.li/
adverb
sedate (DRUG) /sɪˈdeɪt/
verb [T]
to cause a person or animal to be very calm or go to sleep by giving them a drug:
When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated.
sedation /sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
She's under strong sedation and should not be disturbed.
sedative /ˈsed.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
noun [C]
a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep
to cause a person or animal to be very calm or go to sleep by giving them a drug:
When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated.
sedation /sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
She's under strong sedation and should not be disturbed.
sedative /ˈsed.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
noun [C]
a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep
sedan chair noun [C]
in the past, an enclosed seat for one person with horizontal poles at either side, designed to be lifted and carried by two people
con.tu.ma.cious
AHD: [k¼n”t…-m³“sh…s, -ty…-]
D.J. [7kKnt*6me!.*s, -tj*-]
K.K. [7k$nt*6me.*s, -tj*-]
- Obstinately disobedient or rebellious; insubordinate.倔强的：拒不服从的或反抗的；桀傲不驯的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- con”tuma“ciously
adv.（副词）
- con”tuma“ciousness
n.（名词）
analgesic /ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/
noun [C]
a type of drug which stops you from feeling pain:
This cream contains a mild analgesic to soothe stings and bites.
analgesic /ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/
adjective
analgesic properties
a type of drug which stops you from feeling pain:
This cream contains a mild analgesic to soothe stings and bites.
analgesic /ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/
adjective
analgesic properties
collapse (FALL) /kəˈlæps/
verb
1 [I] to fall down suddenly because of pressure or lack of strength or support:
Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
The chair collapsed under her weight.
FIGURATIVE He thought his whole world had collapsed when his wife died.
2 [I] If someone collapses they fall down because they are ill or weak:
He collapsed and died of a heart attack.
3 [I or T] to fold something into a smaller shape, usually so it can be stored, or (especially of furniture) to fold in this way:
All chairs collapse for easy storage.
collapse /kəˈlæps/
noun [S or U]
when a person or structure becomes too weak to stand and suddenly falls:
He was taken to hospital after his collapse on the pitch.
the collapse of a tower block during the earthquake
collapsible /kəˈlæp.sɪ.bļ/
adjective
describes furniture that can be folded, usually so it can be put or stored in a smaller space:
collapsible chairs
collapsed /kəˈlæpst/
adjective
describes a lung or blood vessel (= tube which carries blood in the body) which is not able to work because disease or injury has caused it to become flat
1 [I] to fall down suddenly because of pressure or lack of strength or support:
Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
The chair collapsed under her weight.
FIGURATIVE He thought his whole world had collapsed when his wife died.
2 [I] If someone collapses they fall down because they are ill or weak:
He collapsed and died of a heart attack.
3 [I or T] to fold something into a smaller shape, usually so it can be stored, or (especially of furniture) to fold in this way:
All chairs collapse for easy storage.
collapse /kəˈlæps/
noun [S or U]
when a person or structure becomes too weak to stand and suddenly falls:
He was taken to hospital after his collapse on the pitch.
the collapse of a tower block during the earthquake
collapsible /kəˈlæp.sɪ.bļ/
adjective
describes furniture that can be folded, usually so it can be put or stored in a smaller space:
collapsible chairs
collapsed /kəˈlæpst/
adjective
describes a lung or blood vessel (= tube which carries blood in the body) which is not able to work because disease or injury has caused it to become flat
collapse (FAIL) /kə.læps/
verb [I]
(of people and business) to suffer the sudden inability to continue or work correctly:
Lots of people lost their jobs when the property market collapsed.
Talks between management and unions have collapsed.
Share prices collapsed (= became lower suddenly) after news of poor trading.
collapse /kəˈlæps/
noun [C or U]
the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc:
I don't know what caused the collapse of her marriage.
A poor economy has caused the collapse of thousands of small businesses.
Negotiations between the two countries are on the brink/verge of collapse (= very soon going to fail).
He suffered a mental/nervous collapse after ten years' teaching.
(of people and business) to suffer the sudden inability to continue or work correctly:
Lots of people lost their jobs when the property market collapsed.
Talks between management and unions have collapsed.
Share prices collapsed (= became lower suddenly) after news of poor trading.
collapse /kəˈlæps/
noun [C or U]
the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc:
I don't know what caused the collapse of her marriage.
A poor economy has caused the collapse of thousands of small businesses.
Negotiations between the two countries are on the brink/verge of collapse (= very soon going to fail).
He suffered a mental/nervous collapse after ten years' teaching.
dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ US /-ˈkɑː.ţə-/
noun [C usually singular] FORMAL
a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things:
There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do.
a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things:
There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
nugatory /ˈnjuː.gə.tər.i/ US /ˈnuː.gə.tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
worthless or of little value:
a nugatory amount
worthless or of little value:
a nugatory amount
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
rapt
AHD: [r²pt]
D.J. [r#pt]
K.K. [r#pt]
- Past participle of rap 2rap的过去分词2
v.（动词）
- Deeply moved or delighted; enraptured:着迷的，痴迷的：被深深打动或激起兴奋的；极为高兴的：listened to the speaker with rapt admiration.带着着迷的敬意聆听讲演者
- Deeply absorbed; engrossed:被深深吸引的；全心投入的：was rapt in thought all evening.整晚上都陷入深深的沉思
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English [carried away] 中古英语 [被带走]
- from Latin raptus [past participle of] rapere [to seize] * see rep- 源自 拉丁语 raptus [] rapere的过去分词 [抓住] *参见 rep-
继承用法：
- raptly
adv.（副词）
rap.id-fire
AHD: [r²p“¹d-fºr“]
D.J. [6r#p!d6fa!*]
K.K. [6r#p!d6fa!r]
- Designed to fire shots in rapid succession:速射的：为快速射击而设制的：a rapid-fire machine gun.速射机枪
- Marked by continuous, rapid occurrence:快速发生的：以连续快速发生为特点的：rapid-fire questions.连珠式的提问
adj.（形容词）
rapid transit
- An urban passenger transportation system using elevated or underground trains or a combination of both.城市高速铁路交通：一种城市乘客运输系统，使用地下铁路或空中列车，或两者结合使用
n.（名词）
sanctuary /ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/ US /-tʃu.er.i/
noun
1 [C usually singular; U] protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted:
Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.
The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees.
FIGURATIVE If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.
2 [C] a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from hunters or dangerous conditions:
a wildlife/bird sanctuary
3 [C] the most holy part of a religious building
1 [C usually singular; U] protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted:
Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.
The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees.
FIGURATIVE If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.
2 [C] a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from hunters or dangerous conditions:
a wildlife/bird sanctuary
3 [C] the most holy part of a religious building
sub.mis.sive
AHD: [s…b-m¹s“¹v]
D.J. [s*b6m!s!v]
K.K. [s*b6m!s!v]
- Inclined or willing to submit.See Synonyms at obedient 顺从的：愿意屈服的或服从的参见 obedient
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- submis“sively
adv.（副词）
- submis“siveness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
alloy (METAL) /ˈæl.ɔɪ/
noun [C]
a metal that is made by mixing two or more metals, or a metal and another substance:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
a metal that is made by mixing two or more metals, or a metal and another substance:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
alloy (SPOIL) /əˈlɔɪ/
verb [T] LITERARY
to spoil or reduce in value:
My pleasure in receiving the letter was somewhat alloyed by its contents.
to spoil or reduce in value:
My pleasure in receiving the letter was somewhat alloyed by its contents.
whet (INTEREST) /wet/
verb
whet someone's appetite to increase someone's interest in and desire for something, usually by giving them a small experience of it:
I've read an excerpt of the book on the Web and it's whetted my appetite.
That one kiss had whetted his appetite.
whet someone's appetite to increase someone's interest in and desire for something, usually by giving them a small experience of it:
I've read an excerpt of the book on the Web and it's whetted my appetite.
That one kiss had whetted his appetite.
whet (SHARPEN) /wet/
verb [T] -tt- OLD USE
to sharpen the blade of a knife or similar tool:
He whetted his knife against the stone.
to sharpen the blade of a knife or similar tool:
He whetted his knife against the stone.
- 1.diabolic
Diabolic is used to describe things that people think are caused by or belong to the Devil. (FORMAL)
...the diabolic forces which lurk in all violence.
ADJ: ADJ n
2.diabolic
If you describe something as diabolic, you are emphasizing that it is very bad, extreme, or unpleasant. (mainly AM)
Pitt's smile returned, and it was hideously diabolic.
ADJ emphasis
= diabolical
- Godspeed
The term Godspeed is sometimes used in order to wish someone success and safety, especially if they are about to go on a long and dangerous journey. (FORMAL)
I know you will join me in wishing them Godspeed.
CONVENTION also godspeed.
bribe /braɪb/
verb [T]
to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents or something else that they want:
He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.
[+ to infinitive] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table.
bribe /braɪb/
noun [C]
money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest:
He was accused of accepting/taking bribes from wealthy businessmen.
bribery /ˈbraɪ.bər.i/ US /-bɚ-/
noun [U]
The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.
to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents or something else that they want:
He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.
[+ to infinitive] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table.
bribe /braɪb/
noun [C]
money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest:
He was accused of accepting/taking bribes from wealthy businessmen.
bribery /ˈbraɪ.bər.i/ US /-bɚ-/
noun [U]
The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.
coda /ˈkəʊ.də/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
noun [C]
1 SPECIALIZED a piece of music at the end of a longer piece of music, which is usually separate from the basic structure:
The coda is often more technically difficult than the rest of the piece.
2 FORMAL the final or additional part of a speech, event or piece of writing:
In a coda to the main exhibition are various works which were once attributed to Rembrandt.
1 SPECIALIZED a piece of music at the end of a longer piece of music, which is usually separate from the basic structure:
The coda is often more technically difficult than the rest of the piece.
2 FORMAL the final or additional part of a speech, event or piece of writing:
In a coda to the main exhibition are various works which were once attributed to Rembrandt.
ag.gran.dize
AHD: […-gr²n“dºz”, ²g“r…n-]
D.J. [*6gr#n7da!z, 6#gr*n-]
K.K. [*6gr#n7da!z, 6#gr*n-]
- To increase the scope of; extend.增大；扩充：增加范围；扩展
- To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation.提高：扩大权势和影响，提高地位和名望
- To make appear greater; exaggerate:夸大：使显得更大；夸张：aggrandize one argument while belittling another.夸大一个论点而贬低另一个
v.tr.（及物动词） ag.gran.dized,ag.gran.diz.ing,ag.gran.diz.es
语源：
- French agrandir aggrandiss- 法语 agrandir aggrandiss-
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- a- [to] from Latin ad- * see ad- a- [到] 源自 拉丁语 ad- *参见 ad-
- grandir [to grow larger] from Latin grand&9{ºre} from grandis [large] grandir [变得更大] 源自 拉丁语 grand&9{ºre} 源自 grandis [大的]
继承用法：
- aggran“dizement AHD: […-gr²n“d¹z-m…nt, -dºz”-] （名词）
- aggran“diz”er
n.（名词）
pious (RELIGIOUS) /ˈpaɪ.əs/
adjective
strongly believing in religion, and living in a way which shows this belief:
She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers.
piously /ˈpaɪ.ə.sli/
adverb
piety /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/ US /ˈpaɪə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO piousness) FORMAL
strongly believing in religion, and living in a way which shows this belief:
She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers.
piously /ˈpaɪ.ə.sli/
adverb
piety /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/ US /ˈpaɪə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO piousness) FORMAL
pious (PRETENDING) /ˈpaɪ.əs/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING pretending to have sincere feelings:
Quit the pious apologies - I know you don't really care.
2 UK pious hope something which is unlikely to happen
piously /ˈpaɪ.ə.sli/
adverb
1 DISAPPROVING pretending to have sincere feelings:
Quit the pious apologies - I know you don't really care.
2 UK pious hope something which is unlikely to happen
piously /ˈpaɪ.ə.sli/
adverb
piping hot adverb USUALLY APPROVING
describes very hot food or drinks
embed (-dd-), US ALSO imbed (-dd-) /ɪmˈbed/
verb [T]
to fix something firmly into a substance
embedded, US ALSO imbedded /ɪmˈbed.ɪd/
adjective
1 fixed into the surface of something:
The thorn was embedded in her thumb.
2 If an emotion, attitude, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of them:
A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.
to fix something firmly into a substance
embedded, US ALSO imbedded /ɪmˈbed.ɪd/
adjective
1 fixed into the surface of something:
The thorn was embedded in her thumb.
2 If an emotion, attitude, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of them:
A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.
contemplate /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.ţəm-/
verb [I or T]
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
contemplate /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.ţəm-/
verb [I or T]
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
humble /ˈhʌm.bļ/
adjective
1 not proud or not believing that you are important:
He's very humble about his success.
FORMAL Please accept our humble apologies for the error.
In my humble opinion (= I want to emphasize that I think that) we should never have bought the car in the first place.
2 poor or of a low social rank:
Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background.
3 ordinary; not special or very important:
At that time she was just a humble mechanic.
HUMOROUS Welcome to our humble abode (= our home).
humble /ˈhʌm.bļ/
verb [T]
to make someone understand that they are not as important or special as they thought they were:
He was humbled by the child's generosity.
The world champion was humbled (= unexpectedly defeated) by an unknown outsider in last night's race.
humbling /ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
adjective
It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.
humbly /ˈhʌm.bli/
adverb
He very humbly (= showing that he does not think himself important) ascribes his success to his wife.
1 not proud or not believing that you are important:
He's very humble about his success.
FORMAL Please accept our humble apologies for the error.
In my humble opinion (= I want to emphasize that I think that) we should never have bought the car in the first place.
2 poor or of a low social rank:
Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background.
3 ordinary; not special or very important:
At that time she was just a humble mechanic.
HUMOROUS Welcome to our humble abode (= our home).
humble /ˈhʌm.bļ/
verb [T]
to make someone understand that they are not as important or special as they thought they were:
He was humbled by the child's generosity.
The world champion was humbled (= unexpectedly defeated) by an unknown outsider in last night's race.
humbling /ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
adjective
It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.
humbly /ˈhʌm.bli/
adverb
He very humbly (= showing that he does not think himself important) ascribes his success to his wife.
stig.ma.tize
AHD: [st¹g“m…-tºz”]
D.J. [6st!gm*7ta!z]
K.K. [6st!gm*7ta!z]
- To characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious.诬蔑，污辱：使蒙受或被指控不名誉或耻辱
- To mark with stigmata or a stigma.打上烙印
- To cause stigmata to appear on.使烙印出现在…上
v.tr.（及物动词） stig.ma.tized,stig.ma.tiz.ing,stig.ma.tiz.es
语源：
- Medieval Latin stigmatiz³re [to brand] 中世纪拉丁语 stigmatiz³re [标记]
- from Greek stigmatizein [to mark] 源自 希腊语 stigmatizein [表出]
- from stigma stigmat- [tattoo mark] * see stigma 源自 stigma stigmat- [刺的标记] *参见 stigma
继承用法：
- stig”matiza“tion AHD: [-t¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- stig“matiz”er
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
il.lu.mi.na.ti
AHD: [¹-l›”m…-nä“t¶]
D.J. [!7lu8m*6n$8ti8]
K.K. [!7lum*6n$ti]
- People claiming to be unusually enlightened with regard to a subject.先知先觉的人们：自称在某个领域受过特别启示的人
- Illuminati Any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment.Illuminati 光照派：自称在宗教上受到过特别启示力的团体
pl.n.（复数名词）
语源：
- Latin [pl. of] ill&9{¿}min³tus [past participle of] ill&9{¿}min³re [to illuminate] * see illuminate 拉丁语 [] ill&9{¿}min³tus的复数 [] ill&9{¿}min³re的过去分词 [照亮] *参见 illuminate
dispatch, UK ALSO despatch /dɪˈspætʃ/
verb [T]
1 to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose:
Two loads of woollen cloth were dispatched to the factory on December 12th.
2 LITERARY OR OLD-FASHIONED to kill someone:
In the film's last five minutes, our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains.
dispatch, UK ALSO despatch /dɪˈspætʃ/
noun
1 [U] when someone or something is sent somewhere:
the dispatch of troops
2 [C] a newspaper report sent by someone in a foreign country, often communicating war news, or an official report, often on a military matter:
In her latest dispatch, Clare Duggan, our war correspondent, reported an increase in fighting.
1 to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose:
Two loads of woollen cloth were dispatched to the factory on December 12th.
2 LITERARY OR OLD-FASHIONED to kill someone:
In the film's last five minutes, our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains.
dispatch, UK ALSO despatch /dɪˈspætʃ/
noun
1 [U] when someone or something is sent somewhere:
the dispatch of troops
2 [C] a newspaper report sent by someone in a foreign country, often communicating war news, or an official report, often on a military matter:
In her latest dispatch, Clare Duggan, our war correspondent, reported an increase in fighting.
footloose /ˈfʊt.luːs/
adjective
free to do what you like and go where you like because you have no responsibilities:
My sister's married but I'm still footloose and fancy-free.
free to do what you like and go where you like because you have no responsibilities:
My sister's married but I'm still footloose and fancy-free.
disgorge /dɪsˈgɔːdʒ/ US /-ˈgɔːrdʒ/
verb [T]
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
disgorge /dɪsˈgɔːdʒ/ US /-ˈgɔːrdʒ/
verb [T]
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
recant /rɪˈkænt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to announce in public that your past beliefs or statements were wrong and that you no longer agree with them:
After a year spent in solitary confinement, he publicly recanted (his views).
recantation /ˌriː.kænˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to announce in public that your past beliefs or statements were wrong and that you no longer agree with them:
After a year spent in solitary confinement, he publicly recanted (his views).
recantation /ˌriː.kænˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
tur.bu.lent
AHD: [tûr“by…-l…nt]
D.J. [6tT8bj*l*nt]
K.K. [6tPbj*l*nt]
- Violently agitated or disturbed; tumultuous:骚动的，动荡的：剧烈扰乱或激化的；处于骚乱状态的，汹涌的：turbulent rapids.汹涌的急流
- Having a chaotic or restless character or tendency:动荡的，骚乱的：引起大动荡或混乱的；倾向于骚乱的：a turbulent period in history.历史上的动荡时期
- Causing unrest or disturbance; unruly:有扰乱、骚动作用的，引起骚动的；难控制的：turbulent, revolutionary undercurrents.骚动的、革命的暗流
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin turbulentus 源自 拉丁语 turbulentus
- from turba [turmoil] * see turbid 源自 turba [混乱] *参见 turbid
继承用法：
- tur“bulently
adv.（副词）
goffer 也作 gauf.fer
AHD: [g¼f“…r, gô“f…r]
D.J. [6gKf*, 6g%8f*]
K.K. [6g$f+, 6g%f+]
- To press ridges or narrow pleats into (a frill, for example).使布起褶皱：把布压成花边或窄的布褶（如褶边）
v.tr.（及物动词） gof.fered,gof.fer.ing,gof.fers
- An iron used for pressing ridges or narrow pleats.用作使布起褶皱的熨斗
- Ridges or pleats produced in this manner.褶皱：用这种方式而形成的褶皱
n.（名词）
语源：
- French gaufrer [to emboss] 法语 gaufrer [加浮雕花纹于其上]
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from gaufre [honeycomb, waffle] ; akin to Middle Low German w³fel * see webh- 源自 gaufre [蜂窝，鸡蛋饼] ；类似于 中古低地德语 w³fel *参见 webh-
Gog and Ma.gog
AHD: [g¼g; m³“g¼g]
D.J. [6gKg; me!gKg]
K.K. [6g$g; meg$g]
- In Judeo-Christian tradition, the satanic powers who wage war against God and the righteous at the end of the world.歌革和玛各：犹太教与基督教共有的传统想法，认为撒旦以其魔力在世界末日展开对抗上帝及正直力量的战争
pl.n.（复数名词）
Gogebic Community College
- Jackson and Greenbush, Ironwood, MI 49938; Public; 1,318戈格比克社区大学：Jackson and Greenbush, Ironwood, MI 49938; Public; 1,318
gog.gle
AHD: [g¼g“…l]
D.J. [6gKg*l]
K.K. [6g$g*l]
v.（动词） gog.gled,gog.gling,gog.gles
- To stare with wide and bulging eyes.瞪眼：圆睁着凸出的眼睛看
- To roll or bulge. Used of the eyes.转动眼珠：转动眼珠或瞪眼。用作描述眼睛
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To roll or bulge (the eyes).转动眼珠或瞪眼
v.tr.（及物动词）
- A stare or leer.凝视或睨视
- goggles A pair of tight-fitting eyeglasses, often tinted or having side shields, worn to protect the eyes from hazards such as dust, glare, or flying debris.goggles 护目镜：佩戴较紧的眼镜，通常有颜色和侧面防护，戴上以用来保护眼睛免受灰尘、强光或飞行物体的伤害
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English gogelen [to squint] 中古英语 gogelen [斜着眼看]
继承用法：
- gog“gly
adj.（形容词）
succumb /səˈkʌm/
verb [I] FORMAL
1 to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:
The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months.
I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake.
I felt sure it would only be a matter of time before he succumbed to my charms.
2 to die or suffer badly from an illness:
Thousands of cows have succumbed to the disease in the past few months.
1 to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:
The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months.
I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake.
I felt sure it would only be a matter of time before he succumbed to my charms.
2 to die or suffer badly from an illness:
Thousands of cows have succumbed to the disease in the past few months.
coronation /ˌkɒr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɔːr-/
noun [C]
a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen
a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
fortify /ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈfɔːr.ţə-/
verb [T]
to strengthen something, especially in order to protect it:
a fortified town
They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts, tree trunks and whatever came to hand.
The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.
He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.
a fruit drink fortified with vitamin C (= with vitamin C added)
fortification /ˌfɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌfɔːr.ţə-/
noun
1 [C usually plural] strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place:
The fortifications of the castle were massive and impenetrable.
2 [U] the act of fortifying something
to strengthen something, especially in order to protect it:
a fortified town
They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts, tree trunks and whatever came to hand.
The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.
He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.
a fruit drink fortified with vitamin C (= with vitamin C added)
fortification /ˌfɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌfɔːr.ţə-/
noun
1 [C usually plural] strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place:
The fortifications of the castle were massive and impenetrable.
2 [U] the act of fortifying something
revise (CHANGE) /rɪˈvaɪz/
verb [T]
to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it:
His helpfulness today has made me revise my original opinion/impression of him.
His publishers made him revise his manuscript three times.
revised /rɪˈvaɪzd/
adjective
changed in some ways:
a revised edition of a book
revision /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
noun [C or U]
These proposals will need a lot of revision.
He was forced to make several revisions to his speech.
to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it:
His helpfulness today has made me revise my original opinion/impression of him.
His publishers made him revise his manuscript three times.
revised /rɪˈvaɪzd/
adjective
changed in some ways:
a revised edition of a book
revision /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
noun [C or U]
These proposals will need a lot of revision.
He was forced to make several revisions to his speech.
revise (STUDY) UK /rɪˈvaɪz/
verb [I or T] (US review)
to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:
We're revising (algebra) for the test tomorrow.
revision /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
noun [U]
She did no revision, but she still got a very high mark.
to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam:
We're revising (algebra) for the test tomorrow.
revision /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
noun [U]
She did no revision, but she still got a very high mark.
revile /rɪˈvaɪl/
verb [T] FORMAL
to criticize someone strongly, or say unpleasant things to or about someone:
The judge was reviled in the newspapers for his opinions on rape.
to criticize someone strongly, or say unpleasant things to or about someone:
The judge was reviled in the newspapers for his opinions on rape.
prolong /prəˈlɒŋ/ US /-ˈlɑːŋ/
verb [T]
to make something last a longer time:
We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.
She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure.
prolongation /ˌprəʊ.lɒŋˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌproʊ.lɑːŋ-/
noun [U]
prolonged /prəˈlɒŋd/ US /-ˈlɑːŋd/
adjective
continuing for a long time:
Prolonged use of the drug is known to have harmful side-effects.
to make something last a longer time:
We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.
She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure.
prolongation /ˌprəʊ.lɒŋˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌproʊ.lɑːŋ-/
noun [U]
prolonged /prəˈlɒŋd/ US /-ˈlɑːŋd/
adjective
continuing for a long time:
Prolonged use of the drug is known to have harmful side-effects.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
noun [C] (INFORMAL prom)
a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea:
We strolled along on the promenade eating ice-creams.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED
to walk slowly along a road or path for relaxation and pleasure
a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea:
We strolled along on the promenade eating ice-creams.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED
to walk slowly along a road or path for relaxation and pleasure
savvy /ˈsæv.i/
noun [U] INFORMAL
practical knowledge and ability:
She hasn't got much savvy.
business/political savvy
practical knowledge and ability:
She hasn't got much savvy.
business/political savvy
savings bank noun [C]
a bank which only offers accounts where your money earns interest
scuff /skʌf/
verb [T]
to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor:
Please wear trainers in the gym, to avoid scuffing the floor.
Have you got anything for getting rid of scuff marks on shoes?
If you scuff your feet (= pull your shoes along the ground as you walk) like that, you'll ruin your shoes.
scuffed /skʌft/
adjective
The book's a bit scuffed along the spine, but it was the only copy left in the shop.
to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor:
Please wear trainers in the gym, to avoid scuffing the floor.
Have you got anything for getting rid of scuff marks on shoes?
If you scuff your feet (= pull your shoes along the ground as you walk) like that, you'll ruin your shoes.
scuffed /skʌft/
adjective
The book's a bit scuffed along the spine, but it was the only copy left in the shop.
im.i.ta.tion
AHD: [¹m”¹-t³“sh…n]
D.J. [7!m!6te!.*n]
K.K. [7!m!6te.*n]
- The act or an instance of imitating.模仿：模仿的动作或事例
- Something derived or copied from an original.仿造物，抄袭品：由原作起源或照抄原作的东西
- Music Repetition of a phrase or sequence often with variations in key, rhythm, and voice.【音乐】 乐句的重复：一个短句或一组乐句的重复，音调、节奏和声音往往有所变化
n.Abbr. imit.（名词）缩写 imit.
- Made to resemble another, usually superior material:仿造品：通常用上好的材料制成的与另一个相似的物品：imitation fur.仿皮
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- im”ita“tional
adj.（形容词）
genial /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
adjective
friendly and pleasant:
The headteacher is very genial/has a genial manner.
genially /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl.i/
adverb
geniality /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
His geniality, reliability and ability made him a popular figure.
friendly and pleasant:
The headteacher is very genial/has a genial manner.
genially /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl.i/
adverb
geniality /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
His geniality, reliability and ability made him a popular figure.
ethos /ˈiː.θɒs/ US /-θɑːs/
noun [S]
the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about social behaviour and relationships of a person or group:
national ethos
working-class ethos
The ethos of the traditional family firm is under threat.
the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about social behaviour and relationships of a person or group:
national ethos
working-class ethos
The ethos of the traditional family firm is under threat.
etiolated /ˈiː.ti.əʊ.leɪ.tɪd/ US /-ə.leɪ.ţɪd/
adjective SPECIALIZED
especially of plants, pale and weak
especially of plants, pale and weak
a.dul.ter.ate
AHD: […-d¾l“t…-r³t”]
D.J. [*6dJlt*7re!t]
K.K. [*6dJlt*7ret]
AHD: [-t…r-¹t]
- To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients.掺杂：加入外来的，不当的或低等的成分使变得不纯
v.tr.（及物动词） a.dul.ter.at.ed,a.dul.ter.at.ing,a.dul.ter.ates
- Spurious; adulterated.伪造的；掺杂的
- Adulterous.通奸的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin adulter³re adulter³t- [to pollute] * see al- 1拉丁语 adulter³re adulter³t- [污染] *参见 al- 1
继承用法：
- adul”tera“tion
n.（名词）
- adul“tera”tor
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- adulterate,debase,doctor,load,sophisticate
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to make impure or inferior by adding foreign substances, especially by way of fraudulently increasing weight or quantity”: 这些动词所共有的中心意思为“加入外来物质，特别是通过欺骗性地增加重量或数量使变得不纯或低等”：alcohol sophisticated with ether.掺有乙醚的酒精
embargo /ɪmˈbɑː.gəʊ/ US /-goʊ/
noun [C] plural embargoes
an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information:
They have put an embargo on imports of clothing.
The police asked for a news embargo while they tried to find the kidnapper.
embargo /ɪmˈbɑː.gəʊ/ US /-goʊ/
verb [T] embargoing, embargoed, embargoed
to officially stop trading with another country:
They are planning to embargo oil imports.
an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information:
They have put an embargo on imports of clothing.
The police asked for a news embargo while they tried to find the kidnapper.
embargo /ɪmˈbɑː.gəʊ/ US /-goʊ/
verb [T] embargoing, embargoed, embargoed
to officially stop trading with another country:
They are planning to embargo oil imports.
cow (ANIMAL) /kaʊ/
noun [C]
1 a large female farm animal kept to produce meat and milk:
a dairy cow
2 Large female adult mammals such as elephants, whales and seals are also called cows:
a cow elephant
1 a large female farm animal kept to produce meat and milk:
a dairy cow
2 Large female adult mammals such as elephants, whales and seals are also called cows:
a cow elephant
cow (WOMAN) /kaʊ/
noun [C] UK OFFENSIVE
an unkind or unpleasant woman:
You stupid cow!
an unkind or unpleasant woman:
You stupid cow!
cow (UNPLEASANT THING) /kaʊ/
noun [S] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH INFORMAL
something difficult or unpleasant:
It's been a cow of a day.
something difficult or unpleasant:
It's been a cow of a day.
cow (FRIGHTEN) /kaʊ/
verb [T usually passive]
to frighten someone into doing something, using threats or violence:
The protesters refused to be cowed into submission by the army.
to frighten someone into doing something, using threats or violence:
The protesters refused to be cowed into submission by the army.
court correspondent noun [C] UK
someone who reports for the newspapers or for televsion or radio on the lives of the members of a royal family
court martial noun [C] plural court martials or FORMAL courts martial
(a trial in) a military court for members of the armed forces
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court of inquiry group noun [C] UK
a group of people, often with specialist knowledge or skill, who have been brought together in order to examine the causes of an accident
unflappable /ʌnˈflæp.ə.bļ/
adjective
not tending to get anxious, nervous or angry even in difficult situations:
She's totally unflappable - you have to be when working in such a highly-pressured environment.
not tending to get anxious, nervous or angry even in difficult situations:
She's totally unflappable - you have to be when working in such a highly-pressured environment.
limber /ˈlɪm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
adjective
(of a person) able to bend and move easily and gracefully
(of a person) able to bend and move easily and gracefully
limb /lɪm/
noun [C]
an arm or leg of a person or animal, or a large branch of a tree:
The accident victims mostly had injuries to their lower limbs (= legs).
an artificial limb
an arm or leg of a person or animal, or a large branch of a tree:
The accident victims mostly had injuries to their lower limbs (= legs).
an artificial limb
clout (HIT) /klaʊt/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to hit someone or something with the hand or with a heavy object:
Quigley clouted me smartly across the side of the head.
clout /klaʊt/
noun [C] INFORMAL
If the photocopier stops working, just give it a clout.
to hit someone or something with the hand or with a heavy object:
Quigley clouted me smartly across the side of the head.
clout /klaʊt/
noun [C] INFORMAL
If the photocopier stops working, just give it a clout.
clout (POWER) /klaʊt/
noun [U]
power and influence over other people or events:
The queen may have privilege but she has no real political clout.
power and influence over other people or events:
The queen may have privilege but she has no real political clout.
club together phrasal verb
If a group of people club together, they share the cost of something between them:
If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.
If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.
jaded /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/
adjective
lacking or losing interest because something has been experienced too many times:
Flying is exciting the first time you do it, but you soon become jaded.
Perhaps some caviar can tempt your jaded palate.
lacking or losing interest because something has been experienced too many times:
Flying is exciting the first time you do it, but you soon become jaded.
Perhaps some caviar can tempt your jaded palate.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
negotiate (DISCUSS) /nəˈgəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ US /-ˈgoʊ-/
verb [I or T]
to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:
The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.
I'm negotiating for a new contract.
I've managed to negotiate (= obtain by discussion) a five per cent pay increase with my boss.
negotiable /nəˈgəʊ.ʃə.bļ/ US /-ˈgoʊ.ʃi.ə-/
adjective
able to be discussed or changed in order to reach an agreement:
Everything is negotiable at this stage - I'm ruling nothing out.
negotiator /nɪˈgəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈgoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
someone who tries to help two groups who disagree to reach an agreement with each other, usually as a job:
Some very skilful negotiators will be needed to settle this dispute.
negotiation /nəˌgəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌgoʊ-/
noun [C or U]
the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves:
The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.
The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation.
Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks.
to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:
The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.
I'm negotiating for a new contract.
I've managed to negotiate (= obtain by discussion) a five per cent pay increase with my boss.
negotiable /nəˈgəʊ.ʃə.bļ/ US /-ˈgoʊ.ʃi.ə-/
adjective
able to be discussed or changed in order to reach an agreement:
Everything is negotiable at this stage - I'm ruling nothing out.
negotiator /nɪˈgəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈgoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
someone who tries to help two groups who disagree to reach an agreement with each other, usually as a job:
Some very skilful negotiators will be needed to settle this dispute.
negotiation /nəˌgəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌgoʊ-/
noun [C or U]
the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves:
The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.
The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation.
Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks.
negotiate (TRAVEL) /nəˈgəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ US /-ˈgoʊ-/
verb [T]
1 to manage to travel along a difficult route:
The only way to negotiate the muddy hillside is on foot.
2 to deal with something difficult:
The company's had some tricky problems to negotiate in its first year in business.
1 to manage to travel along a difficult route:
The only way to negotiate the muddy hillside is on foot.
2 to deal with something difficult:
The company's had some tricky problems to negotiate in its first year in business.
negotiate (EXCHANGE) /nəˈgəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ US /-ˈgoʊ-/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to obtain or give a sum of money in exchange for a financial document of the same value
negotiable /nəˈgəʊ.ʃə.bļ/ US /-ˈgoʊ.ʃi.ə-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
A cheque that is not negotiable (US ALSO non negotiable) cannot be exchanged for cash and must be paid into a bank account.
to obtain or give a sum of money in exchange for a financial document of the same value
negotiable /nəˈgəʊ.ʃə.bļ/ US /-ˈgoʊ.ʃi.ə-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
A cheque that is not negotiable (US ALSO non negotiable) cannot be exchanged for cash and must be paid into a bank account.
con- (TOGETHER)/kən-/
prefix
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
elastic /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/
adjective
1 describes material that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:
A lot of sportswear is made of very elastic material.
2 able or likely to be changed:
The project has only just started so any plans are still very elastic.
In this country, time is an elastic concept.
elastic /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/
noun [U]
a type of rubber that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:
His trousers were held up with a piece of elastic.
elasticated UK /ɪˈlæs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective (US elasticized, AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH elasticised)
Clothes or parts of clothes that are elasticated have threads of elastic in them:
a dress with an elasticated waist
elasticity /ˌɪl.æsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 the ability to stretch:
As the skin grows older it loses its elasticity.
2 the ability to change:
There is some elasticity in our plans - nothing has been firmly decided yet.
1 describes material that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:
A lot of sportswear is made of very elastic material.
2 able or likely to be changed:
The project has only just started so any plans are still very elastic.
In this country, time is an elastic concept.
elastic /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/
noun [U]
a type of rubber that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size:
His trousers were held up with a piece of elastic.
elasticated UK /ɪˈlæs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective (US elasticized, AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH elasticised)
Clothes or parts of clothes that are elasticated have threads of elastic in them:
a dress with an elasticated waist
elasticity /ˌɪl.æsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 the ability to stretch:
As the skin grows older it loses its elasticity.
2 the ability to change:
There is some elasticity in our plans - nothing has been firmly decided yet.
ven.dor
AHD: [vµn“d…r]
D.J. [6vend*]
K.K. [6vWnd+]
- Variant of vender vender的变体
n.（名词）
Gross
AHD: [gr½s] Samuel David (1805-1884)
D.J. [gr*&s]
K.K. [gros]
- American surgeon and educator who wrote widely influential medical treatises, such asA System of Surgery (1859). 格罗斯，塞缪尔·戴维：(1805-1884) 美国外科医生、教育家。他制定了许多影响深远的医学条例，如《外科学系统》 （1859年）
NONE（无词性）
ravish (PLEASURE) /ˈræv.ɪʃ/
verb [T usually passive] LITERARY
to give great pleasure to someone:
I was utterly ravished by the way she smiled.
ravishing /ˈræv.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
adjective
very beautiful:
She looked ravishing/She was a ravishing sight in her wedding dress.
to give great pleasure to someone:
I was utterly ravished by the way she smiled.
ravishing /ˈræv.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
adjective
very beautiful:
She looked ravishing/She was a ravishing sight in her wedding dress.
ravish (FORCE) /ˈræv.ɪʃ/
verb [T] OLD USE
to force a woman to have sex against her wishes
to force a woman to have sex against her wishes
assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make unpleasant feelings less strong:
The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.
to make unpleasant feelings less strong:
The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.
ex.cru.ci.ate
AHD: [¹k-skr›“sh¶-³t”]
D.J. [!k6skru8.i87e!t]
K.K. [!k6skru.i7et]
- To inflict severe pain on; torture.使痛苦：使受剧烈的痛苦；折磨
- To inflict great mental distress on.See Synonyms at afflict 使苦恼：使遭受强烈的精神折磨参见 afflict
v.tr.（及物动词） ex.cru.ci.at.ed,ex.cru.ci.at.ing,ex.cru.ci.ates
语源：
- Latin excruci³re excruci³t- 拉丁语 excruci³re excruci³t-
- ex- [intensive pref.] * see ex- ex- [加强语意的前缀] *参见 ex-
- cruci³re [to crucify, torture] from crux cruc- [cross] * see cross cruci³re [使苦恼，折磨] 源自 crux cruc- [十字架] *参见 cross
继承用法：
- excru”cia“tion
n.（名词）
jape /dʒeɪp/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED OR HUMOROUS
an activity done to cause amusement or to trick someone
an activity done to cause amusement or to trick someone
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
incendiary (FIRE) /ɪnˈsen.di.ər.i/ US /-er.i/
adjective [before noun]
designed to cause fires:
an incendiary bomb/device
designed to cause fires:
an incendiary bomb/device
incendiary (CAUSING ANGER) /ɪnˈsen.di.ər.i/ US /-er.i/
adjective
likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger:
incendiary remarks
likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger:
incendiary remarks
run (GO QUICKLY) /rʌn/
verb running, ran, run
1 [I or T] (of people and some animals) to move along, faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next foot touches the ground:
[+ to infinitive] The children had to run to keep up with their father.
I can run a mile in 5 minutes.
The sheep ran away/off in fright.
A little girl ran up to (= came quickly beside) me, crying for her daddy.
Are you running against each other or against the clock?
The first two races will be run (off) (= will happen) in 20 minutes.
2 [T] If you run an animal in a race, you cause it to take part:
Thompson Stables are running three horses in the next race.
3 [I + adverb or preposition] to go quickly or in a hurry:
Would you run round to the post office and get me some stamps?
You don't put on weight when you spend all day running round after small children.
run /rʌn/
noun [C]
when you move on your feet at a speed faster than walking, especially for exercise:
We go for/do a three-mile run every evening after work.
If you set off at a run (= running), you'll be exhausted later.
runner /ˈrʌn.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 someone who runs, especially in competitions:
a long-distance runner
See also runner-up.
2 a horse running in a race
3 a person who works for someone by taking messages, collecting money, etc.
runners /ˈrʌn.əz/ US /-ɚz/
plural noun
AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH FOR plimsolls
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
running shoes/shorts
1 [I or T] (of people and some animals) to move along, faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next foot touches the ground:
[+ to infinitive] The children had to run to keep up with their father.
I can run a mile in 5 minutes.
The sheep ran away/off in fright.
A little girl ran up to (= came quickly beside) me, crying for her daddy.
Are you running against each other or against the clock?
The first two races will be run (off) (= will happen) in 20 minutes.
2 [T] If you run an animal in a race, you cause it to take part:
Thompson Stables are running three horses in the next race.
3 [I + adverb or preposition] to go quickly or in a hurry:
Would you run round to the post office and get me some stamps?
You don't put on weight when you spend all day running round after small children.
run /rʌn/
noun [C]
when you move on your feet at a speed faster than walking, especially for exercise:
We go for/do a three-mile run every evening after work.
If you set off at a run (= running), you'll be exhausted later.
runner /ˈrʌn.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 someone who runs, especially in competitions:
a long-distance runner
See also runner-up.
2 a horse running in a race
3 a person who works for someone by taking messages, collecting money, etc.
runners /ˈrʌn.əz/ US /-ɚz/
plural noun
AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH FOR plimsolls
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
running shoes/shorts
run (TRAVEL) /rʌn/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] running, ran, run
to (cause to) travel, move or continue in a particular way:
Trains are still running, despite the snow.
A bus runs (= goes on a particular route at particular times) three times a day into town.
Skis are waxed on the bottom so that they run smoothly over the snow.
The route/railway/road runs (= goes) across the border/into Italy/through the mountains.
A climbing rose bush runs (= grows) around the front door.
There's a beautiful cornice running around/round all the ceilings.
The film runs (= lasts) for two hours.
The show/course/film runs (= continues) for another week.
A magazine subscription usually only runs (= can be used) for one year.
Buses are running an hour late, because of an earlier accident.
The truck's brakes failed and it ran (= went) off the road.
Trains run on rails (= move along on top of them).
Electricity is running through (= moving along within) this cable.
An angry muttering ran through (= went through) the crowd.
A shiver of fear ran through his (body).
She ran her finger along/down the page/list, looking for her name.
Could you run the tape/film/video back/forwards, please?
Could you possibly run me (= take me in your car) home/to the station?
He ran (= pushed) his fingers through his hair and looked up at me.
run /rʌn/
noun [C]
1 a journey:
The number of aircraft on the New York-Moscow run is being increased.
OLD-FASHIONED Let's go for a run (out) in the car somewhere.
The plane swooped in on its bombing run.
2 the period during which a play is performed:
The musical's London run was a disaster.
They're doing a run at the Donmar Warehouse.
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
adjective [after noun]
happening on a particular number of regular occasions:
You've been late three days running.
They won the trophy for the third year running.
to (cause to) travel, move or continue in a particular way:
Trains are still running, despite the snow.
A bus runs (= goes on a particular route at particular times) three times a day into town.
Skis are waxed on the bottom so that they run smoothly over the snow.
The route/railway/road runs (= goes) across the border/into Italy/through the mountains.
A climbing rose bush runs (= grows) around the front door.
There's a beautiful cornice running around/round all the ceilings.
The film runs (= lasts) for two hours.
The show/course/film runs (= continues) for another week.
A magazine subscription usually only runs (= can be used) for one year.
Buses are running an hour late, because of an earlier accident.
The truck's brakes failed and it ran (= went) off the road.
Trains run on rails (= move along on top of them).
Electricity is running through (= moving along within) this cable.
An angry muttering ran through (= went through) the crowd.
A shiver of fear ran through his (body).
She ran her finger along/down the page/list, looking for her name.
Could you run the tape/film/video back/forwards, please?
Could you possibly run me (= take me in your car) home/to the station?
He ran (= pushed) his fingers through his hair and looked up at me.
run /rʌn/
noun [C]
1 a journey:
The number of aircraft on the New York-Moscow run is being increased.
OLD-FASHIONED Let's go for a run (out) in the car somewhere.
The plane swooped in on its bombing run.
2 the period during which a play is performed:
The musical's London run was a disaster.
They're doing a run at the Donmar Warehouse.
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
adjective [after noun]
happening on a particular number of regular occasions:
You've been late three days running.
They won the trophy for the third year running.
run (OPERATE) /rʌn/
verb running, ran, run
1 [I or T] to (cause to) operate:
Keep clear of the machines while they're running.
The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running.
Do you know how to run this sort of machinery?
The mechanic asked me to run (= switch on and allow to work) the engine for a minute.
They had the new computer system up and running (= working) within an hour.
We've run the computer program, but nothing happens.
We're running (= doing) an experiment.
2 [T] to be in control of:
He's been running a restaurant/his own company since he left school.
The local college runs (= provides) a course in self-defence.
a well-run/badly-run organization/business/course
3 [T] If you run a car, you own one, drive it and pay for the costs:
I can't afford to run a car.
4 [T] to organize the way you live or work:
Some people run their lives according to the movements of the stars.
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
the activity of controlling or looking after something:
She has control of the day-to-day running of the business.
1 [I or T] to (cause to) operate:
Keep clear of the machines while they're running.
The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running.
Do you know how to run this sort of machinery?
The mechanic asked me to run (= switch on and allow to work) the engine for a minute.
They had the new computer system up and running (= working) within an hour.
We've run the computer program, but nothing happens.
We're running (= doing) an experiment.
2 [T] to be in control of:
He's been running a restaurant/his own company since he left school.
The local college runs (= provides) a course in self-defence.
a well-run/badly-run organization/business/course
3 [T] If you run a car, you own one, drive it and pay for the costs:
I can't afford to run a car.
4 [T] to organize the way you live or work:
Some people run their lives according to the movements of the stars.
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
the activity of controlling or looking after something:
She has control of the day-to-day running of the business.
run (FLOW) /rʌn/
verb [I or T] running, ran, run
to (cause to) flow, produce liquid, or (especially of colours in clothes) to come out or spread:
I can feel trickles of sweat running down my neck.
Don't cry, or your make-up will run (= become liquid and move down your face).
The walls were running with damp.
The river runs (down) to/into the sea.
The hot tap is running cold (= producing cold water)!
I turned the tap on and ran some cold water on the burn.
[+ two objects] I'll run you a hot bath (= fill a bath with water for you).
My nose and eyes have been running all week because of hay fever.
I must have washed my dress at too high a temperature, because the colour has run.
If the first layer isn't dry before you add the next one, the colours will run into each other (= mix).
FIGURATIVE After 12 hours at her word processor, the words began to run into one another (= seem mixed together).
to (cause to) flow, produce liquid, or (especially of colours in clothes) to come out or spread:
I can feel trickles of sweat running down my neck.
Don't cry, or your make-up will run (= become liquid and move down your face).
The walls were running with damp.
The river runs (down) to/into the sea.
The hot tap is running cold (= producing cold water)!
I turned the tap on and ran some cold water on the burn.
[+ two objects] I'll run you a hot bath (= fill a bath with water for you).
My nose and eyes have been running all week because of hay fever.
I must have washed my dress at too high a temperature, because the colour has run.
If the first layer isn't dry before you add the next one, the colours will run into each other (= mix).
FIGURATIVE After 12 hours at her word processor, the words began to run into one another (= seem mixed together).
run (BECOME) /rʌn/
verb [L only + adjective] running, ran, run
to be or become:
Differences between the two sides run deep (= are serious).
The river/reservoir/well ran dry (= its supply of water finished).
Supplies are running low (= there's not much left).
We're beginning to run short of money/Money is beginning to run short (= there's not much left).
to be or become:
Differences between the two sides run deep (= are serious).
The river/reservoir/well ran dry (= its supply of water finished).
Supplies are running low (= there's not much left).
We're beginning to run short of money/Money is beginning to run short (= there's not much left).
run (SHOW) /rʌn/
verb [T] running, ran, run
to show something in a newspaper or magazine, on television, etc:
All the newspapers ran (= printed) stories about the new peace talks.
Channel 4 is running a series on the unfairness of the legal system.
to show something in a newspaper or magazine, on television, etc:
All the newspapers ran (= printed) stories about the new peace talks.
Channel 4 is running a series on the unfairness of the legal system.
run (POLITICS) /rʌn/
verb [I] running, ran, run
to compete as a candidate in an election:
Mrs Thatcher wanted to run a fourth time.
He's going to run against Smith/for President/for re-election.
in/out of the running noun [U]
having/not having a reasonable chance of winning:
Half the vote has been counted, and our candidate is still in the running.
to compete as a candidate in an election:
Mrs Thatcher wanted to run a fourth time.
He's going to run against Smith/for President/for re-election.
in/out of the running noun [U]
having/not having a reasonable chance of winning:
Half the vote has been counted, and our candidate is still in the running.
run (TAKE) /rʌn/
verb [T] running, ran, run
to take guns or drugs illegally from one place to another:
He was arrested for running drugs across the border into America.
runner /ˈrʌn.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a gun-runner
to take guns or drugs illegally from one place to another:
He was arrested for running drugs across the border into America.
runner /ˈrʌn.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a gun-runner
run (BUY) /rʌn/
noun [C usually singular]
when many people suddenly buy a particular product:
There's been a run on umbrellas because of all this rain.
when many people suddenly buy a particular product:
There's been a run on umbrellas because of all this rain.
run (ORDINARY) /rʌn/
noun
the general/usual run of sth the usual type of something:
Their food is the general run of hotel cooking.
the general/usual run of sth the usual type of something:
Their food is the general run of hotel cooking.
run (AREA) /rʌn/
noun [C]
an area of ground of limited size for keeping animals:
a sheep/chicken/hen run
an area of ground of limited size for keeping animals:
a sheep/chicken/hen run
run (POINT) /rʌn/
noun [C]
in cricket and baseball, a single point, scored by running from one place to another:
England need 105 runs to win the game.
a home run
in cricket and baseball, a single point, scored by running from one place to another:
England need 105 runs to win the game.
a home run
run (HOLE) /rʌn/
noun [C]
a long vertical hole in tights and stockings:
I've got a run in my tights from the nail on my chair.
run /rʌn/
verb [I] running, ran, run
Oh no, my tights have run!
a long vertical hole in tights and stockings:
I've got a run in my tights from the nail on my chair.
run /rʌn/
verb [I] running, ran, run
Oh no, my tights have run!
run (SELL) /rʌn/
noun [C usually singular]
when many people suddenly sell a particular product:
A sudden run on the dollar has lowered its value.
when many people suddenly sell a particular product:
A sudden run on the dollar has lowered its value.
run a bath UK (US fill the tub)
to fill a bath with water for washing:
I'll run you a bath while you take off those wet clothes.
I'll run you a bath while you take off those wet clothes.
run a mile UK INFORMAL
to be extremely unwilling to be involved:
He'd run a mile if I asked him to marry me.
He'd run a mile if I asked him to marry me.
in.sou.ci.ant
AHD: [¹n-s›“s¶-…nt, ²’”s›-syä’“]
D.J. [!n6su8si8*nt, 7#0su86sj$80]
K.K. [!n6susi*nt, 7#0su6sj$0]
- Marked by blithe unconcern; nonchalant.漫不经心的；漠不关心的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French 法语
- in- [not] from Old French * see in- 1in- [不] 源自 古法语 *参见 in-1
- souciant [present participle of] soucier [to trouble] from Old French from Vulgar Latin *sollic&9{ºt³re} alteration of Latin sollicit³re [to vex] * see solicit souciant [] soucier的现在分词 [麻烦] 源自 古法语 源自 俗拉丁语 *sollic&9{ºt³re} 拉丁语 sollicit³re的变化 [使烦恼] *参见 solicit
继承用法：
- insou“ciantly
adv.（副词）
com.pli.ca.cy
AHD: [k…m-pl¹k“…-s¶]
D.J. [k*m6pl!k*si8]
K.K. [k*m6pl!k*si]
- The state of being complicated.复杂的状态
- A complication.复杂事物
n.（名词） 【复数】 com.pli.ca.cies
assertive /əˈsɜː.tɪv/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪv/
adjective
describes someone who behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe:
If you really want the promotion, you'll have to be more assertive.
assertively /əˈsɜː.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪv-/
adverb
Prince Charles condemned the assertively modernist style of architecture.
assertiveness /əˈsɜː.tɪv.nəs/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪv-/
noun [U]
describes someone who behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe:
If you really want the promotion, you'll have to be more assertive.
assertively /əˈsɜː.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪv-/
adverb
Prince Charles condemned the assertively modernist style of architecture.
assertiveness /əˈsɜː.tɪv.nəs/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪv-/
noun [U]
petty /ˈpet.i/ US /ˈpeţ-/
adjective
1 [before noun] DISAPPROVING unimportant and not worth giving attention to:
Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.
2 [after noun] complaining too much about unimportant things:
Don't be so petty!
pettiness /ˈpet.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈpeţ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
It was the pettiness of their arguments that irritated her.
1 [before noun] DISAPPROVING unimportant and not worth giving attention to:
Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.
2 [after noun] complaining too much about unimportant things:
Don't be so petty!
pettiness /ˈpet.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈpeţ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
It was the pettiness of their arguments that irritated her.
suffuse /səˈfjuːz/
verb [T often passive] LITERARY
to spread through or over something completely:
His voice was low and suffused with passion.
to spread through or over something completely:
His voice was low and suffused with passion.
exult /ɪgˈzʌlt/
verb [I] FORMAL
to express great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else's defeat or failure:
They exulted at/over their victory.
She seems to exult in her power.
exultant /ɪgˈzʌl.tənt/
adjective FORMAL
very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure:
an exultant cheer
an exultant crowd
exultantly /ɪgˈzʌl.tənt.li/
adverb
exultation /ˌeg.zəlˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to express great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else's defeat or failure:
They exulted at/over their victory.
She seems to exult in her power.
exultant /ɪgˈzʌl.tənt/
adjective FORMAL
very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure:
an exultant cheer
an exultant crowd
exultantly /ɪgˈzʌl.tənt.li/
adverb
exultation /ˌeg.zəlˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Hale
AHD: [h³l] Edward Everett (1822-1909)
D.J. [he!l]
K.K. [hel]
- American Unitarian cleric and writer whose more than 150 literary works include the story “The Man Without a Country” (1863). His sisterLucretia Peabody Hale (1820-1900) wrote two noted children's books, The Peterkin Papers (1880) and The Last of the Peterkins (1886). 黑尔，爱德华·埃弗里特：(1822-1909) 美国一神论派牧师和作家，他写了150多部文学著作，包括的小说《没有祖国的人》（1863年）。他的妹妹卢克瑞提亚·皮博迪·黑尔 （1820-1900年）写了两部著名的儿童书籍 《彼得金文集》 （1880年）和 《彼得金加最后一人》 （1886年）
NONE（无词性）
Hale&B{George Ellery} (&b{1868-1938})
- American astrophysicist who invented the spectroheliograph (1891) and directed the Mount Wilson Observatory (1904-1923).海耳，乔治·埃勒利：(1868-1938) 美国天体物理学家，1891年发明太阳摄谱仪，曾任威尔逊天文台台长（1904-1923年）
NONE（无词性）
HaleSir &B{Matthew} (&b{1609-1676})
- English jurist who promoted the Restoration, served as chief baron of the Exchequer (1660) and chief justice of the King's Bench (1671-1676), and was a noted scholar of English common law.黑尔爵士，马修：(1609-1676) 英国法学家，提倡复辟运动，1660年担任财政总长，1671-1676年任王座法庭首席法官，是英国习惯法（不成文法）方面的知名学者
NONE（无词性）
Hale&B{Nathan} (&b{1755-1776})
- American Revolutionary soldier hanged by the British as a spy. According to tradition, his last words were “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”黑尔，内森：(1755-1776) 美国独立战争时的战士，被英军以间谍罪绞死。据一般的说法，他的最后一句话是：“我唯一的憾事是只有一条生命献给祖国”
NONE（无词性）
Hale&B{Sarah Josepha Buell} (&b{1788-1879})
- American writer and editor ofGodey's Lady's Book (1837-1877), the most popular American women's magazine of its time. Her own works include the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb” (1830). 海尔，撒拉·约瑟法·比尔：(1788-1879) 美国作家，《弋迪妇女杂志》 的主编(1837-1877年），该杂志在当时是美国最流行的妇女杂志。她自己的作品包括诗《玛丽的小羊羔》(1830年）
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chest
AHD: [chµst]
D.J. [t.est]
K.K. [t.Wst]
- The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and the breastbone; the thorax.胸膛：身体位于颈和腹部之间被肋骨和胸骨所包围的一部分；胸膛
- A sturdy box with a lid and often a lock, used especially for storage.箱子：专门用来贮放东西的结实的箱子，有盖且经常有锁
- A small closet or cabinet with shelves for storing supplies:柜子：有搁板用来贮入存货的小橱或陈列柜：a medicine chest above the bathroom sink.浴缸上方的医药箱
- The treasury of a public institution.金库：一个公共机构的金库
- The funds kept there.资金：金库中存有的基金
- A box for the shipping of certain goods, such as tea.箱：运输茶叶之类商品所用的箱子
- The quantity packed in such a box.一箱：这种箱子中所装商品的数量
- A sealed receptacle for liquid, gas, or steam.密封室：贮藏液体、气体或蒸气的密封容器
- A bureau; a dresser.衣橱：五斗橱；衣橱
n.（名词）
习惯用语：
- get (something) off (one's) chest
- To vent one's pent-up feelings.发泄被压抑的感情
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English cest [box] 源自 古英语 cest [盒子]
- from West Germanic *kist³ 源自 西日耳曼语 *kist³
- from Latin cista 源自 拉丁语 cista
- from Greek kist¶ 源自 希腊语 kist¶
继承用法：
- chest“ed AHD: [chµs“t¹d] （形容词）
chest of drawers
- A piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers that fit within a frame.五斗橱：一件由嵌于框架中的一组抽屉组成的家具
n.（名词） 【复数】 chests of drawers
dehydrate /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) lose water:
Air travel dehydrates the body.
You'll dehydrate (= lose water from your body) very quickly in this heat, if you don't drink lots of water.
dehydration /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
More than 11 000 children die every day around the world because of dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
to (cause to) lose water:
Air travel dehydrates the body.
You'll dehydrate (= lose water from your body) very quickly in this heat, if you don't drink lots of water.
dehydration /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
More than 11 000 children die every day around the world because of dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
vicarious /vɪˈkeə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈker.i-/
adjective [before noun]
experienced as a result of watching, listening to or reading about the activities of other people, rather than by doing the activities yourself:
They get a vicarious thrill from watching motor racing.
vicariously /vɪˈkeə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈker.i-/
adverb
vicariousness /vɪˈkeə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈker.i-/
noun [U]
experienced as a result of watching, listening to or reading about the activities of other people, rather than by doing the activities yourself:
They get a vicarious thrill from watching motor racing.
vicariously /vɪˈkeə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈker.i-/
adverb
vicariousness /vɪˈkeə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈker.i-/
noun [U]
chronic /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ US /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/
adjective
1 (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:
chronic diseases/conditions
chronic arthritis/pain
a chronic invalid
There is a chronic shortage of teachers.
2 UK INFORMAL very bad:
The acting was chronic.
chronically /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kli/ US /ˈkrɑː.nɪ-/
adverb
care for the chronically ill
1 (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:
chronic diseases/conditions
chronic arthritis/pain
a chronic invalid
There is a chronic shortage of teachers.
2 UK INFORMAL very bad:
The acting was chronic.
chronically /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kli/ US /ˈkrɑː.nɪ-/
adverb
care for the chronically ill
brazen /ˈbreɪ.zən/
adjective
obvious, without any attempt to be hidden:
There were instances of brazen cheating in the exams.
He told me a brazen lie.
brazenly /ˈbreɪ.zən.li/
adverb
obvious, without any attempt to be hidden:
There were instances of brazen cheating in the exams.
He told me a brazen lie.
brazenly /ˈbreɪ.zən.li/
adverb
remunerate /rɪˈmjuː.nər.eɪt/ US /-nə.reɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to pay someone for work or services:
He is poorly remunerated for all the work he does.
remuneration /rɪˌmjuː.nərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-nəˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
They demanded adequate remuneration for their work.
In return for some caretaking duties, we are offering a free flat and a small remuneration.
a remuneration package
remunerative /rɪˈmjuː.nər.ə.tɪv/ US /-nə.reɪ.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
a highly remunerative (= well paid) job
Charity work is not very remunerative.
to pay someone for work or services:
He is poorly remunerated for all the work he does.
remuneration /rɪˌmjuː.nərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-nəˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
They demanded adequate remuneration for their work.
In return for some caretaking duties, we are offering a free flat and a small remuneration.
a remuneration package
remunerative /rɪˈmjuː.nər.ə.tɪv/ US /-nə.reɪ.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
a highly remunerative (= well paid) job
Charity work is not very remunerative.
verify /ˈver.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct:
Are you able to verify your account/allegation/report/theory?
These figures are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified.
[+ (that)] Under interrogation, she verified (that) the tapes were authentic.
verifiable /ˈver.ɪ.faɪ.ə.bļ/
adjective
able to be proved:
Throughout the trial, he didn't produce a single verifiable fact.
verification /ˌver.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct:
Are you able to verify your account/allegation/report/theory?
These figures are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified.
[+ (that)] Under interrogation, she verified (that) the tapes were authentic.
verifiable /ˈver.ɪ.faɪ.ə.bļ/
adjective
able to be proved:
Throughout the trial, he didn't produce a single verifiable fact.
verification /ˌver.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
implode /ɪmˈpləʊd/ US /-ˈploʊd/
verb [I]
1 SPECIALIZED to fall inward with force:
The vacuum inside the tube caused it to implode when the external air pressure was increased.
Compare explode (BURST).
2 to fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate:
Their economy is in danger of imploding.
implosion /ɪmˈpləʊ.ʒən/ US /-ˈploʊ-/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
1 SPECIALIZED to fall inward with force:
The vacuum inside the tube caused it to implode when the external air pressure was increased.
Compare explode (BURST).
2 to fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate:
Their economy is in danger of imploding.
implosion /ɪmˈpləʊ.ʒən/ US /-ˈploʊ-/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
meretricious /ˌmer.ɪˈtrɪʃ.əs/
adjective FORMAL
seeming attractive but really false or of little value:
He claims that a lot of journalism is meretricious and superficial.
seeming attractive but really false or of little value:
He claims that a lot of journalism is meretricious and superficial.
conscientious /ˌkɒn.tʃiˈent.ʃəs/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
adjective
putting a lot of effort into your work:
a conscientious student
conscientiously /ˌkɒnt.ʃiˈent.ʃə.sli/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
adverb
conscientiousness /ˌkɒnt.ʃiˈent.ʃə.snəs/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
noun [U]
putting a lot of effort into your work:
a conscientious student
conscientiously /ˌkɒnt.ʃiˈent.ʃə.sli/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
adverb
conscientiousness /ˌkɒnt.ʃiˈent.ʃə.snəs/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
noun [U]
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
damn (EXPRESSION) /dæm/
exclamation (ALSO damn it or dammit) INFORMAL
an expression of anger or annoyance:
Damn, I've spilt coffee down my blouse!
See also goddamn.
damn /dæm/
adjective [before noun] (ALSO damned) INFORMAL
used to express anger or annoyance with someone or something:
Damn fool!
damn /dæm/
verb INFORMAL
damn you/them/it/etc. used to express anger or annoyance with someone or something:
You got the last ticket - damn you, I wanted that!
damnable /ˈdæm.nə.bļ/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
very annoying:
This damnable car! It just won't start on cold mornings!
damnably /ˈdæm.nə.bli/
adverb OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
damnedest /ˈdæm.dɪst/
noun INFORMAL
do your damnedest to try very hard:
I don't know if I'll succeed, but I'll do my damnedest.
damnedest /ˈdæm.dɪst/
adjective [before noun] MAINLY US
very surprising or unusual:
Well that's the damnedest excuse I've ever heard!
an expression of anger or annoyance:
Damn, I've spilt coffee down my blouse!
See also goddamn.
damn /dæm/
adjective [before noun] (ALSO damned) INFORMAL
used to express anger or annoyance with someone or something:
Damn fool!
damn /dæm/
verb INFORMAL
damn you/them/it/etc. used to express anger or annoyance with someone or something:
You got the last ticket - damn you, I wanted that!
damnable /ˈdæm.nə.bļ/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
very annoying:
This damnable car! It just won't start on cold mornings!
damnably /ˈdæm.nə.bli/
adverb OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
damnedest /ˈdæm.dɪst/
noun INFORMAL
do your damnedest to try very hard:
I don't know if I'll succeed, but I'll do my damnedest.
damnedest /ˈdæm.dɪst/
adjective [before noun] MAINLY US
very surprising or unusual:
Well that's the damnedest excuse I've ever heard!
damn (VERY) /dæm/
adverb INFORMAL
used, especially when you are annoyed, to mean 'very':
He knew damn well how much trouble it would cause.
Next time he can damn well do it himself!
You were damn lucky not to have been killed!
used, especially when you are annoyed, to mean 'very':
He knew damn well how much trouble it would cause.
Next time he can damn well do it himself!
You were damn lucky not to have been killed!
damn (BLAME) /dæm/
verb [T]
to blame or strongly criticize something or someone:
The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.
damning /ˈdæm.ɪŋ/
adjective
describes a report, finding, remark, etc. which is very critical or which shows clearly that someone is wrong, guilty or has behaved very badly:
He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's refusal to deal with the problem.
The two men were convicted on some extremely damning evidence.
to blame or strongly criticize something or someone:
The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.
damning /ˈdæm.ɪŋ/
adjective
describes a report, finding, remark, etc. which is very critical or which shows clearly that someone is wrong, guilty or has behaved very badly:
He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's refusal to deal with the problem.
The two men were convicted on some extremely damning evidence.
damn (PUNISH) /dæm/
verb [T usually passive]
(especially of God) to force someone to stay in hell and be punished forever:
As a child she was taught that she would be damned for her sins.
damnation /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the act of sending someone to hell or the state of being in hell:
He believed that he would be condemned to eternal damnation for what he had done.
the damned /ðəˈdæmd/
plural noun
the people who have been sent to hell after their death
(especially of God) to force someone to stay in hell and be punished forever:
As a child she was taught that she would be damned for her sins.
damnation /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the act of sending someone to hell or the state of being in hell:
He believed that he would be condemned to eternal damnation for what he had done.
the damned /ðəˈdæmd/
plural noun
the people who have been sent to hell after their death
damn all UK INFORMAL
nothing:
I know damn all about computers.
I know damn all about computers.
buoy /bɔɪ/ US /ˈbuː.i/
noun [C]
a floating object on the top of the sea, which is used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger
buoy /bɔɪ/ US /ˈbuː.i/
verb
1 [T] to prevent someone or something from sinking:
The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam.
2 [T usually passive] to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation:
She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.
3 [T usually passive] to support something and make it more successful:
House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.
buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ənt.si/
noun [U]
1 the ability to float:
We tested the boat for its buoyancy.
2 an ability to stay happy despite having difficulties:
He was a man of remarkable buoyancy.
buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/
adjective
After reading the letter he was in a buoyant (= happy) mood.
buoyantly /ˈbɔɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
a floating object on the top of the sea, which is used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger
buoy /bɔɪ/ US /ˈbuː.i/
verb
1 [T] to prevent someone or something from sinking:
The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam.
2 [T usually passive] to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation:
She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.
3 [T usually passive] to support something and make it more successful:
House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.
buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ənt.si/
noun [U]
1 the ability to float:
We tested the boat for its buoyancy.
2 an ability to stay happy despite having difficulties:
He was a man of remarkable buoyancy.
buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/
adjective
After reading the letter he was in a buoyant (= happy) mood.
buoyantly /ˈbɔɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
Burberry /ˈbɜː.bər.i/ US /ˈbɝː.ber-/
noun [C] TRADEMARK
a light high-quality waterproof coat
a light high-quality waterproof coat
lik.en
AHD: [lº“k…n]
D.J. [6la!k*n]
K.K. [6la!k*n]
- To see, mention, or show as similar; compare.看作、当作或显示相似的；比较
v.tr.（及物动词） lik.ened,lik.en.ing,lik.ens
语源：
- Middle English liknen 中古英语 liknen
- from like [similar] * see like 2源自 like [相似的] *参见 like2
rustic /ˈrʌs.tɪk/
adjective
simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside:
a rustic bench/cabin
The property has a certain rustic charm.
rusticity /rʌsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside:
a rustic bench/cabin
The property has a certain rustic charm.
rusticity /rʌsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
doc.tri.naire
AHD: [d¼k”tr…-nâr“]
D.J. [7dKktr*6ne*]
K.K. [7d$ktr*6nWr]
- A person inflexibly attached to a practice or theory without regard to its practicality.教条主义者：不顾实际而一味坚持某一经验和理论的人
n.（名词）
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a person inflexibly attached to a practice or theory.See Synonyms at dictatorial 教条主义的：空谈理论的，脱离实际的，教条主义的参见 dictatorial
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from doctrine [doctrine] 源自 doctrine [教义]
- from Old French * see doctrine 源自 古法语 *参见 doctrine
继承用法：
- doc”trinair“ism
n.（名词）
- doc”trinar“ian
n.（名词）
body shield
- Any of variously configured devices used to protect the body of a corrections or law enforcement officer, as in a riot.挡身盾牌：用于保护管教人员和法律执行人员在骚乱时的身体安全而配置的防护器具
- See body bunker 参见 body bunker
n.（名词）
per.spi.cu.i.ty
AHD: [pûr”sp¹-ky›“¹-t¶]
D.J. [7pT8sp!6kju8!ti8]
K.K. [7pPsp!6kju!ti]
- The quality of being perspicuous; clearness and lucidity:明晰，清楚：敏锐的特性；清楚明了：“He was at pains to insist on the perspicuity of what he wrote”(&b{Lionel Trilling})“他努力坚持作品的清楚明晰”(赖恩内尔·特里林)
- Perspicacity.聪明，睿智
n.（名词）
dis.sei.sin
AHD: [d¹s-s¶“z¹n]
D.J. [d!s6si8z!n]
K.K. [d!s6siz!n]
- Variant of disseizin disseizin的变体
n.Law （名词）【法律】
disseize 也作 dis.seise
AHD: [d¹s-s¶z“]
D.J. [d!s6si8z]
K.K. [d!s6siz]
- To dispossess unlawfully of real property; oust.强占，逐出：对不动产的非法占有；逐出
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.seized 也作 dis.seised dis.seiz.ing dis.seis.ing dis.seiz.es dis.seis.es 【法律】
语源：
- Middle English disseisen 中古英语 disseisen
- from Anglo-Norman disseisir 源自 英法语 disseisir
- variant of Old French dessaisir 古法语 dessaisir的变体
- des- [dis-] des- [表示“剥夺”之意]
- saisir [to seize] * see seize saisir [夺取，占有] *参见 seize
disseizin 也作 dis.sei.sin
AHD: [d¹s-s¶“z¹n]
D.J. [d!s6si8z!n]
K.K. [d!s6siz!n]
- Wrongful dispossession of one in the possession of real property.侵占，霸占：对某人的不动产的非法占有
n.Law （名词）【法律】
语源：
- Middle English disseisine 中古英语 disseisine
- from Anglo-Norman 源自 英法语
- variant of Old French dessaisine 古法语 dessaisine的变体
- des- [dis-] des- [表示“不，剥夺”等意]
- seisine [seisin] * see seisin seisine [土地占有；占有物；财产] *参见 seisin
full-bodied /ˌfʊlˈbɒd.id/ US /-ˈbɑː.did/
adjective
describes wine with a strong, satisfying quality and taste:
a full-bodied red wine
describes wine with a strong, satisfying quality and taste:
a full-bodied red wine
lurid (SHOCKING) /ˈljʊə.rɪd/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(especially of a description) shocking because involving violence, sex or immoral activity:
You can read all the lurid details of the affair in today's paper.
luridly /ˈljʊə.rɪd.li/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
adverb
luridness /ˈljʊə.rɪd.nəs/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
noun [U]
(especially of a description) shocking because involving violence, sex or immoral activity:
You can read all the lurid details of the affair in today's paper.
luridly /ˈljʊə.rɪd.li/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
adverb
luridness /ˈljʊə.rɪd.nəs/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
noun [U]
lurid (COLOUR) /ˈljʊə.rɪd/ US /lʊr.ɪd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too brightly coloured:
That's a very lurid shade of lipstick she's wearing.
luridly /ˈljʊə.rɪd.li/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
adverb
luridness /ˈljʊə.rɪd.nəs/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
noun [U]
too brightly coloured:
That's a very lurid shade of lipstick she's wearing.
luridly /ˈljʊə.rɪd.li/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
adverb
luridness /ˈljʊə.rɪd.nəs/ US /ˈlʊr.ɪd-/
noun [U]
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
corporeal /kɔːˈpɔː.ri.əl/ US /kɔːrˈpɔːr.i-/
adjective FORMAL
physical and not spiritual; of the body
corporeally /kɔːˈpɔː.ri.ə.li/ US /kɔːrˈpɔːr.i-/
adverb
physical and not spiritual; of the body
corporeally /kɔːˈpɔː.ri.ə.li/ US /kɔːrˈpɔːr.i-/
adverb
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
molten /ˈməʊl.tən/ US /ˈmoʊl-/
adjective
describes metal or rock that is in a liquid state because of great heat:
molten glass/lava/lead
describes metal or rock that is in a liquid state because of great heat:
molten glass/lava/lead
debonair /ˌdeb.əˈneəʳ/ US /-ˈner/
adjective SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED
(especially of men) charming, confident and carefully dressed:
a debonair appearance/manner
a debonair young man
(especially of men) charming, confident and carefully dressed:
a debonair appearance/manner
a debonair young man
puis.sance
AHD: [pw¹s“…ns, py›“¹-s…ns, py›-¹s“…ns]
D.J. [6pw!s*ns, 6pju8!s*ns, pju86!s*ns]
K.K. [6pw!s*ns, 6pju!s*ns, pju6!s*ns]
- Power; might.威力；强力
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from poissant [powerful] [present participle of] pooir [to be able] * see power 源自 poissant [能力的] [] pooir的现在分词 [有能力] *参见 power
继承用法：
- puis“sant
adj.（形容词）
- puis“santly
adv.（副词）
plagiarize, UK USUALLY plagiarise /ˈpleɪ.dʒər.aɪz/ US /-dʒə.raɪz/
verb [I or T]
to use another person's idea or a part of their work and pretend that it is your own:
The book contains numerous plagiarized passages.
If you compare the two books side by side, it is clear that the author of the second has plagiarized (from the first).
plagiarism /ˈpleɪ.dʒər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-dʒɚ.ɪ-/
noun [U]
plagiarist /ˈpleɪ.dʒər.ɪst/ US /-dʒɚ.ɪst/
noun [C]
to use another person's idea or a part of their work and pretend that it is your own:
The book contains numerous plagiarized passages.
If you compare the two books side by side, it is clear that the author of the second has plagiarized (from the first).
plagiarism /ˈpleɪ.dʒər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-dʒɚ.ɪ-/
noun [U]
plagiarist /ˈpleɪ.dʒər.ɪst/ US /-dʒɚ.ɪst/
noun [C]
steadfast /ˈsted.fɑːst/ /-fəst/ US /-fæst/
adjective APPROVING
staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly:
a steadfast friend/ally
steadfast loyalty
The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it was criticized in the newspapers.
steadfastly /ˈsted.fɑːst.li/ /-fəst-/ US /-fæst-/
adverb
strongly and without stopping:
She was steadfastly in support of women's rights.
steadfastness /ˈsted.fɑːst.nəs/ /-fəst-/ US /-fæst-/
noun [U]
staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly:
a steadfast friend/ally
steadfast loyalty
The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it was criticized in the newspapers.
steadfastly /ˈsted.fɑːst.li/ /-fəst-/ US /-fæst-/
adverb
strongly and without stopping:
She was steadfastly in support of women's rights.
steadfastness /ˈsted.fɑːst.nəs/ /-fəst-/ US /-fæst-/
noun [U]
entrap /ɪnˈtræp/
verb [T] -pp- FORMAL
to cause someone to do something that they would not usually do, by unfair methods:
I firmly believe my son has been entrapped by this cult.
entrapment /ɪnˈtræp.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
the practice of causing someone to do something they would not usually do by tricking them:
The police have been accused of using entrapment to bring charges against suspects.
to cause someone to do something that they would not usually do, by unfair methods:
I firmly believe my son has been entrapped by this cult.
entrapment /ɪnˈtræp.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
the practice of causing someone to do something they would not usually do by tricking them:
The police have been accused of using entrapment to bring charges against suspects.
invigorate /ɪnˈvɪg.ər.eɪt/ US /-ɚ-/
verb [T]
to make someone feel fresher, healthier and more energetic:
We were invigorated by our walk.
invigorating /ɪnˈvɪg.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
an invigorating swim/run
to make someone feel fresher, healthier and more energetic:
We were invigorated by our walk.
invigorating /ɪnˈvɪg.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
an invigorating swim/run
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
man.u.mit
AHD: [m²n”y…-m¹t“]
D.J. [7m#nj*6m!t]
K.K. [7m#nj*6m!t]
- To free from slavery or bondage; emancipate.从奴役或束缚中获取自由；解放
v.tr.（及物动词） man.u.mit.ted,man.u.mit.ting,man.u.mits
语源：
- Middle English manumitten 中古英语 manumitten
- from Old French manumitter 源自 古法语 manumitter
- from Latin man&9{¿mittere} 源自 拉丁语 man&9{¿mittere}
- man&9{¿} [ablative of] manus [hand] * see man- 2man&9{¿} [] manus的夺格 [手] *参见 man- 2
- mittere [to send from] mittere [遣送]
继承用法：
- man”umis“sion AHD: [-m¹sh“…n] （名词）
- man”umit“ter
n.（名词）
a.tone
AHD: […-t½n“]
D.J. [*6t*&n]
K.K. [*6ton]
v.（动词） a.toned,a.ton.ing,a.tones
- To make amends, as for a sin or fault:进行弥补，进行补偿：就某一罪恶或错误作出改正：These crimes must be atoned for.必须对这些罪行弥补
- Archaic To agree.【古语】 同意
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To expiate.补偿
- Archaic To conciliate; appease:【古语】 安慰；使平静：“So heaven, atoned, shall dying Greece restore”(&b{Alexander Pope})“所以天堂可以使人平静，垂死的希腊可以恢复”(亚历山大·波普)
- Obsolete To reconcile or harmonize.【废语】 一致或和谐
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English atonen [to be reconciled] 中古英语 atonen [使一致]
- from at one [in agreement] 源自 at one [同意]
- at [at] * see at 1at [在] *参见 at1
- one [one] * see one one [一个] *参见 one
继承用法：
- aton“able 或
adj.（形容词）
atone“able - aton“er
n.（名词）
au.rous
AHD: [ôr“…s]
D.J. [6%8r*s]
K.K. [6%r*s]
- Of or relating to gold, especially with valence 1.金的：属于或与金有关的，尤指一价的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin aurum [gold] 拉丁语 aurum [金，金子]
- -ous -ous
prepossessing /ˌpriː.pəˈzes.ɪŋ/
adjective
interesting, noticeable or attractive:
He wasn't a very prepossessing sort of person.
The box didn't look very prepossessing, but the necklace inside was beautiful.
interesting, noticeable or attractive:
He wasn't a very prepossessing sort of person.
The box didn't look very prepossessing, but the necklace inside was beautiful.
amble /ˈæm.bļ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to walk in a slow and relaxed way:
He was ambling along the beach.
She ambled down the street, stopping occasionally to look in the shop windows.
amble /ˈæm.bļ/
noun [S]
a slow, relaxed walk:
There's nothing I enjoy more than a leisurely amble across the moor.
to walk in a slow and relaxed way:
He was ambling along the beach.
She ambled down the street, stopping occasionally to look in the shop windows.
amble /ˈæm.bļ/
noun [S]
a slow, relaxed walk:
There's nothing I enjoy more than a leisurely amble across the moor.
deleterious /ˌdel.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈtɪr.i-/
adjective FORMAL
harmful:
These drugs have a proven deleterious effect on the nervous system.
deleteriously /ˌdel.ɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈtɪr.i-/
adverb FORMAL
harmful:
These drugs have a proven deleterious effect on the nervous system.
deleteriously /ˌdel.ɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈtɪr.i-/
adverb FORMAL
deliberate (INTENTIONAL) /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
1 (often of something bad) intentional or planned:
a deliberate attack/insult/lie
We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.
2 describes a movement, action or thought which is done carefully without hurrying:
From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk.
deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
I'm sure he says these things deliberately (= intentionally) to annoy me.
Calmly and deliberately (= slowly and carefully), she poured petrol over the car and set it alight.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Slowly and with deliberation she turned to me and told me to get out.
1 (often of something bad) intentional or planned:
a deliberate attack/insult/lie
We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.
2 describes a movement, action or thought which is done carefully without hurrying:
From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk.
deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
I'm sure he says these things deliberately (= intentionally) to annoy me.
Calmly and deliberately (= slowly and carefully), she poured petrol over the car and set it alight.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Slowly and with deliberation she turned to me and told me to get out.
deliberate (CONSIDER) /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to think or talk seriously and carefully about something:
The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
The committee has deliberated the question at great length.
[+ question word] He's deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he's been offered.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
consideration or discussion of something:
After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.
After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict of not guilty.
to think or talk seriously and carefully about something:
The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
The committee has deliberated the question at great length.
[+ question word] He's deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he's been offered.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
consideration or discussion of something:
After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.
After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict of not guilty.
mediocre /ˌmiː.diˈəʊ.kəʳ/ US /-ˈoʊ.kɚ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not very good:
The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.
Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.
mediocrity /ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti/ US /-ˈɑː.krə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
A goal just before half-time rescued the match from mediocrity.
These people are just mediocrities (= people who do not have much skill or ability at anything).
not very good:
The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.
Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.
mediocrity /ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti/ US /-ˈɑː.krə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
A goal just before half-time rescued the match from mediocrity.
These people are just mediocrities (= people who do not have much skill or ability at anything).
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
gust /gʌst/
noun [C]
a sudden strong wind:
A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out.
FIGURATIVE She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room.
gust /gʌst/
verb [I]
to blow strongly:
Winds gusting to 50 mph brought down power cables.
gusty /ˈgʌs.ti/
adjective
with sudden, strong winds:
The forecast was for gusty winds and rain.
a sudden strong wind:
A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out.
FIGURATIVE She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room.
gust /gʌst/
verb [I]
to blow strongly:
Winds gusting to 50 mph brought down power cables.
gusty /ˈgʌs.ti/
adjective
with sudden, strong winds:
The forecast was for gusty winds and rain.
gum shield noun [C] UK
a device which boxers put inside their mouths in order to protect their teeth and gums during fights
quiescent /kwiˈes.ənt/
adjective LITERARY
temporarily quiet and not active:
The political situation was now relatively quiescent.
temporarily quiet and not active:
The political situation was now relatively quiescent.
quieten UK /ˈkwaɪə.tən/
verb [I or T] (US quiet)
to (cause to) become calmer or less noisy:
The barking dogs quietened (down) when they recognized me.
to (cause to) become calmer or less noisy:
The barking dogs quietened (down) when they recognized me.
dependable /dɪˈpen.də.bļ/
adjective
If someone or something is dependable, you can trust them or have confidence in them:
I need someone dependable to look after the children while I'm at work.
a dependable car
dependably /dɪˈpen.də.bli/
adverb
dependability /dɪˌpen.dəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.
If someone or something is dependable, you can trust them or have confidence in them:
I need someone dependable to look after the children while I'm at work.
a dependable car
dependably /dɪˈpen.də.bli/
adverb
dependability /dɪˌpen.dəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
sage (WISE) /seɪdʒ/
adjective LITERARY
wise, especially as a result of great experience:
sage advice
my sage old grandfather
sage /seɪdʒ/
noun [C] LITERARY OR HUMOROUS
a person, especially an old man, who is wise
sagely /ˈseɪdʒ.li/
adverb LITERARY
He nodded his head sagely.
wise, especially as a result of great experience:
sage advice
my sage old grandfather
sage /seɪdʒ/
noun [C] LITERARY OR HUMOROUS
a person, especially an old man, who is wise
sagely /ˈseɪdʒ.li/
adverb LITERARY
He nodded his head sagely.
sage (PLANT) /seɪdʒ/
noun [U]
a plant whose greyish green leaves are used as a herb to give flavour to some foods:
sage-and-onion stuffing
a plant whose greyish green leaves are used as a herb to give flavour to some foods:
sage-and-onion stuffing
exploit (USE WELL) /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
verb [T]
to use something for advantage:
We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.
exploitable /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
The coal mine is no longer commercially exploitable (= can no longer be used for profit).
exploitation /ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Britain's exploitation of (= its use of) its natural gas reserves began after the Second World War.
to use something for advantage:
We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.
exploitable /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
The coal mine is no longer commercially exploitable (= can no longer be used for profit).
exploitation /ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Britain's exploitation of (= its use of) its natural gas reserves began after the Second World War.
exploit (USE UNFAIRLY) /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
verb [T]
to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:
Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.
exploitable /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
The lack of jobs in this area means that the workforce is easily exploitable (= employers can use workers unfairly for their own advantage).
exploitation /ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
when someone uses someone else unfairly for their own advantage:
Marx wrote about the exploitation of the workers.
exploitative /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.tɪv/ US /-ţə.ţɪv/
adjective
using someone else unfairly for your own advantage
exploiter /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
someone who uses other people or things for his or her own profit or advantage
to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:
Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.
exploitable /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
The lack of jobs in this area means that the workforce is easily exploitable (= employers can use workers unfairly for their own advantage).
exploitation /ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
when someone uses someone else unfairly for their own advantage:
Marx wrote about the exploitation of the workers.
exploitative /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.tɪv/ US /-ţə.ţɪv/
adjective
using someone else unfairly for your own advantage
exploiter /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
someone who uses other people or things for his or her own profit or advantage
exploit (ACT) /ˈek.splɔɪt/
noun [C usually plural]
something unusual, brave or funny that someone has done:
She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa.
something unusual, brave or funny that someone has done:
She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa.
diversity /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ US /dɪˈvɝː.sə.ţi/
noun [S or U]
when many different types of things or people are included in something:
Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.
when many different types of things or people are included in something:
Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
plummet /ˈplʌm.ɪt/
verb [I]
to fall very quickly and suddenly:
House prices have plummeted in recent months.
Several large rocks were sent plummeting down the mountain.
She fell from the top of the slide and plummeted to the ground.
to fall very quickly and suddenly:
House prices have plummeted in recent months.
Several large rocks were sent plummeting down the mountain.
She fell from the top of the slide and plummeted to the ground.
plunge in/plunge into sth phrasal verb
to suddenly start doing something actively or enthusiastically:
Two months before his exams, he suddenly plunged into his studies.
He took a deep breath and plunged into his speech.
Two months before his exams, he suddenly plunged into his studies.
He took a deep breath and plunged into his speech.
seamy /ˈsiː.mi/
adjective
(of a situation) unpleasant because of a connection with dishonesty, violence and illegal sex:
The film vividly portrays the seamy side of life in the London of the early 70s.
(of a situation) unpleasant because of a connection with dishonesty, violence and illegal sex:
The film vividly portrays the seamy side of life in the London of the early 70s.
prairie /ˈpreə.ri/ US /ˈprer.i/
noun [C or U]
a wide area of flat land without trees in Canada and the northern US
a wide area of flat land without trees in Canada and the northern US
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
spur (ENCOURAGE) /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
to encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster:
Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth.
Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession.
spur /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
noun [C]
The manager said that the team's win on Saturday would be a spur to even greater effort this season.
to encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster:
Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth.
Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession.
spur /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
noun [C]
The manager said that the team's win on Saturday would be a spur to even greater effort this season.
spur (SHARP OBJECT) /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
noun [C]
a sharp, metal, wheel-shaped object which is fixed to the heel of boots worn by people riding horses and is used to encourage the horse to go faster
spur /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
to push spurs into the side of a horse to make it go faster:
He spurred his horse on and shouted "Faster! Faster!"
a sharp, metal, wheel-shaped object which is fixed to the heel of boots worn by people riding horses and is used to encourage the horse to go faster
spur /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
to push spurs into the side of a horse to make it go faster:
He spurred his horse on and shouted "Faster! Faster!"
spur (MOUNTAIN) /spɜːʳ/ US /spɝː/
noun [C]
a high piece of land which sticks out from a mountain or a group of mountains
a high piece of land which sticks out from a mountain or a group of mountains
purloin /pəˈlɔɪn/ US /pɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL OR HUMOROUS
to steal something:
I was using a pen that I'd purloined from the office.
to steal something:
I was using a pen that I'd purloined from the office.
reflect (RETURN) /rɪˈflekt/
verb [I or T]
If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:
He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
The light reflected off the surface of the water.
reflective /rɪˈflek.tɪv/
adjective
describes a surface which sends back most of the light that shines on it and which therefore can be seen easily
reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface:
In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection.
reflector /rɪˈflek.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
an object on a bicycle, car, or other vehicle which reflects light and is intended to show the vehicle's position to other road users
reflectors/rɪˈflek.təz/ US /-tɚz/
plural noun
US FOR cat's eyes
If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:
He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
The light reflected off the surface of the water.
reflective /rɪˈflek.tɪv/
adjective
describes a surface which sends back most of the light that shines on it and which therefore can be seen easily
reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface:
In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection.
reflector /rɪˈflek.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
an object on a bicycle, car, or other vehicle which reflects light and is intended to show the vehicle's position to other road users
reflectors/rɪˈflek.təz/ US /-tɚz/
plural noun
US FOR cat's eyes
reflect (SHOW) /rɪˈflekt/
verb [T]
to show, express or be a sign of something:
The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits.
reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C usually singular]
a sign or result of something:
The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is.
to show, express or be a sign of something:
The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits.
reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C usually singular]
a sign or result of something:
The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is.
reflect (THINK) /rɪˈflekt/
verb [I] FORMAL
to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:
The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).
[+ that] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him.
reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
serious and careful thought:
On reflection (= After considering it), I decided I had been wrong.
After thirty years as a judge, her reflections on/about justice were well worth listening to.
reflective /rɪˈflek.tɪv/
adjective FORMAL
thinking carefully and quietly:
After hearing the news they sat in a quiet, reflective silence.
reflectively /rɪˈflek.tɪv.li/
adverb
to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:
The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).
[+ that] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him.
reflection /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
serious and careful thought:
On reflection (= After considering it), I decided I had been wrong.
After thirty years as a judge, her reflections on/about justice were well worth listening to.
reflective /rɪˈflek.tɪv/
adjective FORMAL
thinking carefully and quietly:
After hearing the news they sat in a quiet, reflective silence.
reflectively /rɪˈflek.tɪv.li/
adverb
em.i.nent
AHD: [µm“…-n…nt]
D.J. [6em*n*nt]
K.K. [6Wm*n*nt]
- Towering or standing out above others; prominent:高耸的，巍峨的：高出的或显眼的；突出的：an eminent peak.巍峨的山峰
- Of high rank, station, or quality; noteworthy:显赫的：具有很高的头衔、地位或质量的；引人注目的：eminent members of the community.这个社区的引人注目的成员们
- Outstanding, as in character or performance; distinguished:杰出的：例如在戏剧或表演中杰出的；醒目的：an eminent historian.See Synonyms at &b{noted}杰出的历史学家参见 noted
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Latin ¶min¶ns ¶minent- [present participle of] ¶min¶re [to stand out] 源自 拉丁语 ¶min¶ns ¶minent- [] ¶min¶re的现在分词 [站出来]
- ¶-, ex- [ex-] ¶-, ex- [前缀，表“从前的”]
- -min¶re [to jut out] * see men- 2-min¶re [伸出] *参见 men- 2
继承用法：
- em“inently
adv.（副词）
cal.i.brate
AHD: [k²l“…-br³t”]
D.J. [6k#l*7bre!t]
K.K. [6k#l*7bret]
- To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument):校准：校核、调整或通过与一标准比较而确定（量化仪表上的标度）：calibrate a thermometer.校准一支温度计
- To determine the caliber of (a tube).确定（管道的）口径
- To make corrections in; adjust:使标准化：对…作校正；调整：calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity.为保证客观性而使投票过程标准化
v.tr.（及物动词） cal.i.brat.ed,cal.i.brat.ing,cal.i.brates
继承用法：
- cal“ibra”tor
n.（名词）
ca.li.che
AHD: [k…-l¶“ch¶]
D.J. [k*6li8t.i8]
K.K. [k*6lit.i]
- A crude sodium nitrate occurring naturally in Chile, Peru, and the southwest United States, used as fertilizer.生硝：一种粗糙的硝酸纳，存在于智利、秘鲁和美国西南部，用作肥料
- See sodium nitrate 参见 sodium nitrate
- See hardpan 参见 hardpan
n.（名词）
语源：
- American Spanish 美国西班牙语
- from Spanish [pebble in a brick, flake of lime] 源自 西班牙语 [砖块的粗糙表面，石灰片]
- from cal [lime] 源自 cal [石灰]
- from Latin calx calc- [lime] * see calx 源自 拉丁语 calx calc- [石灰] *参见 calx
awkward (DIFFICULT) /ˈɔː.kwəd/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
adjective
difficult to use, do, or deal with:
It's an awkward corner to drive round, so take it slowly.
Some of the questions were rather awkward.
It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually.
[+ to infinitive] My car's quite awkward to drive.
He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).
awkwardly /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
adverb
The car was parked awkwardly across the pavement.
difficult to use, do, or deal with:
It's an awkward corner to drive round, so take it slowly.
Some of the questions were rather awkward.
It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually.
[+ to infinitive] My car's quite awkward to drive.
He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).
awkwardly /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
adverb
The car was parked awkwardly across the pavement.
awkward (ANXIOUS) /ˈɔː.kwəd/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
adjective
1 causing inconvenience, anxiety or embarrassment:
an awkward position/situation
There followed an awkward silence while we all tried to think of something to say.
They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath.
The police asked some awkward questions about where the money had come from.
2 embarrassed or nervous:
I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to.
He seemed a little awkward when I first met him.
awkwardly /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
adverb
He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other.
The publication of the economic statistics was awkwardly timed for the Government.
awkwardness /ˈɔː.kwəd.nəs/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
noun [U]
In spite of the divorce there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.
1 causing inconvenience, anxiety or embarrassment:
an awkward position/situation
There followed an awkward silence while we all tried to think of something to say.
They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath.
The police asked some awkward questions about where the money had come from.
2 embarrassed or nervous:
I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to.
He seemed a little awkward when I first met him.
awkwardly /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
adverb
He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other.
The publication of the economic statistics was awkwardly timed for the Government.
awkwardness /ˈɔː.kwəd.nəs/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
noun [U]
In spite of the divorce there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.
awkward (MOVEMENT) /ˈɔː.kwəd/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
adjective
moving in a way that is not attractive:
His movements were slow and awkward.
awkwardly /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
adverb
She fell awkwardly when she was skiing and twisted her ankle.
He walked awkwardly across the room, aware that they were watching.
moving in a way that is not attractive:
His movements were slow and awkward.
awkwardly /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd-/
adverb
She fell awkwardly when she was skiing and twisted her ankle.
He walked awkwardly across the room, aware that they were watching.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
jaundice /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/ US /ˈdʒɑːn-/
noun [U]
a serious disease in which substances not usually in the blood cause your skin and the white part of your eyes to turn yellow
a serious disease in which substances not usually in the blood cause your skin and the white part of your eyes to turn yellow
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
approbation /ˌæp.rəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
approval or agreement, often given by an official group; praise:
The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.
approval or agreement, often given by an official group; praise:
The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.
smarmy /ˈsmɑː.mi/ US /ˈsmɑːr-/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
extremely polite, respectful or helpful in a way which is intended to be attractive but which does not seem sincere:
She was trying to be friendly, but she just seemed smarmy and insincere.
smarm /smɑːm/ US /smɑːrm/
verb [I or T]
He's always trying to smarm his way into a promotion.
smarmily /ˈsmɑː.mɪ.li/ US /ˈsmɑːr-/
adverb INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
"Certainly, madam, " he replied smarmily.
extremely polite, respectful or helpful in a way which is intended to be attractive but which does not seem sincere:
She was trying to be friendly, but she just seemed smarmy and insincere.
smarm /smɑːm/ US /smɑːrm/
verb [I or T]
He's always trying to smarm his way into a promotion.
smarmily /ˈsmɑː.mɪ.li/ US /ˈsmɑːr-/
adverb INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
"Certainly, madam, " he replied smarmily.
smart alec, smart aleck /ˌsmɑːtˈæl.ɪk/ US /ˌsmɑːrt-/
noun [C] INFORMAL
someone who tries to appear clever or who answers questions in a clever way that annoys other people
someone who tries to appear clever or who answers questions in a clever way that annoys other people
concede /kənˈsiːd/
verb
1 [T] to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true:
[+ (that)] The Government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.
[+ speech] "Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her, " he conceded.
See also concession (SOMETHING ALLOWED).
2 [T] to allow someone to have something, even though you do not want to:
The president is not expected to concede these reforms.
He is not willing to concede any of his power/authority.
Britain conceded (= allowed) independence to India in 1947.
3 [I or T] to admit that you have lost in a competition:
He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.
She conceded even before all the votes had been counted.
4 concede a goal/point to fail to stop an opposing team or person from winning a point or game:
The team conceded two goals (to the other side) in the first five minutes of the game.
1 [T] to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true:
[+ (that)] The Government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.
[+ speech] "Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her, " he conceded.
See also concession (SOMETHING ALLOWED).
2 [T] to allow someone to have something, even though you do not want to:
The president is not expected to concede these reforms.
He is not willing to concede any of his power/authority.
Britain conceded (= allowed) independence to India in 1947.
3 [I or T] to admit that you have lost in a competition:
He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.
She conceded even before all the votes had been counted.
4 concede a goal/point to fail to stop an opposing team or person from winning a point or game:
The team conceded two goals (to the other side) in the first five minutes of the game.
con- (TOGETHER)/kən-/
prefix
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
commotion /kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
noun [S or U]
a sudden short period of noise, confusion or excited movement:
His arrival caused quite a commotion.
He looked up to see what all the commotion was about.
a sudden short period of noise, confusion or excited movement:
His arrival caused quite a commotion.
He looked up to see what all the commotion was about.
an.tic
AHD: [²n“t¹k]
D.J. [6#nt!k]
K.K. [6#nt!k]
- A ludicrous or extravagant act or gesture; a caper.滑稽动作：滑稽夸张的动作或姿势；怪诞动作
- Archaic A buffoon, especially a performing clown.【古语】 小丑，丑角：小丑，尤指表演的丑角
n.（名词）
- Ludicrously odd; fantastic.荒诞古怪的；奇异的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Italian antico [ancient (used of grotesque designs on some ancient Roman artifacts)] 源自 意大利语 antico [古老的（一些古罗马雕塑中稀奇古怪的花样）]
- from Latin ant&9{ºquus} [former, old] * see ant- 源自 拉丁语 ant&9{ºquus} [以前的，旧的] *参见 ant-
继承用法：
- an“tically
adv.（副词）
perpetual /pəˈpetʃ.u.əl/ US /pɚˈpetʃ-/
adjective
1 continuing forever in the same way:
They lived in perpetual fear of being discovered and arrested.
He has hard, cold eyes and his mouth is set in a perpetual sneer.
a perpetual student
2 frequently repeated:
perpetual vandalism
perpetually /pəˈpetʃ.u.ə.li/ US /pɚˈpetʃ-/
adverb
She's perpetually asking me for money.
perpetuate /pəˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/ US /pɚˈpetʃ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause something to continue:
Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.
The aim of the association is to perpetuate the skills of traditional furniture design.
perpetuation /pəˌpetʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpɚ.petʃ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The lack of military action from other countries has contributed to the perpetuation of the civil war.
perpetuity /ˌpɜː.pəˈt
noun FORMAL
in perpetuity for ever
1 continuing forever in the same way:
They lived in perpetual fear of being discovered and arrested.
He has hard, cold eyes and his mouth is set in a perpetual sneer.
a perpetual student
2 frequently repeated:
perpetual vandalism
perpetually /pəˈpetʃ.u.ə.li/ US /pɚˈpetʃ-/
adverb
She's perpetually asking me for money.
perpetuate /pəˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/ US /pɚˈpetʃ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause something to continue:
Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.
The aim of the association is to perpetuate the skills of traditional furniture design.
perpetuation /pəˌpetʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpɚ.petʃ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The lack of military action from other countries has contributed to the perpetuation of the civil war.
perpetuity /ˌpɜː.pəˈt
noun FORMAL
in perpetuity for ever
in.duce.ment
AHD: [¹n-d›s“m…nt, -dy›s“-]
D.J. [!n6du8sm*nt, -6dju8s-]
K.K. [!n6dusm*nt, -6djus-]
- Something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive:引诱物：帮助实现目标或实施行动的事物；动机：tax breaks intended as an inducement to greater reinvestment.削减税收以吸引更多的再投资
- The act or process of inducing:引诱，导致：引诱、导致的行为或过程：inducement of sleep.引发睡眠
- Law An introductory or background statement explaining the main allegations in a proceeding.【法律】 引言部分：诉讼中的介绍背景的部分，以说明指控的主要内容
n.（名词）
com.men.da.to.ry
AHD: [k…-mµn“d…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [k*6mend*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [k*6mWnd*7t%ri, -7tori]
- Serving to commend.表扬的，赞赏的
adj.（形容词）
mint (PLANT) /mɪnt/
noun
1 [U] a herb whose leaves have a strong fresh smell and taste and are used for giving flavour to food:
a sprig of mint
mint-flavoured gum/toothpaste
2 [C] a sweet with a mint flavour:
a packet of extra-strong mints
after-dinner chocolate mints
1 [U] a herb whose leaves have a strong fresh smell and taste and are used for giving flavour to food:
a sprig of mint
mint-flavoured gum/toothpaste
2 [C] a sweet with a mint flavour:
a packet of extra-strong mints
after-dinner chocolate mints
mint (COIN FACTORY) /mɪnt/
noun
1 [C] a place where the new coins of a country are made
2 [S] INFORMAL an extremely large amount of money:
If his books sell in the States, he'll make a mint.
mint /mɪnt/
adjective [before noun]
describes stamps and coins, etc. which have not been used:
A collector would pay $500 for a mint copy.
mint /mɪnt/
verb [T]
1 to produce a coin for the government
2 to produce something new, especially to invent a new phrase or word:
a freshly minted slogan/phrase
newly minted college graduates
1 [C] a place where the new coins of a country are made
2 [S] INFORMAL an extremely large amount of money:
If his books sell in the States, he'll make a mint.
mint /mɪnt/
adjective [before noun]
describes stamps and coins, etc. which have not been used:
A collector would pay $500 for a mint copy.
mint /mɪnt/
verb [T]
1 to produce a coin for the government
2 to produce something new, especially to invent a new phrase or word:
a freshly minted slogan/phrase
newly minted college graduates
glutton /ˈglʌt.ən/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who regularly eats and drinks more than is needed
gluttonous /ˈglʌt.ən.əs/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
1 eating and drinking more than you need
2 using more than you need:
She said that industrialized countries should reduce their gluttonous (= greater than is needed) consumption of oil.
gluttonously /ˈglʌt.ən.ə.sli/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
gluttony /ˈglʌt.ən.i/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when people eat and drink more than they need to:
They treat Christmas as just another excuse for gluttony.
a person who regularly eats and drinks more than is needed
gluttonous /ˈglʌt.ən.əs/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
1 eating and drinking more than you need
2 using more than you need:
She said that industrialized countries should reduce their gluttonous (= greater than is needed) consumption of oil.
gluttonously /ˈglʌt.ən.ə.sli/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
gluttony /ˈglʌt.ən.i/ US /ˈglʌţ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when people eat and drink more than they need to:
They treat Christmas as just another excuse for gluttony.
ensemble /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bļ/ US /ˌɑːnˈsɑːm-/
group noun [C]
a group of things or people acting or taken together as a whole, especially a group of musicians who regularly play together:
The Mozart Ensemble is/are playing at the Wigmore Hall tonight.
She bought a dress and matching hat, gloves and shoes - in fact the whole ensemble.
a group of things or people acting or taken together as a whole, especially a group of musicians who regularly play together:
The Mozart Ensemble is/are playing at the Wigmore Hall tonight.
She bought a dress and matching hat, gloves and shoes - in fact the whole ensemble.
inquisitive /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
wanting to discover as much as you can about things, sometimes in a way that annoys people:
an inquisitive child
an inquisitive mind
She could see inquisitive faces looking out from the windows next door.
inquisitively /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv.li/
adverb
The mouse looked around the room inquisitively.
inquisitiveness /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv.nəs/ US /-ţɪv-/
noun [U]
wanting to discover as much as you can about things, sometimes in a way that annoys people:
an inquisitive child
an inquisitive mind
She could see inquisitive faces looking out from the windows next door.
inquisitively /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv.li/
adverb
The mouse looked around the room inquisitively.
inquisitiveness /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv.nəs/ US /-ţɪv-/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
he.ret.i.cal
AHD: [h…-rµt“¹-k…l]
D.J. [h*6ret!k*l]
K.K. [h*6rWt!k*l]
- Of or relating to heresy or heretics.异教的，异教徒的：异教或异教徒的或与其有关的
- Characterized by, revealing, or approaching departure from established beliefs or standards.异端学说的：以与已得到承认的信仰或标准分离为特征的，显示或接近这种分离的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- heret“ically
adv.（副词）
- heret“icalness
n.（名词）
ci.gar-box cedar
AHD: [s¹-gär“b¼ks]
D.J. [s!6g$8bKks]
K.K. [s!6g$rb$ks]
- See Spanish cedar 参见 Spanish cedar
n.（名词）
im.por.tune
AHD: [¹m”pôr-t›n“, -ty›n“, ¹m-pôr“ch…n]
D.J. [7!mp%86tu8n, -6tju8n, !m6p%8t.*n]
K.K. [7!mp%r6tun, -6tjun, !m6p%rt.*n]
v.（动词） im.por.tuned,im.por.tun.ing,im.por.tunes
- To beset with insistent or repeated requests; entreat pressingly.胡搅蛮缠；对…强求：用迫切的或重复的要求使烦恼；急切地恳求
- Archaic To ask for urgently or repeatedly.【古语】 迫切地或重复地要求
- To annoy; vex.麻烦；使烦恼
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To plead or urge irksomely, often persistently.See Synonyms at beg 恳求，反复要求：恳求或者令人厌烦且经常是持续地要求参见 beg
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Importunate.胡搅蛮缠的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French importuner 法语 importuner
- from Old French importun [inopportune] 源自 古法语 importun [胡搅蛮缠]
- from Latin import&9{¿nus} 源自 拉丁语 import&9{¿nus}
- in- [not] * see in- 1in- [不] *参见 in-1
- portus [port, refuge] * see per- 2portus [港口，避难所] *参见 per- 2
继承用法：
- im”portune“ly
adv.（副词）
- im”portun“er
n.（名词）
Co.gnac
AHD: [kôn“y²k”, k¼n-, kô-nyäk“]
D.J. [6k%8n7j#k, kKn-, k%86nj$8k]
K.K. [6k%n7j#k, k$n-, k%6nj$k]
- A city of western France on the Charente River north-northeast of Bordeaux. It is famous for its distilleries, which have manufactured and exported cognac since the 18th century. Population, 20,660.科纳克：法国西部一城市，靠近查兰特河，在波尔多东北偏北。以酒厂著称，自18世纪以来一直制造和出口法国白兰地酒。人口20,660
NONE（无词性）
perforate /ˈpɜː.fər.eɪt/ US /ˈpɝː.fə.reɪt/
verb [T]
to make a hole or holes in something:
He suffered from bruises and a perforated eardrum in the accident.
perforated /ˈpɜː.fər.eɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈpɝː.fə.reɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
If paper or another material is perforated, it has a series of small holes made in it, often so that it will tear easily or allow light or air to enter:
The windows have been covered with perforated metal screens.
perforation /ˌpɜː.fərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpɜː.fəˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U]
A tea bag is full of tiny perforations.
to make a hole or holes in something:
He suffered from bruises and a perforated eardrum in the accident.
perforated /ˈpɜː.fər.eɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈpɝː.fə.reɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
If paper or another material is perforated, it has a series of small holes made in it, often so that it will tear easily or allow light or air to enter:
The windows have been covered with perforated metal screens.
perforation /ˌpɜː.fərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpɜː.fəˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U]
A tea bag is full of tiny perforations.
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
excoriate /ekˈskɔː.ri.eɪt/ US /-ˈskɔːr.i-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to state the opinion that a play, a book, a political action, etc. is very bad:
His latest novel received excoriating reviews.
The President excoriated the Western press for their biased views.
to state the opinion that a play, a book, a political action, etc. is very bad:
His latest novel received excoriating reviews.
The President excoriated the Western press for their biased views.
idle /ˈaɪ.dļ/
adjective
1 not working or being used:
Half these factories now stand idle.
It's crazy to have 拢7000 sitting idle in the bank.
2 [before noun] without any particular purpose:
idle chatter/gossip/speculation
an idle glance
This is no idle threat.
3 lazy and not willing to work:
He's a very able student, he's just bone idle (= very lazy).
4 An idle moment or period of time is one in which there is no work or activity:
If you have an idle moment, call me.
5 without work; unemployed:
Almost half of the workforce are now idle.
idleness /ˈaɪ.dļ.nəs/
noun [U]
idle /ˈaɪ.dļ/
verb [I] (UK ALSO tick over)
If an engine or machine idles, it runs slowly but does not move or do any work:
He left the engine idling and ran into the shop.
idly /ˈaɪd.li/
adverb
I was just glancing idly (= without any particular purpose) through a magazine.
We cannot stand idly by (= do nothing) while these people suffer.
1 not working or being used:
Half these factories now stand idle.
It's crazy to have 拢7000 sitting idle in the bank.
2 [before noun] without any particular purpose:
idle chatter/gossip/speculation
an idle glance
This is no idle threat.
3 lazy and not willing to work:
He's a very able student, he's just bone idle (= very lazy).
4 An idle moment or period of time is one in which there is no work or activity:
If you have an idle moment, call me.
5 without work; unemployed:
Almost half of the workforce are now idle.
idleness /ˈaɪ.dļ.nəs/
noun [U]
idle /ˈaɪ.dļ/
verb [I] (UK ALSO tick over)
If an engine or machine idles, it runs slowly but does not move or do any work:
He left the engine idling and ran into the shop.
idly /ˈaɪd.li/
adverb
I was just glancing idly (= without any particular purpose) through a magazine.
We cannot stand idly by (= do nothing) while these people suffer.
ice-blue /aɪsˈbluː/
adjective
very pale blue in colour
very pale blue in colour
tacit /ˈtæs.ɪt/
adjective
understood without being expressed directly:
tacit agreement/approval/support
tacitly /ˈtæs.ɪt.li/
adverb
understood without being expressed directly:
tacit agreement/approval/support
tacitly /ˈtæs.ɪt.li/
adverb
extol (-ll-) /ɪkˈstəʊl/ US /-ˈstoʊl/
verb [T] FORMAL
to praise something or someone highly:
His book extolling the benefits of vegetarianism sold thousands of copies.
She is forever extolling the virtues of her children.
to praise something or someone highly:
His book extolling the benefits of vegetarianism sold thousands of copies.
She is forever extolling the virtues of her children.
nonsense /ˈnɒn.sənts/ US /ˈnɑːn.sents/
noun
1 [C or U] an idea, something said or written, or behaviour that is foolish or ridiculous:
This report is nonsense and nothing but a waste of paper.
The accusations are (absolute/complete/utter) nonsense.
Nonsense/Don't talk nonsense! She's far too ill to return to work!
You mustn't upset your sister with any more nonsense about ghosts.
[+ to infinitive] It's (a) nonsense to say that he's too old for the job.
2 [U] language which cannot be understood because it does not mean anything:
The translation of the instructions was so poor they were just nonsense.
nonsensical /ˌnɒnˈsent.sɪ.kļ/ US /ˌnɑːn-/
adjective
foolish or ridiculous:
It's nonsensical to blame all the world's troubles on one man.
Their methods of assessment produce nonsensical results.
1 [C or U] an idea, something said or written, or behaviour that is foolish or ridiculous:
This report is nonsense and nothing but a waste of paper.
The accusations are (absolute/complete/utter) nonsense.
Nonsense/Don't talk nonsense! She's far too ill to return to work!
You mustn't upset your sister with any more nonsense about ghosts.
[+ to infinitive] It's (a) nonsense to say that he's too old for the job.
2 [U] language which cannot be understood because it does not mean anything:
The translation of the instructions was so poor they were just nonsense.
nonsensical /ˌnɒnˈsent.sɪ.kļ/ US /ˌnɑːn-/
adjective
foolish or ridiculous:
It's nonsensical to blame all the world's troubles on one man.
Their methods of assessment produce nonsensical results.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
adjective
(of a person) very clever and skilful, or (of a thing) cleverly made or planned and involving new ideas and methods:
an ingenious idea/method/solution
Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials.
ingeniously /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.ə.sli/
adverb
The umbrella was ingeniously devised to fold up into your pocket.
ingenuity /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
someone's ability to think of clever new ways of doing something:
Drug smugglers constantly use their ingenuity to find new ways of getting drugs into a country.
(of a person) very clever and skilful, or (of a thing) cleverly made or planned and involving new ideas and methods:
an ingenious idea/method/solution
Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials.
ingeniously /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.ə.sli/
adverb
The umbrella was ingeniously devised to fold up into your pocket.
ingenuity /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
someone's ability to think of clever new ways of doing something:
Drug smugglers constantly use their ingenuity to find new ways of getting drugs into a country.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
exalt /ɪgˈzɒlt/ US /-ˈzɑːlt/
verb [T]
1 FORMAL to raise someone to a higher rank or more powerful position
2 OLD USE to praise someone a lot
exalted /ɪgˈzɑl.tɪd/ US /-ˈzɑːl.ţɪd/
adjective
She rose to the exalted (= very high) post of Foreign Secretary after only three years in the government.
1 FORMAL to raise someone to a higher rank or more powerful position
2 OLD USE to praise someone a lot
exalted /ɪgˈzɑl.tɪd/ US /-ˈzɑːl.ţɪd/
adjective
She rose to the exalted (= very high) post of Foreign Secretary after only three years in the government.
indigent /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/
adjective FORMAL
very poor
indigence /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənts/
noun [U]
very poor
indigence /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənts/
noun [U]
hoe /həʊ/ US /hoʊ/
noun [C]
a garden tool with a long handle and a short blade used to remove weeds and break up the surface of the ground
hoe /həʊ/ US /hoʊ/
verb [I or T] hoeing, hoed, hoed
They spent the afternoon hoeing (the vegetable patch).
a garden tool with a long handle and a short blade used to remove weeds and break up the surface of the ground
hoe /həʊ/ US /hoʊ/
verb [I or T] hoeing, hoed, hoed
They spent the afternoon hoeing (the vegetable patch).
goad /gəʊd/ US /goʊd/
verb [T]
to make a person or an animal react or do something by continuously annoying or upsetting them:
Will the pressure applied by environmentalists be enough to goad the industrialized nations into using less fossil fuels?
He refused to be goaded by their insults.
The team were goaded on by their desire to be first to complete the course.
A group of children were goading (= laughing at or pushing) another child in the school playground.
goad /gəʊd/ US /goʊd/
noun [S]
The thought of exams next week is a great goad to the students to work hard.
to make a person or an animal react or do something by continuously annoying or upsetting them:
Will the pressure applied by environmentalists be enough to goad the industrialized nations into using less fossil fuels?
He refused to be goaded by their insults.
The team were goaded on by their desire to be first to complete the course.
A group of children were goading (= laughing at or pushing) another child in the school playground.
goad /gəʊd/ US /goʊd/
noun [S]
The thought of exams next week is a great goad to the students to work hard.
golf ball (SPORT) noun [C]
a small hard white ball used for playing golf
golf ball (PRINTING) noun [C]
a small metal ball with raised letter shapes on it which is used in some types of computer printer and typewriter
strength (EFFORT) /streŋθ/
noun
1 [U] the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort:
She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.
Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.
He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.
We shall struggle on, drawing our strength from the courage of others.
Much of the country's military strength lies in its missile force.
2 [C usually singular] the degree to which something is strong or powerful:
Opinion polls put the combined strength of the two ecology parties at 15% nationwide.
You can gauge (= measure) the strength of a democracy by the way it treats its minorities.
strengthen /ˈstreŋ.θən/
verb [I or T]
to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:
They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.
His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.
The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.
The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.
The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.
The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies.
1 [U] the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort:
She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.
Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.
He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.
We shall struggle on, drawing our strength from the courage of others.
Much of the country's military strength lies in its missile force.
2 [C usually singular] the degree to which something is strong or powerful:
Opinion polls put the combined strength of the two ecology parties at 15% nationwide.
You can gauge (= measure) the strength of a democracy by the way it treats its minorities.
strengthen /ˈstreŋ.θən/
verb [I or T]
to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective:
They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.
His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.
The accident strengthens the case for better safety measures at fairgrounds.
The bank loan has greatly strengthened our financial position.
The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.
The rise in US interest rates caused the dollar to strengthen (= increase in value) against all the Asian currencies.
strength (GOOD FEATURE) /streŋθ/
noun [C]
a good characteristic:
She's well aware of her strengths and weaknesses as an artist.
His greatest strengths are his determination and resilience.
a good characteristic:
She's well aware of her strengths and weaknesses as an artist.
His greatest strengths are his determination and resilience.
strength (NUMBER) /streŋθ/
noun [U]
the number of people in a group:
What's the current strength of the Cambridgeshire police force?
the number of people in a group:
What's the current strength of the Cambridgeshire police force?
interim /ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists:
an interim solution
An interim government was set up for the period before the country's first free election.
interim /ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun
in the interim in the time between two particular periods or events:
The new secretary starts in June, but in the interim we're having to type our own letters.
temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists:
an interim solution
An interim government was set up for the period before the country's first free election.
interim /ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun
in the interim in the time between two particular periods or events:
The new secretary starts in June, but in the interim we're having to type our own letters.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
descend (POSITION) /dɪˈsend/
verb
1 [I or T] FORMAL to go or come down:
The path descended steeply into the valley.
Jane descended the stairs.
2 [I] LITERARY If darkness or night descends, it becomes dark and day changes to night.
descent /dɪˈsent/
noun [C or U]
a movement down:
The plane began (to make) its final descent into the airport.
There is a steep descent (= way down, such as a path) to the village below.
1 [I or T] FORMAL to go or come down:
The path descended steeply into the valley.
Jane descended the stairs.
2 [I] LITERARY If darkness or night descends, it becomes dark and day changes to night.
descent /dɪˈsent/
noun [C or U]
a movement down:
The plane began (to make) its final descent into the airport.
There is a steep descent (= way down, such as a path) to the village below.
descend (NEGATIVE MOOD) /dɪˈsend/
verb [I] LITERARY
1 If a negative or bad feeling descends, it is felt everywhere in a place or by everyone at the same time:
A feeling of despair descended (on us) as we realized that we were completely lost.
2 If a condition, usually a negative condition, descends, it quickly develops in every part of a place:
Silence descended on the room/over the countryside.
descent /dɪˈsent/
noun [S or U]
a change in someone's behaviour, or in a situation, from good to bad:
His descent into crime was rapid.
1 If a negative or bad feeling descends, it is felt everywhere in a place or by everyone at the same time:
A feeling of despair descended (on us) as we realized that we were completely lost.
2 If a condition, usually a negative condition, descends, it quickly develops in every part of a place:
Silence descended on the room/over the countryside.
descent /dɪˈsent/
noun [S or U]
a change in someone's behaviour, or in a situation, from good to bad:
His descent into crime was rapid.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.əs/
adjective FORMAL
very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details:
He was always punctilious in his manners.
punctiliously /pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
punctiliousness /pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details:
He was always punctilious in his manners.
punctiliously /pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
punctiliousness /pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
noun [C or U] plural vetoes
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
noun [C or U] plural vetoes
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
nurture /ˈnɜː.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈnɝː.tʃɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to take care of, feed and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help them to develop:
She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.
a carefully nurtured garden
2 to help a plan or a person to develop and be successful:
As a record company director, his job is to nurture young talent.
3 to have a particular emotion, plan or idea for a long time:
Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon.
nurture /ˈnɜː.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈnɝː.tʃɚ/
noun [U]
the way in which children are treated as they are growing, especially as compared with the characteristics they are born with:
Which do you believe has the strongest influence on how children develop - nature or nurture?
1 to take care of, feed and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help them to develop:
She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.
a carefully nurtured garden
2 to help a plan or a person to develop and be successful:
As a record company director, his job is to nurture young talent.
3 to have a particular emotion, plan or idea for a long time:
Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon.
nurture /ˈnɜː.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈnɝː.tʃɚ/
noun [U]
the way in which children are treated as they are growing, especially as compared with the characteristics they are born with:
Which do you believe has the strongest influence on how children develop - nature or nurture?
fraud.u.lent
AHD: [frô“j…-l…nt]
D.J. [6fr%8d9*l*nt]
K.K. [6fr%d9*l*nt]
- Engaging in fraud; deceitful.从事诈骗的；欺骗的
- Characterized by, constituting, or gained by fraud:欺骗性的：有欺骗的特征的、构成欺骗的或骗得的：fraudulent business practices.构成欺骗的交易行为
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin fraudulentus 源自 拉丁语 fraudulentus
- from fraus fraud- [deceit] 源自 fraus fraud- [欺骗]
继承用法：
- fraud“ulence
n.（名词）
- fraud“ulently
adv.（副词）
cap.ri.fi.ca.tion
AHD: [k²p”r…-f¹-k³“sh…n]
D.J. [7k#pr*f!6ke!.*n]
K.K. [7k#pr*f!6ke.*n]
- A method of assuring pollination of the Smyrna and other edible figs in which flower clusters of the caprifig are hung from trees of the edible fig, allowing wasps to carry pollen from the flowers of the caprifig to those of the edible varieties.无花果受精，无花果虫媒授粉法：确保花束悬挂在可食用无花果果树上的士麦那无花果和其它可食用无花果授粉，以让蜜蜂将野无花果的花粉带给那些可食用无花果树种上
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin caprif&9{ºc³tio} caprif&9{º}c³ti½n- 拉丁语 caprif&9{ºc³tio} caprif&9{º}c³ti½n-
- from caprif&9{ºc³tus} [past participle of] caprif&9{º}c³re [to ripen figs by caprification] 源自 caprif&9{ºc³tus} [] caprif&9{º}c³re的过去分词 [用无花果授粉法使无花果成熟]
- from caprif&9{ºcus} [caprifig] * see caprifig 源自 caprif&9{ºcus} [野无花果] *参见 caprifig
per.ma.nent
AHD: [pûr“m…-n…nt]
D.J. [6pT8m*n*nt]
K.K. [6pPm*n*nt]
- Lasting or remaining without essential change:永久的，耐久的：没有根本性变化延续或维持的：“the universal human yearning for something permanent, enduring, without shadow of change”(&b{Willa Cather})“全人类渴望没有变化、永恒且持久的东西”(威拉·卡瑟)
- Not expected to change in status, condition, or place:不变的：不希望在地位、条件或处所上有所变化的：a permanent address; permanent secretary to the president.永久地址；总统的永久秘书
adj.Abbr. perm.（形容词）缩写 perm.
- A long-lasting hair wave produced by applying a chemical lotion to the hair while wet, winding the hair on rollers, and drying it with heat.Also called permanent wave 烫过的头发：用化学物质涂在湿头发上并将头发绕在卷轴上，然后加热烘干而成的长久保持的卷发也作 permanent wave
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin perman¶ns permanent- [present participle of] perman¶re [to endure] 源自 拉丁语 perman¶ns permanent- [] perman¶re的现在分词 [持久]
- per- [throughout] * see per- per- [遍及] *参见 per-
- man¶re [to remain] * see men- 3man¶re [保持] *参见 men- 3
继承用法：
- per“manently
adv.（副词）
- per“manentness
n.（名词）
注释：
- In this world of impermanenceit seems that we have tried to hold on to a few things at least by using the wordpermanent. Coming ultimately from the present participleperman¶ns of Latin perman¶re, “to endure,” Middle Englishpermanent (first recorded around 1425) also had to do with the enduring and the stable. When we consider some of the applications of this adjective,as inpermanent press, permanent tooth, we are struck by the relative evanescence of the so-called permanent.But perhaps never more so than in the case of the permanent wave.When asked what this phenomenon was,one journalist wrote in 1932,“(so far as my experience goes): a wave that is anything but permanent.”在这个无常的世界里，看起来我们已经试图保持一些事物，至少通过使用permanent 这个词来保持。 最终来自意为“持久，持续”的拉丁文permanere 的现在分词 permanens， 中世纪英语permanent （大约在1425年首次记录）也与持久和稳固的意思有关。 当我们考虑这个形容词的一些用法时，例如在句子耐久熨压,恒牙 中， 我们便会想到所谓永恒的相对的短暂性。但可能从不会因波浪式发型而想到此。当被问到这种现象是怎么回事时，一个新闻记者于1932年写道：“（以我的经验而言）：卷曲发型恰恰不是永恒的”
intangible /ɪnˈtæn.dʒɪ.bļ/
adjective
An intangible feeling or quality exists but you cannot describe it exactly or prove it:
She has that intangible quality which you might call charisma.
intangible /ɪnˈtæn.dʒɪ.bļ/
noun [C]
Common sense and creativity are some of the intangibles we're looking for in an employee.
intangibly /ɪnˈtæn.dʒɪ.bli/
adverb
An intangible feeling or quality exists but you cannot describe it exactly or prove it:
She has that intangible quality which you might call charisma.
intangible /ɪnˈtæn.dʒɪ.bļ/
noun [C]
Common sense and creativity are some of the intangibles we're looking for in an employee.
intangibly /ɪnˈtæn.dʒɪ.bli/
adverb
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
condemn /kənˈdem/
verb [T]
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:
The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
The film was condemned for its sexism.
condemnation /ˌkɒn.dəmˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
when you condemn something or someone:
The shooting of the policeman has received universal condemnation.
condemnatory /kənˈdem.nə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective
a condemnatory speech/tone
condemned /kənˈdemd/
adjective
1 A condemned person is someone who is going to be killed, especially as a punishment for having committed a very serious crime, such as murder.
2 describes a building that has been officially judged not safe for people to live in or to use, or food that has been officially judged not safe to eat
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:
The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
The film was condemned for its sexism.
condemnation /ˌkɒn.dəmˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
when you condemn something or someone:
The shooting of the policeman has received universal condemnation.
condemnatory /kənˈdem.nə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective
a condemnatory speech/tone
condemned /kənˈdemd/
adjective
1 A condemned person is someone who is going to be killed, especially as a punishment for having committed a very serious crime, such as murder.
2 describes a building that has been officially judged not safe for people to live in or to use, or food that has been officially judged not safe to eat
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
ticklish (DIFFICULT) /ˈtɪk.ļ.ɪʃ/ /-lɪʃ/
adjective
describes a situation that needs to be dealt with carefully:
This leaves me with the ticklish job of explaining to Debbie that she is not invited.
describes a situation that needs to be dealt with carefully:
This leaves me with the ticklish job of explaining to Debbie that she is not invited.
ticklish (SKIN) /ˈtɪk.ļ.ɪʃ/ /-lɪʃ/
adjective
If someone is ticklish, they quickly feel uncomfortable when someone lightly touches their skin to make them laugh.
If someone is ticklish, they quickly feel uncomfortable when someone lightly touches their skin to make them laugh.
tick sb off (SPEAK SEVERELY) phrasal verb [M] UK INFORMAL
to speak severely to and criticize someone who has done something wrong:
I had to tick him off for being late again.
I had to tick him off for being late again.
tick sb off (ANNOY) phrasal verb [M] US INFORMAL
to annoy someone:
It really ticks me off when she doesn't keep her promises.
It really ticks me off when she doesn't keep her promises.
protrude /prəˈtruːd/
verb [I]
to stick out from or through something:
A rotting branch protruded from the swamp like a ghostly arm.
protruding ears/teeth
protrusion /prəˈtruː.ʒən/
noun [C or U]
something that sticks out from a surface, or the act of doing this:
It has a series of protrusions along its back.
The condition results in weight loss, rapid heart beat and protrusion of the eyes.
to stick out from or through something:
A rotting branch protruded from the swamp like a ghostly arm.
protruding ears/teeth
protrusion /prəˈtruː.ʒən/
noun [C or U]
something that sticks out from a surface, or the act of doing this:
It has a series of protrusions along its back.
The condition results in weight loss, rapid heart beat and protrusion of the eyes.
se.quel.a
AHD: [s¹-kwµl“…]
D.J. [s!6kwel*]
K.K. [s!6kwWl*]
- A pathological condition resulting from a disease.后遗症：疾病导致病理的状况
- A secondary consequence or result.结果：继发性的后果或结果
n.（名词） 【复数】 se.quel.ae[-kwµl“¶]
语源：
- Latin sequ¶la [sequel] * see sequel 拉丁语 sequ¶la [继续] *参见 sequel
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
cat.a.lyze
AHD: [k²t“l-ºz”]
D.J. [6k#tl7a!z]
K.K. [6k#t17a!z]
- To modify, especially to increase, the rate of (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.催化：通过催化剂来改变尤指加快（一个化学反应）的速度
- To bring about; initiate:致使；发动：“The technology bred of science has catalyzed stupendous economic growth”(&b{Nature})“来源于科学的技术已经引起了巨大的经济增长”(自然界)
- To produce fundamental change in; transform:变革：在…方面产生根本性的变化；变换：changes in student enrollment that have catalyzed the educational system.已经引起教育体制变革的招生变化
v.tr.（及物动词） cat.a.lyzed,cat.a.lyz.ing,cat.a.lyz.es
语源：
- From catalysis 源自 catalysis
继承用法：
- cat“alyz”er
n.（名词）
patriot /ˈpæt.ri.ət/ /ˈpeɪ.tri-/ US /ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑːt/
noun [C]
a person who loves their country and, if necessary, will fight for it
patriotic /ˌpæt.riˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌpeɪ.tri-/ US /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.ţɪk/
adjective
showing love for your country and pride in it:
patriotic fervour/pride
Many Americans felt it was their patriotic duty to buy bonds to support the war effort.
patriotically /ˌpæt.riˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ /ˌpeɪ.tri-/ US /ˌpeɪ/
adverb
patriotism
noun [U]
when you love your country and are proud of it
a person who loves their country and, if necessary, will fight for it
patriotic /ˌpæt.riˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌpeɪ.tri-/ US /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.ţɪk/
adjective
showing love for your country and pride in it:
patriotic fervour/pride
Many Americans felt it was their patriotic duty to buy bonds to support the war effort.
patriotically /ˌpæt.riˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ /ˌpeɪ.tri-/ US /ˌpeɪ/
adverb
patriotism
noun [U]
when you love your country and are proud of it
patrol officer noun [C] (MALE ALSO patrolman) US
a police officer who wears a uniform and patrols a particular area
stench /stentʃ/
noun
1 [C usually singular] a strong unpleasant smell:
the stench of rotting fish/burning rubber/cigarette smoke
an overpowering stench
2 [S] LITERARY a bad effect that follows an unpleasant event or situation and is noticeable for a long time:
For some time after the minister's resignation, the stench of scandal hung over the government.
1 [C usually singular] a strong unpleasant smell:
the stench of rotting fish/burning rubber/cigarette smoke
an overpowering stench
2 [S] LITERARY a bad effect that follows an unpleasant event or situation and is noticeable for a long time:
For some time after the minister's resignation, the stench of scandal hung over the government.
stem cell noun [C]
a cell, especially one taken from a person or animal in a very early stage of development, that can develop into any other type of cell
fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/
adjective FORMAL
stupid, not correct, or not carefully thought about:
a fatuous idea/remark
fatuously /ˈfæt.ju.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
fatuousness /ˈfæt.ju.əs.nəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
stupid, not correct, or not carefully thought about:
a fatuous idea/remark
fatuously /ˈfæt.ju.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
fatuousness /ˈfæt.ju.əs.nəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
impassive /ɪmˈpæs.ɪv/
adjective
describes a person's face when it expresses no emotion, because they seem not to be affected by the situation they are experiencing
impassively /ɪmˈpæs.ɪv.li/
adverb
The defendant sat impassively in the dock while evidence was given against him.
impassivity /ˌɪm.pæsˈɪv.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
describes a person's face when it expresses no emotion, because they seem not to be affected by the situation they are experiencing
impassively /ɪmˈpæs.ɪv.li/
adverb
The defendant sat impassively in the dock while evidence was given against him.
impassivity /ˌɪm.pæsˈɪv.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
flourish (SUCCEED) /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/ US /ˈflɝː-/
verb [I]
to grow or develop successfully:
My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.
Watercolour painting began to flourish in Britain around 1750.
flourishing /ˈflʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ US /ˈflɝː-/
adjective
There's a flourishing trade in second-hand video machines.
to grow or develop successfully:
My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.
Watercolour painting began to flourish in Britain around 1750.
flourishing /ˈflʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ US /ˈflɝː-/
adjective
There's a flourishing trade in second-hand video machines.
flourish (WAVE) /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/ US /ˈflɝː-/
verb [T]
to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:
She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results.
flourish /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/ US /ˈflɝː-/
noun
with a flourish If you do something with a flourish, you do it with one big, noticeable movement:
The waiter handed me the menu with a flourish.
He took off his hat with a flourish.
to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it:
She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results.
flourish /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/ US /ˈflɝː-/
noun
with a flourish If you do something with a flourish, you do it with one big, noticeable movement:
The waiter handed me the menu with a flourish.
He took off his hat with a flourish.
fluted /ˈfluː.tɪd/ US /ˈfluː.ţɪd/
adjective
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
hangdog /ˈhæŋ.dɒg/ US /-dɑːg/
adjective [before noun]
(of an expression on a face) unhappy or ashamed, especially because of feeling guilty:
a hangdog look/expression
(of an expression on a face) unhappy or ashamed, especially because of feeling guilty:
a hangdog look/expression
hanging basket noun [C]
a light, open container, often in the shape of a half sphere, which holds a variety of flowering plants and hangs above the ground in a garden or outside a building
sanitary /ˈsæn.ɪ.tri/ US /-ter.i/
adjective
1 clean and not dangerous for the health, or protecting health by the removal of dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean).
2 describes the items which are used by women during their period:
sanitary protection
disposable sanitary products
1 clean and not dangerous for the health, or protecting health by the removal of dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean).
2 describes the items which are used by women during their period:
sanitary protection
disposable sanitary products
sanitary /ˈsæn.ɪ.tri/ US /-ter.i/
adjective
1 clean and not dangerous for the health, or protecting health by the removal of dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean).
2 describes the items which are used by women during their period:
sanitary protection
disposable sanitary products
1 clean and not dangerous for the health, or protecting health by the removal of dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean).
2 describes the items which are used by women during their period:
sanitary protection
disposable sanitary products
oscillate /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/ US /ˈɑː.səl.eɪt/
verb [I]
1 to move repeatedly from one position to another:
The needle on the dial oscillated between 'full' and 'empty'.
2 FORMAL If you oscillate between feelings or opinions, you change repeatedly from one to the other:
My emotions oscillate between desperation and hope.
3 SPECIALIZED (of a wave or electric current) to change regularly in strength or direction
oscillation /ˌɒs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑː.səlˈeɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL OR SPECIALIZED
1 to move repeatedly from one position to another:
The needle on the dial oscillated between 'full' and 'empty'.
2 FORMAL If you oscillate between feelings or opinions, you change repeatedly from one to the other:
My emotions oscillate between desperation and hope.
3 SPECIALIZED (of a wave or electric current) to change regularly in strength or direction
oscillation /ˌɒs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑː.səlˈeɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL OR SPECIALIZED
retouch /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/
verb [T]
to make small changes to a picture, photograph, etc., especially in order to improve it:
We had the wedding photos retouched to make it seem like a sunny day.
to make small changes to a picture, photograph, etc., especially in order to improve it:
We had the wedding photos retouched to make it seem like a sunny day.
oration /ɔːˈreɪ.ʃən/ /ɒrˈeɪ-/ US /ɔːrˈeɪ-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a formal public speech about a serious subject
a formal public speech about a serious subject
- anachronistic
You say that something is anachronistic when you think that it is out of date or old-fashioned.
My children regard handwriting as some lost, anachronistic art.
ADJ-GRADED
sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
acting as if morally better than others:
sanctimonious religious leaders preaching about morality
sanctimoniously /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
sanctimoniousness /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
acting as if morally better than others:
sanctimonious religious leaders preaching about morality
sanctimoniously /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
sanctimoniousness /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
bask /bɑːsk/ US /bæsk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun:
We could see seals on the rocks, basking in the sun.
to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun:
We could see seals on the rocks, basking in the sun.
lurch /lɜːtʃ/ US /lɝːtʃ/
verb
1 [I] to move in an irregular way, especially making sudden movements backwards or forwards or from side to side:
The train lurched forward and some of the people standing fell over.
2 [I + adverb or preposition] to act or continue in an irregular and uncontrolled way, often with sudden changes:
We seem to lurch from crisis to crisis.
She just lurches from one bad relationship to another.
lurch /lɜːtʃ/ US /lɝːtʃ/
noun [C]
The truck gave a sudden lurch as it was hit by a strong gust of wind.
The party's lurch (= sudden change) to the left will lose it a lot of support.
1 [I] to move in an irregular way, especially making sudden movements backwards or forwards or from side to side:
The train lurched forward and some of the people standing fell over.
2 [I + adverb or preposition] to act or continue in an irregular and uncontrolled way, often with sudden changes:
We seem to lurch from crisis to crisis.
She just lurches from one bad relationship to another.
lurch /lɜːtʃ/ US /lɝːtʃ/
noun [C]
The truck gave a sudden lurch as it was hit by a strong gust of wind.
The party's lurch (= sudden change) to the left will lose it a lot of support.
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
haunt (SPIRIT) /hɔːnt/ US /hɑːnt/
verb [T]
(of a ghost) to appear in a place repeatedly:
A ghostly lady is said to haunt the stairway looking for her children.
haunted /ˈhɔːn.tɪd/ US /ˈhɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective
a haunted house
This room is said to be haunted.
(of a ghost) to appear in a place repeatedly:
A ghostly lady is said to haunt the stairway looking for her children.
haunted /ˈhɔːn.tɪd/ US /ˈhɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective
a haunted house
This room is said to be haunted.
haunt (REPEATEDLY TROUBLE) /hɔːnt/ US /hɑːnt/
verb [T]
to cause repeated suffering or anxiety:
Fighting in Vietnam was an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Thirty years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction.
haunted /ˈhɔːn.tɪd/ US /ˈhɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective
showing signs of suffering or severe anxiety:
He had a haunted look about him.
to cause repeated suffering or anxiety:
Fighting in Vietnam was an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Thirty years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction.
haunted /ˈhɔːn.tɪd/ US /ˈhɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective
showing signs of suffering or severe anxiety:
He had a haunted look about him.
haunt (PLACE) /hɔːnt/ US /hɑːnt/
noun [C]
a place often visited:
This pub used to be one of your old haunts, didn't it Jim?
a place often visited:
This pub used to be one of your old haunts, didn't it Jim?
have a ball INFORMAL
to enjoy yourself very much:
"So how was the party last night?" "Oh, it was brilliant, - we had a ball!"
"So how was the party last night?" "Oh, it was brilliant, - we had a ball!"
bla.tant
AHD: [bl³t“nt]
D.J. [6ble!tnt]
K.K. [6blet2t]
- Unpleasantly loud and noisy:吵闹的，喧哗的：令人不愉快地发出高声的或嘈杂的：“There are those who find the trombones blatant and the triangle silly, but both add effective color”(&b{Musical Heritage Review})See Synonyms at &b{vociferous}“有人觉得长号太吵，而三角铁挺傻，但这两样都增色不少”(音乐精品回顾)参见 vociferous
- Usage Problem Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive:【用法疑难】 显眼的，炫耀的：完全地或让人生厌地惹人注目的或炫耀的：a blatant lie.明目张胆的谎言
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin blat&9{ºre} [to blab] on the model of words such as rampant 源自 拉丁语 blat&9{ºre} [胡说] 仿照单词，如 rampant
继承用法：
- bla“tancy
n.（名词）
- bla“tantly
adv.（副词）
用法：
- It is natural thatblatant and flagrant are often confused, since the words overlap in meaning.Both attribute conspicuousness and offensiveness to certain acts.Butblatant emphasizes the failure to conceal the act: 混淆单词blatant 和 flagrant 是很自然的， 因为两词有重叠含义，都是指某种行为的引人注意和令人讨厌。但是blatant 强调没有隐藏这种行为：a blatant attempt to whitewash his country's misdeeds.Flagrant,掩盖他所在国家的罪行的无耻企图。Flagrant
- on the other hand, tends to emphasize a serious wrongdoing in the offense itself: 则趋于强调过错本身的严重不道德行为：a flagrant violation of human rights.公然违反人权。
- Certain contexts may admit either word depending on what is meant:a violation of international law might be eitherblatant or flagrant. But writers who refer tothe blatant torturing of animals or the flagrant liberal bias of the media have implied something other than what they presumably intended. In the first case, the writer is probably more troubled by the enormity of the mistreatment of animals than by the failure to conceal it,so thatflagrant would have been the better choice. In the second case, by contrast, the writer probably wants to draw attention to a moral failing in the media's unapologetic refusal to hide its bias,rather than to the iniquity of the bias itself,an implication that would have been conveyed more successfully byblatant. Blatant should not be used to mean simply “obvious,”as inthe blatant danger of such an approach. 某些语境下两个词都可以用，但意思不同：对国际法律的违反既可能是blatant（公然的） 也可能是 flagrant（无耻的）。 但是提到the blatant torturing of animals（肆无忌惮地虐待动物） 或者 the flagrant liberal bias of the media（媒体公然的、不严谨的偏见） 的作者已经暗示了他们本来意图以外的意思。 在第一种情况下，作者可能对大量虐待动物的行为所困扰而不是为隐藏这种行为的失败而困扰，因此flagrant 应该是更好的选择。 相反地，在第二种情况下，作者可能是要着重指出新闻媒介对其偏见一概否认的这种道德上弱点，而不是针对偏见本身的不公正性，这种含义若由blatant来表达的话会更加正确。 Blatant 不应仅仅表示“明显的”，就象在the blatant danger of such an approach（这种方法明显的危险性）中。
ac.me
AHD: [²k“m¶]
D.J. [6#kmi8]
K.K. [6#kmi]
- The highest point, as of perfection.See Synonyms at summit 最高点，顶点：完美的最高点参见 summit
n.（名词）
语源：
- Greek akm¶ * see ak- 希腊语 akm¶ *参见 ak-
ran.cor
AHD: [r²ng“k…r]
D.J. [6r#0k*]
K.K. [6r#0k+]
- Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will.See Synonyms at enmity 深仇：长期的怨恨；深深的怨恨参见 enmity
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin [rancid smell] 源自 后期拉丁语 [腐臭的气味]
- from Latin ranc¶re [to stink, be rotten] 源自 拉丁语 ranc¶re [散发恶臭，腐烂]
继承用法：
- ran“corous
adj.（形容词）
- ran“corously
adv.（副词）
- ran“corousness
n.（名词）
Ehr.lich
AHD: [âr“l¹‘] Paul (1854-1915)
D.J. [6e*l!']
K.K. [6Wrl!']
- German bacteriologist. He shared a 1908 Nobel Prize for discoveries and advances in immunology.埃尔利希，保罗：(1854-1915) 德国细菌学家，因在免疫方面的发现和成就，获得1908年诺贝尔奖
NONE（无词性）
sinew /ˈsɪn.juː/
noun
1 [C] a tendon (= strong cord in the body connecting a muscle to a bone)
2 [C usually plural] a part of a structure or system that provides support and holds it together:
These steel posts form the sinews of the building.
sinewy /ˈsɪn.juː.i/
adjective
The fighter had a strong, sinewy body (= a body with strong muscles and little fat).
1 [C] a tendon (= strong cord in the body connecting a muscle to a bone)
2 [C usually plural] a part of a structure or system that provides support and holds it together:
These steel posts form the sinews of the building.
sinewy /ˈsɪn.juː.i/
adjective
The fighter had a strong, sinewy body (= a body with strong muscles and little fat).
indecorous /ɪnˈdek.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
behaving badly or rudely
indecorously /ɪnˈdek.ər.əs.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
behaving badly or rudely
indecorously /ɪnˈdek.ər.əs.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
grieve /griːv/
verb
1 [I] to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies:
He is still grieving for/over his wife.
2 [T] FORMAL to make you feel sad and angry:
[+ object + to infinitive] It grieves me to see all this food going to waste.
grieving /ˈgriː.vɪŋ/
adjective
feeling very sad because someone has died:
grieving relatives
1 [I] to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies:
He is still grieving for/over his wife.
2 [T] FORMAL to make you feel sad and angry:
[+ object + to infinitive] It grieves me to see all this food going to waste.
grieving /ˈgriː.vɪŋ/
adjective
feeling very sad because someone has died:
grieving relatives
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
backhanded /ˌbækˈhæn.dɪd/
adjective
(of something said) seeming pleasant but possibly critical or unkind in reality:
a backhanded compliment
(of something said) seeming pleasant but possibly critical or unkind in reality:
a backhanded compliment
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
pre-empt /ˌpriːˈempt/
verb [T]
1 to do or say something before someone so that you make their words or actions unnecessary or ineffective:
The minister held a press conference in order to pre-empt criticism in the newspapers.
2 US to replace one television programme with another, usually more important one:
All the networks pre-empted their regular schedules to broadcast news of the hijacking.
1 to do or say something before someone so that you make their words or actions unnecessary or ineffective:
The minister held a press conference in order to pre-empt criticism in the newspapers.
2 US to replace one television programme with another, usually more important one:
All the networks pre-empted their regular schedules to broadcast news of the hijacking.
vi.tu.per.ate
AHD: [vº-t›“p…-r³t”, -ty›“-, v¹-]
D.J. [va!6tu8p*7re!t, -6tju8-, v!-]
K.K. [va!6tup*7ret, -6tju-, v!-]
v.（动词） vi.tu.per.at.ed,vi.tu.per.at.ing,vi.tu.per.ates
- To rebuke or criticize harshly or abusively; berate.See Synonyms at scold 谩骂，辱骂：严厉地或辱骂性地批评或指责；斥责参见 scold
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To use harshly abusive language; rail.咒骂：使用十分刻薄的辱骂性语言；责骂
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Latin vituper³re vituper³t- 拉丁语 vituper³re vituper³t-
继承用法：
- vitu“pera”tor
n.（名词）
pertinacious /ˌpɜː.tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs/ US /ˌpɝː.tənˈeɪ-/
adjective FORMAL
very determined and refusing to be defeated by problems:
Like most successful politicians, she is pertinacious and single-minded in the pursuit of her goals.
very determined and refusing to be defeated by problems:
Like most successful politicians, she is pertinacious and single-minded in the pursuit of her goals.
hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/
adjective
extremely ugly or bad:
They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront.
She wears the most hideous colour combinations you could ever imagine.
hideously /ˈhɪd.i.ə.sli/
adverb
1 extremely ugly:
hideously fat/ugly
a hideously misshapen body
2 INFORMAL used to emphasize the great degree of something:
a hideously expensive restaurant
hideousness /ˈhɪd.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
extremely ugly or bad:
They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront.
She wears the most hideous colour combinations you could ever imagine.
hideously /ˈhɪd.i.ə.sli/
adverb
1 extremely ugly:
hideously fat/ugly
a hideously misshapen body
2 INFORMAL used to emphasize the great degree of something:
a hideously expensive restaurant
hideousness /ˈhɪd.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
hilarious /hɪˈleə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈler.i-/
adjective
extremely amusing and causing a lot of laughter:
He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.
hilariously /hɪˈleə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈler.i-/
adverb
Her new book's hilariously funny.
hilarity /hɪˈlær.ə.ti/ US /-ˈler.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when people laugh very loudly and think something is very funny:
What was all the hilarity about?
extremely amusing and causing a lot of laughter:
He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.
hilariously /hɪˈleə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈler.i-/
adverb
Her new book's hilariously funny.
hilarity /hɪˈlær.ə.ti/ US /-ˈler.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when people laugh very loudly and think something is very funny:
What was all the hilarity about?
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
repatriate /ˌriːˈpæt.ri.eɪt/ US /-ˈpeɪ.tri-/
verb [T]
to send or bring someone, or sometimes money or other property, back to their own country:
The government repatriated him because he had no visa.
repatriation /ˌriː.pæt.riˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /rɪˌpeɪ.tri-/
noun [U]
to send or bring someone, or sometimes money or other property, back to their own country:
The government repatriated him because he had no visa.
repatriation /ˌriː.pæt.riˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /rɪˌpeɪ.tri-/
noun [U]
patronize, UK USUALLY patronise /ˈpæt.rən.aɪz/ US /ˈpeɪ.trən-/ /ˈpæt.rən-/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or unimportant:
Stop patronising me - I understand the play as well as you do.
patronizing, UK USUALLY patronising /ˈpæt.rə.naɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈpeɪ.trən-/ /ˈpæt.rən-/
adjective
It's that patronizing tone of hers that I can't bear.
to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or unimportant:
Stop patronising me - I understand the play as well as you do.
patronizing, UK USUALLY patronising /ˈpæt.rə.naɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈpeɪ.trən-/ /ˈpæt.rən-/
adjective
It's that patronizing tone of hers that I can't bear.
an.te.date
AHD: [²n“t¹-d³t”]
D.J. [6#nt!7de!t]
K.K. [6#nt!7det]
- To be of an earlier date than; precede in time.先于，前于：发生于…以前；时间上前于…
- To assign to a date earlier than that of the actual occurrence.确定提前日期：确定一个比事件实际发生早的日期
- To date as of a time before that of actual execution:使…提前：确定早于实际执行的日期：antedate a contract; antedate a check.把合同的日期提前；把支票日期提前
v.tr.（及物动词） an.te.dat.ed,an.te.dat.ing,an.te.dates
- A date given to an event or a document that is earlier than the actual date.确定提前的日期：为事件或文书确定的早于实际发生的日期
n.（名词）
.af
- Afghanistan [in Internet addresses] Afghanistan[in Internet addresses]
abbr.（略语）
fulminate /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] FORMAL
to criticize strongly:
I had to listen to Michael fulminating against the government.
fulmination /ˌfʊl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to criticize strongly:
I had to listen to Michael fulminating against the government.
fulmination /ˌfʊl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
calamity /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C]
a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering:
A series of calamities ruined them - floods, a failed harvest and the death of a son.
calamitous /kəˈlæm.ɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective
calamitously /kəˈlæm.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering:
A series of calamities ruined them - floods, a failed harvest and the death of a son.
calamitous /kəˈlæm.ɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective
calamitously /kəˈlæm.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
homily /ˈhɒm.ɪ.li/ US /ˈhɑː.mə-/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a piece of spoken or written advice about how someone should behave:
He launched into a homily on family relationships.
a piece of spoken or written advice about how someone should behave:
He launched into a homily on family relationships.
homicide /ˈhɒm.ɪ.saɪd/ US /ˈhɑː.mə-/
noun [C or U] US FORMAL OR LEGAL
(an act of) murder:
He was convicted of homicide.
The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.
homicidal /ˌhɒm.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ US /ˌhɑː.mə-/
adjective
likely to murder:
a homicidal maniac
(an act of) murder:
He was convicted of homicide.
The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.
homicidal /ˌhɒm.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ US /ˌhɑː.mə-/
adjective
likely to murder:
a homicidal maniac
pen.al.ty
AHD: [pµn“…l-t¶]
D.J. [6pen*lti8]
K.K. [6pWn*lti]
- A punishment established by law or authority for a crime or an offense.惩罚，刑罚，处罚：由法律或权力当局制订的对罪犯或犯法行为的惩罚
- Something, especially a sum of money, required as a forfeit for an offense.罚金：尤指一笔钱等受处罚而交纳的东西
- The disadvantage or painful consequences resulting from an action or a condition:不利结果，损失：由于某种行为或状况而导致的不利或令人痛苦的结果：neglected his health and paid the penalty.他忽视身体健康而自食苦果
- Sports A punishment, handicap, or loss of advantage imposed on a team or competitor for infraction of a rule.【体育运动】 罚球，罚分，罚下场：体育比赛中对犯规的赛队或运动员所施加的惩罚、障碍或不利条件
- Often penalties Games Points scored in contract bridge by the opponents when the declarer fails to make a bid.常作 penalties 【游戏】 桥牌罚分：桥牌中因未能叫牌而被对方减的罚分
n.（名词） 【复数】 pen.al.ties
- Often used to modify another noun:常用于修饰其它名词：a penalty kick; a penalty stroke.罚球，罚点球；罚击
n.attributive.（定语名词）
语源：
- Middle English penalte 中古英语 penalte
- from Old French penalite 源自 古法语 penalite
- from Medieval Latin poen³lit³s 源自 中世纪拉丁语 poen³lit³s
- from Latin poen³lis [penal] * see penal 源自 拉丁语 poen³lis [惩罚的] *参见 penal
dis.mal
AHD: [d¹z“m…l]
D.J. [6d!zm*l]
K.K. [6d!zm*l]
- Causing gloom or depression; dreary:阴沉的，沮丧的：引起忧郁或沮丧的；阴霾的：dismal weather; took a dismal view of the economy.阴沉的天气；对经济抱着不乐观的看法
- Characterized by ineptitude, dullness, or a lack of merit:不高明的，乏味的，愚笨的：a dismal book; a dismal performance on the cello.乏味的书；沉闷无趣的大提琴演奏
- Obsolete Dreadful; disastrous.【废语】 可怕的；灾难性的
adj.（形容词）
- Chiefly South Atlantic U.S. See pocosin See Regional Note at pocosin 【多用于美国南大西洋沿岸】 参见 pocosin参见 pocosin
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English [unlucky days, unlucky] 中古英语 [不吉利的日子，不幸运的]
- from Anglo-Norman [unlucky days] 源自 英法语 [不吉利的日子]
- from Medieval Latin di¶s mal&9{º} 源自 中世纪拉丁语 di¶s mal&9{º}
- Latin di¶s [day] * see deiw- 拉丁语 di¶s [白天，日子] *参见 deiw-
- Latin mal&9{º} [pl. of] malus [evil] * see mel- 3拉丁语 mal&9{º} [] malus的复数 [邪恶的，坏的] *参见 mel- 3
继承用法：
- dis“mally
adv.（副词）
- dis“malness
n.（名词）
gamble /ˈgæm.bļ/
verb
1 [I] to do something risky that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success:
Anyone who gambles on the stock exchange has to be prepared to lose money.
2 [I or T] to bet money, for example in a game or on a horse race:
I like to gamble when I play cards - it makes it more interesting.
He gambles on the horses (= horse races).
He gambled away all of our savings.
gamble /ˈgæm.bļ/
noun [C usually singular]
a risk that might result in loss of money or failure:
Her publishers knew they were taking a gamble when they agreed to publish such an unusual novel.
It was a gamble using such an inexperienced director, but it paid off (= was successful).
gambler /ˈgæm.bləʳ/ US /-blɚ/
noun [C]
someone who often bets money, for example in a game or on a horse race:
a self-help group for compulsive gamblers
gambling /ˈgæm.blɪŋ/
noun [U]
He had to borrow money to pay off his gambling debts.
1 [I] to do something risky that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success:
Anyone who gambles on the stock exchange has to be prepared to lose money.
2 [I or T] to bet money, for example in a game or on a horse race:
I like to gamble when I play cards - it makes it more interesting.
He gambles on the horses (= horse races).
He gambled away all of our savings.
gamble /ˈgæm.bļ/
noun [C usually singular]
a risk that might result in loss of money or failure:
Her publishers knew they were taking a gamble when they agreed to publish such an unusual novel.
It was a gamble using such an inexperienced director, but it paid off (= was successful).
gambler /ˈgæm.bləʳ/ US /-blɚ/
noun [C]
someone who often bets money, for example in a game or on a horse race:
a self-help group for compulsive gamblers
gambling /ˈgæm.blɪŋ/
noun [U]
He had to borrow money to pay off his gambling debts.
faze /feɪz/
verb [T not continuous] INFORMAL
to surprise and worry someone:
No one is fazed by the sight of guns here any more.
to surprise and worry someone:
No one is fazed by the sight of guns here any more.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
caustic (WORDS) /ˈkɔː.stɪk/ US /ˈkɑː-/
adjective
describes a remark or way of speaking that is hurtful, critical or intentionally unkind:
caustic comments
She's famous in the office for her caustic wit.
caustically /ˈkɔː.stɪ.kli/ US /ˈkɑː-/
adverb
describes a remark or way of speaking that is hurtful, critical or intentionally unkind:
caustic comments
She's famous in the office for her caustic wit.
caustically /ˈkɔː.stɪ.kli/ US /ˈkɑː-/
adverb
caustic (CHEMICAL) /ˈkɔː.stɪk/ US /ˈkɑː-/
adjective
describes a chemical that burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells:
a caustic substance
describes a chemical that burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells:
a caustic substance
original /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
adjective MAINLY APPROVING
not the same as anything or anyone else and therefore special and interesting:
original ideas/suggestions/work
She's a highly original young designer.
See also original at origin.
NOTE: The opposite is unoriginal.
originality /əˌrɪdʒ.ɪˈnæl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] MAINLY APPROVING
We were impressed by the originality of the children's work.
not the same as anything or anyone else and therefore special and interesting:
original ideas/suggestions/work
She's a highly original young designer.
See also original at origin.
NOTE: The opposite is unoriginal.
originality /əˌrɪdʒ.ɪˈnæl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] MAINLY APPROVING
We were impressed by the originality of the children's work.
original sin noun [U]
in the Christian religion, the idea that all human beings are born with a tendency to be evil
so.mat.ic
AHD: [s½-m²t“¹k]
D.J. [s*&6m#t!k]
K.K. [so6m#t!k]
- Of, relating to, or affecting the body, especially as distinguished from a body part, the mind, or the environment; corporeal or physical.See Synonyms at bodily 肉体的：肉体的、与肉体有关的或影响肉体的，尤指区别于肉体某部分、心理及环境；肉体的或躯体的参见 bodily
- Of or relating to the wall of the body cavity, especially as distinguished from the head, limbs, or viscera.体壁的：（与）体腔内壁（有关）的，尤指与头部、四肢或内脏不同的
- Of or relating to a somatic cell or the somatoplasm.细胞体的：是或者与体细胞或体浆有关的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French somatique 法语 somatique
- from Greek s½matikos 源自 希腊语 s½matikos
- from s½ma s½mat- [body] * see soma 源自 s½ma s½mat- [肉体] *参见 soma
继承用法：
- somat“ically
adv.（副词）
so.mat.ic
AHD: [s½-m²t“¹k]
D.J. [s*&6m#t!k]
K.K. [so6m#t!k]
- Of, relating to, or affecting the body, especially as distinguished from a body part, the mind, or the environment; corporeal or physical.See Synonyms at bodily 肉体的：肉体的、与肉体有关的或影响肉体的，尤指区别于肉体某部分、心理及环境；肉体的或躯体的参见 bodily
- Of or relating to the wall of the body cavity, especially as distinguished from the head, limbs, or viscera.体壁的：（与）体腔内壁（有关）的，尤指与头部、四肢或内脏不同的
- Of or relating to a somatic cell or the somatoplasm.细胞体的：是或者与体细胞或体浆有关的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French somatique 法语 somatique
- from Greek s½matikos 源自 希腊语 s½matikos
- from s½ma s½mat- [body] * see soma 源自 s½ma s½mat- [肉体] *参见 soma
继承用法：
- somat“ically
adv.（副词）
stringent (SEVERE) /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
adjective
having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting:
The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
We need to introduce more stringent security measures such as identity cards.
Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident.
stringently /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.li/
adverb
Fire regulations are stringently enforced in all our factories.
stringency /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.si/
noun [U]
The stringency of the safety regulations threatens to put many manufacturers out of business.
having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting:
The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
We need to introduce more stringent security measures such as identity cards.
Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident.
stringently /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.li/
adverb
Fire regulations are stringently enforced in all our factories.
stringency /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.si/
noun [U]
The stringency of the safety regulations threatens to put many manufacturers out of business.
stringent (LIMITING MONEY) /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
adjective SPECIALIZED
involving a lack of money that is available for borrowing which results from firm controls on the amount of money in an economy:
Already low living standards have been worsened by stringent economic reforms.
stringency /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.si/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
Greater financial stringency is needed to eradicate inflation from the economy.
involving a lack of money that is available for borrowing which results from firm controls on the amount of money in an economy:
Already low living standards have been worsened by stringent economic reforms.
stringency /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt.si/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
Greater financial stringency is needed to eradicate inflation from the economy.
squeamish /ˈskwiː.mɪʃ/
adjective
easily upset or shocked by things which you find unpleasant or which you do not approve of:
She's really squeamish and can't stand the sight of blood.
Many cooks are squeamish about putting live shellfish into boiling water.
squeamishly /ˈskwiː.mɪʃ.li/
adverb
in a way that shows how easily upset or shocked you are by something
squeamishness /ˈskwiː.mɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
easily upset or shocked by things which you find unpleasant or which you do not approve of:
She's really squeamish and can't stand the sight of blood.
Many cooks are squeamish about putting live shellfish into boiling water.
squeamishly /ˈskwiː.mɪʃ.li/
adverb
in a way that shows how easily upset or shocked you are by something
squeamishness /ˈskwiː.mɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
misgiving /ˌmɪsˈgɪv.ɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
a feeling of doubt or worry about a future event:
Many teachers expressed serious misgivings about the new exams.
My only misgiving is that we might not have enough time to do the job properly.
a feeling of doubt or worry about a future event:
Many teachers expressed serious misgivings about the new exams.
My only misgiving is that we might not have enough time to do the job properly.
stature (REPUTATION) /ˈstætʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [U]
the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability:
an artist of great stature
His stature as an art critic was tremendous.
If the school continues to gain in stature, it will attract the necessary financial support.
the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability:
an artist of great stature
His stature as an art critic was tremendous.
If the school continues to gain in stature, it will attract the necessary financial support.
stature (HEIGHT) /ˈstætʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C usually singular] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
(especially of people) height:
His red hair and short stature made him easy to recognize.
(especially of people) height:
His red hair and short stature made him easy to recognize.
dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/
verb [T]
to persuade someone not to do something:
I tried to dissuade her from leaving.
to persuade someone not to do something:
I tried to dissuade her from leaving.
pal.at.a.ble
AHD: [p²l“…-t…-b…l]
D.J. [6p#l*t*b*l]
K.K. [6p#l*t*b*l]
- Acceptable to the taste; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten.合乎味道的；可口的
- Acceptable or agreeable to the mind or sensibilities:合意的，称心的：满足或合乎心情或感觉的：a palatable solution to the problem.这个问题的合乎人意的解决方法
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- pal”atabil“ity 或
n.（名词）
pal“atableness - pal”atably
adv.（副词）
painted bunting
- A small finch(Passerina ciris) of the southern United States and Mexico, the male of which has brilliant multicolored plumage. Also called nonpareil 丽色彩鵐：一种小雀科鸟（丽色彩鵐 雀属） ，生长在美国和墨西哥的南部，雄雀有非常漂亮的多彩羽毛 也作 nonpareil
n.（名词）
crescendo /krɪˈʃen.dəʊ/ US /-doʊ/
noun [C usually singular] plural crescendos
1 a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest:
The music reached a crescendo.
2 an increase in excitement, danger or action:
There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region.
1 a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest:
The music reached a crescendo.
2 an increase in excitement, danger or action:
There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
pal.li.ate
AHD: [p²l“¶-³t”]
D.J. [6p#li87e!t]
K.K. [6p#li7et]
- To make (an offense or crime) seem less serious; extenuate.减轻，缓和：减轻痛苦，掩饰罪过；减轻
- To make less severe or intense; mitigate:掩饰：使不那么严重或紧张；缓和：tried unsuccessfully to palliate the widespread discontent.不成功地尽力去减轻普遍的不满
- To relieve the symptoms of a disease or disorder.减轻：减轻疾病或小病的征兆
v.tr.（及物动词） pal.li.at.ed,pal.li.at.ing,pal.li.ates
语源：
- Middle English palliaten 中古英语 palliaten
- from Late Latin palli³re palli³t- [to cloak, palliate] 源自 后期拉丁语 palli³re palli³t- [包庇，减轻，掩饰]
- from Latin pallium [cloak] 源自 拉丁语 pallium [包庇]
继承用法：
- pal”lia“tion
n.（名词）
- pal“lia”tor
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- palliate,extenuate,gloss,gloze,whitewash
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to cause a fault or offense to seem less grave or less reprehensible”: 这些动词所共有的中心意思是：“使错误或罪过看起来不那么严重和应受谴责”：whitewashed official complicity in political extortion. See also Synonyms at &b{relieve}掩饰政治纠纷中的官方冲突 参见同义词 relieve
di.ple.gia
AHD: [dº-pl¶“j…, -j¶-…]
D.J. [da!6pli8d9*, -d9i8*]
K.K. [da!6plid9*, -d9i*]
- Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.两侧麻痹：机体两边有相应部分的麻痹
n.（名词）
adhere /ədˈhɪəʳ/ US /-ˈhɪr/
verb [I] FORMAL
to stick firmly:
A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.
adherent /ədˈhɪə.rənt/ US /-ˈhɪr.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
sticky:
an adherent surface
adhesion /ədˈhiː.ʒən/
noun [U]
the ability to stick:
At this stage a resin is used with a high level of adhesion.
to stick firmly:
A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.
adherent /ədˈhɪə.rənt/ US /-ˈhɪr.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
sticky:
an adherent surface
adhesion /ədˈhiː.ʒən/
noun [U]
the ability to stick:
At this stage a resin is used with a high level of adhesion.
adhere /ədˈhɪəʳ/ US /-ˈhɪr/
verb [I] FORMAL
to stick firmly:
A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.
adherent /ədˈhɪə.rənt/ US /-ˈhɪr.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
sticky:
an adherent surface
adhesion /ədˈhiː.ʒən/
noun [U]
the ability to stick:
At this stage a resin is used with a high level of adhesion.
to stick firmly:
A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.
adherent /ədˈhɪə.rənt/ US /-ˈhɪr.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
sticky:
an adherent surface
adhesion /ədˈhiː.ʒən/
noun [U]
the ability to stick:
At this stage a resin is used with a high level of adhesion.
daredevil /ˈdeəˌdev.əl/ US /ˈder-/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a person who does dangerous things and takes risks
daredevil /ˈdeəˌdev.əl/ US /ˈder-/
adjective [before noun]
racing-car drivers doing daredevil stunts
a person who does dangerous things and takes risks
daredevil /ˈdeəˌdev.əl/ US /ˈder-/
adjective [before noun]
racing-car drivers doing daredevil stunts
dark horse (SECRETIVE) noun [C usually singular] UK
a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill:
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
dark horse (WINNER) noun [C usually singular] US
a horse or a politician who wins a race or competition although no one expected them to
mercenary (SOLDIER) /ˈmɜː.sən.ri/ US /ˈmɝː-/
noun [C]
a soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them
a soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them
mercenary (WANTING MONEY) /ˈmɜː.sən.ri/ US /ˈmɝː-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
interested only in the amount of money that can be obtained from a situation:
He had some mercenary scheme to marry a wealthy widow.
interested only in the amount of money that can be obtained from a situation:
He had some mercenary scheme to marry a wealthy widow.
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
dex.ter.ous
AHD: [dµk“st…r-…s, -str…s] 也作 dex.trous [-str…s]
D.J. [6dekst*r*s, -str*s] 也作 dex.trous [-str*s]
K.K. [6dWkst*r*s, -str*s] 也作 dex.trous [-str*s]
- Skillful in the use of the hands.灵巧的：手的使用熟练的
- Having mental skill or adroitness.机敏，聪明：有脑力上的机智或伶俐的
- Done with dexterity.用右手的：惯用右手工作的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin dexter [skillful] 源自 拉丁语 dexter [熟练的]
继承用法：
- dex“terously
adv.（副词）
- dex“terousness
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- dexterous,deft,adroit,handy,nimble
- These adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance.这些形容词的特性指熟练和灵巧的表现。
- Dexterous implies physical or mental agility: Dexterous 指身手或头脑敏捷的：“This study [of law] &I{renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, prompt in attack, ready in defense, full of resources”} (Edmund Burke).“这项 研究指出男人敏锐，机警，进攻果断，随时准备防御、充满机智” （埃德蒙·柏克）。
- Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch: Deft 表示快捷，果敢，熟练，轻巧：defused the hostility with a deft turn of phrase.用巧妙的措辞去除了敌意。
- Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in dealing with challenging situations: Adroit 暗示自在，自然巧妙尤指处理引起争议的局面：an adroit negotiator.灵活的谈判者。
- Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work: Handy 表示更加敏锐，特指体力劳动：handy with a saw and hammer.熟练地使用锯和锤。
- Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance: Nimble 指体力或脑力运行快捷：nimble wits.敏捷的才智
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
stifle (NO AIR) /ˈstaɪ.fļ/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) be unable to breathe because of a lack of air:
He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow.
We almost stifled in the heat of the city.
stifling /ˈstaɪ.fļ.ɪŋ/
adjective
extremely hot and unpleasant:
I can't bear this stifling humidity.
Several hundred people were crammed into the stifling room.
stiflingly /ˈstaɪ.fļ.ɪŋ.li/ /-flɪŋ-/
adverb
It's stiflingly hot in here.
to (cause to) be unable to breathe because of a lack of air:
He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow.
We almost stifled in the heat of the city.
stifling /ˈstaɪ.fļ.ɪŋ/
adjective
extremely hot and unpleasant:
I can't bear this stifling humidity.
Several hundred people were crammed into the stifling room.
stiflingly /ˈstaɪ.fļ.ɪŋ.li/ /-flɪŋ-/
adverb
It's stiflingly hot in here.
stifle (PREVENT HAPPENING) /ˈstaɪ.fļ/
verb [T]
to prevent something from happening, being expressed or continuing:
She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.
I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.
We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them.
stifling /ˈstaɪ.fļ.ɪŋ/
adjective
stifling bureaucracy
to prevent something from happening, being expressed or continuing:
She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.
I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.
We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them.
stifling /ˈstaɪ.fļ.ɪŋ/
adjective
stifling bureaucracy
stickler /ˈstɪk.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a person who thinks that a particular type of behaviour is very important, and always follows it or tries to make other people follow it:
He's a stickler for detail/accuracy/efficiency.
a person who thinks that a particular type of behaviour is very important, and always follows it or tries to make other people follow it:
He's a stickler for detail/accuracy/efficiency.
in.veigh
AHD: [¹n-v³“]
D.J. [!n6ve!]
K.K. [!n6ve]
- To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently.猛烈抨击：发泄怒气；强烈地抗议
v.intr.（不及物动词） in.veighed,in.veigh.ing,in.veighs
语源：
- Latin inveh&9{º} [to attack with words, inveigh against] [passive of] invehere [to carry in] 拉丁语 inveh&9{º} [以言语攻击，猛烈抨击] [] invehere的被动语态动词 [带入]
- in- [in] * see in- 2in- [在…里面] *参见 in-2
- vehere [to carry] * see wegh- vehere [携带] *参见 wegh-
继承用法：
- inveigh“er
n.（名词）
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
cor.re.late
AHD: [kôr“…-l³t”, k¼r“-]
D.J. [6k%8r*7le!t, 6kKr-]
K.K. [6k%r*7let, 6k$r-]
AHD: [-l¹t, -l³t”]
AHD: [-l¹t, -l³t”]
v.（动词） cor.re.lat.ed,cor.re.lat.ing,cor.re.lates
- To put or bring into causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relation.相互联系：建立或使…发生互为因果、相互补充、平行或互惠的关系
- To establish or demonstrate as having a correlation:相关联的：建立或表明具有相互关联的关系：correlated drug abuse and crime.表明吸毒与犯罪的关系
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To be related by a correlation.联系：通过相互关联而联系上
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Related by a correlation, especially having corresponding characteristics.相应特点：相互联系的，尤指具有相应特点的
adj.（形容词）
- Either of two correlate entities; a correlative.相关一方：两个相对应的方面的任一方；相关方
n.（名词）
语源：
- Back-formation from correlation 源自 correlation的逆构词
bed.time
AHD: [bµd“tºm”]
D.J. [6bed7ta!m]
K.K. [6bWd7ta!m]
- The time at which one goes to bed.就寝时间：上床睡觉的时间
n.（名词）
bedtime story
- A story that is read or told to a child just before bedtime.睡时故事：在睡前给小孩子念或讲的故事
n.（名词）
archetype /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/ US /ˈɑːr-/
noun [C]
a typical example of something; the original model of something from which others are copied:
The United States is the archetype of a federal society.
archetypal /ˌɑː.kɪˈtaɪ.pəl/ US /ˌɑːr-/ /ˈ----/
adjective (ALSO archetypical)
an archetypal English gentleman
archetypically /ˌɑː.kɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑːr-/
adverb
a typical example of something; the original model of something from which others are copied:
The United States is the archetype of a federal society.
archetypal /ˌɑː.kɪˈtaɪ.pəl/ US /ˌɑːr-/ /ˈ----/
adjective (ALSO archetypical)
an archetypal English gentleman
archetypically /ˌɑː.kɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑːr-/
adverb
disarray /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being confused and lacking in organization or of being untidy:
Ever since the oil crisis, the industry has been in (a state of) disarray.
The news had thrown his plans into disarray.
Her clothes and hair were in disarray (= were untidy).
the state of being confused and lacking in organization or of being untidy:
Ever since the oil crisis, the industry has been in (a state of) disarray.
The news had thrown his plans into disarray.
Her clothes and hair were in disarray (= were untidy).
septic /ˈsep.tɪk/
adjective
infected by bacteria which produce pus:
I had my ears pierced and one of them went septic.
infected by bacteria which produce pus:
I had my ears pierced and one of them went septic.
eschew /ɪsˈtʃuː/
verb [T] FORMAL
to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up:
We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence.
to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up:
We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence.
Crux
AHD: [kr¾ks, kr‹ks]
D.J. [krJks, kr&ks]
K.K. [krJks, kr&ks]
- See Southern Cross 参见 Southern Cross
n.（名词）
ber.serk
AHD: [b…r-sûrk“, -zûrk“]
D.J. [b*6sT8k, -6zT8k]
K.K. [b+6sPk, -6zPk]
- Destructively or frenetically violent:狂暴的：毁灭性或狂乱地暴力的：a berserk worker who started smashing all the windows.狂暴的工人开始砸碎全部的玻璃
- Mentally or emotionally upset; deranged:精神错乱的：精神或情绪紧张的；精神错乱的：berserk with grief.因悲伤而精神错乱
- Informal Unrestrained, as with enthusiasm or appetite; wild:【非正式用语】 放任的：对热情或欲望不节制的；放任的：berserk over chocolates.无节制地吃巧克力
adj.（形容词）
- One that is violent, upset, or unrestrained.发狂的人：狂暴的，混乱的或无节制的人
- A berserker.狂暴者，放任者
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- berserk“
adv.（副词）
- berserk“ly
adv.（副词）
注释：
- When we say that we are going berserk,we may not realize how extreme a state this might be.Our adjective comes from the nounberserker, or berserk, which is from the Old Norse wordberserkr, “a wild warrior or champion.” Such warriors wore hides of bears,which explains the probable origins ofberserkr as a compound of .bera, “bear,” and serkr, “shirt, coat.” Theseberserkers became frenzied in battle, howling like animals, foaming at the mouth, and biting the edges of their iron shields.Berserker is first recorded in English in the early 19th century, long after these wild warriors ceased to exist. 当我们说我们正变得狂暴时，我们可能不知道这种状况会有多严重。形容词源自名词berserker 或 beserk ， 这两个词都来自古老的斯堪的纳维亚语berserkr， 意思是“狂野的斗士”。 这些斗士身穿熊皮，也许这可以解释berserkr 这个词的来源是 bera “熊”和 serkr “衬衫，外套”这两个词的组合。 这些berserkers 在战斗中表现狂暴， 象动物一样吼叫，口吐白沫，口咬铁护甲。Berserker 于19世纪初首次出现于英语文字中，那已是狂暴斗士消失很久以后了
wither /ˈwɪð.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb (ALSO wither away)
1 [I or T] (to cause) to become weak and dry and decay:
Grass had withered in the fields.
2 [I] to slowly disappear, lose importance or become weaker:
This country is in danger of allowing its industrial base to wither away.
withered /ˈwɪð.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective
1 dry and decaying:
withered leaves/flowers
2 MAINLY OLD USE describes an arm or leg that has not grown to its correct size because of disease
1 [I or T] (to cause) to become weak and dry and decay:
Grass had withered in the fields.
2 [I] to slowly disappear, lose importance or become weaker:
This country is in danger of allowing its industrial base to wither away.
withered /ˈwɪð.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective
1 dry and decaying:
withered leaves/flowers
2 MAINLY OLD USE describes an arm or leg that has not grown to its correct size because of disease
apparition /ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
noun [C]
the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form which can be seen
the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form which can be seen
rapport /ræˈpɔːʳ/ US /-ˈpɔːr/
noun [S or U]
a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them:
We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport.
She has an excellent rapport with her staff.
a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them:
We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport.
She has an excellent rapport with her staff.
ambiguous /æmˈbɪg.ju.əs/
adjective
having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally:
His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.
The wording of the agreement is ambiguous.
The government has been ambiguous on this issue.
ambiguously /æmˈbɪg.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
Some questions were badly or ambiguously worded.
ambiguity /ˌæm.bɪˈgjuː.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
We wish to remove any ambiguity (= confusion) concerning our demands.
There are some ambiguities in the legislation.
having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally:
His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.
The wording of the agreement is ambiguous.
The government has been ambiguous on this issue.
ambiguously /æmˈbɪg.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
Some questions were badly or ambiguously worded.
ambiguity /ˌæm.bɪˈgjuː.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
We wish to remove any ambiguity (= confusion) concerning our demands.
There are some ambiguities in the legislation.
specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
adjective
relating to one thing and not others; particular:
The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.
The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.
FORMAL The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant.
Is there anything specific you want from the shops?
See also specific at specify.
specifically /spəˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
adverb
for a particular reason, purpose, etc:
These jeans are designed specifically for women.
[+ to infinitive] I bought it specifically to wear at the wedding.
We are aiming our campaign specifically at young people.
relating to one thing and not others; particular:
The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.
The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.
FORMAL The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant.
Is there anything specific you want from the shops?
See also specific at specify.
specifically /spəˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
adverb
for a particular reason, purpose, etc:
These jeans are designed specifically for women.
[+ to infinitive] I bought it specifically to wear at the wedding.
We are aiming our campaign specifically at young people.
fickle /ˈfɪk.ļ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
1 likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason:
She's so fickle - she's never been interested in the same man for more than a week!
The world of popular music is notoriously fickle.
2 describes conditions that tend to change suddenly and without warning:
Fickle winds made sailing conditions difficult.
fickleness /ˈfɪk.ļ.nəs/
noun [U]
1 likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason:
She's so fickle - she's never been interested in the same man for more than a week!
The world of popular music is notoriously fickle.
2 describes conditions that tend to change suddenly and without warning:
Fickle winds made sailing conditions difficult.
fickleness /ˈfɪk.ļ.nəs/
noun [U]
fiddle about/around phrasal verb DISAPPROVING
to spend time doing small, unimportant or unnecessary things:
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
aver /əˈvɜːʳ/ US /-ˈvɝː/
verb [T] -rr- FORMAL
to state the truth of something strongly:
The lawyer averred her client's innocence.
[+ speech] "He's guilty, I tell you, " she averred.
[+ that] She averred that he was guilty.
to state the truth of something strongly:
The lawyer averred her client's innocence.
[+ speech] "He's guilty, I tell you, " she averred.
[+ that] She averred that he was guilty.
evanescent /ˌiː.vəˈnes.ənt/ US /ˌev.ə-/
adjective FORMAL
lasting for only a short time, then disappearing quickly and being forgotten
evanescence /ˌiː.vəˈnes.ənts/ US /ˌev.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
lasting for only a short time, then disappearing quickly and being forgotten
evanescence /ˌiː.vəˈnes.ənts/ US /ˌev.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
com.min.gle
AHD: [k…-m¹ng“g…l]
D.J. [k*6m!0g*l]
K.K. [k*6m!0g*l]
v.（动词） com.min.gled,com.min.gling,com.min.gles
- To become blended.使成为混合
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cause to blend together; mix.混合：使混合到一起；混合
v.tr.（及物动词）
oust /aʊst/
verb [T]
to force someone to leave a position of power, job, place or competition:
The president was ousted (from power) in a military coup in January 1987.
Police are trying to oust drug dealers from the city centre.
The champions were defeated by Arsenal and ousted from the League Cup.
ouster /ˈaʊ.stəʳ/ US /-stɚ/
noun [C or U] US
the removal of someone from an important position or job:
The committee's chairperson is facing a possible ouster.
to force someone to leave a position of power, job, place or competition:
The president was ousted (from power) in a military coup in January 1987.
Police are trying to oust drug dealers from the city centre.
The champions were defeated by Arsenal and ousted from the League Cup.
ouster /ˈaʊ.stəʳ/ US /-stɚ/
noun [C or U] US
the removal of someone from an important position or job:
The committee's chairperson is facing a possible ouster.
en.deav.or
AHD: [µn-dµv“…r]
D.J. [en6dev*]
K.K. [Wn6dWv+]
- A conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt.努力，尽力：为达到目标而所做的尽职的、一致的努力；热切的尝试
- Purposeful or industrious activity; enterprise.See Synonyms at effort 企图，进取心：有目的的、勤勉刻苦的行动；进取心参见 effort
n.（名词）
v.（动词） en.deav.ored,en.deav.or.ing,en.deav.ors
- To attempt (fulfillment of a responsibility or an obligation, for example) by employment or expenditure of effort:奋力，努力：通过运用或消耗努力而试图（例如履行一项职责或一份义务）：endeavored to improve the quality of life in the inner city.努力改善城市内的生活品质
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To work with a set or specified goal or purpose.企图，谋求：带有确定目标或指定目的而工作
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English endevour 中古英语 endevour
- from endeveren [to make an effort] 源自 endeveren [做努力，尽力]
- from (putten) in dever [(to put oneself) in duty, make it one's duty] 源自 (putten) in dever [（将自己）置于职责之中，使其担负某人职责]
- in [in] * see in 1in [在…中] *参见 in1
- dever [duty] from Old French deveir, devoir [duty] * see devoir dever [职责，义务] 源自 古法语 deveir, devoir [职责] *参见 devoir
继承用法：
- endeav“orer
n.（名词）
sensation (FEELING) /senˈseɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [C or U] the ability to feel something physically, especially by touching, or a physical feeling that results from this ability:
a burning sensation
I had no sensation of pain whatsoever.
The disease causes a loss of sensation in the fingers.
2 [C usually singular] a general feeling caused by something that happens to you, especially a feeling which you cannot describe exactly:
[+ (that)] I had the odd sensation (that) someone was following me.
I can remember the first time I went sailing - it was a wonderful sensation.
1 [C or U] the ability to feel something physically, especially by touching, or a physical feeling that results from this ability:
a burning sensation
I had no sensation of pain whatsoever.
The disease causes a loss of sensation in the fingers.
2 [C usually singular] a general feeling caused by something that happens to you, especially a feeling which you cannot describe exactly:
[+ (that)] I had the odd sensation (that) someone was following me.
I can remember the first time I went sailing - it was a wonderful sensation.
sensation (EXCITEMENT) /senˈseɪ.ʃən/
noun [S]
something very exciting or interesting, or something which causes great excitement or interest:
Their affair caused a sensation.
The books have been a publishing sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.
The show was an overnight sensation (= was very successful immediately).
sensational /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl/
adjective
1 APPROVING very good, exciting or unusual:
a sensational sports car/dress
She looks sensational (= extremely attractive) in her new dress.
2 DISAPPROVING describes news reports and articles that are intended to excite or shock people rather than be serious:
Some of the more sensational Japanese newspapers have given a lot of coverage to the scandal.
sensationally /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
1 extremely; used to emphasize positive adjectives or adverbs:
sensationally popular/successful
The book sold sensationally well.
2 in an extremely interesting or exciting way:
The show ended sensationally with fireworks.
sensationalism /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when newspapers, TV, etc. intentionally present information in a way that is intended to excite or shock people:
The newspaper has been accused of sensationalism in its coverage of the murders.
sensationalist /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪst/
adjective DISAPPROVING
sensationalize, UK USUALLY sensationalise /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.aɪz/
verb [T]
something very exciting or interesting, or something which causes great excitement or interest:
Their affair caused a sensation.
The books have been a publishing sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.
The show was an overnight sensation (= was very successful immediately).
sensational /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl/
adjective
1 APPROVING very good, exciting or unusual:
a sensational sports car/dress
She looks sensational (= extremely attractive) in her new dress.
2 DISAPPROVING describes news reports and articles that are intended to excite or shock people rather than be serious:
Some of the more sensational Japanese newspapers have given a lot of coverage to the scandal.
sensationally /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
1 extremely; used to emphasize positive adjectives or adverbs:
sensationally popular/successful
The book sold sensationally well.
2 in an extremely interesting or exciting way:
The show ended sensationally with fireworks.
sensationalism /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when newspapers, TV, etc. intentionally present information in a way that is intended to excite or shock people:
The newspaper has been accused of sensationalism in its coverage of the murders.
sensationalist /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪst/
adjective DISAPPROVING
sensationalize, UK USUALLY sensationalise /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.aɪz/
verb [T]
dy.nam.ic
AHD: [dº-n²m“¹k]
D.J. [da!6n#m!k]
K.K. [da!6n#m!k]
AHD: [-¹-k…l]
- Of or relating to energy or to objects in motion.动态的：与运动中的能量或物体有关的
- Of or relating to the study of dynamics.动力学的：动力学的或与之相关的
- Characterized by continuous change, activity, or progress:不断变化的：以不断的变化、活动或发展为特征的：a dynamic market.有活力的市场
- Marked by intensity and vigor; forceful.See Synonyms at active 生气勃勃的：充满激情与活力的；强有力的参见 active
- Of or relating to variation of intensity, as in musical sound.力度变化：与力度变化有关的，如音乐力度的变换
adj.also （形容词） 也作
- An interactive system or process, especially one involving competing or conflicting forces:对抗性态势：一种相互作用的形势或过程，尤指有两股竞争性或对抗性力量的卷入：“the story of a malign dynamic between white prejudice and black autonomy”(&b{Edmund S. Morgan})“有关白人的偏见和黑人的自治要求之间那种有害的对抗机制的故事”(埃德蒙S.摩根)
- A force, especially political, social, or psychological:动力：一种动力，尤指政治的、社会的或心理上的：the main dynamic behind the revolution.革命背后的主要力量
n.（名词）
语源：
- French dynamique 法语 dynamique
- ultimately from Greek dunamikos [powerful] 最终源自 希腊语 dunamikos [有力的]
- from dunamis [power] 源自 dunamis [力量]
- from dunasthai [to be able] * see deu- 2源自 dunasthai [能够] *参见 deu- 2
继承用法：
- dynam“ically
adv.（副词）
Dyir.bal
AHD: [jûr“b…l]
D.J. [6d/T8b*l]
K.K. [6d/Prb*l]
- A member of an Aboriginal people of northeast Queensland, Australia.台儿伯族：澳大利亚昆士兰东北部之原住民部落
- The Pama-Nyungan language of this people, now nearly extinct.台伯语：台伯族使用的帕玛-努甘语，现在已几乎失传
n.（名词） pl. Dyirbal 或 Dyir.bals
语源：
- Dyirbal [tribal name] Dyirbal [tribal name]
subordinate /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ US /-ˈbɔːr-/
adjective
having a lower or less important position:
a subordinate role
subordinate status
The individual's needs are subordinate to those of the group.
subordinate /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ US /-ˈbɔːr-/
noun [C]
a person who has a less important position than you in an organization:
He left the routine checks to one of his subordinates.
subordinate /səˈbɔː.dɪ.neɪt/ US /-ˈbɔːr-/
verb [T]
to put someone or something into a less important position:
Her personal life has been subordinated to her career.
subordination /səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌbɔːr-/
noun [U]
She claims that society is still characterized by male domination and female subordination.
subordination of high standards to quick results
having a lower or less important position:
a subordinate role
subordinate status
The individual's needs are subordinate to those of the group.
subordinate /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ US /-ˈbɔːr-/
noun [C]
a person who has a less important position than you in an organization:
He left the routine checks to one of his subordinates.
subordinate /səˈbɔː.dɪ.neɪt/ US /-ˈbɔːr-/
verb [T]
to put someone or something into a less important position:
Her personal life has been subordinated to her career.
subordination /səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌbɔːr-/
noun [U]
She claims that society is still characterized by male domination and female subordination.
subordination of high standards to quick results
met.a.phys.i.cal
AHD: [mµt”…-f¹z“¹-k…l]
D.J. [7met*6f!z!k*l]
K.K. [7mWt*6f!z!k*l]
- Of or relating to metaphysics.形而上学的：形而上学的或关于形而上学的
- Based on speculative or abstract reasoning.哲学上的，理论上的：建立在思辩或抽象的推论之上的
- Highly abstract or theoretical; abstruse.难理解的：极度抽象的或理论上的
- Immaterial; incorporeal.See Synonyms at immaterial 非物质的；非实体的参见 immaterial
- Supernatural.超自然的
- Often Metaphysical Of or relating to the poetry of a group of 17th-century English poets whose verse is characterized by an intellectually challenging style and extended metaphors comparing very dissimilar things.常作 Metaphysical 玄学派诗歌的：属于或关于17世纪英国诗人的诗歌的，这种诗歌的特点是风格极具智慧，引人深思，善用引申的暗喻来对比极其不同的事物
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English metaphisicalle 中古英语 metaphisicalle
- from Medieval Latin metaphysic³lis 源自 中世纪拉丁语 metaphysic³lis
- from metaphysica [metaphysics] * see metaphysics 源自 metaphysica [形而上学] *参见 metaphysics
继承用法：
- met”aphys“ically
adv.（副词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
adjective(approving) willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth; believing strongly in sth: a committed member of the team ◆ They are committed socialists.
Antonym: UNCOMMITTED
assert /əˈsɜːt/ US /-ˈsɝːt/
verb [T]
1 FORMAL to say that something is certainly true:
[+ that] He asserts that she stole money from him.
2 to do something to show that you have power:
Throughout the Cold War, the Allies asserted their right to move freely between the two Berlins.
She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.
assert yourself verb [R]
to behave in a way which expresses your confidence, importance or power and earns you respect from others:
I really must assert myself more in meetings.
1 FORMAL to say that something is certainly true:
[+ that] He asserts that she stole money from him.
2 to do something to show that you have power:
Throughout the Cold War, the Allies asserted their right to move freely between the two Berlins.
She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.
assert yourself verb [R]
to behave in a way which expresses your confidence, importance or power and earns you respect from others:
I really must assert myself more in meetings.
accolade /ˈæk.ə.leɪd/
noun [C] FORMAL
praise and approval:
This is his centennial year and he's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a set of three postage stamps.
Her approval was the highest accolade he could have received.
praise and approval:
This is his centennial year and he's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a set of three postage stamps.
Her approval was the highest accolade he could have received.
scrap (THROW AWAY) /skræp/
verb [T] -pp-
1 to not continue with a system or plan:
They're considering scrapping the tax and raising the money in other ways.
We scrapped our plans for a trip to France.
2 to get rid of something which is no longer useful or wanted, often using its parts in new ways:
Hundreds of nuclear weapons have been scrapped.
1 to not continue with a system or plan:
They're considering scrapping the tax and raising the money in other ways.
We scrapped our plans for a trip to France.
2 to get rid of something which is no longer useful or wanted, often using its parts in new ways:
Hundreds of nuclear weapons have been scrapped.
scrap (METAL) /skræp/
noun [U]
old cars and machines or pieces of metal, etc. that are not now needed but have parts that can be used to make other things:
scrap iron/metal
We've sold our old car for scrap.
old cars and machines or pieces of metal, etc. that are not now needed but have parts that can be used to make other things:
scrap iron/metal
We've sold our old car for scrap.
scrap (SMALL PIECE) /skræp/
noun [C]
a small irregular piece of something or a small amount of information:
Have you got a scrap of paper I could write on?
I've read every scrap of information I can find on the subject.
There's not a scrap of (= no) evidence to suggest that he committed the crime.
scraps /skræps/
plural noun
small bits of food which have not been eaten and which are usually thrown away:
We give all our scraps to our cat.
a small irregular piece of something or a small amount of information:
Have you got a scrap of paper I could write on?
I've read every scrap of information I can find on the subject.
There's not a scrap of (= no) evidence to suggest that he committed the crime.
scraps /skræps/
plural noun
small bits of food which have not been eaten and which are usually thrown away:
We give all our scraps to our cat.
scrap (ARGUMENT) /skræp/
noun [C]
a fight or argument, especially a quick noisy one about something unimportant:
A couple of kids were having a scrap in the street.
scrap /skræp/
verb [I] -pp-
scrappy /ˈskræp.i/
adjective US
describes a person who often wants to argue or fight
a fight or argument, especially a quick noisy one about something unimportant:
A couple of kids were having a scrap in the street.
scrap /skræp/
verb [I] -pp-
scrappy /ˈskræp.i/
adjective US
describes a person who often wants to argue or fight
scrap (THROW AWAY) /skræp/
verb [T] -pp-
1 to not continue with a system or plan:
They're considering scrapping the tax and raising the money in other ways.
We scrapped our plans for a trip to France.
2 to get rid of something which is no longer useful or wanted, often using its parts in new ways:
Hundreds of nuclear weapons have been scrapped.
1 to not continue with a system or plan:
They're considering scrapping the tax and raising the money in other ways.
We scrapped our plans for a trip to France.
2 to get rid of something which is no longer useful or wanted, often using its parts in new ways:
Hundreds of nuclear weapons have been scrapped.
scrap (METAL) /skræp/
noun [U]
old cars and machines or pieces of metal, etc. that are not now needed but have parts that can be used to make other things:
scrap iron/metal
We've sold our old car for scrap.
old cars and machines or pieces of metal, etc. that are not now needed but have parts that can be used to make other things:
scrap iron/metal
We've sold our old car for scrap.
scrap (SMALL PIECE) /skræp/
noun [C]
a small irregular piece of something or a small amount of information:
Have you got a scrap of paper I could write on?
I've read every scrap of information I can find on the subject.
There's not a scrap of (= no) evidence to suggest that he committed the crime.
scraps /skræps/
plural noun
small bits of food which have not been eaten and which are usually thrown away:
We give all our scraps to our cat.
a small irregular piece of something or a small amount of information:
Have you got a scrap of paper I could write on?
I've read every scrap of information I can find on the subject.
There's not a scrap of (= no) evidence to suggest that he committed the crime.
scraps /skræps/
plural noun
small bits of food which have not been eaten and which are usually thrown away:
We give all our scraps to our cat.
scrap (ARGUMENT) /skræp/
noun [C]
a fight or argument, especially a quick noisy one about something unimportant:
A couple of kids were having a scrap in the street.
scrap /skræp/
verb [I] -pp-
scrappy /ˈskræp.i/
adjective US
describes a person who often wants to argue or fight
a fight or argument, especially a quick noisy one about something unimportant:
A couple of kids were having a scrap in the street.
scrap /skræp/
verb [I] -pp-
scrappy /ˈskræp.i/
adjective US
describes a person who often wants to argue or fight
mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.geɪt/ US /ˈmɪţ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something less harmful, unpleasant or bad:
It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.
mitigating /ˈmɪt.ɪ.geɪ.tɪŋ/ US /ˈmɪţ.ɪ.geɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective
1 FORMAL making something less harmful, unpleasant or bad:
Are there any mitigating circumstances/factors which might help explain her appalling behaviour?
Compare unmitigated.
2 LEGAL causing you to judge a crime to be less serious or to make the punishment less severe:
The jury must take into account any mitigating circumstances presented by the defense, such as previous good character.
mitigation /ˌmɪt.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɪţ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
'I was very young at the time, ' he said in mitigation.
to make something less harmful, unpleasant or bad:
It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.
mitigating /ˈmɪt.ɪ.geɪ.tɪŋ/ US /ˈmɪţ.ɪ.geɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective
1 FORMAL making something less harmful, unpleasant or bad:
Are there any mitigating circumstances/factors which might help explain her appalling behaviour?
Compare unmitigated.
2 LEGAL causing you to judge a crime to be less serious or to make the punishment less severe:
The jury must take into account any mitigating circumstances presented by the defense, such as previous good character.
mitigation /ˌmɪt.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɪţ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
'I was very young at the time, ' he said in mitigation.
boor /bʊəʳ/ US /bʊr/
noun [C]
a person who is rude and does not consider other people's feelings
boorish /ˈbʊər.ɪʃ/ US /ˈbɔː.rɪʃ/
adjective
I found him rather boorish and aggressive.
a person who is rude and does not consider other people's feelings
boorish /ˈbʊər.ɪʃ/ US /ˈbɔː.rɪʃ/
adjective
I found him rather boorish and aggressive.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
drab /dræb/
adjective drabber, drabbest DISAPPROVING
boring, especially in appearance; lacking colour and excitement:
She walked through the city centre with its drab, grey buildings and felt depressed.
I feel so drab in this grey uniform.
drabness /ˈdræb.nəs/
noun [U]
It's the unrelieved drabness of big industrial cities that depresses me.
boring, especially in appearance; lacking colour and excitement:
She walked through the city centre with its drab, grey buildings and felt depressed.
I feel so drab in this grey uniform.
drabness /ˈdræb.nəs/
noun [U]
It's the unrelieved drabness of big industrial cities that depresses me.
distill 也作 dis.til
AHD: [d¹-st¹l“]
D.J. [d!6st!l]
K.K. [d!6st!l]
v.（动词） dis.tilled 也作 dis.tilled dis.till.ing dis.til.ling dis.tills dis.tils
- To subject (a substance) to distillation.蒸馏：使（某物质）蒸馏
- To separate (a distillate) by distillation.蒸馏出：用蒸馏分离（馏出物）
- To increase the concentration of, separate, or purify by or as if by distillation.精炼：用蒸馏法或好象用蒸馏法增加浓度、分离或净化
- To separate or extract the essential elements of:吸取…的精华：distill the crucial points of the book.从书中提炼出关键的几点
- To exude or give off (matter) in drops or small quantities.使挤出；使滴下：以点滴或少量的渗出或排出（物质）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To undergo or be produced by distillation.蒸馏；精炼；浓缩：进行蒸馏或用蒸馏生产
- To fall or exude in drops or small quantities.渗出；滴下：以点滴或少量形式落下或排出
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English distillen 中古英语 distillen
- from Old French distiller 源自 古法语 distiller
- from Latin distill³re 源自 拉丁语 distill³re
- variant of d¶still³re [to trickle] d¶still³re的变体 [向下]
- d¶- [de-] d¶- [前缀，表“否定”]
- still³re [to drip] from stilla [drop] still³re [向下滴落，滴下] 源自 stilla [滴，水滴]
继承用法：
- distill“able
adj.（形容词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
tractable /ˈtræk.tə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
easily dealt with, controlled or persuaded:
The problem turned out to be rather less tractable than I had expected.
tractability /ˌtræk.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
easily dealt with, controlled or persuaded:
The problem turned out to be rather less tractable than I had expected.
tractability /ˌtræk.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
im.pi.ous
AHD: [¹m“p¶-…s, ¹m-pº“-]
D.J. [6!mpi8*s, !m6pa!-]
K.K. [6!mpi*s, !m6pa!-]
- Lacking reverence; not pious.不敬的；不虔诚的
- Lacking due respect or dutifulness:不孝的：缺乏应有的尊敬和职责的：impious toward one's parents.对父母不孝
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin impius 源自 拉丁语 impius
- in- [not] * see in- 1in- [不] *参见 in-1
- pius [dutiful] pius [孝顺的]
继承用法：
- im“piously
adv.（副词）
- im“piousness
n.（名词）
imperious /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
adjective
unpleasantly proud and expecting obedience:
an imperious manner/voice
She sent them away with an imperious wave of the hand.
imperiously /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
adverb
imperiousness /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
noun [U]
unpleasantly proud and expecting obedience:
an imperious manner/voice
She sent them away with an imperious wave of the hand.
imperiously /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
adverb
imperiousness /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
teeter /ˈtiː.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to appear to be about to fall while moving or standing:
Delia was teetering around in five-inch heels.
to appear to be about to fall while moving or standing:
Delia was teetering around in five-inch heels.
teeter on the brink/edge of sth
If something is teetering on the brink/edge of a bad situation, it is likely that the situation will happen soon:
What we are seeing now is a country teetering on the brink of civil war.
What we are seeing now is a country teetering on the brink of civil war.
co.los.sal
AHD: [k…-l¼s“…l]
D.J. [k*6lKs*l]
K.K. [k*6l$s*l]
- Of a size, extent, or degree that elicits awe or taxes belief; immense.See Synonyms at enormous 巨大的：尺寸、范围或程度使人敬畏；无限的参见 enormous
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from Latin colossus [colossus] * see colossus 源自 拉丁语 colossus [巨像] *参见 colossus
继承用法：
- colos“sally
adv.（副词）
nay.say
AHD: [n³“s³”]
D.J. [6ne!7se!]
K.K. [6ne7se]
- To say no to; deny or oppose:否认：对…说不；否认，反对：They will naysay any policy that includes the use of nuclear weapons.他们将反对任何涉及到使用核武器的政策
v.tr.（及物动词） nay.said[-sµd”] nay.say.ing,nay.says[-sµz”]
De.de.kind
AHD: [d³“d¹-k¹nd”, -k¹nt”] Julius Wilhelm Richard (1831-1916)
D.J. [6de!d!7k!nd, -7k!nt]
K.K. [6ded!7k!nd, -7k!nt]
- German mathematician best known for his theory of irrational numbers.狄德金，尤利乌斯·威廉·理查：(1831-1916) 德国数学家，因提出无理数理论而闻名
NONE（无词性）
prevalent /ˈprev.əl.ənt/
adjective
existing very commonly or happening frequently:
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
prevalence /ˈprev.əl.ənts/
noun [U]
the prevalence of smoking amongst teenagers
existing very commonly or happening frequently:
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
prevalence /ˈprev.əl.ənts/
noun [U]
the prevalence of smoking amongst teenagers
dis.com.pose
AHD: [d¹s”k…m-p½z“]
D.J. [7d!sk*m6p*&z]
K.K. [7d!sk*m6poz]
- To disturb the composure or calm of; perturb.使不安，使心乱；使烦恼
- To put into a state of disorder.弄乱，扰乱
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.com.posed,dis.com.pos.ing,dis.com.pos.es
继承用法：
- dis”compos“edly AHD: [-p½“z¹d-l¶] （副词）
- dis”compos“ingly
adv.（副词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
per.me.a.ble
AHD: [pûr“m¶-…-b…l]
D.J. [6pT8mi8*b*l]
K.K. [6pPmi*b*l]
- That can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases:可渗透的，可穿透的：可被渗透和穿透的，尤其指被液体或气体：permeable membranes; rock that is permeable by water.渗透膜；被水渗透的岩层
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- per“meably
adv.（副词）
stigma (FEELING) /ˈstɪg.mə/
noun [C usually singular; U]
when people disapprove of something, especially when this is unfair:
There is no longer any stigma to being divorced.
Being an unmarried mother no longer carries the social stigma that it used to.
stigmatize, UK USUALLY stigmatise /ˈstɪg.mə.taɪz/
verb [T often passive]
to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of them:
People should not be stigmatized on the basis of race.
when people disapprove of something, especially when this is unfair:
There is no longer any stigma to being divorced.
Being an unmarried mother no longer carries the social stigma that it used to.
stigmatize, UK USUALLY stigmatise /ˈstɪg.mə.taɪz/
verb [T often passive]
to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of them:
People should not be stigmatized on the basis of race.
chide /tʃaɪd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to speak to someone severely because they have behaved badly:
She chided him for his bad manners.
to speak to someone severely because they have behaved badly:
She chided him for his bad manners.
timeworn /ˈtaɪm.wɔːn/ US /-wɔːrn/
adjective
(no longer of interest or value because of) having been used a lot over a long period of time:
a timeworn expression/excuse
a timeworn path
(no longer of interest or value because of) having been used a lot over a long period of time:
a timeworn expression/excuse
a timeworn path
facilitate /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make possible or easier:
The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.
The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.
facilitator /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
I see my role as that of a facilitator, enabling other people to work in the way that suits them best.
to make possible or easier:
The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.
The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.
facilitator /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
I see my role as that of a facilitator, enabling other people to work in the way that suits them best.
fact-finding /ˈfæktˌfaɪn.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about them:
She began to summarize the salient features/points of the proposal.
The article presented the salient facts of the dispute clearly and concisely.
The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about them:
She began to summarize the salient features/points of the proposal.
The article presented the salient facts of the dispute clearly and concisely.
pall (BECOME BORING) /pɔːl/ US /pɑːl/
verb [I]
to become less interesting or enjoyable:
The pleasure of not having to work quickly palled.
to become less interesting or enjoyable:
The pleasure of not having to work quickly palled.
pall (CLOUD) /pɔːl/ US /pɑːl/
noun
1 [C] a thick dark cloud of smoke:
Palls of smoke obscured our view.
2 [S] a negative atmosphere:
The bad news cast a pall over the evening.
A pall of embarrassment descended on the room.
1 [C] a thick dark cloud of smoke:
Palls of smoke obscured our view.
2 [S] a negative atmosphere:
The bad news cast a pall over the evening.
A pall of embarrassment descended on the room.
pall (CLOTH) /pɔːl/ US /pɑːl/
noun [C]
1 a cloth used to cover a coffin at a funeral
2 US the coffin itself at a funeral
1 a cloth used to cover a coffin at a funeral
2 US the coffin itself at a funeral
palm oil noun [C or U]
an oil obtained from the nuts of some types of palm, used in some foods and to make soap
mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/
verb [I]
1 to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation:
These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to certain drugs.
2 to change from one thing or type of thing into another:
Jon has mutated from an awkward teenager into a sophisticated young man.
mutation /mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences:
It is well known that radiation can cause mutation.
2 [C] a permanent change in an organism, or the changed organism itself:
Environmental pressures encourage genes with certain mutations to persist and others to die out.
These plants carry the mutation for red flowers.
mutant /ˈmjuː.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
noun [C]
1 an organism that is different from others of its type because of a permanent change in its genes:
These mutants lacked a vital protein which gives them immunity to the disease.
This mutant gene is thought to cause cancer.
FIGURATIVE HUMOROUS I'm convinced he's a mutant - he's not a bit like the rest of our family!
2 DISAPPROVING an unpleasant and frightening thing:
The result of these experiments will be a nightmarish world filled with two-headed monsters and other mutants.
1 to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation:
These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to certain drugs.
2 to change from one thing or type of thing into another:
Jon has mutated from an awkward teenager into a sophisticated young man.
mutation /mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences:
It is well known that radiation can cause mutation.
2 [C] a permanent change in an organism, or the changed organism itself:
Environmental pressures encourage genes with certain mutations to persist and others to die out.
These plants carry the mutation for red flowers.
mutant /ˈmjuː.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
noun [C]
1 an organism that is different from others of its type because of a permanent change in its genes:
These mutants lacked a vital protein which gives them immunity to the disease.
This mutant gene is thought to cause cancer.
FIGURATIVE HUMOROUS I'm convinced he's a mutant - he's not a bit like the rest of our family!
2 DISAPPROVING an unpleasant and frightening thing:
The result of these experiments will be a nightmarish world filled with two-headed monsters and other mutants.
flirt /flɜːt/ US /flɝːt/
verb [I]
to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously:
Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room.
flirt /flɜːt/ US /flɝːt/
noun [C]
someone who behaves as if they are sexually attracted to a lot of people:
He's a compulsive flirt.
flirtation /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /flɝː-/
noun [C or U]
when someone behaves as if they are sexually attracted to another person, without being seriously interested:
It was a harmless flirtation and nothing more.
See also flirtation at flirt with.
flirtatious /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃəs/ US /flɝː-/
adjective
behaving as if you are sexually attracted to someone, usually not in a serious way:
She's very flirtatious.
a flirtatious relationship
flirtatiously /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /flɝː-/
adverb
flirtatiousness /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃə.snə
noun [U]
to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously:
Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room.
flirt /flɜːt/ US /flɝːt/
noun [C]
someone who behaves as if they are sexually attracted to a lot of people:
He's a compulsive flirt.
flirtation /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /flɝː-/
noun [C or U]
when someone behaves as if they are sexually attracted to another person, without being seriously interested:
It was a harmless flirtation and nothing more.
See also flirtation at flirt with.
flirtatious /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃəs/ US /flɝː-/
adjective
behaving as if you are sexually attracted to someone, usually not in a serious way:
She's very flirtatious.
a flirtatious relationship
flirtatiously /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /flɝː-/
adverb
flirtatiousness /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃə.snə
noun [U]
float around/about (OBJECT) phrasal verb INFORMAL
You say that an object is floating around when you think it is not far away but you cannot see exactly where:
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
float around/about (IDEA) phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people:
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
revere /rɪˈvɪəʳ/ US /-ˈvɪr/
verb [T] FORMAL
to greatly respect and admire someone or something:
Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.
reverence /ˈrev.ər.ənts/ US /-ɚ.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
She has/shows/feels great reverence for her professors.
reverent /ˈrev.ər.ənt/ US /-ɚ.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
A reverent silence fell over the crowd.
NOTE: The opposite is irreverent.
reverently /ˈrev.ər.ənt.li/ US /-ɚ.ənt-/
adverb FORMAL
He laid the wreath reverently in front of the memorial.
reverential /ˌrev.ərˈent.ʃəl/ US /-əˈrent/
adjective FORMAL
He opened the ancient book with reverential care.
reverentially
to greatly respect and admire someone or something:
Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.
reverence /ˈrev.ər.ənts/ US /-ɚ.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
She has/shows/feels great reverence for her professors.
reverent /ˈrev.ər.ənt/ US /-ɚ.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
A reverent silence fell over the crowd.
NOTE: The opposite is irreverent.
reverently /ˈrev.ər.ənt.li/ US /-ɚ.ənt-/
adverb FORMAL
He laid the wreath reverently in front of the memorial.
reverential /ˌrev.ərˈent.ʃəl/ US /-əˈrent/
adjective FORMAL
He opened the ancient book with reverential care.
reverentially
stodgy (FOOD) /ˈstɒdʒ.i/ US /ˈstɑː.dʒi/
adjective UK INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
describes food which is heavy and unhealthy, sometimes in an unpleasant way:
I've been eating too many stodgy puddings.
stodginess /ˈstɒdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈstɑː.dʒɪ-/
noun [U] UK INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
describes food which is heavy and unhealthy, sometimes in an unpleasant way:
I've been eating too many stodgy puddings.
stodginess /ˈstɒdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈstɑː.dʒɪ-/
noun [U] UK INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
stodgy (BORING) /ˈstɒdʒ.i/ US /ˈstɑː.dʒi/
adjective UK INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
boring, serious and formal:
Neither company has succeeded in shedding its stodgy image.
Younger consumers, it is said, regard their products as stodgy and unfashionable.
stodginess /ˈstɒdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈstɑː.dʒɪ-/
noun [U]
boring, serious and formal:
Neither company has succeeded in shedding its stodgy image.
Younger consumers, it is said, regard their products as stodgy and unfashionable.
stodginess /ˈstɒdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈstɑː.dʒɪ-/
noun [U]
vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/
adjective DISAPPROVING
having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive:
In the film 'Cape Fear', a lawyer's family is threatened by a vindictive former prisoner.
vindictively /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.li/
adverb
vindictiveness /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive:
In the film 'Cape Fear', a lawyer's family is threatened by a vindictive former prisoner.
vindictively /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.li/
adverb
vindictiveness /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
vinegar /ˈvɪn.ɪ.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
scin.til.late
AHD: [s¹n“tl-³t”]
D.J. [6s!ntl7e!t]
K.K. [6s!nt17et]
v.（动词） scin.til.lat.ed,scin.til.lat.ing,scin.til.lates
- To throw off sparks; flash.发火花；闪耀
- To sparkle or shine.See Synonyms at flash 发火星或闪耀参见 flash
- To be animated and brilliant:有活力的及聪明的：dinner conversation that scintillated.焕发才智的餐间谈话
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To give off (sparks or flashes).发出（火星或火花）
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- Latin scintill³re scintill³t- 拉丁语 scintill³re scintill³t-
- from scintilla [spark] 源自 scintilla [发火星]
继承用法：
- scin“tillat”ingly
adv.（副词）
scato-
- Excrement:排泄物：scatology.排泄物
pref.（前缀）
语源：
- Greek skato- 希腊语 skato-
- from sk½r skat- [dung] * see sker- 3源自 sk½r skat- [粪便] *参见 sker- 3
guzzle /ˈgʌz.ļ/
verb [I or T] INFORMAL
to eat or drink quickly, eagerly and usually in large amounts:
I'm not surprised you feel sick after guzzling three ice-creams!
You're bound to get indigestion if you guzzle like that!
guzzler /ˈgʌz.ļəʳ/ /-ləʳ/ US /-ļɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
She's a real guzzler!
to eat or drink quickly, eagerly and usually in large amounts:
I'm not surprised you feel sick after guzzling three ice-creams!
You're bound to get indigestion if you guzzle like that!
guzzler /ˈgʌz.ļəʳ/ /-ləʳ/ US /-ļɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
She's a real guzzler!
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
slug.gard
AHD: [sl¾g“…rd]
D.J. [6slJg*d]
K.K. [6slJg*d]
- A slothful person; an idler.懒散的人；懒汉
n.（名词）
- Lazy.懒惰的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English sluggart 中古英语 sluggart
- probably from sluggi [lazy] 可能源自 sluggi [懒惰]
- [probably of Scandinavian origin] [可能源于斯堪的纳维亚语的]
继承用法：
- slug“gardly
adj.（形容词）
- slug“gardness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
gold.brick
AHD: [g½ld“br¹k”] 【俚语】
D.J. [6g*&ld7br!k]
K.K. [6gold7br!k]
- A person, especially a soldier, who avoids assigned duties or work; a shirker.逃避勤务的士兵：逃避指定任务或工作的人，尤其是士兵；开小差的人
n.（名词）
v.（动词） gold.bricked,gold.brick.ing,gold.bricks
- To shirk one's assigned duties or responsibilities.逃避义务或责任
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cheat; swindle.欺骗；骗取
v.tr.（及物动词）
继承用法：
- gold“brick”er
n.（名词）
Goe.thals
AHD: [g½“th…lz] George Washington (1858-1928)
D.J. [6g*&G*lz]
K.K. [6goG*lz]
- American army officer and engineer who directed the construction of the Panama Canal (1907-1914).戈撒尔斯，乔治·华盛顿：(1858-1928) 美国军官和工程师，他指挥修建了巴拿马运河（1907-1914年）
NONE（无词性）
debase /dɪˈbeɪs/
verb [T]
1 to reduce the quality or value of something:
Some argue that money has debased football.
Our world view has become debased. We no longer have a sense of the sacred.
2 debase the coinage/currency to lower the value of a coin by making it from a less valuable metal
debasement /dɪˈbeɪ.smənt/
noun [U]
1 to reduce the quality or value of something:
Some argue that money has debased football.
Our world view has become debased. We no longer have a sense of the sacred.
2 debase the coinage/currency to lower the value of a coin by making it from a less valuable metal
debasement /dɪˈbeɪ.smənt/
noun [U]
tether /ˈteð.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a rope or chain used to tie especially an animal to a post or other fixed place, usually so that it can move freely within a small area
tether /ˈteð.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
tethered /ˈteð.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective
a rope or chain used to tie especially an animal to a post or other fixed place, usually so that it can move freely within a small area
tether /ˈteð.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
tethered /ˈteð.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective
text message noun [C]
a written message, usually containing words that have been shortened, sent from one mobile phone or pager to another
text message verb [I or T] (ALSO text)
to send someone a text message:
Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
text messaging noun [U]
Text messaging is all the rage among teenagers.
text message verb [I or T] (ALSO text)
to send someone a text message:
Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
text messaging noun [U]
Text messaging is all the rage among teenagers.
adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ US /-ˈdʒɝːn/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to have a pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial:
The meeting was adjourned until Tuesday.
Shall we adjourn for lunch?
adjournment /əˈdʒɜːn.mənt/ US /-ˈdʒɝːn-/
noun [C or U]
The defence attorney requested an adjournment.
The court's adjournment means that a decision will not be reached until December at the earliest.
to have a pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial:
The meeting was adjourned until Tuesday.
Shall we adjourn for lunch?
adjournment /əˈdʒɜːn.mənt/ US /-ˈdʒɝːn-/
noun [C or U]
The defence attorney requested an adjournment.
The court's adjournment means that a decision will not be reached until December at the earliest.
dispose /dɪˈspəʊz/ US /-ˈspoʊz/
verb FORMAL
dispose sb to/towards sb/sth to make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something:
His rudeness when we first met didn't dispose me very kindly to/towards him.
disposed /dɪˈspəʊzd/ US /-ˈspoʊzd/
adjective FORMAL
1 be disposed to do sth to be willing or likely to do something:
[+ to infinitive] After all the trouble she put me to, I didn't feel disposed to (= I did not want to) help her.
2 be well/favourably/etc. disposed to/towards sth/sb to like or approve of something or someone:
She seems favourably disposed towards the idea.
dispose sb to/towards sb/sth to make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something:
His rudeness when we first met didn't dispose me very kindly to/towards him.
disposed /dɪˈspəʊzd/ US /-ˈspoʊzd/
adjective FORMAL
1 be disposed to do sth to be willing or likely to do something:
[+ to infinitive] After all the trouble she put me to, I didn't feel disposed to (= I did not want to) help her.
2 be well/favourably/etc. disposed to/towards sth/sb to like or approve of something or someone:
She seems favourably disposed towards the idea.
scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/
noun [C] LITERARY
a young member of a rich and famous family:
He's the scion of a very wealthy newspaper-publishing family.
a young member of a rich and famous family:
He's the scion of a very wealthy newspaper-publishing family.
ap.pre.hen.sive
AHD: [²p”r¹-hµn“s¹v]
D.J. [7#pr!6hens!v]
K.K. [7#pr!6hWns!v]
- Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy.See Synonyms at afraid 担心的，忧虑的：对未来焦虑或恐惧；不安的参见 afraid
- Capable of understanding and quick to apprehend.了解的：能够理解且迅速领悟
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ap”prehen“sively
adv.（副词）
- ap”prehen“siveness
n.（名词）
hy.po.thet.i.cal
AHD: [hº”p…-thµt“¹-k…l] 也作 hy.po.thet.ic [-thµt“¹k]
D.J. [7ha!p*6Get!k*l] 也作 hy.po.thet.ic [-6Get!k]
K.K. [7ha!p*6GWt!k*l] 也作 hy.po.thet.ic [-6GWt!k]
- Of, relating to, or based on a hypothesis:假设的：一个假设的，与假设有关的，或基于一个假设的：a hypothetical situation.See Synonyms at &b{theoretical}一个假设的情形参见 theoretical
- Suppositional; uncertain.See Synonyms at supposed 假定的；不确定的参见 supposed
- Conditional; contingent.有条件的；可能发生的
adj.Abbr. hyp.（形容词）缩写 hyp.
语源：
- From Greek hupothetikos 源自 希腊语 hupothetikos
- from hupothetos [placed under, supposed] 源自 hupothetos [ 放在…的下面，假设的]
- from hupotithenai [to suppose] * see hypothesis 源自 hupotithenai [假设] *参见 hypothesis
继承用法：
- hy”pothet“ical
n.（名词）
- hy”pothet“ically
adv.（副词）
tedious /ˈtiː.di.əs/
adjective
boring:
a tedious job.
The trouble is I find most forms of exercise so tedious.
tediously /ˈtiː.di.ə.sli/
adverb
tediousness /ˈtiː.di.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
boring:
a tedious job.
The trouble is I find most forms of exercise so tedious.
tediously /ˈtiː.di.ə.sli/
adverb
tediousness /ˈtiː.di.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
e.pit.o.mize
AHD: [¹-p¹t“…-mºz”]
D.J. [!6p!t*7ma!z]
K.K. [!6p!t*7ma!z]
- To make an epitome of; sum up.缩写：写一个梗概；总结归纳
- To be a typical example of:代表：是…的典型范例：behavior that epitomizes selfishness.典型的自私行为
v.tr.（及物动词） e.pit.o.mized,e.pit.o.miz.ing,e.pit.o.miz.es
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔːʳ/ US /-pɔːr/
noun [C usually singular]
a lot of rain in a short time
a lot of rain in a short time
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
soporific /ˌsɒp.ərˈɪf.ɪk/ US /ˌsɑː.pəˈrɪf-/
adjective
causing sleep or making a person want to sleep:
the soporific effect of the heat
soporifically /ˌsɒp.ərˈɪf.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌsɑː.pəˈrɪf-/
adverb
causing sleep or making a person want to sleep:
the soporific effect of the heat
soporifically /ˌsɒp.ərˈɪf.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌsɑː.pəˈrɪf-/
adverb
homely (PLAIN) UK /ˈhəʊm.li/ US /ˈhoʊm-/
adjective (US homey)
plain or ordinary, but pleasant:
The hotel was homely and comfortable.
homeliness /ˈhəʊm.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈhoʊm-/
noun [U] MAINLY UK
plain or ordinary, but pleasant:
The hotel was homely and comfortable.
homeliness /ˈhəʊm.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈhoʊm-/
noun [U] MAINLY UK
homely (UGLY) /ˈhəʊm.li/ US /ˈhoʊm-/
adjective US DISAPPROVING
describes a person who is unattractive
homeliness /ˈhəʊm.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈhoʊm-/
noun [U] US DISAPPROVING
describes a person who is unattractive
homeliness /ˈhəʊm.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈhoʊm-/
noun [U] US DISAPPROVING
homicide /ˈhɒm.ɪ.saɪd/ US /ˈhɑː.mə-/
noun [C or U] US FORMAL OR LEGAL
(an act of) murder:
He was convicted of homicide.
The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.
homicidal /ˌhɒm.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ US /ˌhɑː.mə-/
adjective
likely to murder:
a homicidal maniac
(an act of) murder:
He was convicted of homicide.
The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.
homicidal /ˌhɒm.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ US /ˌhɑː.mə-/
adjective
likely to murder:
a homicidal maniac
substitute /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /-tuːt/
verb [T]
1 to use something or someone instead of another thing or person:
You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe.
Dayton was substituted for Williams in the second half of the match.
2 substitute for sth to perform the same job as another thing or to take its place:
Gas-fired power stations will substitute for less efficient coal-fired equipment.
substitute /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /-tuːt/
noun [C]
1 a thing or person that is used instead of another thing or person:
Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in vegetarian recipes.
Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet.
2 (INFORMAL sub) in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player:
Johnson came on as a substitute towards the end of the match.
The manager brought on (US ALSO sent in) another substitute in the final minutes of the game.
substitution /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ US /-ˈtuː-/
noun [C or U]
It looks as though the coach is going to make a substitution (= change one player for another in the game).
1 to use something or someone instead of another thing or person:
You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe.
Dayton was substituted for Williams in the second half of the match.
2 substitute for sth to perform the same job as another thing or to take its place:
Gas-fired power stations will substitute for less efficient coal-fired equipment.
substitute /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /-tuːt/
noun [C]
1 a thing or person that is used instead of another thing or person:
Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in vegetarian recipes.
Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet.
2 (INFORMAL sub) in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player:
Johnson came on as a substitute towards the end of the match.
The manager brought on (US ALSO sent in) another substitute in the final minutes of the game.
substitution /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ US /-ˈtuː-/
noun [C or U]
It looks as though the coach is going to make a substitution (= change one player for another in the game).
static (NOT MOVING) /ˈstæt.ɪk/ US /ˈstæţ-/
adjective
staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time:
Oil prices have remained static for the last few months.
staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time:
Oil prices have remained static for the last few months.
static (ELECTRICITY) /ˈstæt.ɪk/ US /ˈstæţ-/
noun [U]
1 noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air:
There's so much static on this radio I can't hear what they're saying.
2 (ALSO static electricity) an electrical charge which collects on the surface of objects made from some types of material when they are rubbed
1 noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air:
There's so much static on this radio I can't hear what they're saying.
2 (ALSO static electricity) an electrical charge which collects on the surface of objects made from some types of material when they are rubbed
affirm /əˈfɜːm/ US /-ˈfɝːm/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to state something as true:
[+ (that)] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.
She affirmed her intention to apply for the post.
2 to publicly state your support for an opinion or idea:
The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights.
affirmation /ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C or U]
We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act.
1 to state something as true:
[+ (that)] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.
She affirmed her intention to apply for the post.
2 to publicly state your support for an opinion or idea:
The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights.
affirmation /ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C or U]
We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act.
malign /məˈlaɪn/
adjective FORMAL
causing or intending to cause harm or evil:
Foreign domination had a malign influence on local politics.
She describes pornography as 'a malign industry'.
malignity /məˈlɪg.nə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
malign /məˈlaɪn/
verb [T often passive]
to say false and unpleasant things about someone or to unfairly criticize them:
She has recently been maligned in the gossip columns of several newspapers.
Much-maligned for their derivative style, the band are nevertheless enduringly popular.
causing or intending to cause harm or evil:
Foreign domination had a malign influence on local politics.
She describes pornography as 'a malign industry'.
malignity /məˈlɪg.nə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
malign /məˈlaɪn/
verb [T often passive]
to say false and unpleasant things about someone or to unfairly criticize them:
She has recently been maligned in the gossip columns of several newspapers.
Much-maligned for their derivative style, the band are nevertheless enduringly popular.
doze /dəʊz/ US /doʊz/
verb [I]
to have a short sleep, especially during the day:
My cat likes dozing in front of the fire.
doze /dəʊz/ US /doʊz/
noun [S] MAINLY UK
He's just having a little doze on the settee.
dozy /ˈdəʊ.zi/ US /ˈdoʊ-/
adjective
1 INFORMAL tired and wanting to sleep:
Drinking a beer at lunchtime makes me feel dozy all afternoon.
2 UK INFORMAL mentally slow and tending not to notice what is happening around you:
He'd have driven straight into me if I hadn't seen him first - the dozy idiot!
dozily /ˈdəʊ.zɪ.li/ US /ˈdoʊ-/
adverb
doziness /ˈdəʊ.zɪ.nəs/ US /ˈdoʊ-/
noun [U] INFORMAL
to have a short sleep, especially during the day:
My cat likes dozing in front of the fire.
doze /dəʊz/ US /doʊz/
noun [S] MAINLY UK
He's just having a little doze on the settee.
dozy /ˈdəʊ.zi/ US /ˈdoʊ-/
adjective
1 INFORMAL tired and wanting to sleep:
Drinking a beer at lunchtime makes me feel dozy all afternoon.
2 UK INFORMAL mentally slow and tending not to notice what is happening around you:
He'd have driven straight into me if I hadn't seen him first - the dozy idiot!
dozily /ˈdəʊ.zɪ.li/ US /ˈdoʊ-/
adverb
doziness /ˈdəʊ.zɪ.nəs/ US /ˈdoʊ-/
noun [U] INFORMAL
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
illuminate /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to light something and make it brighter:
The streets were illuminated with strings of coloured lights.
2 to explain and show more clearly something that is difficult to understand:
an article which illuminates the issues at stake
illuminating /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
giving you new information about a subject or making it easier to understand:
The book is full of illuminating detail on the causes of the war.
a most illuminating discussion
illumination /ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
light:
The only illumination was from a skylight.
illuminations /ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/
plural noun MAINLY UK
coloured decorative lights outside which make a town look bright and exciting at night:
the Blackpool illuminations
1 to light something and make it brighter:
The streets were illuminated with strings of coloured lights.
2 to explain and show more clearly something that is difficult to understand:
an article which illuminates the issues at stake
illuminating /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
giving you new information about a subject or making it easier to understand:
The book is full of illuminating detail on the causes of the war.
a most illuminating discussion
illumination /ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
light:
The only illumination was from a skylight.
illuminations /ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/
plural noun MAINLY UK
coloured decorative lights outside which make a town look bright and exciting at night:
the Blackpool illuminations
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
va.ga.ry
AHD: [v³“g…-r¶, v…-gâr“¶]
D.J. [6ve!g*ri8, v*6ge*ri8]
K.K. [6veg*ri, v*6gWri]
- An extravagant or erratic notion or action.See Synonyms at caprice 奇想或异常行为：过度的或异常的思想或行为参见 caprice
n.（名词） 【复数】 va.ga.ries
语源：
- From Latin vag³r&9{º} [to wander] 源自 拉丁语 vag³r&9{º} [混乱]
- from vagus [wandering] 源自 vagus [精神恍惚]
vag.ile
AHD: [v²j“…l, -ºl]
D.J. [6v#d9*l, -a!l]
K.K. [6v#d9*l, -a!l]
- Characterized by vagility; able to move about or disperse in a given environment:漫游的：以漫游为特征的；能够在给定的环境里游移或传播的：a vagile animal species.漫游的动物种类
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin vagus [wandering] 拉丁语 vagus [漫游]
- -ile 1-ile1
conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
adjective
very noticeable or tending to attract attention, often in a way that is not wanted:
In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.
He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room.
NOTE: The opposite is inconspicuous.
conspicuously /kənˈspɪk.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
in a way that is conspicuous:
The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city.
conspicuousness /kənˈspɪk.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
very noticeable or tending to attract attention, often in a way that is not wanted:
In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.
He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room.
NOTE: The opposite is inconspicuous.
conspicuously /kənˈspɪk.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
in a way that is conspicuous:
The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city.
conspicuousness /kənˈspɪk.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
nefarious /nəˈfeə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈfer.i-/
adjective FORMAL
(especially of activities) evil or immoral:
The director of the company seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices/activities.
nefariously /nəˈfeə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈfer.i-/
adverb FORMAL
nefariousness /nəˈfeə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈfer.i-/
noun [U] FORMAL
(especially of activities) evil or immoral:
The director of the company seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices/activities.
nefariously /nəˈfeə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈfer.i-/
adverb FORMAL
nefariousness /nəˈfeə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈfer.i-/
noun [U] FORMAL
ne'er /neəʳ/ US /ner/
adverb LITERARY
never:
Ne'er the night passes without my dreaming of you.
never:
Ne'er the night passes without my dreaming of you.
golf ball (SPORT) noun [C]
a small hard white ball used for playing golf
golf ball (PRINTING) noun [C]
a small metal ball with raised letter shapes on it which is used in some types of computer printer and typewriter
extant /ekˈstænt/ /ˈek.stənt/
adjective FORMAL
describes something very old that is still existing:
We have some extant parish records from the sixteenth century.
describes something very old that is still existing:
We have some extant parish records from the sixteenth century.
spectrum /ˈspek.trəm/
noun [C] plural spectra or spectrums
1 the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves:
The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet - can be seen in a rainbow.
2 a range of opinions, feelings, etc:
He has support from across the whole political spectrum.
The group includes students from both ends of the social spectrum (= range of social classes).
A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.
spectral /ˈspek.trəl/
adjective SPECIALIZED
of the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated:
spectral light
See also spectral at spectre.
1 the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves:
The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet - can be seen in a rainbow.
2 a range of opinions, feelings, etc:
He has support from across the whole political spectrum.
The group includes students from both ends of the social spectrum (= range of social classes).
A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.
spectral /ˈspek.trəl/
adjective SPECIALIZED
of the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated:
spectral light
See also spectral at spectre.
infuse /ɪnˈfjuːz/
verb
1 [T + object + preposition] to fill someone or something with an emotion or quality:
The pulling down of the Berlin Wall infused the world with optimism.
The arrival of a group of friends on Saturday infused new life into the weekend.
2 [I or T] If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid:
Allow the tea to infuse for five minutes.
infusion /ɪnˈfjuː.ʒən/
noun [C or U]
when one thing is added to another to make it stronger or better:
An infusion of $100 000 into the company is required.
She drinks an infusion of herbs (= a drink made by leaving herbs in hot water).
1 [T + object + preposition] to fill someone or something with an emotion or quality:
The pulling down of the Berlin Wall infused the world with optimism.
The arrival of a group of friends on Saturday infused new life into the weekend.
2 [I or T] If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid:
Allow the tea to infuse for five minutes.
infusion /ɪnˈfjuː.ʒən/
noun [C or U]
when one thing is added to another to make it stronger or better:
An infusion of $100 000 into the company is required.
She drinks an infusion of herbs (= a drink made by leaving herbs in hot water).
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
drone (NOISE) /drəʊn/ US /droʊn/
noun [S]
a low continuous noise which does not change its note:
the drone of an engine
Outside the tent I could hear the constant drone of insects.
The drone of his voice made me feel sleepy.
drone /drəʊn/ US /droʊn/
verb [I]
An airplane droned in the background.
a low continuous noise which does not change its note:
the drone of an engine
Outside the tent I could hear the constant drone of insects.
The drone of his voice made me feel sleepy.
drone /drəʊn/ US /droʊn/
verb [I]
An airplane droned in the background.
drone (BEE) /drəʊn/ US /droʊn/
noun [C]
a male bee
a male bee
sen.si.tive
AHD: [sµn“s¹-t¹v]
D.J. [6sens!t!v]
K.K. [6sWns!t!v]
- Capable of perceiving with a sense or senses.有感觉的：能用感官来感觉的
- Responsive to external conditions or stimulation.敏感的：对外界状况或刺激有反应的
- Susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others.敏感的：易受他人的态度、感情或情况影响的
- Quick to take offense; touchy.容易生气的；易怒的
- Easily irritated:易疼痛的：sensitive skin.敏感性的皮肤
- Readily altered by the action of an agent:灵敏的：容易因一个因素的活动而改变的：film that is sensitive to light.易感光的胶片
- Registering very slight differences or changes of condition. Used of an instrument.灵敏度高的：显示条件的很细微的差别或改变的。用于仪器
- Fluctuating or tending to fluctuate, as in price:易波动的：波动的或倾向于波动的，如价格：sensitive stocks.行情起落的股票
- Of or relating to classified information:机密的：属于或关于机密情报的：sensitive defense data; holds a sensitive position in the State Department.机密的数据；在国务院中担任涉及高度机密的职位的
adj.（形容词）
- A sensitive person.敏感的人
- One held to be endowed with psychic or occult powers.有灵异能力的人：具有通灵的或超自然的能力的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French sensitif 源自 古法语 sensitif
- from Medieval Latin s¶nsit&9{ºvus} 源自 中世纪拉丁语 s¶nsit&9{ºvus}
- from Latin s¶nsus [sense] * see sense 源自 拉丁语 s¶nsus [感觉] *参见 sense
继承用法：
- sen“sitively
adv.（副词）
- sen“sitiveness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
inter (BURY) /ɪnˈtɜːʳ/ US /-ˈtɝː/
verb [T] -rr- FORMAL
to bury a dead body:
Many of the soldiers were interred in unmarked graves.
interment /ɪnˈtɜː.mənt/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
the act of burying a dead body
to bury a dead body:
Many of the soldiers were interred in unmarked graves.
interment /ɪnˈtɜː.mənt/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
the act of burying a dead body
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
syn.on.y.mous
AHD: [s¹-n¼n“…-m…s]
D.J. [s!6nKn*m*s]
K.K. [s!6n$n*m*s]
- Having the same or a similar meaning:同义的：有相同或类似的意思的：synonymous words.同义词
- Equivalent in connotation:内涵相同的：“a widespread impression that . . . Hollywood was synonymous with immorality”(&b{Doris Kearns Goodwin})“普遍的印象是…好莱坞是不朽的同义词”(多丽丝·克恩斯·古德温)
adj.Abbr. syn.（形容词）缩写 syn.
语源：
- Medieval Latin syn½nymus 中世纪拉丁语 syn½nymus
- from Greek sun½numos 源自 希腊语 sun½numos
- sun- [syn-] sun- [前缀，表“相同的”]
- onoma, onuma [name] * see n&9{Ò}-men- onoma, onuma [名称] *参见 n&9{Ò}-men-
继承用法：
- synon“ymously
adv.（副词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
dilute /daɪˈluːt/
verb [T]
1 to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else:
Dilute the juice (with water) before you drink it.
2 to reduce the strength of a feeling, action, etc:
These measures are designed to dilute public fears about the product's safety.
dilute /daɪˈluːt/
adjective (US USUALLY diluted)
made weaker by diluting:
dilute hydrochloric acid
dilution /daɪˈluː.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The drug's effectiveness is increased by dilution.
a dilution of standards
1 to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else:
Dilute the juice (with water) before you drink it.
2 to reduce the strength of a feeling, action, etc:
These measures are designed to dilute public fears about the product's safety.
dilute /daɪˈluːt/
adjective (US USUALLY diluted)
made weaker by diluting:
dilute hydrochloric acid
dilution /daɪˈluː.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The drug's effectiveness is increased by dilution.
a dilution of standards
deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.si/
noun [C or U]
(a) lack of what is needed:
Pregnant women often suffer from iron deficiency.
Deficiencies in the education system have been much in the news.
deficient /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
adjective
1 lacking:
A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the disease rickets.
2 not good enough:
His theory is deficient in several respects.
deficiently /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/
adverb
(a) lack of what is needed:
Pregnant women often suffer from iron deficiency.
Deficiencies in the education system have been much in the news.
deficient /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
adjective
1 lacking:
A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the disease rickets.
2 not good enough:
His theory is deficient in several respects.
deficiently /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/
adverb
abet /əˈbet/
verb [T] -tt-
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal:
His accountant had aided and abetted him in the fraud.
abettor /əˈbet.əʳ/ US /-ˈbeţ.ɚ/
noun [C]
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal:
His accountant had aided and abetted him in the fraud.
abettor /əˈbet.əʳ/ US /-ˈbeţ.ɚ/
noun [C]
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
earshot /ˈɪə.ʃɒt/ US /ˈɪr.ʃɑːt/
noun [U]
the range of distance within which it is possible to be heard or to hear what someone is saying:
I don't think you should say anything while the boss is still in/within earshot.
Wait till she's out of earshot before you say anything.
the range of distance within which it is possible to be heard or to hear what someone is saying:
I don't think you should say anything while the boss is still in/within earshot.
Wait till she's out of earshot before you say anything.
ostracize, UK USUALLY ostracise /ˈɒs.trə.saɪz/ US /ˈɑː.strə-/
verb [T]
to avoid someone intentionally or to prevent them from taking part in the activities of a group:
His colleagues ostracized him after he criticized the company in public.
ostracism /ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/ US /ˈɑː.strə-/
noun [U]
AIDS victims often experience social ostracism and discrimination.
to avoid someone intentionally or to prevent them from taking part in the activities of a group:
His colleagues ostracized him after he criticized the company in public.
ostracism /ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/ US /ˈɑː.strə-/
noun [U]
AIDS victims often experience social ostracism and discrimination.
conservatory (SCHOOL) /kənˈsɜː.və.tri/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.tɔː.ri/
noun [C] (UK ALSO conservatoire)
a school for the teaching of music or sometimes acting or art
a school for the teaching of music or sometimes acting or art
conservatory (ROOM) /kənˈsɜː.və.tri/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.tɔː.ri/
noun [C] (US ALSO solarium)
a glass room, usually connected to a house, in which plants are grown and kept
a glass room, usually connected to a house, in which plants are grown and kept
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
dart (WEAPON) /dɑːt/ US /dɑːrt/
noun [C]
a small thin object with a sharp point which is thrown by hand in a game, or fired from a gun or blown from a tube when used as a weapon
Compare arrow.
darts /dɑːts/ US /dɑːrts/
noun [U]
a game in which darts are thrown at a circular board. The number of points won depends on where the darts land on the board:
a game of darts
a darts tournament
a small thin object with a sharp point which is thrown by hand in a game, or fired from a gun or blown from a tube when used as a weapon
Compare arrow.
darts /dɑːts/ US /dɑːrts/
noun [U]
a game in which darts are thrown at a circular board. The number of points won depends on where the darts land on the board:
a game of darts
a darts tournament
dart (MOVE QUICKLY) /dɑːt/ US /dɑːrt/
verb [I + adverb or preposition]
1 to move quickly or suddenly:
I darted behind the sofa and hid.
2 dart a glance/look at sb to look quickly at someone:
She darted an angry look at me and I shut up.
dart /dɑːt/ US /dɑːrt/
noun [C usually singular]
We made a dart for (= moved quickly towards) the exit.
1 to move quickly or suddenly:
I darted behind the sofa and hid.
2 dart a glance/look at sb to look quickly at someone:
She darted an angry look at me and I shut up.
dart /dɑːt/ US /dɑːrt/
noun [C usually singular]
We made a dart for (= moved quickly towards) the exit.
dart (SEWN FOLD) /dɑːt/ US /dɑːrt/
noun [C]
a small fold becoming narrower towards one end which is sewn into a piece of clothing to make it fit better
a small fold becoming narrower towards one end which is sewn into a piece of clothing to make it fit better
dark horse (SECRETIVE) noun [C usually singular] UK
a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill:
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
dark horse (WINNER) noun [C usually singular] US
a horse or a politician who wins a race or competition although no one expected them to
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/
adjective
having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc:
She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money.
Is $50 equivalent to about 拢30?
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/
noun [C usually singular]
There is no English equivalent for 'bon appetit' so we have adopted the French expression.
Ten thousand people a year die of the disease - that's the equivalent of the population of this town.
equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
There's a general equivalence between the two concepts.
having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc:
She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money.
Is $50 equivalent to about 拢30?
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/
noun [C usually singular]
There is no English equivalent for 'bon appetit' so we have adopted the French expression.
Ten thousand people a year die of the disease - that's the equivalent of the population of this town.
equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
There's a general equivalence between the two concepts.
a.vow.al
AHD: […-vou“…l]
D.J. [*6va&*l]
K.K. [*6va&*l]
- A frank admission or acknowledgment.坦白承认：直率地承认
n.（名词）
au.rous
AHD: [ôr“…s]
D.J. [6%8r*s]
K.K. [6%r*s]
- Of or relating to gold, especially with valence 1.金的：属于或与金有关的，尤指一价的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin aurum [gold] 拉丁语 aurum [金，金子]
- -ous -ous
carp (COMPLAIN) /kɑːp/ US /kɑːrp/
verb [I]
to complain continually about unimportant matters:
I can't stand the way he's always carping.
to complain continually about unimportant matters:
I can't stand the way he's always carping.
carp (FISH) /kɑːp/ US /kɑːrp/
noun [C or U] plural carp
a large edible fish which lives in lakes and rivers
a large edible fish which lives in lakes and rivers
partition (DIVIDING STRUCTURE) /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ US /pɑːr-/
noun [C]
a vertical structure like a thin wall which separates one part of a room or building from another:
The partitions between the toilets were very thin.
partition /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ US /pɑːr-/
verb [T]
Why don't you partition that large room into a lounge and a dining-room?
a vertical structure like a thin wall which separates one part of a room or building from another:
The partitions between the toilets were very thin.
partition /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ US /pɑːr-/
verb [T]
Why don't you partition that large room into a lounge and a dining-room?
partition (NATIONAL DIVISION) /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ US /pɑːr-/
noun [U]
the dividing of a country into separate countries or areas of government:
The partition of India occurred in 1948.
partition /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ US /pɑːr-/
verb [T]
Ireland was partitioned in 1921.
the dividing of a country into separate countries or areas of government:
The partition of India occurred in 1948.
partition /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ US /pɑːr-/
verb [T]
Ireland was partitioned in 1921.
cleave /kliːv/
verb [I] cleaved or US ALSO clove, cleaved or cloven LITERARY OR OLD USE
to separate or divide, or cause something to separate or divide, often violently:
With one blow of the knight's axe, he clove the rock in twain (= into two pieces).
cleaver /ˈkliː.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
noun [C]
a heavy knife with a large square blade:
a meat cleaver
to separate or divide, or cause something to separate or divide, often violently:
With one blow of the knight's axe, he clove the rock in twain (= into two pieces).
cleaver /ˈkliː.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
noun [C]
a heavy knife with a large square blade:
a meat cleaver
bait (FOOD) /beɪt/
noun
1 [U] a small amount of food on a hook or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish or animal:
They were digging up worms to use for bait.
We put down some poisoned bait to kill the rats.
2 [C or U] something that is said or offered to people in order to make them react in a particular way:
Free holidays were offered as (a) bait to customers.
I told my sister I'd lend her my new shirt if she let me borrow her jacket, but she didn't take the bait.
bait /beɪt/
verb [T]
to put food on a hook or in a special device to attract and catch a fish or animal:
Have you got any stale cheese that I can bait the mousetrap with?
1 [U] a small amount of food on a hook or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish or animal:
They were digging up worms to use for bait.
We put down some poisoned bait to kill the rats.
2 [C or U] something that is said or offered to people in order to make them react in a particular way:
Free holidays were offered as (a) bait to customers.
I told my sister I'd lend her my new shirt if she let me borrow her jacket, but she didn't take the bait.
bait /beɪt/
verb [T]
to put food on a hook or in a special device to attract and catch a fish or animal:
Have you got any stale cheese that I can bait the mousetrap with?
bait (MAKE ANGRY) /beɪt/
verb [T]
to intentionally make a person angry by saying or doing things to annoy them:
Ignore him - he's just baiting you.
I suspect he was just baiting me.
to intentionally make a person angry by saying or doing things to annoy them:
Ignore him - he's just baiting you.
I suspect he was just baiting me.
bait (DOG) /beɪt/
verb [T]
to make dogs attack an animal for cruel entertainment:
In the past, bear-baiting was a common form of entertainment in Britain.
to make dogs attack an animal for cruel entertainment:
In the past, bear-baiting was a common form of entertainment in Britain.
bustle 1
AHD: [b¾s“…l]
D.J. [6bJs*l]
K.K. [6bJs*l]
- To move or cause to move energetically and busily.奔忙，使忙碌：使或引起积极地且繁忙地运动
v.intr.tr.（不及物动词和及物动词） bus.tled,bus.tling,bus.tles
- Excited and often noisy activity; a stir.喧闹：兴奋的经常是嘈杂的活动；刺激
n.（名词）
语源：
- Possibly variant of obsolete buskle [frequentative of] busk [to prepare oneself] 可能为 废语 buskle的变体 [] busk的重复动词 [使自己作好准备]
- from Old Norse b&9{¿ask} * see bheu…- 源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 b&9{¿ask} *参见 bheu…-
bustle 2
AHD: [b¾s“…l]
D.J. [6bJs*l]
K.K. [6bJs*l]
- A frame or pad to support and expand the fullness of the back of a woman's skirt.裙撑：支撑并且使女裙后部完全展开的框架或衬垫
- A bow, peplum, or gathering of material at the back of a woman's skirt below the waist.腰垫：女裙后面腰部以下的蝴蝶结、细腰窄裙或束在一起的布料
n.（名词）
语源：
- [Origin unknown] [来源不明]
wayward /ˈweɪ.wəd/ US /-wɚd/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED
(especially of a person's behaviour) changeable, selfish and difficult to control
waywardness /ˈweɪ.wəd.nəs/ US /-wɚd-/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
(especially of a person's behaviour) changeable, selfish and difficult to control
waywardness /ˈweɪ.wəd.nəs/ US /-wɚd-/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
way/direction the wind blows
If a person tries to discover which way the wind blows/is blowing, they try to discover information about a situation, especially other people's opinions, before they take action:
I think I'll see which way the wind is blowing before I vote at the board meeting.
I think I'll see which way the wind is blowing before I vote at the board meeting.
list (RECORD) /lɪst/
noun [C]
1 a record of short pieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single item on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular item easy to find:
a shopping list
Is your name on the list?
I've made a list of places I'd like to visit while we're in Paris.
2 A/B list used to describe the group of people considered extremely/quite popular and famous at the present time:
He landed a part in a multi-million pound action thriller and made the Hollywood A list.
a B-list celebrity
list /lɪst/
verb [T]
to make a list, or to include something in a list:
I've listed some useful reading material on the handout.
1 a record of short pieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single item on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular item easy to find:
a shopping list
Is your name on the list?
I've made a list of places I'd like to visit while we're in Paris.
2 A/B list used to describe the group of people considered extremely/quite popular and famous at the present time:
He landed a part in a multi-million pound action thriller and made the Hollywood A list.
a B-list celebrity
list /lɪst/
verb [T]
to make a list, or to include something in a list:
I've listed some useful reading material on the handout.
list (LEAN) /lɪst/
verb [I]
(of a ship) to lean to one side, particularly as a result of damage:
The tanker is listing badly and liable to sink at any moment.
list /lɪst/
noun [S]
(of a ship) to lean to one side, particularly as a result of damage:
The tanker is listing badly and liable to sink at any moment.
list /lɪst/
noun [S]
list price noun [C] SPECIALIZED
the price at which the maker of something suggests it should be sold
scrawl /skrɔːl/ US /skrɑːl/
verb [T]
to write something quickly, without trying to make your writing tidy or easy to read:
I scrawled a quick note to Judith and put it under her door.
Someone had scrawled graffiti across the wall.
scrawl /skrɔːl/ US /skrɑːl/
noun [S]
untidy writing that is difficult to read:
P.S. I hope you can decipher my scrawl!
to write something quickly, without trying to make your writing tidy or easy to read:
I scrawled a quick note to Judith and put it under her door.
Someone had scrawled graffiti across the wall.
scrawl /skrɔːl/ US /skrɑːl/
noun [S]
untidy writing that is difficult to read:
P.S. I hope you can decipher my scrawl!
embezzle /ɪmˈbez.ļ/
verb [I or T]
to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:
She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity.
embezzlement /ɪmˈbez.ļ.mənt/
noun [U]
They were arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
embezzler /ɪmˈbez.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:
She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity.
embezzlement /ɪmˈbez.ļ.mənt/
noun [U]
They were arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
embezzler /ɪmˈbez.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
industrious /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs/
adjective
having the characteristic of regularly working hard:
an industrious worker
She's extremely competent and industrious.
industriously /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.sli/
adverb
Marco was working industriously at his desk.
industriousness /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
industry /ˈɪn.də.stri/
noun [U] FORMAL
the quality of regularly working hard
See also industry (PRODUCTION).
having the characteristic of regularly working hard:
an industrious worker
She's extremely competent and industrious.
industriously /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.sli/
adverb
Marco was working industriously at his desk.
industriousness /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
industry /ˈɪn.də.stri/
noun [U] FORMAL
the quality of regularly working hard
See also industry (PRODUCTION).
verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ US /vɝːˈbeɪ.ţəm/
adverb
using exactly the same words as were originally used:
She had an amazing memory and could recall verbatim quite complex conversations.
verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ US /vɝːˈbeɪ.ţəm/
adjective [before noun]
a verbatim account
using exactly the same words as were originally used:
She had an amazing memory and could recall verbatim quite complex conversations.
verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ US /vɝːˈbeɪ.ţəm/
adjective [before noun]
a verbatim account
VDT /ˌviː.diːˈtiː/
noun [C]
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
min.is.cule
AHD: [m¹n“¹-sky›l”]
D.J. [6m!n!7skju8l]
K.K. [6m!n!7skjul]
- Variant of minuscule minuscule的变体
adj.（形容词）
D & X
- dilation and extraction dilation and extraction
abbr.（略语）
superimpose /ˌsuː.pə.rɪmˈpəʊz/ US /-pɚ.ɪmˈpoʊz/
verb [T]
to put especially a picture, words, etc. on top of something else, especially another picture, words, etc., so that what is in the lower position can still be seen, heard, etc:
The book cover had a picture of a dove superimposed on a battle scene.
to put especially a picture, words, etc. on top of something else, especially another picture, words, etc., so that what is in the lower position can still be seen, heard, etc:
The book cover had a picture of a dove superimposed on a battle scene.
sand (SMALL GRAINS) /sænd/
noun [U]
a substance that is found on beaches and in deserts, which is made from very small grains of rock:
a grain of sand
The children played all day in/on the sand.
coarse/fine sand
Mix one part sand to three parts cement.
sands /sændz/
plural noun
large flat areas of sand beside the sea:
miles of golden sands
sandy /ˈsæn.di/
adjective
1 covered with sand or containing sand:
a lovely sandy beach
sandy soil
2 describes hair which is a pale, brownish orange colour
a substance that is found on beaches and in deserts, which is made from very small grains of rock:
a grain of sand
The children played all day in/on the sand.
coarse/fine sand
Mix one part sand to three parts cement.
sands /sændz/
plural noun
large flat areas of sand beside the sea:
miles of golden sands
sandy /ˈsæn.di/
adjective
1 covered with sand or containing sand:
a lovely sandy beach
sandy soil
2 describes hair which is a pale, brownish orange colour
sand (MAKE SMOOTH) /sænd/
verb [T]
to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough, especially sandpaper (= strong paper with sand fixed to it):
Sand the door (down) thoroughly before starting to paint.
sander /ˈsæn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO sanding machine)
an electrical machine to which a sheet or disc of rough paper is attached with the purpose of rubbing other surfaces in order to make them smoother
to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough, especially sandpaper (= strong paper with sand fixed to it):
Sand the door (down) thoroughly before starting to paint.
sander /ˈsæn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO sanding machine)
an electrical machine to which a sheet or disc of rough paper is attached with the purpose of rubbing other surfaces in order to make them smoother
mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/
verb [T] mimicking, mimicked, mimicked
to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to amuse people:
She was mimicking the various people in our office.
mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/
noun [C]
a person who can copy the sounds or movements of other people:
She's a brilliant mimic.
mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/
noun [U]
to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to amuse people:
She was mimicking the various people in our office.
mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/
noun [C]
a person who can copy the sounds or movements of other people:
She's a brilliant mimic.
mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/
noun [U]
crass /kræs/
adjective
without consideration for how other people might feel; stupid:
a crass remark
crass behaviour/ignorance
a crass error of judgment
He made crass comments about her worn-out clothes.
crassly /ˈkræs.li/
adverb
crassness /ˈkræs.nəs/
noun [U]
without consideration for how other people might feel; stupid:
a crass remark
crass behaviour/ignorance
a crass error of judgment
He made crass comments about her worn-out clothes.
crassly /ˈkræs.li/
adverb
crassness /ˈkræs.nəs/
noun [U]
crape myrtle noun [C or U]
a small tree with purple, pink or white flowers
exasperate /ɪgˈzɑː.spə.reɪt/ US /-ˈzæs.pɚ.eɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone very annoyed, usually when they can do nothing to solve a problem
exasperated /ɪgˈzɑː.spə.reɪ.tɪd/ US /-ˈzæs.pɚ.eɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
annoyed:
He's becoming increasingly exasperated with the situation.
exasperatedly /ɪgˈzɑː.spə.rei.tɪd.li/ US /-ˈzæs.pɚ.eɪ.ţɪd-/
adverb
exasperating /ɪgˈzɑː.
adjective
extremely annoying:
It's so exasperating when he won't listen to a word that I say.
exasperatingly
adverb
exasperation
noun [U]
annoyance:
There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment.
After ten hours of fruitless negotiations, he stormed out of the meeting in exasperation.
to make someone very annoyed, usually when they can do nothing to solve a problem
exasperated /ɪgˈzɑː.spə.reɪ.tɪd/ US /-ˈzæs.pɚ.eɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
annoyed:
He's becoming increasingly exasperated with the situation.
exasperatedly /ɪgˈzɑː.spə.rei.tɪd.li/ US /-ˈzæs.pɚ.eɪ.ţɪd-/
adverb
exasperating /ɪgˈzɑː.
adjective
extremely annoying:
It's so exasperating when he won't listen to a word that I say.
exasperatingly
adverb
exasperation
noun [U]
annoyance:
There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment.
After ten hours of fruitless negotiations, he stormed out of the meeting in exasperation.
genteel /dʒenˈtɪəl/ US /-ˈtiːl/
adjective
1 having or typical of a high social class:
a genteel old lady
The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay.
2 being very polite, or trying too hard to seem of a higher social class than you really are:
He took elocution lessons to try to make his accent sound more genteel.
3 calm and gentle:
The game seemed to be a more genteel version of American football.
genteelly /dʒenˈtiə.li/ US /-ˈtiː-/
adverb
She tittered genteelly.
gentility /dʒenˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when someone or something is genteel:
an air (= manner) of gentility
1 having or typical of a high social class:
a genteel old lady
The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay.
2 being very polite, or trying too hard to seem of a higher social class than you really are:
He took elocution lessons to try to make his accent sound more genteel.
3 calm and gentle:
The game seemed to be a more genteel version of American football.
genteelly /dʒenˈtiə.li/ US /-ˈtiː-/
adverb
She tittered genteelly.
gentility /dʒenˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when someone or something is genteel:
an air (= manner) of gentility
phe.nom.e.nal
AHD: [f¹-n¼m“…-n…l]
D.J. [f!6nKm*n*l]
K.K. [f!6n$m*n*l]
- Of, relating to, or constituting phenomena or a phenomenon.现象的：现象的，关于现象的，或组成现象或一种现象的
- Extraordinary; outstanding:非凡的；杰出的：a phenomenal feat of memory.非凡的记忆力
- Philosophy Known or derived through the senses rather than through the mind.【哲学】 感觉得到的，可知觉的：通过知觉而不是通过思想感受到的或获得的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- phenom“enally
adv.（副词）
versatile /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/ US /ˈvɝː.sə.ţəl/
adjective APPROVING
able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes:
He's a very versatile young actor who's as happy in horror films as he is in TV comedies.
A leather jacket is a timeless and versatile garment that can be worn in all seasons.
versatility /ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɝː.səˈtɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes:
He's a very versatile young actor who's as happy in horror films as he is in TV comedies.
A leather jacket is a timeless and versatile garment that can be worn in all seasons.
versatility /ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɝː.səˈtɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
admonish /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ US /-ˈmɑː.nɪʃ/
verb FORMAL
1 [T] to tell someone that they have done something wrong:
His mother admonished him for eating too quickly.
2 [T + to infinitive] to advise someone to do something:
Her teacher admonished her to work harder for her exams.
1 [T] to tell someone that they have done something wrong:
His mother admonished him for eating too quickly.
2 [T + to infinitive] to advise someone to do something:
Her teacher admonished her to work harder for her exams.
libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a person, usually a man, who lives immorally, having sexual relationships with many people
a person, usually a man, who lives immorally, having sexual relationships with many people
brash /bræʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(of people) showing too much confidence and too little respect, or (of clothes) too bright and colourful:
a brash young banker
Don't you think that suit's a bit brash for a funeral?
brashness /ˈbræʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
(of people) showing too much confidence and too little respect, or (of clothes) too bright and colourful:
a brash young banker
Don't you think that suit's a bit brash for a funeral?
brashness /ˈbræʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
brass monkey weather UK INFORMAL
extremely cold weather
pluck (REMOVE) /plʌk/
verb
1 [T] to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:
Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.
He plucked the letter from/out of my hand, and ran off with it.
Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)?
2 [T] to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten
3 [T usually passive] to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:
He was plucked from obscurity to star in the film.
4 [T] to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:
The last passengers were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank.
1 [T] to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:
Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.
He plucked the letter from/out of my hand, and ran off with it.
Do you pluck your eyebrows (= remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)?
2 [T] to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten
3 [T usually passive] to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:
He was plucked from obscurity to star in the film.
4 [T] to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:
The last passengers were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank.
pluck (BRAVERY) /plʌk/
noun [U] INFORMAL
bravery and a strong desire to succeed:
She showed a lot of pluck in standing up to her boss.
plucky /ˈplʌk.i/
adjective INFORMAL
brave:
It was plucky of you to chase after the burglar.
bravery and a strong desire to succeed:
She showed a lot of pluck in standing up to her boss.
plucky /ˈplʌk.i/
adjective INFORMAL
brave:
It was plucky of you to chase after the burglar.
pluck (MUSIC) /plʌk/
verb [I or T] (US ALSO pick)
to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:
He sat on the bed, idly plucking (at) the strings of his guitar.
to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:
He sat on the bed, idly plucking (at) the strings of his guitar.
plug and play noun [U] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION PnP)
a feature of a computer system which allows an electronic device to be used as soon as it is connected to a computer
jubilant /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/
adjective
feeling or expressing great happiness, especially because of a success:
The fans were jubilant at/about/over England's victory.
jubilantly /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt.li/
adverb
jubilation /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
There was jubilation in the crowd as the winning goal was scored.
feeling or expressing great happiness, especially because of a success:
The fans were jubilant at/about/over England's victory.
jubilantly /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt.li/
adverb
jubilation /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
There was jubilation in the crowd as the winning goal was scored.
JPEG /ˈdʒeɪ.peg/
noun
1 [U] ABBREVIATION FOR joint photographic experts group: a system for reducing the size of electronic image files:
JPEG can reduce files to 5% of their original size.
2 [C] a type of computer file that contains pictures or photographs:
a JPEG file
Sam sent me a JPEG of her family having Christmas dinner, but I can't open it.
1 [U] ABBREVIATION FOR joint photographic experts group: a system for reducing the size of electronic image files:
JPEG can reduce files to 5% of their original size.
2 [C] a type of computer file that contains pictures or photographs:
a JPEG file
Sam sent me a JPEG of her family having Christmas dinner, but I can't open it.
taint /teɪnt/
verb [T]
to spoil something, especially food or blood, by adding a harmful substance, or to spoil people's opinion of someone:
His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal.
taint /teɪnt/
noun [C usually singular; U]
The enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion/dishonesty.
to spoil something, especially food or blood, by adding a harmful substance, or to spoil people's opinion of someone:
His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal.
taint /teɪnt/
noun [C usually singular; U]
The enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion/dishonesty.
imbroglio /ɪmˈbrəʊ.li.əʊ/ US /-ˈbroʊ.li.oʊ/
noun [C] plural imbroglios FORMAL
an unwanted, difficult and confusing situation, full of trouble and problems:
The Soviet Union became anxious to withdraw its soldiers from the Afghan imbroglio.
an unwanted, difficult and confusing situation, full of trouble and problems:
The Soviet Union became anxious to withdraw its soldiers from the Afghan imbroglio.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
fusty /ˈfʌs.ti/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING not fresh and smelling unpleasant especially because of being left slightly wet:
This room smells a bit fusty - I think I'll just open a window.
2 old-fashioned in ideas and beliefs:
Rupert's father belongs to some fusty old gentleman's club in London where they don't allow women in.
1 DISAPPROVING not fresh and smelling unpleasant especially because of being left slightly wet:
This room smells a bit fusty - I think I'll just open a window.
2 old-fashioned in ideas and beliefs:
Rupert's father belongs to some fusty old gentleman's club in London where they don't allow women in.
intermittent /ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between:
intermittent rain
an intermittent noise
Although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was essentially a stage actress.
intermittently /ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.li/ US /-ţɚ-/
adverb
We've discussed this problem intermittently, but so far we've failed to come up with a solution.
not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between:
intermittent rain
an intermittent noise
Although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was essentially a stage actress.
intermittently /ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.li/ US /-ţɚ-/
adverb
We've discussed this problem intermittently, but so far we've failed to come up with a solution.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bļ/
adjective
describes a person or their behaviour that is pleasant and friendly:
He seemed an amiable young man.
So amiable was the mood of the meeting that a decision was soon reached.
amiably /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/
adverb
They were chatting quite amiably on the phone last night so I assumed everything was okay.
amiability /ˌeɪ.mi.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
I hate all that false amiability that goes on at parties.
describes a person or their behaviour that is pleasant and friendly:
He seemed an amiable young man.
So amiable was the mood of the meeting that a decision was soon reached.
amiably /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/
adverb
They were chatting quite amiably on the phone last night so I assumed everything was okay.
amiability /ˌeɪ.mi.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
I hate all that false amiability that goes on at parties.
patent (LEGAL RIGHT) /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /ˈpæt.ənt/
noun [C]
the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years:
In 1880 Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent on an apparatus for signalling and communicating called a Photophone.
The company took out/filed a patent on a genetically engineered tomato that remains firm longer than untreated tomatoes.
patent /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /ˈpæt.ənt/
adjective [before noun]
a patent screwdriver
patent /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /ˈpæt.ənt/
verb [T]
If you don't patent your invention, other people may make all the profit out of it.
patentee /ˌpeɪ.tənˈtiː/ US /ˌpæt.ənˈtiː/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
the person or organization that owns the legal right to make or sell something
the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years:
In 1880 Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent on an apparatus for signalling and communicating called a Photophone.
The company took out/filed a patent on a genetically engineered tomato that remains firm longer than untreated tomatoes.
patent /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /ˈpæt.ənt/
adjective [before noun]
a patent screwdriver
patent /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /ˈpæt.ənt/
verb [T]
If you don't patent your invention, other people may make all the profit out of it.
patentee /ˌpeɪ.tənˈtiː/ US /ˌpæt.ənˈtiː/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
the person or organization that owns the legal right to make or sell something
patent (SHINY) /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /ˈpæt.ənt/
adjective
patent leather leather that has a very shiny surface:
black patent leather shoes
patent leather leather that has a very shiny surface:
black patent leather shoes
patent (OBVIOUS) /ˈpeɪ.tənt/ US /-tənt/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
very obvious:
a patent lie
a patent disregard of the law
"No, " he replied, with patent distaste.
patently /ˈpeɪ.tənt.li/ US /-tənt-/
adverb
She was patently lying.
It's patently obvious that he doesn't care.
very obvious:
a patent lie
a patent disregard of the law
"No, " he replied, with patent distaste.
patently /ˈpeɪ.tənt.li/ US /-tənt-/
adverb
She was patently lying.
It's patently obvious that he doesn't care.
ac.cli.mate
AHD: […-klº“m¹t, ²k“l…-m³t”]
D.J. [*6kla!m!t, 6#kl*7me!t]
K.K. [*6kla!m!t, 6#kl*7met]
- To accustom or become accustomed to a new environment or situation; adapt.See Synonyms at harden 使适应：习惯或使习惯一新的环境或条件；使适应参见 harden
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） ac.cli.mat.ed,ac.cli.mat.ing,ac.cli.mates
语源：
- French acclimater 法语 acclimater
- a- [to] from Latin ad- * see ad- a- [到] 源自 拉丁语 ad- *参见 ad-
- climat [climate] from Old French * see climate climat [气候] 源自 古法语 *参见 climate
tame (NOT FIERCE) /teɪm/
adjective
(especially of animals) not wild or fierce, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans:
After a few months' contact the monkeys become very tame.
tame /teɪm/
verb [T]
1 to make a wild animal tame
2 to control something fierce or powerful:
He'll need to tame his temper if he wants to succeed.
tameable /ˈteɪ.mə.bļ/
adjective
tamer /ˈteɪ.məʳ/ US /-mɚ/
noun [C]
someone who tames something that is wild, especially an animal:
a lion-tamer
(especially of animals) not wild or fierce, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans:
After a few months' contact the monkeys become very tame.
tame /teɪm/
verb [T]
1 to make a wild animal tame
2 to control something fierce or powerful:
He'll need to tame his temper if he wants to succeed.
tameable /ˈteɪ.mə.bļ/
adjective
tamer /ˈteɪ.məʳ/ US /-mɚ/
noun [C]
someone who tames something that is wild, especially an animal:
a lion-tamer
tame (NOT EXCITING) /teɪm/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not interesting or exciting:
It was a tame film in comparison to some that she's made.
not interesting or exciting:
It was a tame film in comparison to some that she's made.
surpass /səˈpɑːs/ US /sɚˈpæs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to do or be better than:
His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second.
The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations.
[R] The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film.
surpassing /səˈpɑː.sɪŋ/ US /sɚˈpæs.ɪŋ/
adjective [before noun] LITERARY
extremely great:
a face of surpassing loveliness
to do or be better than:
His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second.
The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations.
[R] The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film.
surpassing /səˈpɑː.sɪŋ/ US /sɚˈpæs.ɪŋ/
adjective [before noun] LITERARY
extremely great:
a face of surpassing loveliness
dawdle /ˈdɔː.dļ/ US /ˈdɑː-/
verb [I]
to do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary:
Stop dawdling! You'll be late for school!
to do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary:
Stop dawdling! You'll be late for school!
groggy /ˈgrɒg.i/ US /ˈgrɑː.gi/
adjective INFORMAL
weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness:
I felt a bit groggy for a couple of days after the operation.
weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness:
I felt a bit groggy for a couple of days after the operation.
- pedagogical
Pedagogical means concerning the methods and theory of teaching. (FORMAL)
With a teacher like Mr Innes, the pedagogical method used in the classroom was by no means standardized.
ADJ: ADJ n
crestfallen /ˈkrestˌfɔː.lən/ US /-ˌfɑː-/
adjective
disappointed and sad because of having failed unexpectedly in something:
He looked crestfallen at their decision, but did not argue.
disappointed and sad because of having failed unexpectedly in something:
He looked crestfallen at their decision, but did not argue.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
subliminal /ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/
adjective
1 not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still having an influence on it:
The Prime Minister was interviewed in front of a factory to give the subliminal message that he was a man of the people.
2 describes advertising that uses indirect ways of influencing people to be attracted to a product, such as using a picture of a farm to advertise food to suggest that it is fresh
1 not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still having an influence on it:
The Prime Minister was interviewed in front of a factory to give the subliminal message that he was a man of the people.
2 describes advertising that uses indirect ways of influencing people to be attracted to a product, such as using a picture of a farm to advertise food to suggest that it is fresh
efface (REMOVE) /ɪˈfeɪs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to remove something intentionally:
The whole country had tried to efface the memory of the old dictatorship.
to remove something intentionally:
The whole country had tried to efface the memory of the old dictatorship.
milieu /mɪˈljɜː/ US /miːlˈjɜː/
noun [C] plural milieus or milieux FORMAL
the people, physical and social conditions and events which provide a background in which someone acts or lives:
It is a study of the social and cultural milieu in which Michelangelo lived and worked.
the people, physical and social conditions and events which provide a background in which someone acts or lives:
It is a study of the social and cultural milieu in which Michelangelo lived and worked.
flexible (ABLE TO BEND) /ˈflek.sɪ.bļ/
adjective
able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:
Rubber is a flexible substance.
Dancers and gymnasts need to be very flexible (= able to bend their bodies easily).
flexibility /ˌflek.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
You can improve your flexibility by exercising.
able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:
Rubber is a flexible substance.
Dancers and gymnasts need to be very flexible (= able to bend their bodies easily).
flexibility /ˌflek.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
You can improve your flexibility by exercising.
flexible (CHANGEABLE) /ˈflek.sɪ.bļ/
adjective
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:
My schedule is quite flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
flexibility /ˌflek.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The advantage of this system is its flexibility.
flexibly /ˈflek.sɪ.bli/
adverb
Today's schedule of events is organized flexibly so that people can decide for themselves what they want to do.
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:
My schedule is quite flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
flexibility /ˌflek.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The advantage of this system is its flexibility.
flexibly /ˈflek.sɪ.bli/
adverb
Today's schedule of events is organized flexibly so that people can decide for themselves what they want to do.
conserve (KEEP) /kənˈsɜːv/ US /-ˈsɝːv/
verb [T]
to keep and protect something from damage, change or waste:
To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our central heating.
The nationalists are very keen to conserve their customs and language.
I'm not being lazy - I'm just conserving my energy/strength for later.
conservation /ˌkɒnt.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt.sɚ-/
noun [U]
1 the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity:
wildlife conservation
a conservation area
2 carefully using valuable natural substances that exist in limited amounts in order to make certain that they will be available for as long a time as possible:
the conservation of coal/gas/oil reserves
Energy conservation reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment.
conservationist /ˌkɒnt.səˈveɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ US /ˌkɑːnt.sɚ-/
noun [C]
Conservationists are fighting to save our hedgerows.
to keep and protect something from damage, change or waste:
To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our central heating.
The nationalists are very keen to conserve their customs and language.
I'm not being lazy - I'm just conserving my energy/strength for later.
conservation /ˌkɒnt.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt.sɚ-/
noun [U]
1 the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity:
wildlife conservation
a conservation area
2 carefully using valuable natural substances that exist in limited amounts in order to make certain that they will be available for as long a time as possible:
the conservation of coal/gas/oil reserves
Energy conservation reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment.
conservationist /ˌkɒnt.səˈveɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ US /ˌkɑːnt.sɚ-/
noun [C]
Conservationists are fighting to save our hedgerows.
conserve (FOOD) /ˈkɒn.sɜːv/ US /ˈkɑːn.sɝːv/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a type of jam in which the fruit is whole or in large pieces:
apricot/strawberry conserve
a type of jam in which the fruit is whole or in large pieces:
apricot/strawberry conserve
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
snarl /snɑːl/ US /snɑːrl/
verb [I or T]
(especially of dogs) to make a deep rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (of people) to speak or say something angrily and fiercely:
The dogs started to snarl at each other so I had to separate them.
[+ speech] "Go to hell!", he snarled.
snarl /snɑːl/ US /snɑːrl/
noun [C]
The dog gave a low snarl so I quickly drew my hand back.
"Take your hands off me!" she said with a snarl.
(especially of dogs) to make a deep rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (of people) to speak or say something angrily and fiercely:
The dogs started to snarl at each other so I had to separate them.
[+ speech] "Go to hell!", he snarled.
snarl /snɑːl/ US /snɑːrl/
noun [C]
The dog gave a low snarl so I quickly drew my hand back.
"Take your hands off me!" she said with a snarl.
unavailing /ˌʌn.əˈveɪ.lɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL OR LITERARY
When an attempt to do something is unavailing, it is unsuccessful or has no positive effect:
Diplomatic efforts at peace-making have so far proved unavailing.
When an attempt to do something is unavailing, it is unsuccessful or has no positive effect:
Diplomatic efforts at peace-making have so far proved unavailing.
doodle /ˈduː.dļ/
verb [I]
to draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored:
She'd doodled all over her textbooks.
doodle /ˈduː.dļ/
noun [C]
to draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored:
She'd doodled all over her textbooks.
doodle /ˈduː.dļ/
noun [C]
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
quash (REFUSE) /kwɒʃ/ US /kwɑːʃ/
verb [T]
to state officially that something, especially an earlier official decision, is no longer to be accepted:
His conviction was quashed in March 1986 after his counsel argued that the police evidence was a tissue of lies.
to state officially that something, especially an earlier official decision, is no longer to be accepted:
His conviction was quashed in March 1986 after his counsel argued that the police evidence was a tissue of lies.
quash (STOP) /kwɒʃ/ US /kwɑːʃ/
verb [T]
to forcefully stop something that you do not want to happen:
The revolt was swiftly quashed by government troops.
The company moved quickly to quash rumours/speculation that it is losing money.
to forcefully stop something that you do not want to happen:
The revolt was swiftly quashed by government troops.
The company moved quickly to quash rumours/speculation that it is losing money.
thwart /θwɔːt/ US /θwɔːrt/
verb [T]
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:
My holiday plans have been thwarted by the strike.
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:
My holiday plans have been thwarted by the strike.
travesty /ˈtræv.ə.sti/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
something which fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive:
Their production of 'Macbeth' was quite the worst I've ever seen - it was a travesty.
Langdale described the court ruling as a travesty of justice.
Compare parody.
something which fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive:
Their production of 'Macbeth' was quite the worst I've ever seen - it was a travesty.
Langdale described the court ruling as a travesty of justice.
Compare parody.
treacherous (DANGEROUS) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
treacherous (NOT LOYAL) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective MAINLY OLD USE
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
iridescent /ˌɪr.ɪˈdes.ənt/
adjective
showing many bright colours which change with movement:
Her latest fashion collection features shimmering iridescent materials.
iridescence /ˌɪr.ɪˈdes.ənts/
noun [U]
showing many bright colours which change with movement:
Her latest fashion collection features shimmering iridescent materials.
iridescence /ˌɪr.ɪˈdes.ənts/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
kidnap /ˈkɪd.næp/
verb [T] -pp-
to take a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them:
The wife of a businessman has been kidnapped from her home in Surrey.
kidnap /ˈkɪd.næp/
noun [C or U]
the crime of taking someone away by force and demanding money in exchange for releasing them
kidnapper, US ALSO kidnaper /ˈkɪd.næp.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
kidnapping /ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
when someone is kidnapped
to take a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them:
The wife of a businessman has been kidnapped from her home in Surrey.
kidnap /ˈkɪd.næp/
noun [C or U]
the crime of taking someone away by force and demanding money in exchange for releasing them
kidnapper, US ALSO kidnaper /ˈkɪd.næp.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
kidnapping /ˈkɪd.næp.ɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
when someone is kidnapped
vex /veks/
verb [T] OLD-FASHIONED
to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed or upset:
This issue looks likely to continue to vex the government.
vexation /vekˈseɪ.ʃən/
noun OLD-FASHIONED
1 [U] worry or annoyance:
After several unsuccessful attempts to start his car, he swore in vexation.
2 [C] something that is worrying or annoying
vexatious /vekˈseɪ.ʃəs/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED
difficult to deal with and causing a lot of annoyance, worry or argument:
This settlement will resolve one of the most vexatious (= difficult) problems in the field of industrial relations.
vexatiously /vekˈseɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb OLD-FASHIONED
vexed /vekst/
adjective [before noun]
difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument:
The government has to deal with the vexed question of how to reduce spending.
to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed or upset:
This issue looks likely to continue to vex the government.
vexation /vekˈseɪ.ʃən/
noun OLD-FASHIONED
1 [U] worry or annoyance:
After several unsuccessful attempts to start his car, he swore in vexation.
2 [C] something that is worrying or annoying
vexatious /vekˈseɪ.ʃəs/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED
difficult to deal with and causing a lot of annoyance, worry or argument:
This settlement will resolve one of the most vexatious (= difficult) problems in the field of industrial relations.
vexatiously /vekˈseɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb OLD-FASHIONED
vexed /vekst/
adjective [before noun]
difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument:
The government has to deal with the vexed question of how to reduce spending.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
noun [C or U] plural vetoes
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
circuitous /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.təs/ US /sɝːˈkjuː.ɪ.ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
not straight or direct:
a circuitous route/path
a circuitous (= long and indirect) explanation
circuitously /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /sɝːˈkjuː.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
not straight or direct:
a circuitous route/path
a circuitous (= long and indirect) explanation
circuitously /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /sɝːˈkjuː.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
circulate /ˈsɜː.kjʊ.leɪt/ US /ˈsɝː-/
verb [I or T]
to move around or through something, or to make something move around or through something:
Hot water circulates through the heating system.
I try to circulate (= move around and talk to a lot of people) at a party and not just stay with the friends I came with.
I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign.
circulation /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun
1 [U] when something such as information, money or goods passes from one person to another:
Police have warned that there are a lot of fake 拢50 notes in circulation.
Add her name to the circulation list for this report (= the people who will be given it to read).
FIGURATIVE I hear she's out of circulation/back in circulation (= taking part/not taking part in social activities) after her accident.
2 [C usually singular] the number of people to whom a newspaper or magazine is regularly sold:
The paper has a circulation of 150 000.
3 [U] the movement of blood around the body:
Exercise helps to improve circulation.
to move around or through something, or to make something move around or through something:
Hot water circulates through the heating system.
I try to circulate (= move around and talk to a lot of people) at a party and not just stay with the friends I came with.
I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign.
circulation /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun
1 [U] when something such as information, money or goods passes from one person to another:
Police have warned that there are a lot of fake 拢50 notes in circulation.
Add her name to the circulation list for this report (= the people who will be given it to read).
FIGURATIVE I hear she's out of circulation/back in circulation (= taking part/not taking part in social activities) after her accident.
2 [C usually singular] the number of people to whom a newspaper or magazine is regularly sold:
The paper has a circulation of 150 000.
3 [U] the movement of blood around the body:
Exercise helps to improve circulation.
lux.u.ri.ous
AHD: [l¾g-zh‹r“¶-…s, l¾k-sh‹r“-]
D.J. [lJg69&*ri8*s, lJk6.&*r-]
K.K. [lJg69&ri*s, lJk6.&r-]
- Fond of or given to luxury.奢侈的：喜爱或被给予奢侈生活的
- Marked by or contributing to luxury.奢华的：以奢侈为标志的或有助于奢侈的
- Of a sumptuous, costly, or rich variety.See Synonyms at sensuous 特等的：豪华的、昂贵的或多种多样的参见 sensuous
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- luxu“riousness
n.（名词）
- luxu“riously
adv.（副词）
cren.u.late
AHD: [krµn“y…-l¹t, -l³t”] 也作 cren.u.lat.ed [-l³”t¹d]
D.J. [6krenj*l!t, -7le!t] 也作 cren.u.lat.ed [-7le!t!d]
K.K. [6krWnj*l!t, -7let] 也作 cren.u.lat.ed [-7let!d]
- Having a margin with very small, low, rounded teeth:具有非常小的、低的和圆形齿边的：a crenulate leaf.一片小圆齿状的叶子
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- New Latin cr¶nul³tus 现代拉丁语 cr¶nul³tus
- from cr¶nula 源自 cr¶nula
- diminutive of Medieval Latin cr¶na [notch] 中世纪拉丁语 cr¶na的小后缀 [槽口]
继承用法：
- cren”ula“tion
n.（名词）
wicked (EXCELLENT) /ˈwɪk.ɪd/
adjective INFORMAL
excellent:
He's got some wicked trainers.
excellent:
He's got some wicked trainers.
whole-hearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd/ US /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.ţɪd/
adjective
completely enthusiastic:
The minister has pledged his whole-hearted support for the scheme.
whole-heartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd.li/ US /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.ţɪd-/
adverb
Both members are whole-heartedly in favour of the changes.
completely enthusiastic:
The minister has pledged his whole-hearted support for the scheme.
whole-heartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd.li/ US /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.ţɪd-/
adverb
Both members are whole-heartedly in favour of the changes.
scowl /skaʊl/
verb [I]
to look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression:
The boy scowled at her and reluctantly followed her back into school.
scowl /skaʊl/
noun [C]
to look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression:
The boy scowled at her and reluctantly followed her back into school.
scowl /skaʊl/
noun [C]
acclaim /əˈkleɪm/
noun [U]
public approval and praise:
Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.
Hamlet was played by Romania's leading actor, Ion Caramitrou, to rapturous acclaim.
acclaim /əˈkleɪm/
verb [T often passive]
to give public approval and praise:
She was universally/widely/publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.
She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation.
acclaimed /əˈkleɪmd/
adjective
an acclaimed artist/writer/poet
a highly acclaimed novel/film
'Dinner Party', based on the critically acclaimed novel by Bill Davies, was made into a film last year.
acclamation /ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
His speech was greeted with (shouts of) acclamation (= loud expressions of approval).
public approval and praise:
Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.
Hamlet was played by Romania's leading actor, Ion Caramitrou, to rapturous acclaim.
acclaim /əˈkleɪm/
verb [T often passive]
to give public approval and praise:
She was universally/widely/publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.
She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation.
acclaimed /əˈkleɪmd/
adjective
an acclaimed artist/writer/poet
a highly acclaimed novel/film
'Dinner Party', based on the critically acclaimed novel by Bill Davies, was made into a film last year.
acclamation /ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
His speech was greeted with (shouts of) acclamation (= loud expressions of approval).
summit (HIGHEST POINT) /ˈsʌm.ɪt/
noun [C]
1 the highest point of a mountain:
On this day in 1784, Dr Michel Paccard and Jacques Balmat reached the summit of Mont Blanc.
2 the summit the highest, most successful or most important point in something:
I certainly haven't reached the summit of my career.
1 the highest point of a mountain:
On this day in 1784, Dr Michel Paccard and Jacques Balmat reached the summit of Mont Blanc.
2 the summit the highest, most successful or most important point in something:
I certainly haven't reached the summit of my career.
summit (MEETING) /ˈsʌm.ɪt/
noun [C]
an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries:
a summit meeting
World leaders will meet next week for their annual economic summit.
an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries:
a summit meeting
World leaders will meet next week for their annual economic summit.
summat /ˈsʌm.ət/
pronoun UK NOT STANDARD
something:
There's summat wrong with this machine.
something:
There's summat wrong with this machine.
expedite /ˈek.spə.daɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause to be done more quickly; to hurry:
Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
expedition /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
speed in doing something:
We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition.
expeditious /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.əs/
adjective FORMAL
quick:
The bank was expeditious in replying to my letter.
expeditiously /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
to cause to be done more quickly; to hurry:
Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
expedition /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
speed in doing something:
We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition.
expeditious /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.əs/
adjective FORMAL
quick:
The bank was expeditious in replying to my letter.
expeditiously /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
stereotype /ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a fixed idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong:
racial/sexual stereotypes
He doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman.
The characters in the book are just stereotypes.
stereotype /ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to have a fixed idea about what a particular type of person is like, especially an idea that is wrong:
The study claims that British advertising stereotypes women.
We tried not to give the children sexually stereotyped toys.
stereotypical /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
adjective DISAPPROVING
having the qualities that you expect a particular type of person to have:
Customers are tired of the stereotypical, fast-talking salesperson.
stereotypically /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
a fixed idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong:
racial/sexual stereotypes
He doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman.
The characters in the book are just stereotypes.
stereotype /ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to have a fixed idea about what a particular type of person is like, especially an idea that is wrong:
The study claims that British advertising stereotypes women.
We tried not to give the children sexually stereotyped toys.
stereotypical /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
adjective DISAPPROVING
having the qualities that you expect a particular type of person to have:
Customers are tired of the stereotypical, fast-talking salesperson.
stereotypically /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
im.pu.is.sance
AHD: [¹m-py›“¹-s…ns, ¹m-pw¹s“…ns]
D.J. [!m6pju8!s*ns, !m6pw!s*ns]
K.K. [!m6pju!s*ns, !m6pw!s*ns]
- Lack of power or effectiveness; weakness.无力，虚弱：缺乏力量或效果；软弱
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English impuissaunce 中古英语 impuissaunce
- from Old French impuissance 源自 古法语 impuissance
- in- [not] * see in- 1in- [不，没有] *参见 in-1
- puissance [power] * see puissance puissance [力量，权力] *参见 puissance
继承用法：
- impu“issant
adj.（形容词）
regimen /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/
noun [C] FORMAL
any set of rules about food and exercise that someone follows, especially in order to improve their health:
After his heart attack the doctor put him on a strict regimen.
any set of rules about food and exercise that someone follows, especially in order to improve their health:
After his heart attack the doctor put him on a strict regimen.
convention (CUSTOM) /kənˈvent.ʃən/
noun
1 [C or U] (an example of) a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society:
They defied/flouted/broke with convention by giving up their jobs and becoming self-sufficient.
Convention dictates that it is the man who asks the woman to marry him and not the reverse.
In many countries, it is the/a convention to wear black at funerals.
2 [C] a common way of showing something in art or writing:
an artistic convention
conventional /kənˈvent.ʃən.əl/
adjective
1 traditional and ordinary:
conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes
conventional medicine/farming
a conventional wedding
DISAPPROVING I find his art rather dull and conventional.
NOTE: The opposite is unconventional.
2 describes weapons which are not nuclear, or methods of fighting a war that do not involve nuclear weapons:
conventional weapons/bombs
conventionally /kənˈvent.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
conventionality /kənˌvent.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 [C or U] (an example of) a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society:
They defied/flouted/broke with convention by giving up their jobs and becoming self-sufficient.
Convention dictates that it is the man who asks the woman to marry him and not the reverse.
In many countries, it is the/a convention to wear black at funerals.
2 [C] a common way of showing something in art or writing:
an artistic convention
conventional /kənˈvent.ʃən.əl/
adjective
1 traditional and ordinary:
conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes
conventional medicine/farming
a conventional wedding
DISAPPROVING I find his art rather dull and conventional.
NOTE: The opposite is unconventional.
2 describes weapons which are not nuclear, or methods of fighting a war that do not involve nuclear weapons:
conventional weapons/bombs
conventionally /kənˈvent.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
conventionality /kənˌvent.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
convention (MEETING) /kənˈvent.ʃən/
noun [C]
a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party:
the national Democratic convention
Where are they holding their party convention?
a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party:
the national Democratic convention
Where are they holding their party convention?
convention (AGREEMENT) /kənˈven.tʃən/
noun [C]
a formal agreement between country leaders, politicians and states on a matter which involves them all:
the Geneva Convention
a convention on human rights
a formal agreement between country leaders, politicians and states on a matter which involves them all:
the Geneva Convention
a convention on human rights
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
per.fi.dy
AHD: [pûr“f¹-d¶]
D.J. [6pT8f!di8]
K.K. [6pPf!di]
- Deliberate breach of faith; calculated violation of trust; treachery.缺乏诚意：故意的违背信义；故意的破坏信任；欺诈
- The act or an instance of treachery.欺诈的实例或行动
n.（名词） 【复数】 per.fi.dies
语源：
- Latin perfidia 拉丁语 perfidia
- from perfidus [treacherous] 源自 perfidus [欺骗的]
- per [through] * see per per [通过] *参见 per
- fid¶s [faith] * see bheidh- fid¶s [忠实的] *参见 bheidh-
dis.pen.sa.to.ry
AHD: [d¹-spµn“s…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [d!6spens*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [d!6spWns*7t%ri, -7tori]
- A book in which the contents, preparation, and uses of medicines are described; a pharmacopoeia.处方手册，药典：描写药物成分、药剂及如何服用的手册；药典
n.（名词） 【复数】 dis.pen.sa.to.ries
a.sym.me.try
AHD: [³-s¹m“¹-tr¶]
D.J. [e!6s!m!tri8]
K.K. [e6s!m!tri]
- Lack of balance or symmetry.不对称：缺乏平衡或对称性
n.（名词）
nourish /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ/ US /ˈnɝː-/
verb [T]
1 to provide people or living things with food in order to make them grow and keep them healthy:
Children need plenty of good fresh food to nourish them.
She looks happy and well nourished.
This cream is supposed to help nourish your skin.
2 FORMAL If you nourish a feeling, belief or plan, you think about it a lot and encourage it:
Lisa has long nourished the hope of becoming a famous writer.
nourishing /ˈnʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ US /ˈnɝː-/
adjective
A nourishing drink or food makes you healthy and strong:
Sweets aren't very nourishing.
nourishment /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/ US /ˈnɝː-/
noun [U]
Young babies obtain all the nourishment (= food to make them healthy) they need from their mother's milk.
1 to provide people or living things with food in order to make them grow and keep them healthy:
Children need plenty of good fresh food to nourish them.
She looks happy and well nourished.
This cream is supposed to help nourish your skin.
2 FORMAL If you nourish a feeling, belief or plan, you think about it a lot and encourage it:
Lisa has long nourished the hope of becoming a famous writer.
nourishing /ˈnʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ US /ˈnɝː-/
adjective
A nourishing drink or food makes you healthy and strong:
Sweets aren't very nourishing.
nourishment /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/ US /ˈnɝː-/
noun [U]
Young babies obtain all the nourishment (= food to make them healthy) they need from their mother's milk.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/ US /ˈsɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
careful not to take risks:
Officials were circumspect about what the talks had achieved.
circumspection /ˌsɜː.kəmˈspek.ʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
This is a very sensitive case requiring extreme circumspection.
circumspectly /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt.li/ US /ˈsɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
careful not to take risks:
Officials were circumspect about what the talks had achieved.
circumspection /ˌsɜː.kəmˈspek.ʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
This is a very sensitive case requiring extreme circumspection.
circumspectly /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt.li/ US /ˈsɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
hubris /ˈhjuː.brɪs/
noun [U] LITERARY
very great pride and belief in your own importance:
He was punished for his hubris.
very great pride and belief in your own importance:
He was punished for his hubris.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
balloon /bəˈluːn/
noun [C]
1 a small, very thin rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with a light gas until it is round in shape, used for decoration at parties or as a children's toy:
We tied balloons and streamers to the ceiling ready for the party.
2 (ALSO hot-air balloon) a very large balloon that is filled with hot air or gas and can carry people in a basket (= container made of straw) hanging under it:
People first flew in a balloon in 1783.
3 a speech bubble
balloonist /bəˈluː.nɪst/
noun [C]
a person who takes part in the sport of travelling by balloon:
He's a keen balloonist.
balloon /bəˈluːn/
verb [I]
1 to get bigger and rounder:
I ballooned when I became pregnant with my second baby.
2 to quickly increase in size, weight or importance:
The rumours soon ballooned into a full-grown scandal.
1 a small, very thin rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with a light gas until it is round in shape, used for decoration at parties or as a children's toy:
We tied balloons and streamers to the ceiling ready for the party.
2 (ALSO hot-air balloon) a very large balloon that is filled with hot air or gas and can carry people in a basket (= container made of straw) hanging under it:
People first flew in a balloon in 1783.
3 a speech bubble
balloonist /bəˈluː.nɪst/
noun [C]
a person who takes part in the sport of travelling by balloon:
He's a keen balloonist.
balloon /bəˈluːn/
verb [I]
1 to get bigger and rounder:
I ballooned when I became pregnant with my second baby.
2 to quickly increase in size, weight or importance:
The rumours soon ballooned into a full-grown scandal.
wince /wɪnts/
verb [I]
to show pain briefly and suddenly in the face, often moving the head back at the same time:
Did I hurt you? - I thought I saw you wince.
It makes me wince even thinking about eye operations.
wince /wɪnts/
noun [C usually singular]
She gave a wince as the nurse put the needle in.
to show pain briefly and suddenly in the face, often moving the head back at the same time:
Did I hurt you? - I thought I saw you wince.
It makes me wince even thinking about eye operations.
wince /wɪnts/
noun [C usually singular]
She gave a wince as the nurse put the needle in.
chaff /tʃɑːf/ US /tʃæf/
noun [U]
the outer layer which is separated from grains such as wheat before they are used as food, or dried grass and stems when used to feed cattle
the outer layer which is separated from grains such as wheat before they are used as food, or dried grass and stems when used to feed cattle
frivolous /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
adjective
1 behaving in a silly and foolish way when you should be serious:
I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman.
2 describes an activity or object which is silly or unimportant rather than useful or serious:
I feel like doing something completely frivolous today.
frivolously /ˈfrɪv.əl.ə.sli/
adverb
frivolousness /ˈfrɪv.əl.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
frivolity /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/ US /-ˈvɑː.lə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
You shouldn't treat such a serious subject with frivolity.
I'm far too busy to waste time on frivolities (= unimportant activities) like going to the cinema.
1 behaving in a silly and foolish way when you should be serious:
I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman.
2 describes an activity or object which is silly or unimportant rather than useful or serious:
I feel like doing something completely frivolous today.
frivolously /ˈfrɪv.əl.ə.sli/
adverb
frivolousness /ˈfrɪv.əl.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
frivolity /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/ US /-ˈvɑː.lə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
You shouldn't treat such a serious subject with frivolity.
I'm far too busy to waste time on frivolities (= unimportant activities) like going to the cinema.
obdurate /ˈɒb.djʊ.rət/ US /ˈɑːb.dʊr.ɪt/
adjective
1 FORMAL DISAPPROVING extremely determined to act in a particular way and not to change despite argument or persuasion:
The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts.
2 FORMAL describes a person who refuses to change their mind, or someone or something that is difficult to deal with or change:
The union remains obdurate that any redundancies must be voluntary.
Several obdurate facts/differences remain, preventing a compromise solution.
1 FORMAL DISAPPROVING extremely determined to act in a particular way and not to change despite argument or persuasion:
The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts.
2 FORMAL describes a person who refuses to change their mind, or someone or something that is difficult to deal with or change:
The union remains obdurate that any redundancies must be voluntary.
Several obdurate facts/differences remain, preventing a compromise solution.
oats /əʊts/ US /oʊts/
plural noun
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
droll /drəʊl/ US /droʊl/
adjective
amusing, especially in an unusual way:
a droll remark/expression/person
drolly /ˈdrəʊ.li/ US /ˈdroʊ.li/
adverb
amusing, especially in an unusual way:
a droll remark/expression/person
drolly /ˈdrəʊ.li/ US /ˈdroʊ.li/
adverb
piddling /ˈpɪd.ļ.ɪŋ/ /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
very small or unimportant:
They are making piddling profits of less than 拢20 000.
very small or unimportant:
They are making piddling profits of less than 拢20 000.
hurricane /ˈhʌr.ɪ.kən/ /-keɪn/ US /ˈhɝː-/
noun [C]
a violent wind which has a circular movement, especially found in the West Atlantic Ocean:
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage.
Hurricane force (= very strong) winds are expected tonight.
a violent wind which has a circular movement, especially found in the West Atlantic Ocean:
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage.
Hurricane force (= very strong) winds are expected tonight.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
discursive /dɪˈskɜː.sɪv/ US /-skɝː-/
adjective FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
talking about or dealing with subjects which are only slightly connected with the main subject for longer than necessary:
a discursive writer/essay/speech
talking about or dealing with subjects which are only slightly connected with the main subject for longer than necessary:
a discursive writer/essay/speech
re.con.noi.ter
AHD: [r¶”k…-noi“t…r, rµk”…-]
D.J. [7ri8k*6n%!t*, 7rek*-]
K.K. [7rik*6n%!t+, 7rWk*-]
v.（动词） re.con.noi.tered,re.con.noi.ter.ing,re.con.noi.ters
- To make a preliminary inspection of, especially in order to gather military information.侦察；勘察：对……作事先的探察，尤指为收集军事信息而采取的此种行为
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To make a reconnaissance.作侦察，作勘察
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Obsolete French reconnoître 已废法语 reconnoître
- from Old French reconoistre [to recognize] * see recognize 源自 古法语 reconoistre [认识] *参见 recognize
继承用法：
- re”connoi“terer
n.（名词）
dis.grun.tle
AHD: [d¹s-gr¾n“tl]
D.J. [d!s6grJntl]
K.K. [d!s6grJnt1]
- To make discontented.使不满，使不高兴
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.grun.tled,dis.grun.tling,dis.grun.tles
语源：
- dis- dis-
- gruntle [to grumble] from Middle English gruntelen [frequentative of] grunten [to grunt] * see grunt gruntle [发牢骚；咕哝] 源自 中古英语 gruntelen [] grunten的重复动词 [咕哝地说] *参见 grunt
继承用法：
- disgrun“tlement
n.（名词）
half-baked /ˌhɑːfˈbeɪkt/ US /ˌhæf-/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
An idea or plan which is half-baked has not been considered carefully enough:
The government has set up some half-baked scheme for training teachers on the job.
An idea or plan which is half-baked has not been considered carefully enough:
The government has set up some half-baked scheme for training teachers on the job.
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
maelstrom /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/ US /-strəm/
noun
1 [C usually singular] a situation in which there is great confusion, violence and destruction:
The country is gradually being sucked into the maelstrom of civil war.
2 [C] an area of water which moves with a very strong circular movement and sucks in anything that goes past
1 [C usually singular] a situation in which there is great confusion, violence and destruction:
The country is gradually being sucked into the maelstrom of civil war.
2 [C] an area of water which moves with a very strong circular movement and sucks in anything that goes past
pry (ASK QUESTIONS) /praɪ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to try to obtain private facts about a person:
As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.
I hope you don't think I'm prying, but has your boyfriend ever lived with anyone before?
She wanted a private holiday away from prying eyes (= where no one would be trying to see her).
to try to obtain private facts about a person:
As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.
I hope you don't think I'm prying, but has your boyfriend ever lived with anyone before?
She wanted a private holiday away from prying eyes (= where no one would be trying to see her).
pry (OPEN) /praɪ/
verb [T] MAINLY US
to move or lift something by pressing a tool against a fixed point:
[+ adjective] The car trunk had been pried open and all her equipment was gone.
to move or lift something by pressing a tool against a fixed point:
[+ adjective] The car trunk had been pried open and all her equipment was gone.
insulate (COVER) /ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪt/
verb [T]
to cover and surround something with a material or substance in order to stop heat, sound or electricity from escaping or entering:
You can insulate a house against heat loss by having the windows double-glazed.
insulation /ˌɪn.sjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
1 when you insulate something, or when something is insulated:
The animal's thick fur provides very good insulation against the arctic cold.
2 material which is used to insulate something:
Glass fibre is often used as roof insulation.
insulator /ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a material or covering which electricity, heat or sound cannot go through:
Generally, plastics tend to be good insulators.
to cover and surround something with a material or substance in order to stop heat, sound or electricity from escaping or entering:
You can insulate a house against heat loss by having the windows double-glazed.
insulation /ˌɪn.sjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
1 when you insulate something, or when something is insulated:
The animal's thick fur provides very good insulation against the arctic cold.
2 material which is used to insulate something:
Glass fibre is often used as roof insulation.
insulator /ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a material or covering which electricity, heat or sound cannot go through:
Generally, plastics tend to be good insulators.
insulate (PROTECT) /ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪt/
verb [T]
to protect someone or something from outside influences:
Children should be insulated from the horrors of war.
Until recently the country's economy has been insulated from recession by its reserves of raw materials.
insulation /ˌɪn.sjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to protect someone or something from outside influences:
Children should be insulated from the horrors of war.
Until recently the country's economy has been insulated from recession by its reserves of raw materials.
insulation /ˌɪn.sjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
impenitent /ɪmˈpen.ɪ.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
adjective FORMAL
not sorry or ashamed about something bad you have done:
To this day she remains impenitent about her criminal past.
not sorry or ashamed about something bad you have done:
To this day she remains impenitent about her criminal past.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
supine (CHARACTER) /ˈsuː.paɪn/ /ˈsjuː-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
If you are supine, you are weak and you willingly accept the control of others:
The new director has introduced a series of changes against little opposition from the supine staff.
supinely /ˈsuː.paɪn.li/ /ˈsjuː-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
If you are supine, you are weak and you willingly accept the control of others:
The new director has introduced a series of changes against little opposition from the supine staff.
supinely /ˈsuː.paɪn.li/ /ˈsjuː-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
ac.ces.si.ble
AHD: [²k-sµs“…-b…l]
D.J. [#k6ses*b*l]
K.K. [#k6sWs*b*l]
- Easily approached or entered.易接近的，易进入的
- Easily obtained:易得到的：accessible money.易得到的金钱
- Easy to talk to or get along with:易相处的：易于与之交谈或相处的：an accessible manager.易于相处的经理
- Easily swayed or influenced:易感的，易受影响的：accessible to flattery.爱听奉承话
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- acces”sibil“ity 或
n.（名词）
acces“sibleness - acces“sibly
adv.（副词）
salubrious /səˈluː.bri.əs/
adjective FORMAL
describes a place that is pleasant, clean, and healthy to live in:
He doesn't live in a very salubrious part of town.
describes a place that is pleasant, clean, and healthy to live in:
He doesn't live in a very salubrious part of town.
understudy /ˈʌn.dəˌstʌd.i/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [C]
an actor who learns the parts of other actors in a play, so that he or she can replace them if necessary, for example because they are ill
understudy /ˈʌn.dəˌstʌd.i/ US /-dɚ-/
verb [T]
an actor who learns the parts of other actors in a play, so that he or she can replace them if necessary, for example because they are ill
understudy /ˈʌn.dəˌstʌd.i/ US /-dɚ-/
verb [T]
trespass (BREAK LAW) /ˈtres.pəs/ US /-pæs/
verb [I]
to go onto someone's land or enter their building without permission:
I hope this is a public footpath and we're not trespassing on someone's land.
trespass /ˈtres.pəs/ US /-pæs/
noun [C or U]
trespasser /ˈtres.pə.səʳ/ US /-pæs.ɚ/
noun [C]
Can't you read the sign? It says 'Trespassers will be prosecuted!'
to go onto someone's land or enter their building without permission:
I hope this is a public footpath and we're not trespassing on someone's land.
trespass /ˈtres.pəs/ US /-pæs/
noun [C or U]
trespasser /ˈtres.pə.səʳ/ US /-pæs.ɚ/
noun [C]
Can't you read the sign? It says 'Trespassers will be prosecuted!'
trespass (IMMORAL ACTION) /ˈtres.pəs/ US /-pæs/
noun [C] OLD USE
an offence in which you break a moral or religious law:
Forgive us our trespasses.
trespass /ˈtres.pəs/ US /-pæs/
verb [I] OLD USE
an offence in which you break a moral or religious law:
Forgive us our trespasses.
trespass /ˈtres.pəs/ US /-pæs/
verb [I] OLD USE
propitious /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/
adjective FORMAL
likely to result in or showing signs of success:
With the economy in the worst recession for thirty years, it was scarcely the most propitious time to start up a company.
propitiously /prəˈpɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
likely to result in or showing signs of success:
With the economy in the worst recession for thirty years, it was scarcely the most propitious time to start up a company.
propitiously /prəˈpɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
startle /ˈstɑː.tļ/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļ/
verb [T]
to do something unexpected which surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal:
She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her.
The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air.
Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits.
startled /ˈstɑː.tļd/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļd/
adjective
a startled expression
startling /ˈstɑː.tļɪŋ/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļɪŋ/
adjective
surprising and sometimes worrying:
startling results
He made some startling admissions about his past.
startlingly /ˈstɑː.tļ.ɪŋ.li/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļ-/
adverb
startlingly poor results
to do something unexpected which surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal:
She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her.
The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air.
Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits.
startled /ˈstɑː.tļd/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļd/
adjective
a startled expression
startling /ˈstɑː.tļɪŋ/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļɪŋ/
adjective
surprising and sometimes worrying:
startling results
He made some startling admissions about his past.
startlingly /ˈstɑː.tļ.ɪŋ.li/ US /ˈstɑːr.ţļ-/
adverb
startlingly poor results
stash /stæʃ/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to store or hide something, especially a large amount:
The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a London warehouse.
stash /stæʃ/
noun [C]
They discovered a stash of money hidden at the back of a drawer.
to store or hide something, especially a large amount:
The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a London warehouse.
stash /stæʃ/
noun [C]
They discovered a stash of money hidden at the back of a drawer.
dis.cre.tion
AHD: [d¹-skrµsh“…n]
D.J. [d!6skre.*n]
K.K. [d!6skrW.*n]
- The quality of being discreet; circumspection.See Synonyms at prudence 谨慎，周详：有谨慎品质；慎重周到参见 prudence
- Ability or power to decide responsibly.决定能力，决断力
- Freedom to act or judge on one's own:行动的自由，判断的自由：All the decisions were left to our discretion.所有的决定都由我们自行做出
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- discre“tional
adj.（形容词）
- discre“tionally
adv.（副词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
prowess /ˈpraʊ.es/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
great ability or skill:
athletic/sporting prowess
He's always boasting about his sexual prowess.
great ability or skill:
athletic/sporting prowess
He's always boasting about his sexual prowess.
calligraphy /kəˈlɪg.rə.fi/
noun [U]
(the art of producing) beautiful writing, often created with a special pen or brush:
There's some wonderful calligraphy in these old manuscripts.
(the art of producing) beautiful writing, often created with a special pen or brush:
There's some wonderful calligraphy in these old manuscripts.
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
discrete /dɪˈskriːt/
adjective
having a clear independent shape or form; separate:
These small companies now have their own discrete identity.
NOTE: Do not confuse with discreet.
having a clear independent shape or form; separate:
These small companies now have their own discrete identity.
NOTE: Do not confuse with discreet.
philanthropic /ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɒp.ɪk/ US /-ænˈθrɑː.pɪk/
adjective FORMAL
helping poor people, especially by giving them money
philanthropist /fɪˈlænt.θrə.pɪst/
noun [C]
a philanthropic person:
a donation from a wealthy 19th-century philanthropist
philanthropy /fɪˈlænt.θrə.pi/
noun [U]
helping poor people, especially by giving them money
philanthropist /fɪˈlænt.θrə.pɪst/
noun [C]
a philanthropic person:
a donation from a wealthy 19th-century philanthropist
philanthropy /fɪˈlænt.θrə.pi/
noun [U]
mas.ter.y
AHD: [m²s“t…-r¶]
D.J. [6m#st*ri8]
K.K. [6m#st*ri]
- Possession of consummate skill.优势：熟练技艺的拥有
- The status of master or ruler; control:统治；控制：mastery of the seas.对海域的统治
- Full command of a subject of study:对一技艺的完全精通：Her mastery of economic theory impressed the professors.她对经济的精通给教授们留下了深刻的印象
n.（名词） 【复数】 mas.ter.ies
current ratio
- The arithmetic ratio of current assets to liabilities.流动比率：流动资产对负债的算术比率
n.（名词）
subject (AREA OF STUDY) /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/
noun [C]
1 the thing which is being discussed, considered or studied:
Our subject for discussion is homelessness.
She has made a series of documentaries on the subject of family relationships.
The guest lecturer took as her subject (= decided to speak about) 'punishment and imprisonment in modern society'.
The number of planes flying over the town has been the subject of (= has caused) concern since last summer.
2 an area of knowledge which is studied in school, college or university:
My favourite subjects at school were history and geography.
MAINLY UK Her subject (= special area of study) is low-temperature physics.
1 the thing which is being discussed, considered or studied:
Our subject for discussion is homelessness.
She has made a series of documentaries on the subject of family relationships.
The guest lecturer took as her subject (= decided to speak about) 'punishment and imprisonment in modern society'.
The number of planes flying over the town has been the subject of (= has caused) concern since last summer.
2 an area of knowledge which is studied in school, college or university:
My favourite subjects at school were history and geography.
MAINLY UK Her subject (= special area of study) is low-temperature physics.
subject (GOVERN) /səbˈdʒekt/
verb [T]
to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom:
The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes.
subject /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/
adjective [before noun]
subject peoples/states
subjection /səbˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [U]
The book discusses the political subjection (= control) of the island by its larger neighbour.
to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom:
The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes.
subject /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/
adjective [before noun]
subject peoples/states
subjection /səbˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [U]
The book discusses the political subjection (= control) of the island by its larger neighbour.
subject (HAVING) /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/
adjective
be subject to sth to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant:
Cars are subject to a high domestic tax.
In recent years, she has been subject to attacks of depression.
be subject to sth to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant:
Cars are subject to a high domestic tax.
In recent years, she has been subject to attacks of depression.
subject (DEPEND) /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/
adjective
subject to sth depending on the stated thing happening:
We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval.
Moving all the books should not take long, subject to there being (= if there are) enough helpers.
subject to sth depending on the stated thing happening:
We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval.
Moving all the books should not take long, subject to there being (= if there are) enough helpers.
reverberate /rɪˈvɜː.bər.eɪt/ US /-ˈvɝː.bɚ.eɪt/
verb
1 [I] LITERARY If a loud deep sound reverberates, it continues to be heard around an area, so that the area seems to shake:
The narrow street reverberated with/to the sound of the workmen's drills.
2 [I + adverb or preposition] If an event or idea reverberates somewhere, it has an effect on everyone or everything in a place or group:
News of the disaster reverberated around the organization.
The surge in US share prices reverberated across the globe.
reverberation /rɪˌvɜː.bərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌvɝː.bəˈreɪ-/
noun [C usually plural; U] LITERARY
She felt the reverberation(s) in her chest and cursed the drilling outside.
This move is likely to have reverberations (= effects) throughout the health service.
1 [I] LITERARY If a loud deep sound reverberates, it continues to be heard around an area, so that the area seems to shake:
The narrow street reverberated with/to the sound of the workmen's drills.
2 [I + adverb or preposition] If an event or idea reverberates somewhere, it has an effect on everyone or everything in a place or group:
News of the disaster reverberated around the organization.
The surge in US share prices reverberated across the globe.
reverberation /rɪˌvɜː.bərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌvɝː.bəˈreɪ-/
noun [C usually plural; U] LITERARY
She felt the reverberation(s) in her chest and cursed the drilling outside.
This move is likely to have reverberations (= effects) throughout the health service.
mosaic /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ US /moʊ-/
noun [C]
a pattern or picture made using many small pieces of coloured stone or glass:
a beautiful 10th century mosaic
FIGURATIVE The country is now a cultural and social mosaic (= mixture) due to the influx of several different ethnic groups.
a pattern or picture made using many small pieces of coloured stone or glass:
a beautiful 10th century mosaic
FIGURATIVE The country is now a cultural and social mosaic (= mixture) due to the influx of several different ethnic groups.
mosque /mɒsk/ US /mɑːsk/
noun [C]
a building for Islamic religious activities and worship
a building for Islamic religious activities and worship
deluge /ˈdel.juːdʒ/
noun [C]
1 a very large amount of rain or water:
This little stream can become a deluge when it rains heavily.
2 a deluge of sth a lot of something:
The newspaper received a deluge of complaints/letters/phone calls about the article.
deluge /ˈdel.juːdʒ/
verb [T usually passive]
to cover something with a lot of water:
The city was deluged when the river burst its banks.
FIGURATIVE We've been deluged with (= have received a lot of) replies to our advertisement.
1 a very large amount of rain or water:
This little stream can become a deluge when it rains heavily.
2 a deluge of sth a lot of something:
The newspaper received a deluge of complaints/letters/phone calls about the article.
deluge /ˈdel.juːdʒ/
verb [T usually passive]
to cover something with a lot of water:
The city was deluged when the river burst its banks.
FIGURATIVE We've been deluged with (= have received a lot of) replies to our advertisement.
camouflage /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
noun
1 [U] the use of leaves, branches, paints and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they look part of their surroundings:
a camouflage jacket
2 [S or U] the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its surroundings to prevent it from being seen by attackers:
The lizard's light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand.
3 [S or U] something that is meant to hide something, or behaviour that is intended to hide the truth:
Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill.
He believed that her kindness was merely a camouflage for her real intentions.
camouflage /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
verb [T]
[R] The troops had camouflaged themselves so effectively that the enemy didn't notice them approaching.
1 [U] the use of leaves, branches, paints and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they look part of their surroundings:
a camouflage jacket
2 [S or U] the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its surroundings to prevent it from being seen by attackers:
The lizard's light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand.
3 [S or U] something that is meant to hide something, or behaviour that is intended to hide the truth:
Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill.
He believed that her kindness was merely a camouflage for her real intentions.
camouflage /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
verb [T]
[R] The troops had camouflaged themselves so effectively that the enemy didn't notice them approaching.
camp bed UK noun [C] (US cot)
a light bed which can be folded so that it can be easily carried and stored
camp follower noun [C]
a person who is interested in and supports a particular political party or other organization but is not a member of it
camp it up phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an actor camps it up, he or she gives an artificial and often amusing performance in which emotions are expressed too strongly and the movements of the hands and body are more noticeable than they would usually be.
douse (MAKE WET), dowse /daʊs/
verb [T]
to make something or someone wet by throwing a lot of liquid over them:
We watched as demonstrators doused a car in/with petrol and set it alight.
to make something or someone wet by throwing a lot of liquid over them:
We watched as demonstrators doused a car in/with petrol and set it alight.
douse (STOP BURNING), dowse /daʊs/
verb [T]
to stop a fire or light from burning or shining, especially by putting water on it or by covering it with something
to stop a fire or light from burning or shining, especially by putting water on it or by covering it with something
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
drizzle (RAIN) /ˈdrɪz.ļ/
noun [U]
rain in very small light drops:
Tomorrow will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
drizzle /ˈdrɪz.ļ/
verb [I]
It's been drizzling all day.
drizzly /ˈdrɪz.li/
adjective
a drizzly afternoon
rain in very small light drops:
Tomorrow will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
drizzle /ˈdrɪz.ļ/
verb [I]
It's been drizzling all day.
drizzly /ˈdrɪz.li/
adjective
a drizzly afternoon
drizzle (POUR) /ˈdrɪz.ļ/
verb [T]
to pour liquid slowly over something, especially in a thin line or in small drops:
Drizzle the syrup over the warm cake.
drizzle /ˈdrɪz.ļ/
noun [S]
Serve the pasta hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
to pour liquid slowly over something, especially in a thin line or in small drops:
Drizzle the syrup over the warm cake.
drizzle /ˈdrɪz.ļ/
noun [S]
Serve the pasta hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
sun.der
AHD: [s¾n“d…r]
D.J. [6sJnd*]
K.K. [6sJnd+]
v.（动词） sun.dered,sun.der.ing,sun.ders
- To break or wrench apart; sever.See Synonyms at separate 分开：裂开或分开；割裂参见 separate
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To break into parts.碎裂
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- A division or separation.分离或分开
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English sundren 中古英语 sundren
- from Old English sundrian 源自 古英语 sundrian
继承用法：
- sun“derance
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
preposterous /prɪˈpɒs.tər.əs/ US /-ˈpɑː.stɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
very foolish or ridiculous:
The very idea is preposterous!
a preposterous suggestion
very foolish or ridiculous:
The very idea is preposterous!
a preposterous suggestion
drudgery /ˈdrʌdʒ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
hard boring work:
the drudgery of housework
drudge /drʌdʒ/
noun [C]
I feel like a real drudge - I've done nothing but clean all day!
hard boring work:
the drudgery of housework
drudge /drʌdʒ/
noun [C]
I feel like a real drudge - I've done nothing but clean all day!
druid /ˈdruː.ɪd/
noun [C]
a priest of a religion followed in Britain, Ireland and France, especially in ancient times
a priest of a religion followed in Britain, Ireland and France, especially in ancient times
luminous /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/
adjective
producing or reflecting bright light (especially in the dark):
luminous clothing
luminosity /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ə.tɪ/ US /-ˈnɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U]
luminously /ˈluː.mɪ.nə.sli/
adverb
producing or reflecting bright light (especially in the dark):
luminous clothing
luminosity /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ə.tɪ/ US /-ˈnɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U]
luminously /ˈluː.mɪ.nə.sli/
adverb
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
champion (WINNER) /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
noun [C] (INFORMAL champ)
someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition:
an Olympic champion
She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow.
Who are the reigning European football champions?
championship /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
noun [C]
1 a high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport:
the British Diving Championship
The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.
He has been playing championship tennis for three years now.
2 the position of being a champion:
She has held the championship for the past three years.
someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition:
an Olympic champion
She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow.
Who are the reigning European football champions?
championship /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
noun [C]
1 a high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport:
the British Diving Championship
The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.
He has been playing championship tennis for three years now.
2 the position of being a champion:
She has held the championship for the past three years.
champion (SUPPORT) /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
noun [C]
a person who enthusiastically supports, defends or fights for a person, belief, right or principle:
She has long been a champion of prisoners' rights/the disabled/free speech.
champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
verb [T]
He has championed constitutional reform for many years.
championship /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
noun [U]
a person who enthusiastically supports, defends or fights for a person, belief, right or principle:
She has long been a champion of prisoners' rights/the disabled/free speech.
champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
verb [T]
He has championed constitutional reform for many years.
championship /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
noun [U]
champion (GOOD) /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
adjective, exclamation MAINLY NORTHERN ENGLISH INFORMAL
excellent
excellent
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
hoodwink /ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
verb [T]
to deceive or trick someone:
He hoodwinked us into agreeing.
to deceive or trick someone:
He hoodwinked us into agreeing.
hoodlum /ˈhuːd.ləm/
noun [C] (ALSO hood) OLD-FASHIONED
a violent person, especially one who is member of a group of criminals
a violent person, especially one who is member of a group of criminals
vignette /vɪˈnjet/
noun [C]
a short piece of writing, music, acting, etc. which clearly expresses the typical characteristics of something or someone:
She wrote several vignettes of small-town life.
a short piece of writing, music, acting, etc. which clearly expresses the typical characteristics of something or someone:
She wrote several vignettes of small-town life.
resurgence /rɪˈsɜː.dʒənts/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
a new increase of activity or interest in a particular subject or idea which had been forgotten for some time:
The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.
resurgence in demand/popularity/interest
resurgent /rɪˈsɜː.dʒənt/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
increasing again, or becoming popular again:
resurgent inflation
Many people were critical of the resurgent militarism in the country.
a new increase of activity or interest in a particular subject or idea which had been forgotten for some time:
The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.
resurgence in demand/popularity/interest
resurgent /rɪˈsɜː.dʒənt/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
increasing again, or becoming popular again:
resurgent inflation
Many people were critical of the resurgent militarism in the country.
macerate /ˈmæs.ə.reɪt/
verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED
to leave food in a liquid so that it absorbs the liquid and becomes soft, or to become soft in this way:
Mix together all the ingredients and leave them to macerate in the fridge overnight.
to leave food in a liquid so that it absorbs the liquid and becomes soft, or to become soft in this way:
Mix together all the ingredients and leave them to macerate in the fridge overnight.
ho.mog.e.nize
AHD: [h…-m¼j“…-nºz”, h½-]
D.J. [h*6mKd9*7na!z, h*&-]
K.K. [h*6m$d9*7na!z, ho-]
- To make homogeneous.使均匀
- To reduce to particles and disperse throughout a fluid.使成为颗粒并在液体中分散开来
- To make uniform in consistency, especially to render (milk) uniform in consistency by emulsifying the fat content.使均质：使浓度一致，尤指通过乳化脂肠物质使（牛奶）浓度一致
v.tr.（及物动词） ho.mog.e.nized,ho.mog.e.niz.ing,ho.mog.e.niz.es
语源：
- From homogeneous 源自 homogeneous
继承用法：
- homog”eniza“tion AHD: [-n¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- homog“eniz”er
n.（名词）
Clarendon College
- P.O. Box 968, Clarendon, TX 79226; Public; 1,294克拉伦登学院：P.O. Box 968, Clarendon, TX 79226; Public; 1,294
clar.et
AHD: [kl²r“¹t]
D.J. [6kl#r!t]
K.K. [6kl#r!t]
- A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France.红葡萄酒：法国波尔多地区生产的干红葡萄酒
- A similar wine made elsewhere.其它地方产的类似葡萄酒
- Color A dark or grayish purplish red to dark purplish pink.【色彩】 暗紫红色：一种黑或灰紫红到黑紫的粉红色
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English [light-colored wine] 中古英语 [浅颜色的酒]
- from Old French (vin) claret [diminutive of] clair [clear] 源自 古法语 (vin) claret [] clair的小后缀 [清晰的]
- from Latin cl³rus * see clear 源自 拉丁语 cl³rus *参见 clear
telling /ˈtel.ɪŋ/
adjective
showing the truth about a situation or showing what someone really thinks:
a telling comment
showing the truth about a situation or showing what someone really thinks:
a telling comment
li.a.bil.i.ty
AHD: [lº”…-b¹l“¹-t¶]
D.J. [7la!*6b!l!ti8]
K.K. [7la!*6b!l!ti]
- The state of being liable.责任：负有责任或义务的状态
- Something for which one is liable; an obligation, a responsibility, or a debt.责任：一个人应对其负责的事物；责任、义务或债务
- liabilities The financial obligations entered in the balance sheet of a business enterprise.liabilities 负债，债务：某一企业的资产收支表上的财政债务
- Something that holds one back; a handicap.不利条件：起阻碍作用的事物; 障碍
- Likelihood.可能性
n.（名词） 【复数】 li.a.bil.i.ties
- adj. 刺耳的；不和谐的；辗轧的
- n. 辗轧声；冲突；震动
- v. 震惊；冲突；发刺耳声（jar的现在分词）
tentative /ˈten.tə.tɪv/ US /-ţə.ţɪv/
adjective
(of a plan or idea) not certain or agreed, or (of a suggestion or action) said or done in a careful but uncertain way because you do not know if you are right:
I have made tentative plans to take a trip to Seattle in July.
tentatively /ˈten.tə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţə.ţɪv-/
adverb
If you do or say something tentatively, you do or say it in an uncertain way.
tentativeness /ˈten.tə.tɪv.nəs/ US /-ţə.ţɪv-/
noun [U]
(of a plan or idea) not certain or agreed, or (of a suggestion or action) said or done in a careful but uncertain way because you do not know if you are right:
I have made tentative plans to take a trip to Seattle in July.
tentatively /ˈten.tə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţə.ţɪv-/
adverb
If you do or say something tentatively, you do or say it in an uncertain way.
tentativeness /ˈten.tə.tɪv.nəs/ US /-ţə.ţɪv-/
noun [U]
amity /ˈæm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
friendship; a good relationship:
The two groups had lived in perfect amity for many years before the recent troubles.
friendship; a good relationship:
The two groups had lived in perfect amity for many years before the recent troubles.
pal.pi.ta.tion
AHD: [p²l”p¹-t³“sh…n]
D.J. [7p#lp!6te!.*n]
K.K. [7p#lp!6te.*n]
- A trembling or shaking.颤动，悸动
- Irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart.心脏急速跳动：规则的，快速的心跳或心脏的博动
n.（名词）
di.ple.gia
AHD: [dº-pl¶“j…, -j¶-…]
D.J. [da!6pli8d9*, -d9i8*]
K.K. [da!6plid9*, -d9i*]
- Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.两侧麻痹：机体两边有相应部分的麻痹
n.（名词）
affix (FIX) /əˈfɪks/
verb [T] FORMAL
to fix one thing to another:
She affixed a stamp to the envelope.
to fix one thing to another:
She affixed a stamp to the envelope.
affix (WORD PART) /ˈæf.ɪks/
noun [C]
a letter or group of letters which are added to the beginning or end of a word to make a new word:
The affixes un- and -less are often used to make negative words, such as 'unhappy' and 'careless'.
a letter or group of letters which are added to the beginning or end of a word to make a new word:
The affixes un- and -less are often used to make negative words, such as 'unhappy' and 'careless'.
el.ee.mos.y.nar.y
AHD: [µl”…-m¼s“…-nµr”¶, µl”¶-…-]
D.J. [7el*6mKs*7neri8, 7eli8*-]
K.K. [7Wl*6m$s*7nWri, 7Wli*-]
- Of, relating to, or dependent on charity.慈善的：慈善的，关于慈善的，依靠救济的
- Contributed as an act of charity; gratuitous.See Synonyms at benevolent 免费的：作为慈善行为给予的；免费的参见 benevolent
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Medieval Latin ele¶mosyn³rius 中世纪拉丁语 ele¶mosyn³rius
- from Late Latin ele¶mosyna [alms] * see alms 源自 后期拉丁语 ele¶mosyna [施舍物；救济物] *参见 alms
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
fracture /ˈfræk.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
verb [I or T]
1 If something hard, such as a bone, fractures or is fractured, it cracks or breaks:
She fractured her skull in the accident.
Two of her ribs fractured when she was thrown from her horse.
A fractured pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary.
2 FORMAL to divide an organization or society, or (of an organization or society) to be divided:
Intense disagreement over economic policy risks fracturing the coalition government.
fracture /ˈfræk.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C]
He suffered/sustained multiple fractures in a motorcycle accident.
He has a hairline fracture (= a thin crack in the bone) of the wrist.
1 If something hard, such as a bone, fractures or is fractured, it cracks or breaks:
She fractured her skull in the accident.
Two of her ribs fractured when she was thrown from her horse.
A fractured pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary.
2 FORMAL to divide an organization or society, or (of an organization or society) to be divided:
Intense disagreement over economic policy risks fracturing the coalition government.
fracture /ˈfræk.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C]
He suffered/sustained multiple fractures in a motorcycle accident.
He has a hairline fracture (= a thin crack in the bone) of the wrist.
dilatory /ˈdɪl.ə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective FORMAL
slow and likely to cause delay:
dilatory behaviour/tactics
British institutions have been dilatory in cutting credit card charges.
slow and likely to cause delay:
dilatory behaviour/tactics
British institutions have been dilatory in cutting credit card charges.
embolden /ɪmˈbəʊl.dən/ US /-ˈboʊl-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make someone brave:
Emboldened by drink, he walked over to speak to her.
to make someone brave:
Emboldened by drink, he walked over to speak to her.
emergency services plural noun MAINLY UK
the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
wretched /ˈretʃ.ɪd/
adjective
1 unhappy, unpleasant or of low quality:
a wretched childhood
The house was in a wretched state.
2 used to express annoyance:
My wretched car's broken down again.
3 very ill or very unhappy:
I think I must be coming down with flu - I've been feeling wretched all day.
wretchedly /ˈretʃ.ɪd.li/
adverb
extremely, when referring to something unpleasant or of low quality:
wretchedly inadequate
wretchedness /ˈretʃ.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U]
1 unhappy, unpleasant or of low quality:
a wretched childhood
The house was in a wretched state.
2 used to express annoyance:
My wretched car's broken down again.
3 very ill or very unhappy:
I think I must be coming down with flu - I've been feeling wretched all day.
wretchedly /ˈretʃ.ɪd.li/
adverb
extremely, when referring to something unpleasant or of low quality:
wretchedly inadequate
wretchedness /ˈretʃ.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U]
write back phrasal verb
to reply to someone's letter:
I'll write back and tell her we're coming.
I'll write back and tell her we're coming.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
sartorial /sɑːˈtɔː.ri.əl/ US /sɑːrˈtɔːr.i-/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
relating to the making of clothes, usually men's clothes, or to a way of dressing:
sartorial elegance
sartorially /sɑːˈtɔː.ri.əl.i/ US /sɑːrˈtɔːr.i-/
adverb
relating to the making of clothes, usually men's clothes, or to a way of dressing:
sartorial elegance
sartorially /sɑːˈtɔː.ri.əl.i/ US /sɑːrˈtɔːr.i-/
adverb
apostasy /əˈpɒs.tə.si/ US /-ˈpɑː.stə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the act of giving up your religious or political beliefs and leaving a religion or a political party:
In those days apostasy was punishable by death.
apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.steɪt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has given up their religion or left a political party
the act of giving up your religious or political beliefs and leaving a religion or a political party:
In those days apostasy was punishable by death.
apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.steɪt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has given up their religion or left a political party
untenable /ʌnˈten.ə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
1 describes a theory or argument that cannot be supported or defended against criticism
2 describes a situation that cannot continue as it is:
If three people in four no longer support the government, isn't this an untenable situation?
1 describes a theory or argument that cannot be supported or defended against criticism
2 describes a situation that cannot continue as it is:
If three people in four no longer support the government, isn't this an untenable situation?
wrangle /ˈræŋ.gļ/
noun [C]
an argument, especially one which continues for a long period of time:
a lengthy wrangle about/over costs
The joint venture ended in a legal wrangle between the two companies.
wrangle /ˈræŋ.gļ/
verb [I]
They had been wrangling with the authorities about/over parking spaces.
wrangling /ˈræŋ.gļ.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
political wrangling
an argument, especially one which continues for a long period of time:
a lengthy wrangle about/over costs
The joint venture ended in a legal wrangle between the two companies.
wrangle /ˈræŋ.gļ/
verb [I]
They had been wrangling with the authorities about/over parking spaces.
wrangling /ˈræŋ.gļ.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
political wrangling
spar.ing
AHD: [spâr“¹ng]
D.J. [6spe*r!0]
K.K. [6spWr!0]
- Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.节俭的：在物质资源的使用上谨慎的和有节制的，或有此特征的
- Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent.贫乏的：在数量、满足或程度上贫乏或有限的
- Forbearing; lenient.仁慈的；宽容的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- spar“ingly
adv.（副词）
- spar“ingness
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- sparing,frugal,thrifty,economical
- These adjectives mean exercising or reflecting care in the use of resources, such as money.这些形容词都含有在使用资源，尤其是金钱时采取的谨慎作法或表现出的谨慎态度。
- Sparing stresses restraint, as in expenditure: Sparing 强调在如花费上的节制：neither profligate nor sparing of her time.她的时间既不浪费也不节制。
- Frugal implies self-denial and abstention from luxury: Frugal 暗指对奢华的自我克制和戒绝：a frugal farmer.俭朴的农夫。
- Thrifty suggests industry, care, and diligence in conserving means: Thrifty 指在保存生活资料上的经济、细心和勤劳：is excessively thrifty because he remembers the Depression.他还记得大萧条时期的穷困，因此他现在格外节俭。
- Economical emphasizes prudence, skillful management, and the avoidance of waste: Economical 强调谨慎、精明的管理和避免浪费：the most economical use of energy.对能源最经济的利用
Spark
AHD: [spärk] Muriel Sarah (Born 1918)
D.J. [sp$8k]
K.K. [sp$rk]
- Scottish writer known for her satirical novels, includingMemento Mori (1958) and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961). 斯帕克，穆雷尔·撒拉：(生于 1918) 苏格兰女作家，以其讽刺小说著名，作品有《米曼妥·茉里》 （1958年）和 《琼·布罗迪小姐的青春》 （1961年）
NONE（无词性）
retinue /ˈret.ɪ.njuː/ US /ˈreţ.ən.uː/
group noun [C]
a group of helpers and followers who travel with an important person:
The President travels with a large retinue of aides and bodyguards.
a group of helpers and followers who travel with an important person:
The President travels with a large retinue of aides and bodyguards.
contract (AGREEMENT) /ˈkɒn.trækt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [C]
a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself:
a contract of employment
a temporary/building contract
They could take legal action against you if you break (the terms of) the contract.
My solicitor is drawing up (= writing) a contract.
Don't sign/enter into any contract before examining its conditions carefully.
[+ to infinitive] They're the firm of architects who won the contract to design the National Museum extension.
contract /kənˈtrækt/
verb [I or T]
to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or to have work done for you:
[+ to infinitive] They have just contracted our company to build shelters for the homeless.
contractual /kənˈtræk.tju.əl/
adjective
contractual conditions/terms
Are you under a contractual obligation to any other company?
contractually /kənˈtræk.tju.əl.i/
adverb
They are contractually bound/obliged to finish the work.
a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself:
a contract of employment
a temporary/building contract
They could take legal action against you if you break (the terms of) the contract.
My solicitor is drawing up (= writing) a contract.
Don't sign/enter into any contract before examining its conditions carefully.
[+ to infinitive] They're the firm of architects who won the contract to design the National Museum extension.
contract /kənˈtrækt/
verb [I or T]
to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or to have work done for you:
[+ to infinitive] They have just contracted our company to build shelters for the homeless.
contractual /kənˈtræk.tju.əl/
adjective
contractual conditions/terms
Are you under a contractual obligation to any other company?
contractually /kənˈtræk.tju.əl.i/
adverb
They are contractually bound/obliged to finish the work.
contract (SHORTEN) /kənˈtrækt/
verb [I or T]
to make or become shorter or narrower or generally smaller:
In spoken English, 'do not' often contracts to 'don't.'
As it cooled, the metal contracted.
contractile /kənˈtræk.taɪl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective SPECIALIZED
describes body tissue that is able to contract, or something that causes this to happen
contraction /kənˈtræk.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when something becomes smaller or shorter:
Cold causes contraction of the metal.
The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.
2 [C] one of the very strong and usually painful movements of the muscles in the womb that help to push the baby out of the mother's body during the process of birth:
She was having regular strong contractions every four minutes.
3 [C] a shortened form of a word or combination of words which is often used instead of the full form in spoken English:
'Won't' is a contraction of 'will not'.
to make or become shorter or narrower or generally smaller:
In spoken English, 'do not' often contracts to 'don't.'
As it cooled, the metal contracted.
contractile /kənˈtræk.taɪl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective SPECIALIZED
describes body tissue that is able to contract, or something that causes this to happen
contraction /kənˈtræk.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when something becomes smaller or shorter:
Cold causes contraction of the metal.
The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.
2 [C] one of the very strong and usually painful movements of the muscles in the womb that help to push the baby out of the mother's body during the process of birth:
She was having regular strong contractions every four minutes.
3 [C] a shortened form of a word or combination of words which is often used instead of the full form in spoken English:
'Won't' is a contraction of 'will not'.
contract (BECOME ILL) /kənˈtrækt/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to catch, or become ill with, a disease:
He contracted malaria while he was travelling.
to catch, or become ill with, a disease:
He contracted malaria while he was travelling.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
gush (FLOW) /gʌʃ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition; T]
to flow or send out quickly and in large amounts:
Oil gushed (out) from the hole in the tanker.
Blood was gushing from his nose.
Her arm gushed blood where the knife had gone in.
gush /gʌʃ/
noun [S]
a large amount of liquid or gas that flows quickly:
Showers with pumps are more expensive, but they deliver a really powerful gush of water.
gusher /ˈgʌʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
an oil well from which oil flows without the use of a pump (DEVICE)
to flow or send out quickly and in large amounts:
Oil gushed (out) from the hole in the tanker.
Blood was gushing from his nose.
Her arm gushed blood where the knife had gone in.
gush /gʌʃ/
noun [S]
a large amount of liquid or gas that flows quickly:
Showers with pumps are more expensive, but they deliver a really powerful gush of water.
gusher /ˈgʌʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
an oil well from which oil flows without the use of a pump (DEVICE)
gush (EXPRESS) /gʌʃ/
verb [I or T]
to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere:
[+ speech] "You're just so talented!" she gushed.
gush /gʌʃ/
noun [S]
gushing /ˈgʌʃ.ɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO gushy)
expressing a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere:
One of the more gushing newspapers described the occasion as 'a fairy-tale wedding'.
gushingly /ˈgʌʃ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb (ALSO gushily)
to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere:
[+ speech] "You're just so talented!" she gushed.
gush /gʌʃ/
noun [S]
gushing /ˈgʌʃ.ɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO gushy)
expressing a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere:
One of the more gushing newspapers described the occasion as 'a fairy-tale wedding'.
gushingly /ˈgʌʃ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb (ALSO gushily)
gum shield noun [C] UK
a device which boxers put inside their mouths in order to protect their teeth and gums during fights
ap.a.thy
AHD: [²p“…-th¶]
D.J. [6#p*Gi8]
K.K. [6#p*Gi]
- Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference.无兴趣，冷漠，漠然：尤指对有普遍重要性或吸引力的事情缺乏兴趣或关心；冷漠
- Lack of emotion or feeling; impassiveness.无感情，无感觉；无动于衷
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin apath&9{ºa} 拉丁语 apath&9{ºa}
- from Greek apatheia 源自 希腊语 apatheia
- from apath¶s [without feeling] 源自 apath¶s [无感情]
- a- [without] * see a- 1a- [无，没有] *参见 a-1
- pathos [feeling] * see k went(h)- pathos [感情] *参见 k went(h)-
pro.vi.so.ry
AHD: [pr…-vº“z…-r¶]
D.J. [pr*6va!z*ri8]
K.K. [pr*6va!z*ri]
- Depending on a proviso; conditional.有附带条件的：依赖于限制性条文的；条件性的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French provisoire 法语 provisoire
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Medieval Latin pr½v&9{ºs½rius} 源自 中世纪拉丁语 pr½v&9{ºs½rius}
- from Latin pr½v&9{ºsus} [past participle of] pr½vid¶re [to provide for] * see provide 源自 拉丁语 pr½v&9{ºsus} [] pr½vid¶re的过去分词 [为…提供] *参见 provide
继承用法：
- provi“sorily
adv.（副词）
ruth.less
AHD: [r›th“l¹s]
D.J. [6ru8Gl!s]
K.K. [6ruGl!s]
- Having no compassion or pity; merciless:无情的：无怜悯心的或冷酷的；残忍的：ruthless cruelty; ruthless opportunism.无情的冷酷；无情的机会主义
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ruth“lessly
adv.（副词）
- ruth“lessness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
mandatory /ˈmæn.də.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective FORMAL
describes something which must be done, or which is demanded by law:
The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.
In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars.
describes something which must be done, or which is demanded by law:
The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.
In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars.
emulate /ˈem.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have:
They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
Fitzgerald is keen to emulate Martin's record of three successive world titles.
emulation /ˌem.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have:
They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
Fitzgerald is keen to emulate Martin's record of three successive world titles.
emulation /ˌem.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
ubiquitous /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/ US /-wə.ţəs/
adjective FORMAL OR HUMOROUS
seeming to be in all places:
Leather is very much in fashion this season, as of course is the ubiquitous denim.
The Swedes are not alone in finding their language under pressure from the ubiquitous spread of English.
The radio, that most ubiquitous of consumer-electronic appliances, is about to enter a new age.
ubiquitously /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.tə.sli/ US /-wə.ţə-/
adverb
ubiquity /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.ti/ US /-wə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the ubiquity of fast-food outlets (= the fact that they are found everywhere)
seeming to be in all places:
Leather is very much in fashion this season, as of course is the ubiquitous denim.
The Swedes are not alone in finding their language under pressure from the ubiquitous spread of English.
The radio, that most ubiquitous of consumer-electronic appliances, is about to enter a new age.
ubiquitously /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.tə.sli/ US /-wə.ţə-/
adverb
ubiquity /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.ti/ US /-wə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the ubiquity of fast-food outlets (= the fact that they are found everywhere)
U-bend /ˈjuː.bend/
noun [C]
a U-shaped piece of pipe, especially one fixed under a toilet or sink, which holds water in its lower part and prevents unpleasant gases from getting out
a U-shaped piece of pipe, especially one fixed under a toilet or sink, which holds water in its lower part and prevents unpleasant gases from getting out
rehabilitate /ˌriː.həˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T]
to return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state or way of living:
The prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison.
Physiotherapy is part of rehabilitating accident victims.
After 20 years in official disgrace, she's been rehabilitated (= given a positive public image again).
rehabilitation /ˌriː.həˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
a drug rehabilitation clinic
the rehabilitation of derelict buildings
to return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state or way of living:
The prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison.
Physiotherapy is part of rehabilitating accident victims.
After 20 years in official disgrace, she's been rehabilitated (= given a positive public image again).
rehabilitation /ˌriː.həˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
a drug rehabilitation clinic
the rehabilitation of derelict buildings
tangent (CIRCLE) /ˈtæn.dʒənt/
noun [C]
a straight line which touches but does not cut into a curve
tangential /tænˈdʒen.tʃəl/
adjective
a straight line which touches but does not cut into a curve
tangential /tænˈdʒen.tʃəl/
adjective
imprudent /ɪmˈpruː.dənt/
adjective FORMAL
unwise, by failing to consider the likely results of your actions:
The report criticizes the banks for being imprudent in their lending.
imprudence /ɪmˈpruː.dənts/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
unwise, by failing to consider the likely results of your actions:
The report criticizes the banks for being imprudent in their lending.
imprudence /ɪmˈpruː.dənts/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
natty /ˈnæt.i/ US /ˈnæţ-/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
stylish and tidy in every detail:
He's always been a natty dresser.
nattily /ˈnæt.ɪ.li/ US /ˈnæţ-/
adverb OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
stylish and tidy in every detail:
He's always been a natty dresser.
nattily /ˈnæt.ɪ.li/ US /ˈnæţ-/
adverb OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
urbane /ɜːˈbeɪn/ US /ɝː-/
adjective APPROVING
(especially of a man) confident, comfortable and polite in social situations:
John Herschel was an urbane, kindly and generous man.
urbanely /ɜːˈbeɪn.li/ US /ɝː-/
adverb APPROVING
urbanity /ɜːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ US /ɝːˈbæn.ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
(especially of a man) confident, comfortable and polite in social situations:
John Herschel was an urbane, kindly and generous man.
urbanely /ɜːˈbeɪn.li/ US /ɝː-/
adverb APPROVING
urbanity /ɜːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ US /ɝːˈbæn.ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
waft /wɒft/ US /wɑːft/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] LITERARY
to (cause to) move gently through the air:
A gentle breeze wafted the scent of roses in through the open window.
The sound of a flute wafted down the stairs.
to (cause to) move gently through the air:
A gentle breeze wafted the scent of roses in through the open window.
The sound of a flute wafted down the stairs.
signal (ACTION) /ˈsɪg.nəl/
noun [C]
1 an action, movement or sound which gives information, a message, a warning or an order:
When she gave (them) the signal, they all cheered.
[+ that] The firework was a signal that the festival had started.
[+ to infinitive] The police officer gave us a signal to stop.
The signal for a race to start is often the firing of a gun.
2 US FOR indicator See at indicate (SIGNAL).
signal /ˈsɪg.nəl/
verb [I or T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to make a movement, sound, flash, etc. which gives information or tells people what to do:
Flashing lights on a parked car usually signal a warning (to other motorists).
He signalled left, and turned the lorry slowly.
He was signalling (= giving a signal) with a red flag.
She signalled for help.
[+ that] She signalled to the cars behind that they were going the wrong way.
[+ object + to infinitive] The children's mother signalled them to be quiet.
[+ to infinitive] The children's mother signalled to/for them to be quiet.
1 an action, movement or sound which gives information, a message, a warning or an order:
When she gave (them) the signal, they all cheered.
[+ that] The firework was a signal that the festival had started.
[+ to infinitive] The police officer gave us a signal to stop.
The signal for a race to start is often the firing of a gun.
2 US FOR indicator See at indicate (SIGNAL).
signal /ˈsɪg.nəl/
verb [I or T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to make a movement, sound, flash, etc. which gives information or tells people what to do:
Flashing lights on a parked car usually signal a warning (to other motorists).
He signalled left, and turned the lorry slowly.
He was signalling (= giving a signal) with a red flag.
She signalled for help.
[+ that] She signalled to the cars behind that they were going the wrong way.
[+ object + to infinitive] The children's mother signalled them to be quiet.
[+ to infinitive] The children's mother signalled to/for them to be quiet.
signal (SHOWING) /ˈsɪg.nəl/
noun [C]
something which shows that something else exists or is likely to happen:
The poor result is a clear signal of his deteriorating confidence.
The changing colour of the leaves on the trees is a signal that it will soon be autumn.
signal /ˈsɪg.nəl/
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to show that you intend or are ready to do something:
[+ that] The union has signalled that the workers will strike.
The union has signalled the workers' intention to strike.
The death of Chairman Mao signalled (= marked) the end of an era in Chinese history.
something which shows that something else exists or is likely to happen:
The poor result is a clear signal of his deteriorating confidence.
The changing colour of the leaves on the trees is a signal that it will soon be autumn.
signal /ˈsɪg.nəl/
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to show that you intend or are ready to do something:
[+ that] The union has signalled that the workers will strike.
The union has signalled the workers' intention to strike.
The death of Chairman Mao signalled (= marked) the end of an era in Chinese history.
signal (EQUIPMENT) /ˈsɪg.nəl/
noun [C]
equipment, especially on the side of a railway or road, often with lights, which tells drivers whether they can go, must stop or should move more slowly:
a railway signal
a traffic signal
a road signal
equipment, especially on the side of a railway or road, often with lights, which tells drivers whether they can go, must stop or should move more slowly:
a railway signal
a traffic signal
a road signal
signal (WAVE) /ˈsɪg.nəl/
noun [C]
a series of electrical or radio waves which are sent to a radio or television in order to produce a sound, picture or message
a series of electrical or radio waves which are sent to a radio or television in order to produce a sound, picture or message
signal (IMPORTANT) /ˈsɪg.nəl/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
noticeable; not ordinary:
a signal success/failure
signally /ˈsɪg.nə.li/
adverb FORMAL
noticeably:
The council is signally failing to keep the streets clean.
noticeable; not ordinary:
a signal success/failure
signally /ˈsɪg.nə.li/
adverb FORMAL
noticeably:
The council is signally failing to keep the streets clean.
signal box UK noun [C] (US signal tower)
a building from which railway signals are operated.
substantiate /səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts:
We have evidence to substantiate the allegations against him.
Reports that children had been hurt have not been substantiated.
substantiation /səbˌstæn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
The company produced receipts in substantiation of (= to support) its claim.
to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts:
We have evidence to substantiate the allegations against him.
Reports that children had been hurt have not been substantiated.
substantiation /səbˌstæn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
The company produced receipts in substantiation of (= to support) its claim.
unexceptionable /ˌʌn.ɪkˈsep.ʃən.ə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
not bad; having nothing that anyone could criticize or disapprove of:
an unexceptionable speech
not bad; having nothing that anyone could criticize or disapprove of:
an unexceptionable speech
detain /dɪˈteɪn/
verb [T often passive]
1 to force someone officially to stay in a place:
A suspect has been detained by the police for further questioning.
Several of the injured were detained overnight in hospital.
2 to delay someone for a short length of time:
I'm sorry I'm late - I was unavoidably detained.
detainee /ˌdiː.teɪˈniː/
noun [C]
a person who has been officially ordered to stay in a prison or similar place, especially for political reasons:
a political detainee
detention /dɪˈten.tʃən/
noun
1 [U] when someone is officially detained:
Concern has been expressed about the death in detention of a number of political prisoners.
2 [C or U] a form of punishment in which school children are made to stay at school for a short time after classes have ended:
She's had four detentions this term.
1 to force someone officially to stay in a place:
A suspect has been detained by the police for further questioning.
Several of the injured were detained overnight in hospital.
2 to delay someone for a short length of time:
I'm sorry I'm late - I was unavoidably detained.
detainee /ˌdiː.teɪˈniː/
noun [C]
a person who has been officially ordered to stay in a prison or similar place, especially for political reasons:
a political detainee
detention /dɪˈten.tʃən/
noun
1 [U] when someone is officially detained:
Concern has been expressed about the death in detention of a number of political prisoners.
2 [C or U] a form of punishment in which school children are made to stay at school for a short time after classes have ended:
She's had four detentions this term.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
commodious /kəˈməʊ.di.əs/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
describes a room or house that has a lot of space
describes a room or house that has a lot of space
supplant /səˈplɑːnt/ US /-ˈplænt/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to replace:
In most offices, the typewriter has now been supplanted by the computer.
Small children can often feel supplanted (in their parents' affections) (= that their parents no longer like them as much) when a new brother or sister is born.
to replace:
In most offices, the typewriter has now been supplanted by the computer.
Small children can often feel supplanted (in their parents' affections) (= that their parents no longer like them as much) when a new brother or sister is born.
squint (WAY OF LOOKING) /skwɪnt/
verb [I]
to partly close your eyes in order to see more clearly:
The sun was shining straight in her eyes which made her squint.
squint /skwɪnt/
noun [C] INFORMAL OLD-FASHIONED
a quick look:
"The back wheel of my bike doesn't seem straight." "I'll have/take a squint at it if you like."
to partly close your eyes in order to see more clearly:
The sun was shining straight in her eyes which made her squint.
squint /skwɪnt/
noun [C] INFORMAL OLD-FASHIONED
a quick look:
"The back wheel of my bike doesn't seem straight." "I'll have/take a squint at it if you like."
squint (EYE CONDITION) /skwɪnt/
noun [C]
a condition caused by a weakness of the eye muscles which makes the eyes look in different directions from each other:
As a child she wore thick glasses and had a bad squint.
a condition caused by a weakness of the eye muscles which makes the eyes look in different directions from each other:
As a child she wore thick glasses and had a bad squint.
encumber /ɪnˈkʌm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something:
Today, thankfully, women tennis players are not encumbered with/by long, heavy skirts and high-necked blouses.
encumbrance /ɪnˈkʌm.brənts/
noun [C] FORMAL
When you're walking 30 miles a day, the fewer encumbrances the better.
to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something:
Today, thankfully, women tennis players are not encumbered with/by long, heavy skirts and high-necked blouses.
encumbrance /ɪnˈkʌm.brənts/
noun [C] FORMAL
When you're walking 30 miles a day, the fewer encumbrances the better.
encrusted /ɪnˈkrʌs.tɪd/
adjective
covered with something hard or decorative:
She arrived home with her knees encrusted with mud.
The manuscript is bound in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels.
covered with something hard or decorative:
She arrived home with her knees encrusted with mud.
The manuscript is bound in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels.
florid (DECORATED) /ˈflɒr.ɪd/ US /ˈflɔːr-/
adjective
with too much decoration or detail:
a florid architectural style
florid prose/rhetoric
floridly /ˈflɒr.ɪd.li/ US /ˈflɔːr-/
adverb
with too much decoration or detail:
a florid architectural style
florid prose/rhetoric
floridly /ˈflɒr.ɪd.li/ US /ˈflɔːr-/
adverb
florid (RED) /ˈflɒr.ɪd/ US /ˈflɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
(of a person's face) too red, especially in a way that is unhealthy:
a florid complexion
(of a person's face) too red, especially in a way that is unhealthy:
a florid complexion
float around/about (OBJECT) phrasal verb INFORMAL
You say that an object is floating around when you think it is not far away but you cannot see exactly where:
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
float around/about (IDEA) phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people:
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
- pessimistic
Someone who is pessimistic thinks that bad things are going to happen.
Not everyone is so pessimistic about the future.
Hardy has often been criticised for an excessively pessimistic view of life.
...one of the most pessimistic forecasts for 1992.
ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ about n
* optimistic
=>pessimistically
'But it'll not happen,' she concluded pessimistically.
ADV-GRADED: ADV with v
vocation /vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /voʊ-/
noun [C or U]
a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time and energy, or the feeling of suitability itself:
I feel I've found/missed my true vocation.
"We need teachers who regard their profession as a vocation, not just a job, " said the Minister.
To work in medicine, you should have a vocation (= feeling of suitability) for it.
a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time and energy, or the feeling of suitability itself:
I feel I've found/missed my true vocation.
"We need teachers who regard their profession as a vocation, not just a job, " said the Minister.
To work in medicine, you should have a vocation (= feeling of suitability) for it.
chivalrous /ˈʃɪv.əl.rəs/
adjective
A chivalrous man is polite, honourable and kind towards women.
chivalrously /ˈʃɪv.əl.rə.sli/
adverb
"After you, " he said chivalrously, holding open the door.
chivalry /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/
noun [U]
1 very polite and honourable behaviour, especially shown by men towards women
2 the system of behaviour followed by knights in the medieval period of history, that put a high value on purity, honour, kindness and bravery:
the age of chivalry
A chivalrous man is polite, honourable and kind towards women.
chivalrously /ˈʃɪv.əl.rə.sli/
adverb
"After you, " he said chivalrously, holding open the door.
chivalry /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/
noun [U]
1 very polite and honourable behaviour, especially shown by men towards women
2 the system of behaviour followed by knights in the medieval period of history, that put a high value on purity, honour, kindness and bravery:
the age of chivalry
notch (CUT) /nɒtʃ/ US /nɑːtʃ/
noun [C]
a V-shaped cut in a hard surface:
The stick has two notches, one at each end.
notch /nɒtʃ/ US /nɑːtʃ/
verb [T]
to cut a notch in something
a V-shaped cut in a hard surface:
The stick has two notches, one at each end.
notch /nɒtʃ/ US /nɑːtʃ/
verb [T]
to cut a notch in something
notch (POSITION) /nɒtʃ/ US /nɑːtʃ/
noun [C]
an imaginary point or position in a system of comparing values, where a higher position is better and a lower position is worse:
Among current players, she is rated a notch above (= is better than) the rest.
an imaginary point or position in a system of comparing values, where a higher position is better and a lower position is worse:
Among current players, she is rated a notch above (= is better than) the rest.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
surrender (ACCEPT DEFEAT) /sərˈen.dəʳ/ US /səˈren.dɚ/
verb [I]
1 to stop fighting and admit defeat:
They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders).
2 If you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it:
I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last remaining chocolate.
surrender /sərˈen.dəʳ/ US /səˈren.dɚ/
noun [C or U]
when you stop fighting and admit defeat:
The rebels are on the point of surrender.
1 to stop fighting and admit defeat:
They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders).
2 If you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it:
I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last remaining chocolate.
surrender /sərˈen.dəʳ/ US /səˈren.dɚ/
noun [C or U]
when you stop fighting and admit defeat:
The rebels are on the point of surrender.
surrender (GIVE) /səˈren.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb [T]
to give something that is yours to someone else because you have been forced to do so or because it is necessary to do so:
The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.
Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims.
to give something that is yours to someone else because you have been forced to do so or because it is necessary to do so:
The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.
Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims.
scour (CLEAN) /skaʊəʳ/ US /skaʊr/
verb [T] (ALSO scour out)
to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:
You'll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them.
scour /skaʊəʳ/ US /skaʊr/
noun [U]
scourer UK /ˈskaʊə.rəʳ/ US /ˈskaʊr.ɚ/
noun [C] (US scouring pad)
a small ball or rectangle of wire or stiff plastic netting which is used to clean dirt off surfaces
to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:
You'll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them.
scour /skaʊəʳ/ US /skaʊr/
noun [U]
scourer UK /ˈskaʊə.rəʳ/ US /ˈskaʊr.ɚ/
noun [C] (US scouring pad)
a small ball or rectangle of wire or stiff plastic netting which is used to clean dirt off surfaces
scour (SEARCH) /skaʊəʳ/ US /skaʊr/
verb [T]
to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something:
The police are scouring the countryside for the missing child.
I scoured the shops for a blue and white shirt, but I couldn't find one anywhere.
to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something:
The police are scouring the countryside for the missing child.
I scoured the shops for a blue and white shirt, but I couldn't find one anywhere.
magnificent /mægˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/
adjective
very good, beautiful or deserving to be admired:
a magnificent view
a magnificent piece of writing
They live in a magnificent Tudor house.
magnificently /mægˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt.li/
adverb
I thought she coped magnificently.
magnificence /mægˈnɪf.ɪ.sənts/
noun [U]
the splendour and magnificence of the pyramids
very good, beautiful or deserving to be admired:
a magnificent view
a magnificent piece of writing
They live in a magnificent Tudor house.
magnificently /mægˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt.li/
adverb
I thought she coped magnificently.
magnificence /mægˈnɪf.ɪ.sənts/
noun [U]
the splendour and magnificence of the pyramids
convert /kənˈvɜːt/ US /-ˈvɝːt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character or opinion:
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
He converted to (= starting believing in) Catholicism when he got married.
I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
convert /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ US /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/
noun [C]
someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living:
a Christian/Buddhist convert
a convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal bread
conversion /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/ /-ʒən/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun
1 [C or U] when someone or something is converted:
Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.
He used to be very right-wing, but he's undergone something of a conversion recently.
Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity.
2 [C] a place for living in that has been changed from its previous use:
a barn/factory conversion
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţə-/
adjective
1 able to be arranged in a different way and used for a different purpose:
a convertible sofa-bed
2 SPECIALIZED describes a type of money that can be easily exchanged into other types of money:
a convertible currency/bond
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /
noun [C] (ALSO soft top)
a car with a soft roof which can be folded back:
a Volkswagen convertible.
converter
noun [C] (ALSO convertor)
a machine or device that changes something into a different form
to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character or opinion:
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
He converted to (= starting believing in) Catholicism when he got married.
I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
convert /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ US /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/
noun [C]
someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living:
a Christian/Buddhist convert
a convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal bread
conversion /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/ /-ʒən/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun
1 [C or U] when someone or something is converted:
Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.
He used to be very right-wing, but he's undergone something of a conversion recently.
Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity.
2 [C] a place for living in that has been changed from its previous use:
a barn/factory conversion
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţə-/
adjective
1 able to be arranged in a different way and used for a different purpose:
a convertible sofa-bed
2 SPECIALIZED describes a type of money that can be easily exchanged into other types of money:
a convertible currency/bond
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /
noun [C] (ALSO soft top)
a car with a soft roof which can be folded back:
a Volkswagen convertible.
converter
noun [C] (ALSO convertor)
a machine or device that changes something into a different form
convert /kənˈvɜːt/ US /-ˈvɝːt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character or opinion:
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
He converted to (= starting believing in) Catholicism when he got married.
I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
convert /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ US /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/
noun [C]
someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living:
a Christian/Buddhist convert
a convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal bread
conversion /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/ /-ʒən/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun
1 [C or U] when someone or something is converted:
Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.
He used to be very right-wing, but he's undergone something of a conversion recently.
Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity.
2 [C] a place for living in that has been changed from its previous use:
a barn/factory conversion
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţə-/
adjective
1 able to be arranged in a different way and used for a different purpose:
a convertible sofa-bed
2 SPECIALIZED describes a type of money that can be easily exchanged into other types of money:
a convertible currency/bond
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /
noun [C] (ALSO soft top)
a car with a soft roof which can be folded back:
a Volkswagen convertible.
converter
noun [C] (ALSO convertor)
a machine or device that changes something into a different form
to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character or opinion:
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
He converted to (= starting believing in) Catholicism when he got married.
I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
convert /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ US /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/
noun [C]
someone who changes their beliefs, habits, or way of living:
a Christian/Buddhist convert
a convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal bread
conversion /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/ /-ʒən/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun
1 [C or U] when someone or something is converted:
Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.
He used to be very right-wing, but he's undergone something of a conversion recently.
Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity.
2 [C] a place for living in that has been changed from its previous use:
a barn/factory conversion
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţə-/
adjective
1 able to be arranged in a different way and used for a different purpose:
a convertible sofa-bed
2 SPECIALIZED describes a type of money that can be easily exchanged into other types of money:
a convertible currency/bond
convertible /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /
noun [C] (ALSO soft top)
a car with a soft roof which can be folded back:
a Volkswagen convertible.
converter
noun [C] (ALSO convertor)
a machine or device that changes something into a different form
outgrowth /ˈaʊt.grəʊθ/ US /-groʊθ/
noun [C]
1 SPECIALIZED a growth on the outside of an animal or plant:
Antlers are the bony outgrowths on the heads of deer.
2 a result or development:
This policy is just an outgrowth of earlier decisions.
1 SPECIALIZED a growth on the outside of an animal or plant:
Antlers are the bony outgrowths on the heads of deer.
2 a result or development:
This policy is just an outgrowth of earlier decisions.
outlandish /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
outlandishly /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
outlandishness /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
outlandishly /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
outlandishness /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
euphemism /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/
noun [C or U]
a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word:
'Senior citizen' is a euphemism for 'old person'.
The article made so much use of euphemism that often its meaning was unclear.
euphemistic /ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/
adjective
euphemistically /ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪ.kli/
adverb
a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word:
'Senior citizen' is a euphemism for 'old person'.
The article made so much use of euphemism that often its meaning was unclear.
euphemistic /ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/
adjective
euphemistically /ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪ.kli/
adverb
grin /grɪn/
noun [C]
a wide smile:
I assumed things had gone well for him as he had a big grin on his face.
a broad/sheepish grin
grin /grɪn/
verb [I] -nn-
He grinned at me from the doorway.
What are you grinning about?
a wide smile:
I assumed things had gone well for him as he had a big grin on his face.
a broad/sheepish grin
grin /grɪn/
verb [I] -nn-
He grinned at me from the doorway.
What are you grinning about?
pad.ding
AHD: [p²d“¹ng]
D.J. [6p#d!0]
K.K. [6p#d!0]
- The act of stuffing, filling, or lining.填：装、填或填塞的动作
- A soft material used to make pads or a pad.垫料，衬料：用来做垫或衬的一种柔软的材料
- Extraneous material added to written work, such as a speech, to make it longer.冗词赘句：加在书面作品上的一些额外的材料，如一篇讲话，为使之更长一些
n.（名词）
misfortune /ˌmɪsˈfɔː.tʃuːn/ US /-ˈfɔːr.tʃən/
noun [C or U]
bad luck, or an unlucky event:
[+ to infinitive] That was the worst film I've ever had the misfortune to see.
She's suffered a good deal of misfortune over the years.
It's unfair to take advantage of other people's misfortunes.
bad luck, or an unlucky event:
[+ to infinitive] That was the worst film I've ever had the misfortune to see.
She's suffered a good deal of misfortune over the years.
It's unfair to take advantage of other people's misfortunes.
sat.i.rize
AHD: [s²t“…-rºz”]
D.J. [6s#t*7ra!z]
K.K. [6s#t*7ra!z]
- To ridicule or attack by means of satire.讽刺：以讽刺来挖苦或攻击
v.tr.（及物动词） sat.i.rized,sat.i.riz.ing,sat.i.riz.es
scato-
- Excrement:排泄物：scatology.排泄物
pref.（前缀）
语源：
- Greek skato- 希腊语 skato-
- from sk½r skat- [dung] * see sker- 3源自 sk½r skat- [粪便] *参见 sker- 3
bonhomie /ˌbɒn.əˈmi/ US /ˌbɑː.nəˈmiː/
noun [U] FORMAL
friendliness and happiness
friendliness and happiness
tantalize, UK USUALLY tantalise /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/ US /-ţə.laɪz/
verb [T]
to excite or attract someone by an offer or a suggestion of something which is, in fact, unlikely to happen
tantalizing, UK USUALLY tantalising /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
describes something that causes desire and excitement in you, but which is unlikely to provide a way of satisfying that desire:
I caught a tantalizing glimpse of the sparkling blue sea through the trees.
tantalizingly, UK USUALLY tantalisingly /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ.li/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
to excite or attract someone by an offer or a suggestion of something which is, in fact, unlikely to happen
tantalizing, UK USUALLY tantalising /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
describes something that causes desire and excitement in you, but which is unlikely to provide a way of satisfying that desire:
I caught a tantalizing glimpse of the sparkling blue sea through the trees.
tantalizingly, UK USUALLY tantalisingly /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ.li/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
in.no.va.tive
AHD: [¹n“…-v³”t¹v]
D.J. [6!n*7ve!t!v]
K.K. [6!n*7vet!v]
- Marked by or given to innovations.革新的，创新的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- in“nova”tiveness
n.（名词）
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
vestige /ˈves.tɪdʒ/
noun [C] FORMAL
a still existing small part or amount of something larger, stronger or more important that existed in the past but does not exist now:
These old buildings are the last vestiges of a colonial past.
There is now no vestige of hope that the missing children will be found alive.
vestigial /vesˈtɪdʒ.i.əl/
adjective
1 [before noun] being a small remaining part or amount
2 SPECIALIZED describes something, especially a part of the body, that has not developed completely, or has stopped being used and has almost disappeared:
a vestigial organ/limb/tail
vestigially /vesˈtɪdʒ.i.əl.i/
adverb
a still existing small part or amount of something larger, stronger or more important that existed in the past but does not exist now:
These old buildings are the last vestiges of a colonial past.
There is now no vestige of hope that the missing children will be found alive.
vestigial /vesˈtɪdʒ.i.əl/
adjective
1 [before noun] being a small remaining part or amount
2 SPECIALIZED describes something, especially a part of the body, that has not developed completely, or has stopped being used and has almost disappeared:
a vestigial organ/limb/tail
vestigially /vesˈtɪdʒ.i.əl.i/
adverb
flaw /flɔː/ US /flɑː/
noun [C]
a fault, mistake or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or which causes something not to be perfect:
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
There's a fatal flaw in your reasoning.
This report is full of flaws.
a character flaw
flaw /flɔː/ US /flɑː/
verb [T]
to cause something to be not perfect:
A tiny mark flawed the otherwise perfect silk shirt.
flawed /flɔːd/ US /flɑːd/
adjective
not perfect, or containing mistakes:
Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed.
His argument is deeply flawed.
flawed beauty
flawless /ˈflɔː.ləs/ US /ˈflɑː-/
adjective
perfect or without mistakes:
a flawless complexion
a flawless performance
flawlessly /ˈflɔː.ləs.li/ US /ˈflɑː-/
adverb
a fault, mistake or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or which causes something not to be perfect:
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
There's a fatal flaw in your reasoning.
This report is full of flaws.
a character flaw
flaw /flɔː/ US /flɑː/
verb [T]
to cause something to be not perfect:
A tiny mark flawed the otherwise perfect silk shirt.
flawed /flɔːd/ US /flɑːd/
adjective
not perfect, or containing mistakes:
Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed.
His argument is deeply flawed.
flawed beauty
flawless /ˈflɔː.ləs/ US /ˈflɑː-/
adjective
perfect or without mistakes:
a flawless complexion
a flawless performance
flawlessly /ˈflɔː.ləs.li/ US /ˈflɑː-/
adverb
placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/
adjective
having a calm appearance or characteristics:
a slow-moving and placid river
the placid pace of village life
She was a very placid (= calm and not easily excited) child who slept all night and hardly ever cried.
placidly /ˈplæs.ɪd.li/
adverb
placidness /ˈplæs.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U] (ALSO placidity)
having a calm appearance or characteristics:
a slow-moving and placid river
the placid pace of village life
She was a very placid (= calm and not easily excited) child who slept all night and hardly ever cried.
placidly /ˈplæs.ɪd.li/
adverb
placidness /ˈplæs.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U] (ALSO placidity)
drench /drentʃ/
verb [T often passive]
to make someone or something extremely wet:
A sudden thunderstorm had drenched us to the skin.
The athletes were drenched in/with sweat.
to make someone or something extremely wet:
A sudden thunderstorm had drenched us to the skin.
The athletes were drenched in/with sweat.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
mash /mæʃ/
verb [T]
1 to crush food, usually after cooking it, so that it forms a soft mass:
Mash the potatoes and then mix in the butter and herbs.
2 MAINLY US INFORMAL to violently crush part of a body or an object:
His face was badly mashed up in the accident.
mashed /mæʃt/
adjective
crushed:
UK mashed potato/ US AND UK mashed potatoes
mash /mæʃ/
noun [U] UK INFORMAL
mashed potatoes:
sausage and mash
masher /ˈmæʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a kitchen utensil for mashing potatoes and other vegetables:
a potato masher
1 to crush food, usually after cooking it, so that it forms a soft mass:
Mash the potatoes and then mix in the butter and herbs.
2 MAINLY US INFORMAL to violently crush part of a body or an object:
His face was badly mashed up in the accident.
mashed /mæʃt/
adjective
crushed:
UK mashed potato/ US AND UK mashed potatoes
mash /mæʃ/
noun [U] UK INFORMAL
mashed potatoes:
sausage and mash
masher /ˈmæʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a kitchen utensil for mashing potatoes and other vegetables:
a potato masher
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
stingy /ˈstɪn.dʒi/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
unwilling to spend money:
He's really stingy and never buys the drinks when we go out.
The owners are so stingy - they've refused to pay for new carpets or even a bit of paint to brighten up the house.
stinginess /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ.nəs/
noun [U] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
He blames government stinginess for the lack of money available to spend on new books in schools.
unwilling to spend money:
He's really stingy and never buys the drinks when we go out.
The owners are so stingy - they've refused to pay for new carpets or even a bit of paint to brighten up the house.
stinginess /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ.nəs/
noun [U] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
He blames government stinginess for the lack of money available to spend on new books in schools.
finale /fɪˈnɑː.li/
noun [C usually singular]
the last part of especially a musical or theatrical performance, which is often very exciting or emotional:
All the dancers come on stage during the grand finale.
FIGURATIVE What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture?
the last part of especially a musical or theatrical performance, which is often very exciting or emotional:
All the dancers come on stage during the grand finale.
FIGURATIVE What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture?
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
dike 1也作 dyke
AHD: [dºk]
D.J. [da!k]
K.K. [da!k]
- An embankment of earth and rock built to prevent floods.坝：为防洪水构筑的土坝石堤
- Chiefly British A low wall, often of sod, dividing or enclosing lands.【多用于英国】 堤：一种常用草泥划分或围绕土地的低垅
- A barrier blocking a passage, especially for protection.障碍物：阻止通告的障碍物，尤指用于防护
- A raised causeway.筑高的堤道
- A ditch; a channel.沟；渠
- Geology A long mass of igneous rock that cuts across the structure of adjacent rock.【地质学】 岩墙：横切毗连岩石结构的大长块火成岩
n.（名词）
- To protect, enclose, or provide with a dike.筑堤防护：用沟壕（或堤防）保护或围绕，提供沟渠
- To drain with dikes or ditches.开沟泄水：通过沟壕或沟渠排水
v.tr.（及物动词） diked 也作 dyked dik.ing dyk.ing dikes dykes
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English d&9{ºc} [trench] * see dh&9{º}g w- 源自 古英语 d&9{ºc} [沟壕] *参见 dh&9{º}g w-
- and from Old Norse d&9{ºki} [ditch] 并源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 d&9{ºki} [沟渠]
继承用法：
- dik“er
n.（名词）
dike 2
AHD: [dºk]
D.J. [da!k]
K.K. [da!k]
- Variant of dyke 2dyke的变体2
n.Offensive Slang （名词）【无礼用语】 【俚语】
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
transgress /trænzˈgres/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to break a law or moral rule:
Those are the rules, and anyone who transgresses will be severely punished.
transgression /trænzˈgreʃ.ən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions?
transgressor /trænzˈgres.əʳ/ US /-ˈgres.ɚ/
noun [C]
The system seems to be designed to punish the transgressor (= the person breaking the rules) rather than help his victim.
to break a law or moral rule:
Those are the rules, and anyone who transgresses will be severely punished.
transgression /trænzˈgreʃ.ən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions?
transgressor /trænzˈgres.əʳ/ US /-ˈgres.ɚ/
noun [C]
The system seems to be designed to punish the transgressor (= the person breaking the rules) rather than help his victim.
calculated /ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
planned or arranged in order to produce a particular effect:
It was a cruel, calculated crime with absolutely no justification.
[+ to infinitive] It's a policy that was hardly calculated to (= will not) win votes.
planned or arranged in order to produce a particular effect:
It was a cruel, calculated crime with absolutely no justification.
[+ to infinitive] It's a policy that was hardly calculated to (= will not) win votes.
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
fracas /ˈfræk.ɑː/ US /ˈfreɪ.kəs/
noun [S]
a noisy argument or fight:
He was injured in a Saturday-night fracas outside a disco.
The Prime Minister has joined the fracas over the proposed changes to the health service.
a noisy argument or fight:
He was injured in a Saturday-night fracas outside a disco.
The Prime Minister has joined the fracas over the proposed changes to the health service.
fracas /ˈfræk.ɑː/ US /ˈfreɪ.kəs/
noun [S]
a noisy argument or fight:
He was injured in a Saturday-night fracas outside a disco.
The Prime Minister has joined the fracas over the proposed changes to the health service.
a noisy argument or fight:
He was injured in a Saturday-night fracas outside a disco.
The Prime Minister has joined the fracas over the proposed changes to the health service.
fractal /ˈfræk.təl/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a complicated irregular line or pattern in mathematics built from simple repeated shapes that are reduced in size every time they are repeated:
Fractals are used in the study of things like forked lightning and to produce some types of computer graphics.
The way that the trunk of a tree divides into smaller and smaller branches and twigs is an approximate fractal pattern.
a complicated irregular line or pattern in mathematics built from simple repeated shapes that are reduced in size every time they are repeated:
Fractals are used in the study of things like forked lightning and to produce some types of computer graphics.
The way that the trunk of a tree divides into smaller and smaller branches and twigs is an approximate fractal pattern.
outgoing (FRIENDLY) /ˌaʊtˈgəʊ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈaʊt.goʊ-/
adjective APPROVING
(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others:
Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.
She has an outgoing personality.
(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others:
Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.
She has an outgoing personality.
outgoing (LEAVING) /ˈaʊtˌgəʊ.ɪŋ/ US /-ˌgoʊ-/
adjective [before noun]
leaving a place, or leaving a job, having finished a period of time in it:
Outgoing flights are booked until January 15th.
the outgoing vice-president/chairman/governor
leaving a place, or leaving a job, having finished a period of time in it:
Outgoing flights are booked until January 15th.
the outgoing vice-president/chairman/governor
sneer /snɪəʳ/ US /snɪr/
verb [I or T]
to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of them:
You may sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music.
She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because they're not expensive.
[+ speech] "Is that the best you can do?" he sneered.
sneer /snɪəʳ/ US /snɪr/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
an unkind facial expression which shows your lack of respect or approval of someone or something:
"How much did you say you earned last year - was it fifteen thousand?" she said with a sneer.
sneering /ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ/ US /ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
rude and not showing respect:
I don't like that superior, sneering tone of his.
sneeringly /ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ.li/ US /ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of them:
You may sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music.
She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because they're not expensive.
[+ speech] "Is that the best you can do?" he sneered.
sneer /snɪəʳ/ US /snɪr/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
an unkind facial expression which shows your lack of respect or approval of someone or something:
"How much did you say you earned last year - was it fifteen thousand?" she said with a sneer.
sneering /ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ/ US /ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
rude and not showing respect:
I don't like that superior, sneering tone of his.
sneeringly /ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ.li/ US /ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
probity /ˈprəʊ.bɪ.ti/ US /ˈproʊ.bə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
complete honesty:
Her probity and integrity are beyond question.
complete honesty:
Her probity and integrity are beyond question.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
din /dɪn/
noun [S]
a loud unpleasant confused noise which lasts for a long time:
the din of the traffic
I had to shout to make myself heard above the din.
The children were making a terrible din.
a loud unpleasant confused noise which lasts for a long time:
the din of the traffic
I had to shout to make myself heard above the din.
The children were making a terrible din.
fluctuate /ˈflʌk.tju.eɪt/
verb [I]
to change or vary, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another:
Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season.
Her wages fluctuate between 拢150 and 拢200 a week.
Her weight fluctuates wildly.
fluctuating prices
fluctuation /ˌflʌk.tjuˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
fluctuations in share prices/the exchange rate/temperature
to change or vary, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another:
Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season.
Her wages fluctuate between 拢150 and 拢200 a week.
Her weight fluctuates wildly.
fluctuating prices
fluctuation /ˌflʌk.tjuˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
fluctuations in share prices/the exchange rate/temperature
fluted /ˈfluː.tɪd/ US /ˈfluː.ţɪd/
adjective
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
aversion /əˈvɜː.ʃən/ /-ʒən/ US /-ˈvɝː.ʒən/
noun [C usually singular]
(a person or thing which causes) a feeling of strong dislike or a lack of willingness to do something:
I felt an instant aversion to his parents.
She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning.
Greed is my pet aversion (= the thing I dislike most of all).
(a person or thing which causes) a feeling of strong dislike or a lack of willingness to do something:
I felt an instant aversion to his parents.
She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning.
Greed is my pet aversion (= the thing I dislike most of all).
pregnant (FEMALE) /ˈpreg.nənt/
adjective
(of a woman and some female animals) having young developing inside the womb:
She's five and a half months pregnant.
My mother stopped smoking when she became pregnant.
He believes that men who get (= make) young girls pregnant should be severely punished.
My sister is pregnant with twins.
pregnancy /ˈpreg.nənt.si/
noun [C or U]
Most women feel sick in the mornings during their first months of pregnancy.
My first pregnancy was very straightforward - there were no complications.
(of a woman and some female animals) having young developing inside the womb:
She's five and a half months pregnant.
My mother stopped smoking when she became pregnant.
He believes that men who get (= make) young girls pregnant should be severely punished.
My sister is pregnant with twins.
pregnancy /ˈpreg.nənt.si/
noun [C or U]
Most women feel sick in the mornings during their first months of pregnancy.
My first pregnancy was very straightforward - there were no complications.
pregnant (MEANING) /ˈpreg.nənt/
adjective
filled with meaning or importance which has not yet been expressed or understood:
There followed a pregnant pause in which both knew what the other was thinking but neither knew what to say.
filled with meaning or importance which has not yet been expressed or understood:
There followed a pregnant pause in which both knew what the other was thinking but neither knew what to say.
panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/
noun [C usually singular]
1 DISAPPROVING something that will solve all problems:
Technology is not a panacea for all our problems.
2 something that will cure all illnesses
1 DISAPPROVING something that will solve all problems:
Technology is not a panacea for all our problems.
2 something that will cure all illnesses
- riveting
If you describe something as riveting, you mean that it is extremely interesting and exciting, and that it holds your attention completely.
I find snooker riveting though I don't play myself.
ADJ-GRADED
comply /kəmˈplaɪ/
verb [I] FORMAL
to act according to an order, set of rules or request:
He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.
compliance /kəmˈplaɪ.ənts/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL when people obey an order, rule or request:
It is the job of the inspectors to enforce compliance with the regulations.
The company said that it had always acted in compliance with environmental laws.
2 MAINLY DISAPPROVING the tendency to be too willing to do what other people want you to do:
It's his compliance that amazes me.
compliant /kəmˈplɑɪ.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
willing to do what other people want you to do:
a compliant child
to act according to an order, set of rules or request:
He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.
compliance /kəmˈplaɪ.ənts/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL when people obey an order, rule or request:
It is the job of the inspectors to enforce compliance with the regulations.
The company said that it had always acted in compliance with environmental laws.
2 MAINLY DISAPPROVING the tendency to be too willing to do what other people want you to do:
It's his compliance that amazes me.
compliant /kəmˈplɑɪ.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
willing to do what other people want you to do:
a compliant child
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
mannered /ˈmæn.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
describes a style of speech or behaviour that is artificial, or intended to achieve a particular effect:
His performance as Hamlet was criticized for being very mannered.
describes a style of speech or behaviour that is artificial, or intended to achieve a particular effect:
His performance as Hamlet was criticized for being very mannered.
Mannerism (ART) /ˈmæn.ər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
a style of 16th century art, common in Italy, France and Spain, which did not follow traditional rules of painting and tried to represent an image of beauty that was perfect rather than natural:
Mannerism is characterized by a distortion of proportions and perspective.
Mannerist /ˈmæn.ər.ɪst/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C]
Leading Mannerists include Parmigiano and Giulio Romano, whose pictures are painted in deep, rich colours.
a style of 16th century art, common in Italy, France and Spain, which did not follow traditional rules of painting and tried to represent an image of beauty that was perfect rather than natural:
Mannerism is characterized by a distortion of proportions and perspective.
Mannerist /ˈmæn.ər.ɪst/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C]
Leading Mannerists include Parmigiano and Giulio Romano, whose pictures are painted in deep, rich colours.
vigilant /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/
adjective
always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger:
Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant.
vigilantly /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt.li/
adverb
vigilance /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənts/
noun [U]
more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger:
The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered before it could spread.
always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger:
Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant.
vigilantly /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt.li/
adverb
vigilance /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənts/
noun [U]
more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger:
The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered before it could spread.
ag.grieve
AHD: […-gr¶v“]
D.J. [*6gri8v]
K.K. [*6griv]
- To distress; afflict.使悲痛；折磨
- To inflict an injury or injuries on.侵害：使遭受伤害
v.tr.（及物动词） ag.grieved,ag.griev.ing,ag.grieves
语源：
- Middle English agreven 中古英语 agreven
- from Old French agrever 源自 古法语 agrever
- from Latin aggrav³re [to make worse] * see aggravate 源自 拉丁语 aggrav³re [使恶化] *参见 aggravate
ob.ser.vant
AHD: […b-zûr“v…nt]
D.J. [*b6zT8v*nt]
K.K. [*b6zPv*nt]
- Quick to perceive or apprehend; alert:敏感的，敏锐的：迅速感觉的或理解的；敏感的：an observant traveler.See Synonyms at &b{careful}一个感觉敏锐的旅行者参见 careful
- Diligent in observing a law, custom, duty, or principle:遵从的：不倦于遵守法律、习俗、责任或规则：observant of the speed limit.遵守速度限制
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- obser“vantly
adv.（副词）
balk (BE UNWILLING), baulk /bɔːk/ US /bɑːlk/
verb [I]
to be unwilling to do something or to allow something to happen:
I balked at the prospect of spending four hours on a train with him.
to be unwilling to do something or to allow something to happen:
I balked at the prospect of spending four hours on a train with him.
balk (WOOD) /bɔːk/ US /bɑːlk/
noun [C] (ALSO baulk)
a rough thick piece of wood
a rough thick piece of wood
maverick /ˈmæv.ər.ɪk/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C]
a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:
a political maverick
He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world.
a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:
a political maverick
He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world.
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
en.co.mi.um
AHD: [µn-k½“m¶-…m]
D.J. [en6k*&mi8*m]
K.K. [Wn6komi*m]
- Warm, glowing praise.赞扬：暖人而热烈的赞扬
- A formal expression of praise; a tribute.赞（颂）词：赞扬的正式表述；颂词
n.（名词） 【复数】 en.co.mi.ums 或 en.co.mi.a [-m¶-…]
语源：
- Latin enc½mium 拉丁语 enc½mium
- from Greek enk½mion (epos) [(speech) praising a victor] 源自 希腊语 enk½mion (epos) [（言语）赞美胜利者]
- from enk½mios [of the victory procession] 源自 enk½mios [胜利进程的]
- en- [in] * see en- 2en- [在…里] *参见 en-2
- k½mos [celebration] k½mos [庆祝]
en.chant.ment
AHD: [µn-ch²nt“m…nt]
D.J. [en6t.#ntm*nt]
K.K. [Wn6t.#ntm*nt]
- The act of enchanting.使用魔法：迷惑的行为
- The state of being enchanted.迷惑，恍惚：处于入迷的状态
- Something that enchants.魅力：有魔力的事物
n.（名词）
stoic /ˈstəʊ.ɪk/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
adjective (ALSO stoical) SLIGHTLY FORMAL
determined not to complain or show your feelings, especially when something bad happens to you:
We knew she must be in pain, despite her stoic attitude.
He showed a stoic resignation towards his fate.
Local people were stoical about the damage caused by the hurricane.
stoic /ˈstəʊ.ɪk/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
someone who does not complain or show their emotions:
My father is a stoic by nature and found it hard to express his grief when my mother died.
stoically /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.kli/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
She listened stoically as the guilty verdict was read out.
Stoically, and with great determination, the people set about rebuilding the village.
stoicism /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
the quality of experiencing pain or trouble without complaining or showing your emotions:
He endured the pain of his wounds with great stoicism.
determined not to complain or show your feelings, especially when something bad happens to you:
We knew she must be in pain, despite her stoic attitude.
He showed a stoic resignation towards his fate.
Local people were stoical about the damage caused by the hurricane.
stoic /ˈstəʊ.ɪk/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
someone who does not complain or show their emotions:
My father is a stoic by nature and found it hard to express his grief when my mother died.
stoically /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.kli/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
She listened stoically as the guilty verdict was read out.
Stoically, and with great determination, the people set about rebuilding the village.
stoicism /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
the quality of experiencing pain or trouble without complaining or showing your emotions:
He endured the pain of his wounds with great stoicism.
chagrin /ˈʃæg.rɪn/
noun [U] FORMAL
disappointment or annoyance, especially when caused by a failure or mistake:
My children have never shown an interest in music, much to my chagrin.
chagrined /ˈʃæg.rɪnd/
adjective FORMAL
disappointment or annoyance, especially when caused by a failure or mistake:
My children have never shown an interest in music, much to my chagrin.
chagrined /ˈʃæg.rɪnd/
adjective FORMAL
saunter /ˈsɔːn.təʳ/ US /ˈsɑːn.ţɚ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to walk in a slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction:
He sauntered by, looking very pleased with himself.
saunter /ˈsɔːn.təʳ/ US /ˈsɑːn.ţɚ/
noun [S]
to walk in a slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction:
He sauntered by, looking very pleased with himself.
saunter /ˈsɔːn.təʳ/ US /ˈsɑːn.ţɚ/
noun [S]
arresting /əˈres.tɪŋ/
adjective
very attractive in a way that attracts a lot of attention:
an arresting looking woman
very attractive in a way that attracts a lot of attention:
an arresting looking woman
com.bus.ti.ble
AHD: [k…m-b¾s“t…-b…l]
D.J. [k*m6bJst*b*l]
K.K. [k*m6bJst*b*l]
- Capable of igniting and burning.可燃的：能够点火及燃烧
- Easily aroused or excited.冲动的：容易冲动或激动
adj.（形容词）
- A substance that ignites and burns readily.可燃物：一种易点燃及燃烧的物质
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- combus”tibil“ity
n.（名词）
- combus“tibly
adv.（副词）
re.ac.tion.ar.y
AHD: [r¶-²k“sh…-nµr”¶]
D.J. [ri86#k.*7neri8]
K.K. [ri6#k.*7nWri]
- Characterized by reaction, especially opposition to progress or liberalism; extremely conservative.反应的，反动的，保守的：以反应为特征的，特点指反对社会进步或自由主义的；极端保守的
adj.（形容词）
- An opponent of progress or liberalism; an extreme conservative.保守分子，反动派：一个反对社会进步和自由主义的人；极端保守者
n.（名词） 【复数】 re.ac.tion.ar.ies
tackle (SPORT) /ˈtæk.ļ/
verb [T]
(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team, or (in rugby or American football) to do this by taking hold of the player and causing them to fall
tackle /ˈtæk.ļ/
noun [C]
(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team, or (in rugby or American football) to do this by taking hold of the player and causing them to fall
tackle /ˈtæk.ļ/
noun [C]
tackle (DEAL WITH) /ˈtæk.ļ/
verb [T]
to try to deal with something or someone:
There are many ways of tackling this problem.
I tackled him about his careless work and frequent absences.
to try to deal with something or someone:
There are many ways of tackling this problem.
I tackled him about his careless work and frequent absences.
tackle (EQUIPMENT) /ˈtæk.ļ/
noun [U]
all the objects needed for a particular activity:
fishing tackle
all the objects needed for a particular activity:
fishing tackle
tackle (SEXUAL ORGANS) /ˈtæk.ļ/
noun [U] (ALSO wedding tackle) UK SLANG
the male sexual organs
the male sexual organs
compliment /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C] a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect:
She complained that her husband never paid her any compliments any more.
I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.
Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?
NOTE: Do not confuse with complement.
2 [S] an action which expresses approval or respect:
You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.
Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you).
compliments /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənts/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
plural noun FORMAL
1 My compliments... an expression of your appreciation or respect:
That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.
2 with your compliments If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to them free:
We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.
compliment /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
verb [T]
to praise or express admiration for someone:
I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.
I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.
complimentary /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/ US /ˌkɑːm.plɪˈmen.ţɚ-/
adjective
1 praising or expressing admiration for someone:
The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary.
She wasn't very complimentary about your performance, was she?
Our guests said some very complimentary things about the meal I'd cooked.
NOTE: The opposite is uncomplimentary.
2 If tickets, books, etc. are complimentary, they are given free, especially by a business.
1 [C] a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect:
She complained that her husband never paid her any compliments any more.
I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.
Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?
NOTE: Do not confuse with complement.
2 [S] an action which expresses approval or respect:
You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.
Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you).
compliments /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənts/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
plural noun FORMAL
1 My compliments... an expression of your appreciation or respect:
That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.
2 with your compliments If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to them free:
We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.
compliment /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
verb [T]
to praise or express admiration for someone:
I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.
I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.
complimentary /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/ US /ˌkɑːm.plɪˈmen.ţɚ-/
adjective
1 praising or expressing admiration for someone:
The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary.
She wasn't very complimentary about your performance, was she?
Our guests said some very complimentary things about the meal I'd cooked.
NOTE: The opposite is uncomplimentary.
2 If tickets, books, etc. are complimentary, they are given free, especially by a business.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
exquisite (BEAUTIFUL) /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/
adjective
very beautiful; delicate:
an exquisite piece of china
Look at this exquisite painting
She has exquisite taste.
exquisitely /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/
adverb
Their house is exquisitely (= beautifully) furnished.
exquisiteness /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
very beautiful; delicate:
an exquisite piece of china
Look at this exquisite painting
She has exquisite taste.
exquisitely /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/
adverb
Their house is exquisitely (= beautifully) furnished.
exquisiteness /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
exquisite (SHARP) /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/
adjective LITERARY
describes feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great:
exquisite joy
The pain was quite exquisite.
a vase of exquisite workmanship
A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing.
exquisitely /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/
adverb
exquisiteness /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
describes feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great:
exquisite joy
The pain was quite exquisite.
a vase of exquisite workmanship
A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing.
exquisitely /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/
adverb
exquisiteness /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
harass /ˈhær.əs/
verb [T]
to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time:
Stop harassing me!
harassed /ˈhær.əst/
adjective
anxious, annoyed and tired, especially because you have too many things to deal with:
The supermarket was full of harassed-looking mothers with young children.
harassment /ˈhær.ə.smənt/
noun [U]
behaviour that annoys or upsets someone:
sexual harassment
to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time:
Stop harassing me!
harassed /ˈhær.əst/
adjective
anxious, annoyed and tired, especially because you have too many things to deal with:
The supermarket was full of harassed-looking mothers with young children.
harassment /ˈhær.ə.smənt/
noun [U]
behaviour that annoys or upsets someone:
sexual harassment
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
ex.e.crate
AHD: [µk“s¹-kr³t”]
D.J. [6eks!7kre!t]
K.K. [6Wks!7kret]
- To declare to be hateful or abhorrent; denounce.痛斥，咒骂：宣布…为可憎的或可恨的；斥责
- To feel loathing for; abhor.痛恨；厌恶
- Archaic To invoke a curse on.【古语】 咒骂
v.tr.（及物动词） ex.e.crat.ed,ex.e.crat.ing,ex.e.crates
语源：
- Latin execr³r&9{º} execr³t- 拉丁语 execr³r&9{º} execr³t-
- ex- [ex-] ex- [前缀，表“前任的，从前的”]
- sacr³re [to consecrate] from sacer [sacred] * see sak- sacr³re [奉献] 源自 sacer [宗教的] *参见 sak-
继承用法：
- ex“ecra”tive
adj.（形容词）
- ex“ecra”tor
n.（名词）
- ex“ecrato”ry AHD: [-kr…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] （形容词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
ret.ro.spec.tive
AHD: [rµt”r…-spµk“t¹v]
D.J. [7retr*6spekt!v]
K.K. [7rWtr*6spWkt!v]
- Looking back on, contemplating, or directed to the past.回顾的：追思、沉思或引向过去的
- Looking or directed backward.向后看的：向后看或向后指引的
- Applying to or influencing the past; retroactive.溯及既往的：用于或影响过去的；溯及以往的
- Of, relating to, or being a retrospective:基于回忆的：属于、有关或作为回顾的：a retrospective art exhibition.一个回顾艺术展
adj.（形容词）
- An extensive exhibition or performance of the work of an artist over a period of years.作品回顾展出：一个艺术家在一段时间内的作品的全面展览或展示
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- ret”rospec“tively
adv.（副词）
insubordinate /ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ US /-ˈbɔːr-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(of a person) not willing to obey orders from people in authority, or (of actions and speech etc.) showing that you are not willing to obey orders:
an insubordinate child
insubordination /ˌɪn.səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌbɔːr-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
an act of insubordination
Several officers were arrested for insubordination.
(of a person) not willing to obey orders from people in authority, or (of actions and speech etc.) showing that you are not willing to obey orders:
an insubordinate child
insubordination /ˌɪn.səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌbɔːr-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
an act of insubordination
Several officers were arrested for insubordination.
instalment UK, US installment /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ US /-ˈstɑːl-/
noun [C]
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
accost /əˈkɒst/ US /-ˈkɑːst/
verb [T often passive] FORMAL
to approach or stop and speak to someone in a threatening way:
I'm usually accosted by beggars and drunks as I walk to the station.
to approach or stop and speak to someone in a threatening way:
I'm usually accosted by beggars and drunks as I walk to the station.
recluse /rɪˈkluːs/
noun [C]
a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people:
He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.
reclusive /rɪˈkluː.sɪv/
adjective
a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people:
He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.
reclusive /rɪˈkluː.sɪv/
adjective
omniscient /ɒmˈnɪs.i.ənt/ US /ɑːmˈnɪʃ.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
having or seeming to have unlimited knowledge:
the omniscient narrator
omniscience /ɒmˈnɪs.i.ənts/ US /ɑːmˈnɪʃ.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
having or seeming to have unlimited knowledge:
the omniscient narrator
omniscience /ɒmˈnɪs.i.ənts/ US /ɑːmˈnɪʃ.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
a.gil.i.ty
AHD: […-j¹l“¹-t¶]
D.J. [*6d9!l!ti8]
K.K. [*6d9!l!ti]
- The state or quality of being agile; nimbleness.敏捷；灵活：敏捷的状态或品质；灵活
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English agilite 中古英语 agilite
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Medieval Latin agilit³s 源自 中世纪拉丁语 agilit³s
- from Latin agilis * see agile 源自 拉丁语 agilis *参见 agile
ac.ro.bat
AHD: [²k“r…-b²t”]
D.J. [6#kr*7b#t]
K.K. [6#kr*7b#t]
- One who is skilled in feats of balance and agility in gymnastics.杂技演员，体操运动员：在体操的平衡与灵活技巧方面十分娴熟
- One who is facile at changing one's viewpoint or position on short notice in response to the circumstances.见风转舵的人：观点或立场善于随环境变化的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- French acrobate 法语 acrobate
- from Greek akrobat¶s 源自 希腊语 akrobat¶s
- from akrobatein [to walk on tiptoe] 源自 akrobatein [立起脚走路]
- akros [high] * see acro- akros [高] *参见 acro-
- bainein bat- [to walk] * see g w³- bainein bat- [行走] *参见 g w³-
继承用法：
- ac”robat“ic
adj.（形容词）
- ac”robat“ically
adv.（副词）
ally /ˈæl.aɪ/
noun [C]
1 a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war:
North Korea is one of China's staunchest allies.
During World War One, Turkey and Germany were allies/Turkey was an ally of Germany.
2 someone who helps and supports someone else:
He is generally considered to be the Prime Minister's closest political ally.
alliance /əˈlaɪ.ənts/
noun [C]
1 a group of countries, political parties or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims:
a military alliance
NATO is sometimes called the Atlantic Alliance.
2 an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same thing:
The three smaller parties have forged/formed an alliance against the government.
Some of us feel that the union is in alliance with management against us.
1 a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war:
North Korea is one of China's staunchest allies.
During World War One, Turkey and Germany were allies/Turkey was an ally of Germany.
2 someone who helps and supports someone else:
He is generally considered to be the Prime Minister's closest political ally.
alliance /əˈlaɪ.ənts/
noun [C]
1 a group of countries, political parties or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims:
a military alliance
NATO is sometimes called the Atlantic Alliance.
2 an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same thing:
The three smaller parties have forged/formed an alliance against the government.
Some of us feel that the union is in alliance with management against us.
exodus /ˈek.sə.dəs/
noun [S]
1 the movement of a lot of people from a place:
There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns.
There is always an exodus to the coast at holiday times.
2 Exodus the second book of the Bible telling of Moses and the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt
1 the movement of a lot of people from a place:
There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns.
There is always an exodus to the coast at holiday times.
2 Exodus the second book of the Bible telling of Moses and the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt
inert (NOT MOVING) /ɪˈnɜːt/ US /-ˈnɝːt/
adjective
1 not moving or not able to move:
The inert figure of a man could be seen lying in the front of the car.
2 not energetic or interesting:
The narrative is inert and sloppy, as if the author had been writing half-asleep.
inertly /ɪˈnɜːt.li/ US /-ˈnɝːt-/
adverb
1 not moving or not able to move:
The inert figure of a man could be seen lying in the front of the car.
2 not energetic or interesting:
The narrative is inert and sloppy, as if the author had been writing half-asleep.
inertly /ɪˈnɜːt.li/ US /-ˈnɝːt-/
adverb
inert (CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC) /ɪˈnɜːt/ US /-ˈnɝːt/
adjective SPECIALIZED
not reacting chemically with other substances:
inert gases
not reacting chemically with other substances:
inert gases
imprecise /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/
adjective
not accurate or exact:
The figures are imprecise because they're based on a prediction of next year's sales.
imprecision /ˌɪm.prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
noun [U]
not accurate or exact:
The figures are imprecise because they're based on a prediction of next year's sales.
imprecision /ˌɪm.prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
noun [U]
atrophy /ˈæt.rə.fi/
verb [I]
(of a part of the body) to be reduced in size and therefore strength, or, more generally, to become weaker:
After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied.
In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker).
atrophy /ˈæt.rə.fi/
noun [U]
(of a part of the body) to be reduced in size and therefore strength, or, more generally, to become weaker:
After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied.
In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker).
atrophy /ˈæt.rə.fi/
noun [U]
pa.la.tial
AHD: [p…-l³“sh…l]
D.J. [p*6le!.*l]
K.K. [p*6le.*l]
- Of or suitable for a palace:宫殿的：属于或适合于宫殿的：palatial furnishings.宫殿的家具
- Of the nature of a palace, as in spaciousness or ornateness:具有宫殿特色的，如其广阔和装饰：a palatial yacht.宫殿式的游艇
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin Pal³tium [imperial residence] * see palace 源自 拉丁语 Pal³tium [帝王的居住地] *参见 palace
继承用法：
- pala“tially
adv.（副词）
- pala“tialness
n.（名词）
painted bunting
- A small finch(Passerina ciris) of the southern United States and Mexico, the male of which has brilliant multicolored plumage. Also called nonpareil 丽色彩鵐：一种小雀科鸟（丽色彩鵐 雀属） ，生长在美国和墨西哥的南部，雄雀有非常漂亮的多彩羽毛 也作 nonpareil
n.（名词）
charisma /kəˈrɪz.mə/
noun [U]
a special power which some people possess naturally which makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration:
On screen Garbo had this great charisma so that you couldn't take your eyes off her.
How did a man of so little personal charisma get to be prime minister?
charismatic /ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective
Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.
a special power which some people possess naturally which makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration:
On screen Garbo had this great charisma so that you couldn't take your eyes off her.
How did a man of so little personal charisma get to be prime minister?
charismatic /ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective
Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.
charge card noun [C]
a small, plastic card that you get from a particular shop and use to buy goods from it that you can pay for later
treacherous (DANGEROUS) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
treacherous (NOT LOYAL) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective MAINLY OLD USE
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
treacherous (DANGEROUS) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
treacherous (NOT LOYAL) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective MAINLY OLD USE
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
topsy-turvy /ˌtɒp.siˈtɜː.vi/ US /ˌtɑːp.siˈtɝː-/
adjective, adverb INFORMAL
(in a state of being) confused, not well organized or giving importance to unexpected things; upside down:
The government's topsy-turvy priorities mean that spending on education remains low.
(in a state of being) confused, not well organized or giving importance to unexpected things; upside down:
The government's topsy-turvy priorities mean that spending on education remains low.
parody /ˈpær.ə.di/ US /ˈper-/
noun
1 [C or U] writing, music, art, speech, etc. which intentionally copies the style of someone famous or copies a particular situation, making the features or qualities of the original more noticeable in a way that is humorous:
He was an eighteenth-century author who wrote parodies of other people's works.
There is a hint of self-parody in his later paintings.
Compare travesty.
2 [C] DISAPPROVING something which so obviously fails to achieve the effect that was intended that it is ridiculous:
"It was a parody of a trial, " said one observer.
parodist /ˈpær.ə.dɪst/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
a person who writes parodies
parody /ˈpær.ə.di/ US /ˈper-/
verb [T]
to copy the style of someone or something in a humorous way:
One of the papers is running a competition in which you've got to parody a well-known author.
1 [C or U] writing, music, art, speech, etc. which intentionally copies the style of someone famous or copies a particular situation, making the features or qualities of the original more noticeable in a way that is humorous:
He was an eighteenth-century author who wrote parodies of other people's works.
There is a hint of self-parody in his later paintings.
Compare travesty.
2 [C] DISAPPROVING something which so obviously fails to achieve the effect that was intended that it is ridiculous:
"It was a parody of a trial, " said one observer.
parodist /ˈpær.ə.dɪst/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
a person who writes parodies
parody /ˈpær.ə.di/ US /ˈper-/
verb [T]
to copy the style of someone or something in a humorous way:
One of the papers is running a competition in which you've got to parody a well-known author.
grandeur /ˈgræn.djəʳ/ US /-dʒɚ/
noun [U]
the quality of being very large and special or beautiful:
We were struck by the silent grandeur of the desert.
the grandeur of Wagner's music
the quality of being very large and special or beautiful:
We were struck by the silent grandeur of the desert.
the grandeur of Wagner's music
throng /θrɒŋ/ US /θrɑːŋ/
group noun [C]
a crowd or large group of people:
A huge throng had gathered round the speaker.
throng /θrɒŋ/ US /θrɑːŋ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition; T]
to be or go somewhere in very large numbers:
Crowds thronged the market place.
The narrow streets were thronged with summer visitors.
[+ to infinitive] Thousands of people thronged to see the exhibition while it was in London.
a crowd or large group of people:
A huge throng had gathered round the speaker.
throng /θrɒŋ/ US /θrɑːŋ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition; T]
to be or go somewhere in very large numbers:
Crowds thronged the market place.
The narrow streets were thronged with summer visitors.
[+ to infinitive] Thousands of people thronged to see the exhibition while it was in London.
blem.ish
AHD: [blµm“¹sh]
D.J. [6blem!.]
K.K. [6blWm!.]
- To mar or impair by a flaw.玷污，有损：因瑕疵而损坏或破坏
v.tr.（及物动词） blem.ished,blem.ish.ing,blem.ish.es
- An imperfection that mars or impairs; a flaw or defect.瑕疵，缺点或污点：损害或破坏的不完美之处；瑕疵或缺点
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English blemisshen 中古英语 blemisshen
- from Old French blesmir, blemir blemiss- [to make pale] 源自 古法语 blesmir, blemir blemiss- [使变得苍白]
- [of Germanic origin] * see bhel- 1[源于日耳曼语] *参见 bhel- 1
继承用法：
- blem“isher
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blemish,imperfection,fault,defect,flaw
- All of these nouns denote loss or absence of perfection.所有这些名词都意指失去完美。
- Blemish applies to something, such as a blotch, that is held to mar the appearance or impair the character of a thing: Blemish 适用于损坏表面或事物特征的某事物，如（皮肤上的）脓疱：“Industry in art is a necessity—not a virtue—and any evidence of the same, in the production, is a blemish” (James McNeill Whistler).“在艺术中勤奋是必须的——而不是什么优点——但作品中任何一点相似之处都是缺点” （詹姆斯·麦尼尔·惠斯勒） 。
- Imperfection and fault apply more comprehensively to any deficiency or shortcoming: Imperfection“His independence and love of the English were his only faults” (David Livingstone).“他的独立和对英语的热爱是他唯一的缺点” （大卫·利文斯通）。
- Defect denotes a serious functional or structural shortcoming: Defect 意味严重的功能或结构上的不足：“Ill breeding . . . is not a single defect, it is the result of many” (Henry Fielding).“缺乏教养…并不是一个孤立的缺点，而是由许多缺点引起的” （亨利·菲尔丁）。
- Flaw refers to an often small but always fundamental weakness: Flaw 通常指小而往往是重要的不足之处：Experiments revealed a very basic flaw in the theory.实验揭示了该理论中一个基本的缺陷
ble.o.my.cin
AHD: [bl¶”…-mº“s¹n]
D.J. [7bli8*6ma!s!n]
K.K. [7bli*6ma!s!n]
- An antibiotic that is obtained from cultures of the bacteriumStreptomyces verticillus and used in the form of its sulfate for the treatment of various neoplasms. 博来霉素，争光霉素：从细菌培养中获得的一种抗生素轮丝链霉 ，用其硫酸盐形式治疗各种瘤
n.（名词）
语源：
- bleo- [of unknown meaning] bleo- [词源不明]
- -mycin -mycin
re.proof
AHD: [r¹-pr›f“]
D.J. [r!6pru8f]
K.K. [r!6pruf]
- The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.指摘：指责的行为、事例或表现；训斥
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English reprof 中古英语 reprof
- variant of reprove, repreve reprove的变体, repreve
- from Old French reprueve 源自 古法语 reprueve
- from reprover [to find fault with] * see reprove 源自 reprover [找…的岔子] *参见 reprove
latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/
adjective
present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious or completely developed:
Recent developments in the area have brought latent ethnic tension out into the open.
We're trying to bring out the latent artistic talents that many people possess without realising it.
latency /ˈleɪ.tənt.si/
noun [U] FORMAL
present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious or completely developed:
Recent developments in the area have brought latent ethnic tension out into the open.
We're trying to bring out the latent artistic talents that many people possess without realising it.
latency /ˈleɪ.tənt.si/
noun [U] FORMAL
swindle /ˈswɪn.dļ/
verb [T]
to obtain money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them:
They swindled local businesses out of thousands of pounds.
swindle /ˈswɪn.dļ/
noun [C]
Fraud-squad officers are investigating a 拢5.6 million swindle.
swindler /ˈswɪnd.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
to obtain money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them:
They swindled local businesses out of thousands of pounds.
swindle /ˈswɪn.dļ/
noun [C]
Fraud-squad officers are investigating a 拢5.6 million swindle.
swindler /ˈswɪnd.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
inconsequential /ɪnˌkɒnt.sɪˈkwen.tʃəl/ US /-ˌkɑːnt-/
adjective
not important:
an inconsequential matter/remark
Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential.
inconsequentially /ɪnˌkɒnt.sɪˈkwen.tʃəl.i/ US /-ˌkɑːnt-/
adverb
not important:
an inconsequential matter/remark
Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential.
inconsequentially /ɪnˌkɒnt.sɪˈkwen.tʃəl.i/ US /-ˌkɑːnt-/
adverb
crutch /krʌtʃ/
noun
1 [C usually plural] a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, which you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury:
Martin broke his leg playing football and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.
2 [S] OFTEN DISAPPROVING something that provides help and support and which you depend on, often too much:
As an atheist, he believes that religion is just an emotional crutch for the insecure.
3 [C] crotch
1 [C usually plural] a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, which you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury:
Martin broke his leg playing football and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.
2 [S] OFTEN DISAPPROVING something that provides help and support and which you depend on, often too much:
As an atheist, he believes that religion is just an emotional crutch for the insecure.
3 [C] crotch
cry (PRODUCE TEARS) /kraɪ/
verb [I or T]
to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain:
I could hear someone crying in the next room.
"There, there, don't cry, " she said.
We all laughed until we cried.
She cried bitter tears when she got the letter.
He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well.
cry /kraɪ/
noun [S]
a period of crying:
"Go on, have a good cry", he said, stroking her hair.
crying /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
She could hear crying coming from the next room.
to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain:
I could hear someone crying in the next room.
"There, there, don't cry, " she said.
We all laughed until we cried.
She cried bitter tears when she got the letter.
He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well.
cry /kraɪ/
noun [S]
a period of crying:
"Go on, have a good cry", he said, stroking her hair.
crying /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
She could hear crying coming from the next room.
cry (SHOUT) /kraɪ/
verb [I or T]
to call out loudly:
[+ speech] "Look out!" she cried.
cry /kraɪ/
noun [C]
1 a loud high sound that expresses an emotion:
a cry of despair
2 a shout made to attract people's attention:
They were wakened by cries of 'Fire!' from the next room.
3 the noise that a bird or animal makes
to call out loudly:
[+ speech] "Look out!" she cried.
cry /kraɪ/
noun [C]
1 a loud high sound that expresses an emotion:
a cry of despair
2 a shout made to attract people's attention:
They were wakened by cries of 'Fire!' from the next room.
3 the noise that a bird or animal makes
byzantine /bɪˈzæn.taɪn/ /ˈbɪz.ən.tiːn/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
difficult to understand and complicated:
rules of byzantine complexity
difficult to understand and complicated:
rules of byzantine complexity
vis.cid
AHD: [v¹s“¹d]
D.J. [6v!s!d]
K.K. [6v!s!d]
- Thick and adhesive. Used of a fluid.粘质的：厚且粘稠的。用于液体
- Covered with a sticky or clammy coating.覆盖有粘滑外层的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin viscidus 后期拉丁语 viscidus
- from Latin viscum [mistletoe, birdlime made from mistletoe berries] 源自 拉丁语 viscum [槲寄生，由槲寄生浆果做成的粘鸟胶]
继承用法：
- viscid“ity 或
n.（名词）
vis“cidness - vis“cidly
adv.（副词）
guard cell
- One of the paired epidermal cells that control the opening and closing of a stoma in plant tissue.保卫细胞：控制植物组织中气孔开闭的成对表面细胞之一
n.Botany （名词）【植物学】
hal.low
AHD: [h²l“½]
D.J. [6h#l*&]
K.K. [6h#lo]
- To make or set apart as holy.使成为神圣
- To respect or honor greatly; revere.极其崇敬，尊敬；恭敬
v.tr.（及物动词） hal.lowed,hal.low.ing,hal.lows
语源：
- Middle English halwen 中古英语 halwen
- from Old English h³lgian * see kailo- 源自 古英语 h³lgian *参见 kailo-
Chicago River
- A river formed at Chicago by the junction of northern and southern branches that total about 55 km (34 mi) in length. It is an important link in the Illinois Waterway.芝加哥河：一条由南、北支流汇集于芝加哥的河流，总流程约55公里（34英里）。是伊利诺斯水道上的重要枢纽
NONE（无词性）
pros.e.cu.tion
AHD: [pr¼s”¹-ky›“sh…n]
D.J. [7prKs!6kju8.*n]
K.K. [7pr$s!6kju.*n]
- The act of prosecuting.起诉
- Law The institution and conduct of a legal proceeding.【法律】 检举：一个法律诉讼程序的设立和执行
- Law See prosecuting attorney 【法律】 参见 prosecuting attorney
n.（名词）
improvise /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/
verb [I or T]
1 to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it:
I hadn't prepared a speech so I suddenly had to improvise.
To sleep on, we improvised a mattress from a pile of blankets.
2 When actors or musicians improvise, they perform without fixed speech or music, making it up as they perform it:
During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise (the dialogue).
improvisation /ˌɪm.prə.vaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ɪmˌprɑː.vɪˈ-/
noun [C or U]
a blues/jazz improvisation
There are classes in movement, dance, acting and improvisation.
1 to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it:
I hadn't prepared a speech so I suddenly had to improvise.
To sleep on, we improvised a mattress from a pile of blankets.
2 When actors or musicians improvise, they perform without fixed speech or music, making it up as they perform it:
During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise (the dialogue).
improvisation /ˌɪm.prə.vaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ɪmˌprɑː.vɪˈ-/
noun [C or U]
a blues/jazz improvisation
There are classes in movement, dance, acting and improvisation.
paragon /ˈpær.ə.gən/ US /ˈper.ə.gɑːn/
noun [C]
a person or thing that is perfect or has an unusually large amount of a particular good characteristic:
In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.
a person or thing that is perfect or has an unusually large amount of a particular good characteristic:
In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.
carnal /ˈkɑː.nəl/ US /ˈkɑːr-/
adjective FORMAL
relating to the physical feelings and desires of the body; sexual:
carnal desires
carnality /kɑːˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ US /kɑːrˈnæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
relating to the physical feelings and desires of the body; sexual:
carnal desires
carnality /kɑːˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ US /kɑːrˈnæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
futile /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective
(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing; unsuccessful:
Attempts to get supplies to the region are futile because troops will not allow the aid convoy to enter the city.
It's quite futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen.
All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile.
futility /fjuːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
"What's his latest book about?" "Oh, the usual - the transience of love and the futility of life."
(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing; unsuccessful:
Attempts to get supplies to the region are futile because troops will not allow the aid convoy to enter the city.
It's quite futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen.
All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile.
futility /fjuːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
"What's his latest book about?" "Oh, the usual - the transience of love and the futility of life."
nascent /ˈnæs.ənt/ /ˈneɪ.sənt/
adjective FORMAL
only recently formed or started, but likely to grow larger quickly:
a nascent political party
a nascent problem
only recently formed or started, but likely to grow larger quickly:
a nascent political party
a nascent problem
fa.vor.it.ism
AHD: [f³“v…r-¹-t¹z”…m, f³v“r¹-]
D.J. [6fe!v*r!7t!z*m, 6fe!vr!-]
K.K. [6fev*r!7t!z*m, 6fevr!-]
- A display of partiality toward a favored person or group.偏爱：厚待某人或某一类人
- The state of being held in special favor.受宠：受到特别宠爱的状态
n.（名词）
butt joint
- A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.对接，端接：将两个邻接的表面成直角地放在一起的连接
n.（名词）
语源：
- From butt 2源自 butt2
airtight /ˈeə.taɪt/ US /ˈer-/
adjective
completely closed so that no air can get in or out:
Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container.
completely closed so that no air can get in or out:
Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container.
knead /niːd/
verb [T]
to press something, especially a mixture for making bread, firmly and repeatedly with the hands and fingers:
Knead the dough until smooth.
to press something, especially a mixture for making bread, firmly and repeatedly with the hands and fingers:
Knead the dough until smooth.
abstain (NOT DO) /æbˈsteɪn/
verb [I]
to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad:
He took a vow to abstain from alcohol/smoking/sex.
abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C]
abstention /æbˈstent.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication.
abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
The best way to avoid pregnancy is total abstinence from sex.
to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad:
He took a vow to abstain from alcohol/smoking/sex.
abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C]
abstention /æbˈstent.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication.
abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
The best way to avoid pregnancy is total abstinence from sex.
abstain (NOT VOTE) /æbˈsteɪn/
verb [I]
to decide not to use your vote:
63 members voted in favour, 39 opposed and 5 abstained.
abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C]
abstention /æbˈstent.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
There were high levels of abstention (from voting) in the last elections.
There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions.
to decide not to use your vote:
63 members voted in favour, 39 opposed and 5 abstained.
abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C]
abstention /æbˈstent.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
There were high levels of abstention (from voting) in the last elections.
There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions.
subsidy /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
noun [C]
money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen:
The company received a substantial government subsidy.
The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers.
subsidize, UK USUALLY subsidise /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪz/
verb [T]
to pay part of the cost of something:
拢50 would help to subsidize the training of an unemployed teenager.
The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities.
subsidization, UK USUALLY subsidisation /ˌsʌb.sɪ.daɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
subsidizer, UK USUALLY subsidiser /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪ.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
European countries are quite aggressive subsidizers of grain exports.
money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen:
The company received a substantial government subsidy.
The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers.
subsidize, UK USUALLY subsidise /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪz/
verb [T]
to pay part of the cost of something:
拢50 would help to subsidize the training of an unemployed teenager.
The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities.
subsidization, UK USUALLY subsidisation /ˌsʌb.sɪ.daɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
subsidizer, UK USUALLY subsidiser /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪ.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
European countries are quite aggressive subsidizers of grain exports.
lout.ish
AHD: [lou“t¹sh]
D.J. [6la&t!.]
K.K. [6la&t!.]
- Having the characteristics of a lout; awkward, stupid, and boorish.蠢笨的，乡下气的，粗鲁的：具有粗鄙者特点的；笨拙的，愚蠢的，乡下人的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- lout“ishly
adv.（副词）
- lout“ishness
n.（名词）
pathological /ˌpæθ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adjective INFORMAL
(of a person) unable to control part of their behaviour; unreasonable:
I've got a pathological fear of heights.
Anthony's a pathological liar.
pathologically /ˌpæθ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adverb
(of a person) unable to control part of their behaviour; unreasonable:
I've got a pathological fear of heights.
Anthony's a pathological liar.
pathologically /ˌpæθ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adverb
impenetrable /ɪmˈpen.ɪ.trə.bļ/
adjective
1 impossible to see through or go through:
Outside, the fog was thick and impenetrable.
an impenetrable barrier
2 impossible to understand:
Some of the lyrics on their latest album are completely impenetrable.
impenetrably /ɪmˈpen.ɪ.trə.bli/
adverb
1 impossible to see through or go through:
Outside, the fog was thick and impenetrable.
an impenetrable barrier
2 impossible to understand:
Some of the lyrics on their latest album are completely impenetrable.
impenetrably /ɪmˈpen.ɪ.trə.bli/
adverb
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
proffer /ˈprɒf.əʳ/ US /ˈprɑː.fɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to offer something by holding it out, or to offer advice or an opinion:
He shook the warmly proffered hand.
I didn't think it wise to proffer an opinion.
to offer something by holding it out, or to offer advice or an opinion:
He shook the warmly proffered hand.
I didn't think it wise to proffer an opinion.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
tempestuous /temˈpes.tju.əs/
adjective
If something such as a relationship or time is tempestuous, it is full of strong emotions:
They got divorced in 1992 after a tempestuous marriage.
tempestuously /temˈpes.tju.ə.sli/
adverb
If something such as a relationship or time is tempestuous, it is full of strong emotions:
They got divorced in 1992 after a tempestuous marriage.
tempestuously /temˈpes.tju.ə.sli/
adverb
obstruct /əbˈstrʌkt/
verb [T]
1 to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:
After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.
Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.
An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11.
2 to try to stop something from happening or developing:
to obstruct a police investigation
He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.
obstruction /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
There's some sort of obstruction (= blockage) on the railway tracks.
They were charged with obstruction of the police/of justice (= preventing the police/law courts from doing their jobs).
The referee said it was obstruction (= that one player had got in the way of another and so prevented them from moving freely).
obstructionism /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when someone intentionally stops or delays an official process
obstructionist /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪst/
adjective DISAPPROVING
obstructionist policies/tactics
obstructive /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/
adjective DISAPPROVING
trying to stop someone from doing something by causing problems for them:
We'd have made a decision by now if Jean hadn't been so obstructive.
obstructively /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
obstructiveness /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
1 to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:
After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.
Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.
An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11.
2 to try to stop something from happening or developing:
to obstruct a police investigation
He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.
obstruction /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
There's some sort of obstruction (= blockage) on the railway tracks.
They were charged with obstruction of the police/of justice (= preventing the police/law courts from doing their jobs).
The referee said it was obstruction (= that one player had got in the way of another and so prevented them from moving freely).
obstructionism /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when someone intentionally stops or delays an official process
obstructionist /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪst/
adjective DISAPPROVING
obstructionist policies/tactics
obstructive /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/
adjective DISAPPROVING
trying to stop someone from doing something by causing problems for them:
We'd have made a decision by now if Jean hadn't been so obstructive.
obstructively /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
obstructiveness /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
se.pul.chral
AHD: [s…-p¾l“kr…l, -p‹l“-]
D.J. [s*6pJlkr*l, -6p&l-]
K.K. [s*6pJlkr*l, -6p&l-]
- Of or relating to a burial vault or a receptacle for sacred relics.坟墓的或圣物匣的：属于或关于坟墓或圣物匣的
- Suggestive of the grave; funereal.丧葬的：暗示着埋葬的；丧葬的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- sepul“chrally
adv.（副词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
be.nign
AHD: [b¹-nºn“]
D.J. [b!6na!n]
K.K. [b!6na!n]
- Of a kind and gentle disposition.善良的：性情善良与温和的
- Showing gentleness and mildness.See Synonyms at kind 1温厚的：表现温和与温柔的参见 kind1
- Tending to exert a beneficial influence; favorable:有利的：易于产生有益影响的；有利的：the benign influence of pure air.See Synonyms at &b{favorable}纯净空气的有益影响参见 favorable
- Medicine Of no danger to health; not recurrent or progressive; not malignant:【医学】 良性的：对健康无害的；非复发性或渐进性的；非恶性的：a benign tumor.良性肿瘤
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English benigne 中古英语 benigne
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin benignus * see gen…- 源自 拉丁语 benignus *参见 gen…-
继承用法：
- benign“ly
adv.（副词）
scathing /ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ/
adjective
severely and unkindly critical:
scathing criticism
He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.
scathingly /ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ.li/
adverb
She spoke scathingly of the poor standard of work done by her predecessor.
severely and unkindly critical:
scathing criticism
He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.
scathingly /ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ.li/
adverb
She spoke scathingly of the poor standard of work done by her predecessor.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
jest /dʒest/
noun [C] FORMAL
something which is said or done in order to amuse:
His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere.
jest /dʒest/
verb [I]
to say something intended to amuse:
Would I jest about something so important?
jester /ˈdʒes.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
a man in the past whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh:
a court jester
something which is said or done in order to amuse:
His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere.
jest /dʒest/
verb [I]
to say something intended to amuse:
Would I jest about something so important?
jester /ˈdʒes.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
a man in the past whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh:
a court jester
dis.com.mode
AHD: [d¹s”k…-m½d“]
D.J. [7d!sk*6m*&d]
K.K. [7d!sk*6mod]
- To put to inconvenience; trouble.使不便，打扰；给…添麻烦
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.com.mod.ed,dis.com.mod.ing,dis.com.modes
语源：
- dis- dis-
- commode [to suit] from Latin commod³re from commodus [convenient] * see commodious commode [适合，适宜] 源自 拉丁语 commod³re 源自 commodus [方便的] *参见 commodious
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
inimical /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/
adjective FORMAL
harmful or limiting:
Excessive managerial control is inimical to creative expression.
harmful or limiting:
Excessive managerial control is inimical to creative expression.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
complacency /kəmˈpleɪ.sənt.si/
noun [U] (ALSO complacence) DISAPPROVING
a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder:
What annoys me about these girls is their complacency - they seem to have no desire to expand their horizons.
There's no room for complacency if we want to stay in this competition!
complacent /kəmˈplei.sənt/
adjective DISAPPROVING
feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder:
a complacent smile/attitude
We can't afford to become complacent about any of our products.
complacently /kəmˈpleɪ.sənt.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder:
What annoys me about these girls is their complacency - they seem to have no desire to expand their horizons.
There's no room for complacency if we want to stay in this competition!
complacent /kəmˈplei.sənt/
adjective DISAPPROVING
feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder:
a complacent smile/attitude
We can't afford to become complacent about any of our products.
complacently /kəmˈpleɪ.sənt.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
concise /kənˈsaɪs/
adjective
short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:
Make your answers clear and concise.
concisely /kənˈsaɪ.sli/
adverb
conciseness /kənˈsaɪ.snəs/
noun [U] (ALSO concision)
short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:
Make your answers clear and concise.
concisely /kənˈsaɪ.sli/
adverb
conciseness /kənˈsaɪ.snəs/
noun [U] (ALSO concision)
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
unrequited /ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL OR HUMOROUS
If love that you feel for someone is unrequited, it is not felt in the same way by the other person:
It's just another poem on the pain of unrequited love.
If love that you feel for someone is unrequited, it is not felt in the same way by the other person:
It's just another poem on the pain of unrequited love.
coax /kəʊks/ US /koʊks/
verb [T]
to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be:
Perhaps you could coax your father into taking you to the station.
He has some information I want, so I'm going to try to coax it out of him over a drink.
A mother was coaxing her reluctant child into the water.
a coaxing voice
coaxing /ˈkəʊk.sɪŋ/ US /ˈkoʊk-/
noun [U]
A bit of gentle coaxing is all that's required and he'll come, I'm sure.
coaxingly /ˈkəʊk.sɪŋ.li/ US /ˈkoʊk-/
adverb
to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be:
Perhaps you could coax your father into taking you to the station.
He has some information I want, so I'm going to try to coax it out of him over a drink.
A mother was coaxing her reluctant child into the water.
a coaxing voice
coaxing /ˈkəʊk.sɪŋ/ US /ˈkoʊk-/
noun [U]
A bit of gentle coaxing is all that's required and he'll come, I'm sure.
coaxingly /ˈkəʊk.sɪŋ.li/ US /ˈkoʊk-/
adverb
retrench /rɪˈtrentʃ/
verb
1 [I] FORMAL If governments, companies, etc. retrench, they start spending less money, or reducing costs:
The company had to retrench because of falling orders.
2 [T] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH to dismiss a worker from their job as a means of reducing costs
retrenchment /rɪˈtrentʃ.mənt/
noun
1 [C or U] when a government, etc. spends less or reduces costs
2 [C] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH when a worker is dismissed as a way of saving the cost of employing them:
The downturn in business has resulted in many retrenchments.
1 [I] FORMAL If governments, companies, etc. retrench, they start spending less money, or reducing costs:
The company had to retrench because of falling orders.
2 [T] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH to dismiss a worker from their job as a means of reducing costs
retrenchment /rɪˈtrentʃ.mənt/
noun
1 [C or U] when a government, etc. spends less or reduces costs
2 [C] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH when a worker is dismissed as a way of saving the cost of employing them:
The downturn in business has resulted in many retrenchments.
rabble 1
AHD: [r²b“…l]
D.J. [6r#b*l]
K.K. [6r#b*l]
- A tumultuous crowd; a mob:暴民：骚动的人群；暴民：an aristocrat who was killed in the street by rabble.一个在街头被暴徒杀死的贵族
- The lowest or coarsest class of people:下层民众：最低或最粗俗的民众阶层：aristocrats who regarded the rabble with deep contempt.对下层民众极其蔑视的贵族们
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
rabble 2
AHD: [r²b“…l]
D.J. [6r#b*l]
K.K. [6r#b*l]
- An iron bar with one end bent like a rake, used to stir and skim molten iron in puddling.长柄耙：一根铁棍，一端弯成耙状，在搅炼时用于搅动并去除熔炉灰
- Any of various similar tools or mechanically operated devices used in roasting or refining furnaces.拨火棒：用于烧烤或精炼炉中的相似工具或机械操作装置
n.（名词）
- To stir or skim (molten iron) with an iron bar.用拨火棒搅动：用一铁棍搅动或撇去（熔铁）
v.tr.（及物动词） rab.bled,rab.bling,rab.bles
语源：
- French râble [fire shovel] 法语 râble [火铲]
- from Old French roable 源自 古法语 roable
- from Medieval Latin rot³bulum 源自 中世纪拉丁语 rot³bulum
- from Latin rut³bulum 源自 拉丁语 rut³bulum
- from rutus [past participle of] ruere [to rake up, tumble down] 源自 rutus [] ruere的过去分词 [耙起，扔下]
继承用法：
- rab“bler
n.（名词）
eel.grass
AHD: [¶l“gr²s”]
D.J. [6i8l7gr#s]
K.K. [6il7gr#s]
- Any of several submersed aquatic plants of the genusVallisneria. Also called tape grass ,wild celery 苦草：任一种大叶藻属的水下水生植物 也作 tape grass,wild celery
n.（名词）
canny (CLEVER) /ˈkæn.i/
adjective
thinking quickly and cleverly, especially in business or financial matters:
These salesmen are a canny lot.
cannily /ˈkæn.ɪ.li/
adverb
thinking quickly and cleverly, especially in business or financial matters:
These salesmen are a canny lot.
cannily /ˈkæn.ɪ.li/
adverb
canny (PLEASANT) /ˈkæn.i/
adjective NORTHERN AND SCOTTISH ENGLISH
good or pleasant:
a canny lad
good or pleasant:
a canny lad
truant /ˈtruː.ənt/
noun [C]
a child who is regularly absent from school without permission:
Police reports showed that the vast majority of crime committed by children was carried out by truants.
truant /ˈtruː.ənt/
verb [I] MAINLY UK
Children who truant are regularly absent from school, usually while pretending to their parents that they have gone to school:
You'll fail all your exams if you carry on truanting.
truancy /ˈtruː.ənt.si/
noun [U] (UK ALSO truanting)
My daughter's school has very good exam results and hardly any truancy.
Truanting was a serious problem in a fifth of the schools surveyed.
a child who is regularly absent from school without permission:
Police reports showed that the vast majority of crime committed by children was carried out by truants.
truant /ˈtruː.ənt/
verb [I] MAINLY UK
Children who truant are regularly absent from school, usually while pretending to their parents that they have gone to school:
You'll fail all your exams if you carry on truanting.
truancy /ˈtruː.ənt.si/
noun [U] (UK ALSO truanting)
My daughter's school has very good exam results and hardly any truancy.
Truanting was a serious problem in a fifth of the schools surveyed.
truck farm noun [C] US
a small farm where fruit and vegetables are grown for selling to the public:
We buy all our produce from the local truck farm.
truck farmer noun [C] US
The floods have had a severe effect on the livelihoods of truck farmers in the area.
We buy all our produce from the local truck farm.
truck farmer noun [C] US
The floods have had a severe effect on the livelihoods of truck farmers in the area.
cred.it
AHD: [krµd“¹t]
D.J. [6kred!t]
K.K. [6krWd!t]
- Belief or confidence in the truth of something.See Synonyms at belief 信心，信任：对某物真实性的信任或信心参见 belief
- A reputation for sound character or quality; standing.信誉：因其可靠的特征或品质而获得的声誉；名望
- A source of honor or distinction:荣誉：光荣或荣誉的来源：She is a credit to her family.她为家庭增了光
- Approval for an act, ability, or quality; praise:赞同，赞扬：对某一行为、能力或质量的赞同；赞扬：Why should he get all the credit?为什么他受到了所有人的赞扬?
- Influence based on the good opinion or confidence of others.信誉：对他人有好感或信任的基础上所受到的影响
- Often credits An acknowledgment of work done, as in the production of a motion picture or publication:常作 credits 致谢名单：在电影或出版物中对工作完成的致谢或姓名表：At the end of the film we stayed to watch the credits.电影结束后我们留下来看致谢的名单
- Official certification or recognition that a student has successfully completed a course of study:学分及格证书：学生圆满完成某一门学科的正式证明或确认：He received full credit for his studies at a previous school.他在一所先前的学校取得了所有课程的学分
- A unit of study so certified:学分：由此证明的学科的学习量：This course carries three credits.这门课程有三个学分
- Reputation for solvency and integrity entitling a person to be trusted in buying or borrowing:信用：给予某人的证明，其在买入或借款时可以信任的在清偿能力和诚实上的声誉：You should have no trouble getting the loan if your credit is good.如果你信誉良好，要取得这笔贷款就没有什么问题了
- An arrangement for deferred payment of a loan or purchase:赊欠：对某一项贷款或达成延期付款的约定：a store that offers credit; bought my stereo on credit.提供赊帐的商店；我赊购了一台音响
- The terms governing such an arrangement:赊欠条款：控制这类约定的条款：low prices and easy credit.低价而简易的信贷
- The time allowed for deferred payment:赊欠期，延缓期：允许延期付款的时间：an automatic 30-day credit on all orders.所有的定单都有30天的缴款延缓期
- Accounting 【会计学】
- The deduction of a payment made by a debtor from an amount due.贷款扣除额：由欠债人从应付数目中的付款扣除
- The right-hand side of an account on which such amounts are entered.贷方金额：记入这类数目的一本帐户的右方
- An entry or the sum of the entries on this side.贷记：在这一方的记入或记入总数
- The positive balance or amount remaining in a person's account.存款：在某人帐户上的正差额或数目
- A credit line.贷方的最高限额
n.Abbr. cr.（名词）缩写 cr.
- To believe in; trust:相信；信任：“She refused steadfastly to credit the reports of his death”(&b{Agatha Christie})“她拒绝接受他的死讯”(阿加莎·克里斯蒂)
- To regard as having performed an action or being endowed with a quality:使相信有…：认为…执行了一项行动或有某种素质：had to credit them with good intentions.必须让他们相信这用意是好的
- To ascribe to a person; attribute:把…归于某人；认为属于…：credit the invention to him.See Synonyms at &b{attribute}将这项发明归功于他参见 attribute
- Accounting 【会计学】
- To enter as a credit:记入帐户的贷方：credited $500 to her account.记入500美元的贷款
- To make a credit entry in:在…上贷记：credit an account.在帐目记入贷方
- To give or award an educational credit to.给予荣誉：给予或授予教育上的荣誉
- Archaic To bring honor or distinction to.【古语】 为…增光，给…带来荣誉
v.tr.（及物动词） cred.it.ed,cred.it.ing,cred.its
语源：
- French 法语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Old Italian credito 源自 古意大利语 credito
- from Latin cr¶ditum [loan] [from neuter past participle of] cr¶dere [to entrust] * see kerd- 源自 拉丁语 cr¶ditum [贷款] [] 源自cr¶dere的中性过去分词 [委托] *参见 kerd-
creeping Char.lie
AHD: [chär“l¶]
D.J. [6t.$8li8]
K.K. [6t.$rli]
- See moneywort 参见 moneywort
n.（名词）
ephemeral /ɪˈfem.ər.əl/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
lasting for only a short time:
Fame in the world of rock and pop is largely ephemeral.
ephemera /ɪˈfem.ər.ə/ US /-ɚ-/
plural noun
the type of objects which, when they were produced, were not intended to last a long time or were specially produced for one occasion:
Amongst other pop ephemera, the auction will be selling off rock stars' stage clothes.
lasting for only a short time:
Fame in the world of rock and pop is largely ephemeral.
ephemera /ɪˈfem.ər.ə/ US /-ɚ-/
plural noun
the type of objects which, when they were produced, were not intended to last a long time or were specially produced for one occasion:
Amongst other pop ephemera, the auction will be selling off rock stars' stage clothes.
conducive /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/ US /-ˈduː-/
adjective
providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist:
Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep.
This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.
providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist:
Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep.
This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
swerve /swɜːv/ US /swɝːv/
verb
1 [I] to change direction, especially suddenly:
The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting the cyclists.
Compare unswerving.
2 If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning:
She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle.
swerve /swɜːv/ US /swɝːv/
noun [C]
1 [I] to change direction, especially suddenly:
The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting the cyclists.
Compare unswerving.
2 If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning:
She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle.
swerve /swɜːv/ US /swɝːv/
noun [C]
sweatshirt /ˈswet.ʃɜːt/ US /-ʃɝːt/
noun [C]
a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body:
She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.
a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body:
She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.
fallible /ˈfæl.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
1 able or likely to make mistakes:
We place our trust in doctors, but even they are fallible.
NOTE: The opposite is infallible.
2 A fallible object or system is likely not to work satisfactorily:
This method is more fallible than most because it depends on careful and accurate timing.
fallibility /ˌfæl.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The play deals with the fallibility of human nature.
1 able or likely to make mistakes:
We place our trust in doctors, but even they are fallible.
NOTE: The opposite is infallible.
2 A fallible object or system is likely not to work satisfactorily:
This method is more fallible than most because it depends on careful and accurate timing.
fallibility /ˌfæl.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The play deals with the fallibility of human nature.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
nondescript /ˈnɒn.dɪ.skrɪpt/ US /ˈnɑːn-/
adjective
very ordinary, or having no interesting or exciting features or qualities:
The meteorological bureau is in a nondescript building on the outskirts of town.
very ordinary, or having no interesting or exciting features or qualities:
The meteorological bureau is in a nondescript building on the outskirts of town.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
dys.pep.tic
AHD: [d¹s-pµp“t¹k]
D.J. [d!s6pept!k]
K.K. [d!s6pWpt!k]
- Relating to or having dyspepsia.消化不良的：有关或患有消化不良症的
- Of or displaying a morose disposition.阴郁的：表现出悲观情绪的或与之有关的
adj.（形容词）
- A person who is affected by dyspepsia.患有消化不良的人
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- dyspep“tically
adv.（副词）
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
sloth (NO EFFORT) /sləʊθ/ US /sloʊθ/
noun [U] LITERARY
unwillingness to work or make any effort:
The report criticizes the government's sloth in tackling environmental problems.
slothful /ˈsləʊθ.fəl/ US /ˈsloʊθ-/
adjective LITERARY
lazy:
slothful adolescents
unwillingness to work or make any effort:
The report criticizes the government's sloth in tackling environmental problems.
slothful /ˈsləʊθ.fəl/ US /ˈsloʊθ-/
adjective LITERARY
lazy:
slothful adolescents
sloth (ANIMAL) /sləʊθ/ US /sloʊθ/
noun [C]
an animal that moves slowly and lives in trees:
Sloths live in Central and South America.
an animal that moves slowly and lives in trees:
Sloths live in Central and South America.
slot sb/sth in phrasal verb
to find time to see someone or do something between various other arrangements that have already been made:
Doctor Meredith is busy this morning, but she might be able to slot you in around one o'clock.
Doctor Meredith is busy this morning, but she might be able to slot you in around one o'clock.
dodge /dɒdʒ/ US /dɑːdʒ/
verb
1 [I or T] to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side:
He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle.
2 [T] to avoid something unpleasant:
The minister dodged questions about his relationship with the actress.
dodge /dɒdʒ/ US /dɑːdʒ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a clever dishonest way of avoiding something:
They bought another car as a tax dodge (= a way to avoid paying tax).
dodger /ˈdɒdʒ.əʳ/ US /ˈdɑː.dʒɚ/
noun [C]
a person who avoids doing what they should do:
a tax dodger (= someone who avoids paying tax).
1 [I or T] to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side:
He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle.
2 [T] to avoid something unpleasant:
The minister dodged questions about his relationship with the actress.
dodge /dɒdʒ/ US /dɑːdʒ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a clever dishonest way of avoiding something:
They bought another car as a tax dodge (= a way to avoid paying tax).
dodger /ˈdɒdʒ.əʳ/ US /ˈdɑː.dʒɚ/
noun [C]
a person who avoids doing what they should do:
a tax dodger (= someone who avoids paying tax).
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
authentic /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/ US /ɑːˈθen.ţɪk/
adjective
If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is:
an authentic 1920s dress
authentic Italian food
He was there and saw what happened, so his is the only authentic account.
authenticate /ɔːˈθen.tɪ.keɪt/ US /ɑːˈθen.ţɪ-/
verb [T]
to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is:
They used carbon dating tests to authenticate the claim that the skeleton was 2 million years old.
authentication /ɔːˌθen.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ɑːˌθen.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
authenticity /ˌɔː.θenˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌɑː.θenˈtɪs.
noun [U]
the quality of being real or true:
The poems are supposed to be by Sappho, but they are actually of doubtful authenticity.
The authenticity of her story is beyond doubt.
If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is:
an authentic 1920s dress
authentic Italian food
He was there and saw what happened, so his is the only authentic account.
authenticate /ɔːˈθen.tɪ.keɪt/ US /ɑːˈθen.ţɪ-/
verb [T]
to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is:
They used carbon dating tests to authenticate the claim that the skeleton was 2 million years old.
authentication /ɔːˌθen.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ɑːˌθen.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
authenticity /ˌɔː.θenˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌɑː.θenˈtɪs.
noun [U]
the quality of being real or true:
The poems are supposed to be by Sappho, but they are actually of doubtful authenticity.
The authenticity of her story is beyond doubt.
harangue /həˈræŋ/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to speak to someone or a group of people, often for a long time, in a forceful and sometimes angry way, especially to persuade them:
A drunk in the station was haranguing passers-by.
harangue /həˈræŋ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
The team were given the usual half-time harangue by their manager.
to speak to someone or a group of people, often for a long time, in a forceful and sometimes angry way, especially to persuade them:
A drunk in the station was haranguing passers-by.
harangue /həˈræŋ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
The team were given the usual half-time harangue by their manager.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ US /-tɪl/
adjective SPECIALIZED
describes metals that can be bent easily
describes metals that can be bent easily
abridge /əˈbrɪdʒ/
verb [T]
to make a book, play or piece of writing shorter by removing details and unimportant information:
The book was abridged for children.
abridged /əˈbrɪdʒd/
adjective
I've only read the abridged edition/version of her novel.
abridgment, abridgement /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənt/
noun [C or U]
to make a book, play or piece of writing shorter by removing details and unimportant information:
The book was abridged for children.
abridged /əˈbrɪdʒd/
adjective
I've only read the abridged edition/version of her novel.
abridgment, abridgement /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənt/
noun [C or U]
abscess /ˈæb.ses/
noun [C]
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
filial /ˈfɪl.i.əl/
adjective FORMAL
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
gla.cial
AHD: [gl³“sh…l]
D.J. [6gle!.*l]
K.K. [6gle.*l]
- Of, relating to, or derived from a glacier.冰的：冰川的，与冰川有关的，或源自冰川的
- Suggesting the extreme slowness of a glacier:缓慢的：象冰河一样运动极慢的：Work proceeded at a glacial pace.工作以极缓慢的速度进行着
- Often Glacial Characterized or dominated by the existence of glaciers. Used of a geologic epoch.常作 Glacial 冰河期：有冰川存在特征的或由冰川的存在而控制的。用于地质纪元
- Pleistocene.See table at geologic time 更新世参见 geologic time
- Extremely cold; icy:非常冷的；极冷的：glacial waters.See Synonyms at &b{cold}极冷的矿泉水参见 cold
- Having the appearance of ice.似冰的：有冰的外观的
- Lacking warmth and friendliness:冷淡的，冷漠的：缺乏热情和热忱的：a glacial stare.冷冰冰的目光
- Coldly detached:完全孤立的：a glacial composure.沉着冷静
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from Old French [icy] 源自 古法语 [冰的]
- from Latin glaci³lis 源自 拉丁语 glaci³lis
- from glaci¶s [ice] * see gel- 源自 glaci¶s [冰] *参见 gel-
继承用法：
- gla“cially
adv.（副词）
cell division
- The process by which a cell divides to form two daughter cells. Upon completion of the process, each daughter cell contains the same genetic material as the original cell and roughly half of its cytoplasm.细胞分裂：一个细胞分裂成两个子细胞的过程。这一过程结束时，每一个子细胞都含有与原细胞相同的遗传物质及几乎为原细胞一半的细胞质
n.（名词）
diligent /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/
adjective
1 APPROVING careful and using a lot of effort:
a diligent student
Leo is very diligent in/about his work.
Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.
2 done in a careful and detailed way:
The discovery was made after years of diligent research.
diligence /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənts/
noun [U]
She hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work.
diligently /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt.li/
adverb
1 APPROVING careful and using a lot of effort:
a diligent student
Leo is very diligent in/about his work.
Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.
2 done in a careful and detailed way:
The discovery was made after years of diligent research.
diligence /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənts/
noun [U]
She hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work.
diligently /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt.li/
adverb
circumlocution /ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
'Economical with the truth' is a circumlocution for 'lying'.
Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
circumlocutory /ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.tər.i/ US /ˌsɝː.kəmˈlə.kjuː.ţɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
'Economical with the truth' is a circumlocution for 'lying'.
Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
circumlocutory /ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.tər.i/ US /ˌsɝː.kəmˈlə.kjuː.ţɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
apropos (RELATED) /ˌæp.rəˈpəʊ/ US /-ˈpoʊ/
adverb, preposition FORMAL
used to introduce something which is related to or connected with something that has just been said:
I had a letter from Sally yesterday - apropos (of) which, did you send her that article?
Apropos what you said yesterday, I think you made the right decision.
used to introduce something which is related to or connected with something that has just been said:
I had a letter from Sally yesterday - apropos (of) which, did you send her that article?
Apropos what you said yesterday, I think you made the right decision.
apropos (SUITABLE) /ˌæp.rəˈpəʊ/ US /-ˈpoʊ/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
suitable in a particular situation or at a particular time:
clothes which are apropos to the occasion
suitable in a particular situation or at a particular time:
clothes which are apropos to the occasion
rile /raɪl/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to make angry:
Don't let her rile you.
to make angry:
Don't let her rile you.
blithe
AHD: [blºY, blºth]
D.J. [bla!H, bla!G]
K.K. [bla!H, bla!G]
- Carefree and lighthearted.无忧无虑的，轻松的
- Lacking or showing a lack of due concern; casual:轻率的：缺少或表现缺乏适当忧虑的；轻率的：spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation.See Synonyms at &b{jolly}轻率无知地谈论真实的情况参见 jolly
adj.（形容词） blith.er,blith.est
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English bl&9{ºthe} 源自 古英语 bl&9{ºthe}
继承用法：
- blithe“ly
adv.（副词）
- blithe“ness
n.（名词）
prestige /presˈtiːdʒ/
noun [U]
respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success or social influence:
The company has gained international prestige.
Many people are attracted by the prestige of working for a top company.
prestige /presˈtiːdʒ/
adjective [before noun]
causing admiration because connected with luxury or power:
a prestige address/car/job/label
prestigious /presˈtɪdʒ.əs/
adjective
greatly respected and admired, usually because of being important:
a prestigious literary award
a prestigious university
respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success or social influence:
The company has gained international prestige.
Many people are attracted by the prestige of working for a top company.
prestige /presˈtiːdʒ/
adjective [before noun]
causing admiration because connected with luxury or power:
a prestige address/car/job/label
prestigious /presˈtɪdʒ.əs/
adjective
greatly respected and admired, usually because of being important:
a prestigious literary award
a prestigious university
affable /ˈæf.ə.bļ/
adjective
friendly and easy to talk to:
He struck me as an affable sort of a man.
She was quite affable at the meeting.
affably /ˈæf.ə.bli/
adverb
He greeted us affably.
affability /ˌæf.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
friendly and easy to talk to:
He struck me as an affable sort of a man.
She was quite affable at the meeting.
affably /ˈæf.ə.bli/
adverb
He greeted us affably.
affability /ˌæf.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
com.pli.ant
AHD: [k…m-plº“…nt]
D.J. [k*m6pla!*nt]
K.K. [k*m6pla!*nt]
- Disposed or willing to comply; submissive.See Synonyms at obedient 服从的：倾向于或愿意遵从的；服从的参见 obedient
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- compli“antly
adv.（副词）
abut /əˈbʌt/
verb [T never passive; I + preposition] -tt- FORMAL
If a building or area of land abuts on something, it is next to it or touches it on one side:
Mexico abuts (on) some of the richest parts of the United States.
Their house abutted (onto) the police station.
If a building or area of land abuts on something, it is next to it or touches it on one side:
Mexico abuts (on) some of the richest parts of the United States.
Their house abutted (onto) the police station.
concentrate (GIVE ATTENTION) /ˈkɒnt.sən.treɪt/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
verb [I or T]
to direct your mental powers or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem:
Come on, concentrate! We haven't got all day to do this.
I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.
I find running concentrates the mind (= helps me to think).
I'm going to concentrate on my writing for a while.
The company is concentrating (its resources) on developing new products.
concentrated /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːn.sən.treɪ.ţɪd/
adjective [before noun]
using a lot of effort to succeed at one particular thing:
The company is making a concentrated effort to broaden its market.
concentration /ˌkɒnt.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
noun [U]
the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else:
The noise outside made concentration difficult.
There was a look of intense concentration on her face.
I find that yoga improves my powers of concentration.
I found it hard to follow what the teacher was saying, and eventually I lost concentration.
The government's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support.
to direct your mental powers or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem:
Come on, concentrate! We haven't got all day to do this.
I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.
I find running concentrates the mind (= helps me to think).
I'm going to concentrate on my writing for a while.
The company is concentrating (its resources) on developing new products.
concentrated /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːn.sən.treɪ.ţɪd/
adjective [before noun]
using a lot of effort to succeed at one particular thing:
The company is making a concentrated effort to broaden its market.
concentration /ˌkɒnt.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
noun [U]
the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else:
The noise outside made concentration difficult.
There was a look of intense concentration on her face.
I find that yoga improves my powers of concentration.
I found it hard to follow what the teacher was saying, and eventually I lost concentration.
The government's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support.
concentrate (COME TOGETHER) /ˈkɒnt.sən.treɪt/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
verb [T usually passive or I usually + adverb or preposition]
to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:
Most of the country's population is concentrated in the north.
In the dry season, the animals tend to concentrate in the areas where there is water.
concentration /ˌkɒnt.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
noun [C or U]
1 a large number or amount of something in the same place:
There is a heavy concentration of troops in the area.
2 SPECIALIZED the exact amount of one particular substance that is found in another substance:
a concentration of one part per million
High concentrations of toxic elements were found in the polluted areas of the sea.
to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area:
Most of the country's population is concentrated in the north.
In the dry season, the animals tend to concentrate in the areas where there is water.
concentration /ˌkɒnt.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt-/
noun [C or U]
1 a large number or amount of something in the same place:
There is a heavy concentration of troops in the area.
2 SPECIALIZED the exact amount of one particular substance that is found in another substance:
a concentration of one part per million
High concentrations of toxic elements were found in the polluted areas of the sea.
concentrate (REMOVE WATER) /ˈkɒnt.sən.treɪt/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to make a liquid or substance stronger and reduce its size by removing water from it
concentrate /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
1 a liquid from which some of the water has been removed:
fruit-juice concentrate
2 an ore from which rock has been removed:
a mineral concentrate
concentrated /ˈkɒnt.sən.treɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːnt.sən.treɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
having had some liquid removed:
concentrated orange juice
to make a liquid or substance stronger and reduce its size by removing water from it
concentrate /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
1 a liquid from which some of the water has been removed:
fruit-juice concentrate
2 an ore from which rock has been removed:
a mineral concentrate
concentrated /ˈkɒnt.sən.treɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːnt.sən.treɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
having had some liquid removed:
concentrated orange juice
con- (TOGETHER)/kən-/
prefix
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
perimeter /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈrɪm.ə.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it:
Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence.
A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter.
2 SPECIALIZED the length of the outer edge of a shape
1 the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it:
Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence.
A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter.
2 SPECIALIZED the length of the outer edge of a shape
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
in.e.luc.ta.ble
AHD: [¹n”¹-l¾k“t…-b…l]
D.J. [7!n!6lJkt*b*l]
K.K. [7!n!6lJkt*b*l]
- Not to be avoided or escaped; inevitable:不可避免的：不能够逃避掉或躲开的；必然发生的：“Those war plans rested on a belief in the ineluctable superiority of the offense over the defense”(&b{Jack Beatty})“那些战争计划有一个信念为基础，即进攻必然比防守有利”(杰克·贝蒂)
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin in¶luct³bilis 拉丁语 in¶luct³bilis
- in- [not] * see in- 1in- [不] *参见 in-1
- ¶luct³bilis [penetrable] from ¶luct³r&9{º} [to struggle out of] ex- [ex-] luct³r&9{º} [to struggle] ¶luct³bilis [可穿透的] 源自 ¶luct³r&9{º} [挣扎出去] ex- [前缀，表示“出去”] luct³r&9{º} [挣扎]
继承用法：
- in”eluc”tabil“ity
n.（名词）
- in”eluc“tably
adv.（副词）
com.mi.na.tion
AHD: [k¼m”…-n³“sh…n]
D.J. [7kKm*6ne!.*n]
K.K. [7k$m*6ne.*n]
- A formal denunciation.威吓，警告：正式的斥责
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English comminacioun 中古英语 comminacioun
- from Latin commin³ti½ commin³ti½n- 源自 拉丁语 commin³ti½ commin³ti½n-
- from commin³tus [past participle of] commin³r&9{º} [to threaten] 源自 commin³tus [] commin³r&9{º}的过去分词 [威胁]
- com- [intensive pref.] * see com- com- [加强语意的前缀] *参见 com-
- min³r&9{º} [to threaten] * see menace min³r&9{º} [威胁] *参见 menace
继承用法：
- commin“ato”ry AHD: [k…-m¹n“…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶, k¼m“¹-n…-] （形容词）
hu.mor
AHD: [hy›“m…r]
D.J. [6hju8m*]
K.K. [6hjum+]
- The quality that makes something laughable or amusing; funniness:诙谐，滑稽：使某事物可笑或者有趣的属性；诙谐：could not see the humor of the situation.没有看过比这更滑稽的场面了
- That which is intended to induce laughter or amusement:幽默，风趣：故意逗笑或使人感兴趣的东西：a writer skilled at crafting humor.作家展现他的幽默技巧
- The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is amusing, comical, incongruous, or absurd.See Synonyms at wit 1幽默感：看出、享受或表达有趣的、喜剧性的、离奇的或荒谬的东西的能力参见 wit1
- One of the four fluids of the body, blood, phlegm, choler, and black bile, whose relative proportions were thought in ancient physiology to determine a person's disposition and general health.基本的体液：血液、粘液、胆汁和黑胆汁四种体液之一，古代生理学家认为它们的相对比例决定一个人的性情和健康状况
- Physiology 【生理学】
- A body fluid, such as blood, lymph, or bile.体液：一种体液，如血液、淋巴液或胆汁
- Aqueous humor.水汁液
- Vitreous humor.玻璃液
- A person's characteristic disposition or temperament:气质，性格：一个人典型的性情或脾气：a boy of sullen humor.一个性情忧郁的男孩
- An often temporary state of mind; a mood:心情，情绪：通常是暂时性的一种精神状态；情绪：I'm in no humor to argue.我不想争论
- A sudden, unanticipated whim.See Synonyms at mood 1突发的念头：一个突然的、未预料到的念头参见 mood1
- Capricious or peculiar behavior.任性：任性的或怪僻的行为
n.（名词）
- To comply with the wishes or ideas of; indulge.迎合，迁就：按照（某人的）希望或打算；放纵
- To adapt or accommodate oneself to.See Synonyms at pamper 使自己适应参见 pamper
v.tr.（及物动词） hu.mored,hu.mor.ing,hu.mors
习惯用语：
- out of humor
- In a bad mood; irritable.情绪不好的；易发怒的
语源：
- Middle English [fluid] 中古英语 [流体]
- from Old French umor 源自 古法语 umor
- from Latin &9{¿mor} 源自 拉丁语 &9{¿mor}
close-or.der drill
AHD: [kl½s“ôr”d…r]
D.J. [6kl*&s7%8d*]
K.K. [6klos7%rd+]
- A military drill in marching, maneuvering, and formal handling of arms in which the participants perform at close intervals.紧密队形操练，近距离军事操练：一种军事操练，包括行军、演习及正式持有武器的操练，参加者在近距离内演习
n.（名词）
spartan /ˈspɑː.tən/ US /ˈspɑːr-/
adjective
simple and severe with no comfort:
a spartan diet/meal
spartan living conditions
They lead a rather spartan life, with very few comforts and no luxuries.
simple and severe with no comfort:
a spartan diet/meal
spartan living conditions
They lead a rather spartan life, with very few comforts and no luxuries.
disprove /dɪˈspruːv/
verb [T]
to prove that something is not true:
The allegations have been disproved.
to prove that something is not true:
The allegations have been disproved.
exuberant /ɪgˈzjuː.bər.ənt/ US /-ˈzuː.bɚ-/
adjective
1 (especially of people and their behaviour) very energetic:
Young and exuberant, he symbolises Italy's new vitality.
2 (of plants) strong and growing quickly
exuberance /ɪgˈzjuː.bər.ənts/ US /-ˈzuː.bɚ-/
noun [U]
1 (especially of people and their behaviour) very energetic:
Young and exuberant, he symbolises Italy's new vitality.
2 (of plants) strong and growing quickly
exuberance /ɪgˈzjuː.bər.ənts/ US /-ˈzuː.bɚ-/
noun [U]
repartee /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/ US /-ɑːr-/
noun [U]
quick and usually amusing answers and remarks in conversation:
Oscar Wilde's plays are full of witty repartee.
quick and usually amusing answers and remarks in conversation:
Oscar Wilde's plays are full of witty repartee.
inception /ɪnˈsep.ʃən/
noun [S]
the establishment of an organization or official activity:
Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.
the establishment of an organization or official activity:
Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.
convalesce /ˌkɒn.vəˈles/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
verb [I]
to rest in order to get better after an illness:
After your operation, you'll need to convalesce for a week or two.
convalescence /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənts/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [S or U]
a period in which you convalesce
convalescent /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
adjective
(for or relating to) convalescing:
a convalescent home/hospital
convalescent /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C]
someone who is getting better after a serious injury:
Most convalescents prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital.
to rest in order to get better after an illness:
After your operation, you'll need to convalesce for a week or two.
convalescence /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənts/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [S or U]
a period in which you convalesce
convalescent /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
adjective
(for or relating to) convalescing:
a convalescent home/hospital
convalescent /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C]
someone who is getting better after a serious injury:
Most convalescents prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
asylum (PROTECTION) /əˈsaɪ.ləm/
noun [U]
protection or safety, especially that given by a government to foreigners who have been forced to leave their own countries for political reasons:
to seek/apply for political asylum
protection or safety, especially that given by a government to foreigners who have been forced to leave their own countries for political reasons:
to seek/apply for political asylum
asylum (HOSPITAL) /əˈsaɪ.ləm/
noun [C] OLD USE
a hospital for people with mental illnesses:
a lunatic asylum
a hospital for people with mental illnesses:
a lunatic asylum
scis.sion
AHD: [s¹zh“…n, s¹sh“-]
D.J. [6s!9*n, 6s!.-]
K.K. [6s!9*n, 6s!.-]
- The act of cutting or severing; division or fission.切断，分离：切断或分离的行为；分裂或裂开
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin scissi½ scissi½n- 源自 后期拉丁语 scissi½ scissi½n-
- from Latin scissus [past participle of] scindere [to cut, split] * see skei- 源自 拉丁语 scissus [] scindere的过去分词 [分割，分裂] *参见 skei-
scato-
- Excrement:排泄物：scatology.排泄物
pref.（前缀）
语源：
- Greek skato- 希腊语 skato-
- from sk½r skat- [dung] * see sker- 3源自 sk½r skat- [粪便] *参见 sker- 3
cordon /ˈkɔː.dən/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
noun [C]
a line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc. positioned around a particular area in order to prevent people from entering it:
There was a police cordon around the building.
a line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc. positioned around a particular area in order to prevent people from entering it:
There was a police cordon around the building.
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
reign /reɪn/
verb [I]
1 to be the king or queen of a country:
Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901.
2 to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:
The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.
Love reigned supreme in her heart.
reign /reɪn/
noun [C]
the reign of Henry VIII
reigning /ˈreɪ.nɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
the most recent winner of a competition:
She's the reigning champion at Wimbledon.
1 to be the king or queen of a country:
Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901.
2 to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:
The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.
Love reigned supreme in her heart.
reign /reɪn/
noun [C]
the reign of Henry VIII
reigning /ˈreɪ.nɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
the most recent winner of a competition:
She's the reigning champion at Wimbledon.
pro.pri.e.ty
AHD: [pr…-prº“¹-t¶]
D.J. [pr*6pra!!ti8]
K.K. [pr*6pra!!ti]
- The quality of being proper; appropriateness.妥当：合适的特性；恰当
- Conformity to prevailing customs and usages.See Synonyms at etiquette 得体：与流行的习俗和习惯相一致参见 etiquette
- proprieties The usages and customs of polite society.proprieties 礼节：文明社会的习俗和习惯
n.（名词） 【复数】 pro.pri.e.ties
语源：
- Middle English propriete [particular character, ownership] 中古英语 propriete [特性；所有权]
- from Old French * see property 源自 古法语 *参见 property
intimate (PERSONAL) /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship:
intimate relationships
The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.
He's become very intimate with an actress.
intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ US /-ţə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a close friend:
Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently.
intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ US /-ţə-/
noun
1 [U] when you have a close friendship or sexual relationship with someone:
Intimacy between teachers and students is not recommended.
2 [C usually plural] things which are said or done only by people who have a close relationship with each other:
It was obvious from their witty intimacies that they had been good friends for many years.
intimately /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət.li/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
Well, I know who she is although I'm not intimately (= closely) acquainted with her.
having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship:
intimate relationships
The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.
He's become very intimate with an actress.
intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ US /-ţə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a close friend:
Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently.
intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ US /-ţə-/
noun
1 [U] when you have a close friendship or sexual relationship with someone:
Intimacy between teachers and students is not recommended.
2 [C usually plural] things which are said or done only by people who have a close relationship with each other:
It was obvious from their witty intimacies that they had been good friends for many years.
intimately /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət.li/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
Well, I know who she is although I'm not intimately (= closely) acquainted with her.
intimate (EXPERT) /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
expert, detailed and obtained from a lot of studying or experience:
She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for twenty years.
intimately /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət.li/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
She's been intimately involved in the project since it began.
expert, detailed and obtained from a lot of studying or experience:
She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for twenty years.
intimately /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət.li/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
She's been intimately involved in the project since it began.
intimate (SUGGEST) /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ US /-ţə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make clear what you think or want without stating it directly:
[+ (that)] She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.
intimation /ˌɪn.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ţə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
His suicide attempt was the first intimation that he was seriously depressed.
to make clear what you think or want without stating it directly:
[+ (that)] She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.
intimation /ˌɪn.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ţə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
His suicide attempt was the first intimation that he was seriously depressed.
into the bargain (US ALSO in the bargain)
in addition to other facts previously mentioned:
He's intelligent, witty, a loving husband, and an excellent cook into the bargain.
He's intelligent, witty, a loving husband, and an excellent cook into the bargain.
vernacular /vəˈnæk.jʊ.ləʳ/ US /vɚˈnæk.jə.lɚ/
noun [C usually singular]
1 the form of a language that a regional or other group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations:
The French I learned at school is very different from the local vernacular of the village where I'm now living.
Many Roman Catholics regret the replacing of the Latin mass by the vernacular.
2 SPECIALIZED in architecture, a local style in which ordinary houses are built
3 SPECIALIZED dance, music, art, etc. that is in a style liked or performed by ordinary people
vernacular /vəˈnæk.jʊ.ləʳ/ US /vɚˈnæk.jə.lɚ/
adjective
His lively vernacular style goes down well with younger viewers.
old stone vernacular buildings
1 the form of a language that a regional or other group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations:
The French I learned at school is very different from the local vernacular of the village where I'm now living.
Many Roman Catholics regret the replacing of the Latin mass by the vernacular.
2 SPECIALIZED in architecture, a local style in which ordinary houses are built
3 SPECIALIZED dance, music, art, etc. that is in a style liked or performed by ordinary people
vernacular /vəˈnæk.jʊ.ləʳ/ US /vɚˈnæk.jə.lɚ/
adjective
His lively vernacular style goes down well with younger viewers.
old stone vernacular buildings
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
proscribe /prəʊˈskraɪb/ US /proʊ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
(of a government or other authority) to forbid something:
The Broadcasting Act allows ministers to proscribe any channel that offends against good taste and decency.
The Athletics Federation have banned the runner from future races for using proscribed drugs.
proscription /prəʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/ US /proʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
(of a government or other authority) to forbid something:
The Broadcasting Act allows ministers to proscribe any channel that offends against good taste and decency.
The Athletics Federation have banned the runner from future races for using proscribed drugs.
proscription /prəʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/ US /proʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
stratagem /ˈstræt.ə.dʒəm/ US /ˈstræţ-/
noun [C or U]
a carefully planned way of achieving or dealing with something, often involving a trick:
Her stratagem for dealing with her husband's infidelities was to ignore them.
He was a master of stratagem.
a carefully planned way of achieving or dealing with something, often involving a trick:
Her stratagem for dealing with her husband's infidelities was to ignore them.
He was a master of stratagem.
be.set
AHD: [b¹-sµt“]
D.J. [b!6set]
K.K. [b!6sWt]
- To attack from all sides.围攻：从各个侧面攻击
- To trouble persistently; harass.See Synonyms at attack 不断打扰；困扰参见 attack
- To hem in; surround:包围；围绕：“the mountains which beset it round”(&b{Nathaniel Hawthorne})“群山环抱”(纳撒尼尔·霍索恩)
- To stud, as with jewels.镶嵌，如用珠宝
v.tr.（及物动词） be.set,be.set.ting,be.sets
语源：
- Middle English bisetten 中古英语 bisetten
- from Old English besettan * see sed- 源自 古英语 besettan *参见 sed-
继承用法：
- beset“ment
n.（名词）
can.on.ize
AHD: [k²n“…-nºz”]
D.J. [6k#n*7na!z]
K.K. [6k#n*7na!z]
- To declare (a deceased person) to be a saint and entitled to be fully honored as such.宣布为圣徒：宣布（一位已逝世的人）为圣者并使其能够享有圣者的全部荣耀
- To include in the biblical canon.包括在真经中
- To approve as being within canon law.使成典范：同意…属于教规所规定的范围以内
- To treat as sacred; glorify.作为神圣的来对待；使…神圣化
v.tr.（及物动词） can.on.ized,can.on.iz.ing,can.on.iz.es
继承用法：
- can”oniza“tion AHD: [-¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- can“oniz”er
n.（名词）
can.thi.tis
AHD: [k²n-thº“t¹s]
D.J. [k#n6Ga!t!s]
K.K. [k#n6Ga!t!s]
- Inflammation of the canthus.角膜炎
n.（名词）
- despotic
If you say that someone is despotic, you are emphasizing that they use their power over other people in a very unfair or cruel way.
The country was ruled by a despotic tyrant.
ADJ-GRADED emphasis
= tyrannical
- Godspeed
The term Godspeed is sometimes used in order to wish someone success and safety, especially if they are about to go on a long and dangerous journey. (FORMAL)
I know you will join me in wishing them Godspeed.
CONVENTION also godspeed.
connoisseur /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːʳ/ US /ˌkɑː.nəˈsɝː/
noun [C]
a person who knows a lot about and enjoys one of the arts, or food, drink, etc. and can judge quality and skill in that subject:
a wine/art connoisseur
a connoisseur of ballet/cigars
a person who knows a lot about and enjoys one of the arts, or food, drink, etc. and can judge quality and skill in that subject:
a wine/art connoisseur
a connoisseur of ballet/cigars
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
withhold /wɪðˈhəʊld/ US /-ˈhoʊld/
verb [T] withheld, withheld
to refuse to give something or to keep back something:
to withhold information/support
During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence.
Police are withholding the dead woman's name until her relatives have been informed.
She withheld her rent until the landlord agreed to have the repairs done.
The government is planning to withhold benefit payments from single mothers who refuse to name the father of their child.
to refuse to give something or to keep back something:
to withhold information/support
During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence.
Police are withholding the dead woman's name until her relatives have been informed.
She withheld her rent until the landlord agreed to have the repairs done.
The government is planning to withhold benefit payments from single mothers who refuse to name the father of their child.
anathema /əˈnæθ.ə.mə/
noun [C usually singular; U]
something which is greatly disliked or disapproved of:
Credit controls are anathema to the government.
For older employees, the new system is an anathema.
something which is greatly disliked or disapproved of:
Credit controls are anathema to the government.
For older employees, the new system is an anathema.
salutation /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech
a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech
palaver /pəˈlɑː.vəʳ/ US /-ˈlæv.ɚ/
noun [S or U] INFORMAL
unnecessary inconvenience and trouble:
Organizing the annual office lunch was such a palaver, I swore I'd never do it again.
unnecessary inconvenience and trouble:
Organizing the annual office lunch was such a palaver, I swore I'd never do it again.
time.ly
AHD: [tºm“l¶]
D.J. [6ta!mli8]
K.K. [6ta!mli]
- Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.See Synonyms at opportune 及时的：在一个适当或适宜的时间发生的；适时的参见 opportune
- Archaic Coming too early; premature.【古语】 来的太早的；早熟的
adj.（形容词） time.li.er,time.li.est
- In time; opportunely.及时地；适时地
- Archaic Early; soon.【古语】 早地；很快地
adv.（副词）
继承用法：
- time“liness
n.（名词）
mosque /mɒsk/ US /mɑːsk/
noun [C]
a building for Islamic religious activities and worship
a building for Islamic religious activities and worship
mosque /mɒsk/ US /mɑːsk/
noun [C]
a building for Islamic religious activities and worship
a building for Islamic religious activities and worship
supple (BENDING) /ˈsʌp.ļ/
adjective
bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff:
I'm not supple enough (= My body doesn't bend easily enough) to be able to touch the floor with my hands while I'm standing up.
The gloves were made of very supple leather.
suppleness /ˈsʌp.ļ.nəs/
noun [U]
bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff:
I'm not supple enough (= My body doesn't bend easily enough) to be able to touch the floor with my hands while I'm standing up.
The gloves were made of very supple leather.
suppleness /ˈsʌp.ļ.nəs/
noun [U]
supple (CHANGEABLE) /ˈsʌp.ļ/
adjective LITERARY
able to change quickly and successfully to suit different conditions:
She has shown that she has a supple mind.
We need a more supple monetary policy.
able to change quickly and successfully to suit different conditions:
She has shown that she has a supple mind.
We need a more supple monetary policy.
terse /tɜːs/ US /tɝːs/
adjective
using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly:
"Are you feeling any better?" "No, " was the terse reply.
tersely /ˈtɜː.sli/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adverb
terseness /ˈtɜː.snəs/ US /ˈtɝː-/
noun [U]
using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly:
"Are you feeling any better?" "No, " was the terse reply.
tersely /ˈtɜː.sli/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adverb
terseness /ˈtɜː.snəs/ US /ˈtɝː-/
noun [U]
text message noun [C]
a written message, usually containing words that have been shortened, sent from one mobile phone or pager to another
text message verb [I or T] (ALSO text)
to send someone a text message:
Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
text messaging noun [U]
Text messaging is all the rage among teenagers.
text message verb [I or T] (ALSO text)
to send someone a text message:
Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
text messaging noun [U]
Text messaging is all the rage among teenagers.
retainer 1
AHD: [r¹-t³“n…r]
D.J. [r!6te!n*]
K.K. [r!6ten+]
- One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides.护圈，定位器：保持起限制或指引作用的装置、框架或沟槽的设备
- Dentistry An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.【牙科学】 牙架，固位体：在牙治疗之后用于保持牙位的用具
- An employee, typically a long-term employee.雇员，尤指长期雇员
- A servant or an attendant, especially one in the household of a person of high rank.仆人或服务员，尤指高阶层人士家中的
n.（名词）
retainer 2
AHD: [r¹-t³“n…r]
D.J. [r!6te!n*]
K.K. [r!6ten+]
- The act of engaging the services of a professional adviser, such as an attorney, a counselor, or a consultant.职业顾问者：从事职业顾问服务的行为，如律师、法律顾问或咨询医生
- The fee paid to retain a professional adviser.聘金：雇用职业咨询师所付的费用
n.（名词）
spate /speɪt/
noun [C usually singular]
an unusually large number of events, especially unwanted ones, happening at about the same time:
Police are investigating a spate of burglaries in the Kingsland Road area.
an unusually large number of events, especially unwanted ones, happening at about the same time:
Police are investigating a spate of burglaries in the Kingsland Road area.
gist
AHD: [j¹st]
D.J. [d9!st]
K.K. [d9!st]
- The central idea; the essence.See Synonyms at substance 中心：中心思想；精华，要素参见 substance
- Law The grounds for action in a suit.【法律】 诉讼中的依据
n.（名词）
语源：
- From Anglo-Norman (cest action) gist [(this action) lies] [third person sing. of] gesir [to lie] 源自 英法语 (cest action) gist [（行为）有赖于] [] gesir的第三人称单数 [处于]
- from Latin iac¶re * see y¶- 源自 拉丁语 iac¶re *参见 y¶-
cDNA
- complementary DNA complementary DNA
abbr.（略语）
malaise /mælˈeɪz/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
a general feeling of bad health or lack of energy, or an uncomfortable feeling that something is wrong, especially with society, and a lack of ability to change the situation:
They claim it is a symptom of a deeper and more general malaise in society.
We were discussing the roots of the current economic malaise.
a general feeling of bad health or lack of energy, or an uncomfortable feeling that something is wrong, especially with society, and a lack of ability to change the situation:
They claim it is a symptom of a deeper and more general malaise in society.
We were discussing the roots of the current economic malaise.
console (COMFORT) /kənˈsəʊl/ US /-ˈsoʊl/
verb [T]
to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better by giving them comfort or sympathy:
He tried to console her, but she kept saying it was all her own fault.
I tried to console her with a box of chocolates.
I was consoling Liz on having broken up with her boyfriend.
consolation /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
If it's (of) any consolation (to you), you're not the only one he was rude to.
I didn't know what to say - I just offered a few words of consolation.
consolatory /kənˈsɒl.ə.tri/ US /-ˈsɑː.lə.tɔːr.i/
adjective FORMAL
a consolatory remark
to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better by giving them comfort or sympathy:
He tried to console her, but she kept saying it was all her own fault.
I tried to console her with a box of chocolates.
I was consoling Liz on having broken up with her boyfriend.
consolation /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
If it's (of) any consolation (to you), you're not the only one he was rude to.
I didn't know what to say - I just offered a few words of consolation.
consolatory /kənˈsɒl.ə.tri/ US /-ˈsɑː.lə.tɔːr.i/
adjective FORMAL
a consolatory remark
console (MACHINE) /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ US /-soʊl/
noun [C]
a surface on which you find the controls for a piece of electrical equipment or a machine:
a computer console
a surface on which you find the controls for a piece of electrical equipment or a machine:
a computer console
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
collude /kəˈluːd/
verb [I] FORMAL
to act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone:
It was suspected that the police had colluded with the witnesses.
collusion /kəˈluː.ʒən/
noun [U] FORMAL
It is thought that they worked in collusion with (= secretly together with) the terrorist network.
collusive /kəˈluː.sɪv/
adjective FORMAL
The report concluded that there was no evidence of collusive behaviour between the banks.
to act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone:
It was suspected that the police had colluded with the witnesses.
collusion /kəˈluː.ʒən/
noun [U] FORMAL
It is thought that they worked in collusion with (= secretly together with) the terrorist network.
collusive /kəˈluː.sɪv/
adjective FORMAL
The report concluded that there was no evidence of collusive behaviour between the banks.
forage /ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
verb [I]
to go from place to place searching, especially for food:
The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps and sleeping rough.
The pigs foraged in the woods for acorns.
forage /ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
noun [U]
food grown for horses and farm animals:
winter forage
forage crops.
to go from place to place searching, especially for food:
The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps and sleeping rough.
The pigs foraged in the woods for acorns.
forage /ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
noun [U]
food grown for horses and farm animals:
winter forage
forage crops.
po.seur
AHD: [p½-zr“]
D.J. [p*&6zT8r]
K.K. [po6zPr]
- One who affects a particular attitude, character, or manner to impress others.装腔作势者：为给人留下印象而故作姿态、性格或风度的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from poser [to pose] 源自 poser [装腔作势]
- from Old French * see pose 1源自 古法语 *参见 pose1
satiate /ˈseɪ.ʃi.eɪt/
verb [T often passive] FORMAL
to completely satisfy yourself or a need, especially with food or pleasure, so that you could not have any more:
He drank greedily until his thirst was satiated.
to completely satisfy yourself or a need, especially with food or pleasure, so that you could not have any more:
He drank greedily until his thirst was satiated.
pre.ser.va.tive
AHD: [pr¹-zûr“v…-t¹v]
D.J. [pr!6zT8v*t!v]
K.K. [pr!6zPv*t!v]
- Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.有保护能力的：倾向于保护或保存的，有保护或保存能力的
adj.（形容词）
- Something used to preserve, especially a chemical added to foods to inhibit spoilage.防腐剂，保护剂：用于保存的东西，尤指加入食品中以防腐坏的化学剂
n.（名词）
rein /reɪn/
noun [C usually plural]
1 a long thin piece of material, especially leather, which helps you to control and direct a horse:
You pull on both reins to stop or slow a horse, but only the left rein to turn left.
2 UK a strap which is put around a small child's body or wrist and held at the other end by an adult so that the adult can stop the child running away:
I always put my son on reins when we go shopping.
1 a long thin piece of material, especially leather, which helps you to control and direct a horse:
You pull on both reins to stop or slow a horse, but only the left rein to turn left.
2 UK a strap which is put around a small child's body or wrist and held at the other end by an adult so that the adult can stop the child running away:
I always put my son on reins when we go shopping.
anemic 也作 a.nae.mic
AHD: […-n¶“m¹k]
D.J. [*6ni8m!k]
K.K. [*6nim!k]
- Of, relating to, or suffering from anemia.贫血的：贫血的，与贫血有关的，或患贫血症的
- Lacking vitality; listless and weak:无力的：缺乏活力的；精神不振的，虚弱的：an anemic attempt to hit the baseball; an anemic economic recovery.无力的击球动作；毫无活力的经济复苏
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ane“mically
adv.（副词）
Adélie penguin
- A common Antarctic penguin(Pygoscelis adeliae) that has white underparts and a black back and head and lives and breeds in large exposed rookeries. 阿德利企鹅：一种普通的南极企鹅（阿德利企鹅） ，其下部呈白色，背部与头部呈黑色，居住和产卵于露天的大群栖处
n.（名词）
resolute /ˈrez.ə.luːt/
adjective FORMAL
determined in character, action or ideas:
Their resolute opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome.
She's utterly resolute in her refusal to apologise.
resolutely /ˈrez.ə.luːt.li/
adverb
She resolutely refused to learn about computers.
resolution /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/
noun [U] (ALSO resoluteness) FORMAL APPROVING
determination:
He showed great resolution in facing the robbers.
determined in character, action or ideas:
Their resolute opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome.
She's utterly resolute in her refusal to apologise.
resolutely /ˈrez.ə.luːt.li/
adverb
She resolutely refused to learn about computers.
resolution /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/
noun [U] (ALSO resoluteness) FORMAL APPROVING
determination:
He showed great resolution in facing the robbers.
construct /kənˈstrʌkt/
verb [T]
to build something or put together different parts to form something whole:
to construct a new bridge/building
The walls are constructed of concrete.
to construct a story/sentence/argument
construct /ˈkɒn.strʌkt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [C] FORMAL
an idea or an imaginary situation:
His reputation as an eccentric is largely a media construct.
construction /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc:
She works in construction/in the construction industry.
The bridge is a marvellous work of engineering and construction.
This website is currently under construction (= being created).
See also construction at construe.
2 [U] the particular type of structure, materials, etc. that something has:
The bridge is of lightweight construction.
3 [C] a building:
What's that concrete and metal construction over there?
4 [C] SPECIALIZED the way in which the words in a sentence or phrase are arranged:
The writer has used several complex grammatical constructions.
5 FORMAL put a construction on sth to understand something in a particular way:
How can they put such a damning construction on a perfectly innocent phrase?
constructor /kənˈstrʌk.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
The firm produces kits for amateur car constructors.
to build something or put together different parts to form something whole:
to construct a new bridge/building
The walls are constructed of concrete.
to construct a story/sentence/argument
construct /ˈkɒn.strʌkt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [C] FORMAL
an idea or an imaginary situation:
His reputation as an eccentric is largely a media construct.
construction /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc:
She works in construction/in the construction industry.
The bridge is a marvellous work of engineering and construction.
This website is currently under construction (= being created).
See also construction at construe.
2 [U] the particular type of structure, materials, etc. that something has:
The bridge is of lightweight construction.
3 [C] a building:
What's that concrete and metal construction over there?
4 [C] SPECIALIZED the way in which the words in a sentence or phrase are arranged:
The writer has used several complex grammatical constructions.
5 FORMAL put a construction on sth to understand something in a particular way:
How can they put such a damning construction on a perfectly innocent phrase?
constructor /kənˈstrʌk.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
The firm produces kits for amateur car constructors.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
burlesque /bɜːˈlesk/ US /bɝː-/
burlesque /bɜːˈlesk/ US /bɝː-/
esoteric /ˌiː.səʊˈter.ɪk/ US /ˌes.ə-/
adjective
very unusual; understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge:
He has an esoteric collection of old toys and games.
DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS She has a rather esoteric taste in clothes.
very unusual; understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge:
He has an esoteric collection of old toys and games.
DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS She has a rather esoteric taste in clothes.
ef.ful.gent
AHD: [¹-f‹l“j…nt, ¹-f¾l“-]
D.J. [!6f&ld9*nt, !6fJl-]
K.K. [!6f&ld9*nt, !6fJl-]
- Shining brilliantly; resplendent.See Synonyms at bright 耀眼的；光彩照人的参见 bright
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin effulg¶ns effulgent- [present participle of] effulg¶re [to shine out] 拉丁语 effulg¶ns effulgent- [] effulg¶re的现在分词 [闪耀]
- ex- [ex-] ex- [前缀，表“前的”]
- fulg¶re [to shine] * see bhel- 1fulg¶re [闪耀] *参见 bhel- 1
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
mercurial /mɜːˈkjʊə.ri.əl/ US /mɜːrˈkjʊr.i-/
adjective LITERARY
1 changing suddenly and often:
a mercurial temperament
She was entertaining but unpredictable, with mercurial mood swings.
2 lively and quick:
a mercurial mind/wit
1 changing suddenly and often:
a mercurial temperament
She was entertaining but unpredictable, with mercurial mood swings.
2 lively and quick:
a mercurial mind/wit
lurk /lɜːk/ US /lɝːk/
verb
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:
Someone was lurking in the shadows.
Why are you lurking about in the corridor?
2 [I usually + adverb or preposition] (of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:
Danger lurks around every corner.
It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface.
3 [I] INFORMAL to enter a chat room (= an address on the Internet where people can talk to each other using email) and read other people's messages without allowing them to know you are present
lurking /ˈlɜː.kɪŋ/ US /ˈlɝː-/
adjective
I have some lurking doubts (= doubts which will not go completely away) about whether Simon is really capable of doing this job.
She said she had a lurking suspicion (= she had a very slight feeling) that he wasn't telling the truth.
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:
Someone was lurking in the shadows.
Why are you lurking about in the corridor?
2 [I usually + adverb or preposition] (of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:
Danger lurks around every corner.
It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface.
3 [I] INFORMAL to enter a chat room (= an address on the Internet where people can talk to each other using email) and read other people's messages without allowing them to know you are present
lurking /ˈlɜː.kɪŋ/ US /ˈlɝː-/
adjective
I have some lurking doubts (= doubts which will not go completely away) about whether Simon is really capable of doing this job.
She said she had a lurking suspicion (= she had a very slight feeling) that he wasn't telling the truth.
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
matriculate /məˈtrɪk.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [I] FORMAL
to be formally admitted to study at a university or college
matriculation /məˌtrɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to be formally admitted to study at a university or college
matriculation /məˌtrɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
gallant (BRAVE) /ˈgæl.ənt/ US /gəˈlænt/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:
Despite fierce competition she made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships.
gallantly /ˈgæl.ənt.li/ US /gəˈlænt-/
adverb
gallantry /ˈgæl.ən.tri/
noun [U]
The speech praised those who had displayed gallantry in the liberation of their country.
showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:
Despite fierce competition she made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships.
gallantly /ˈgæl.ənt.li/ US /gəˈlænt-/
adverb
gallantry /ˈgæl.ən.tri/
noun [U]
The speech praised those who had displayed gallantry in the liberation of their country.
gallant (POLITE) /ˈgæl.ənt/ US /gəˈlænt/
adjective FORMAL
(of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public:
That wasn't very gallant of you, Paul, pushing a young lady out of the way like that!
gallantly /ˈgæl.ənt.li/ US /gəˈlænt-/
adverb
gallantry /ˈgæl.ən.tri/
noun [U] FORMAL
(of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public:
That wasn't very gallant of you, Paul, pushing a young lady out of the way like that!
gallantly /ˈgæl.ənt.li/ US /gəˈlænt-/
adverb
gallantry /ˈgæl.ən.tri/
noun [U] FORMAL
credible /ˈkred.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
able to be believed or trusted:
They haven't produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
The story of what had happened to her was barely (= only just) credible.
credibly /ˈkred.ɪ.bli/
adverb
The family in the television programme could not be credibly compared with a real one.
credibility /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when someone can be believed or trusted:
His arrest for lewd behaviour seriously damaged his credibility as a religious leader.
He complained that we had tried to undermine his credibility within the company.
able to be believed or trusted:
They haven't produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
The story of what had happened to her was barely (= only just) credible.
credibly /ˈkred.ɪ.bli/
adverb
The family in the television programme could not be credibly compared with a real one.
credibility /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when someone can be believed or trusted:
His arrest for lewd behaviour seriously damaged his credibility as a religious leader.
He complained that we had tried to undermine his credibility within the company.
considerable /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bļ/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
large or of noticeable importance:
The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
considerably /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bli/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
large or of noticeable importance:
The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
considerably /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bli/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
prodigious /prəˈdɪdʒ.əs/
adjective FORMAL
extremely great in ability, amount or strength:
She wrote a truly prodigious number of novels.
She was a prodigious musician.
He had a prodigious appetite for both women and drink.
prodigiously /prəˈdɪdʒ.ə.sli/
adverb
He was a prodigiously gifted artist.
extremely great in ability, amount or strength:
She wrote a truly prodigious number of novels.
She was a prodigious musician.
He had a prodigious appetite for both women and drink.
prodigiously /prəˈdɪdʒ.ə.sli/
adverb
He was a prodigiously gifted artist.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
sequester (TAKE) /sɪˈkwes.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
verb [T] (ALSO sequestrate) LEGAL
to take temporary possession of someone's property until they have paid back the money that they owe or until they have obeyed a court order
sequestration /ˌsiː.kwesˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] LEGAL
to take temporary possession of someone's property until they have paid back the money that they owe or until they have obeyed a court order
sequestration /ˌsiː.kwesˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] LEGAL
sequester (KEEP SEPARATE) /sɪˈkwes.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
verb [T] US LEGAL
to keep a jury together in a place so that they cannot discuss the case with other people or read or hear news reports about it
sequestration /ˌsiː.kwesˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] US LEGAL
to keep a jury together in a place so that they cannot discuss the case with other people or read or hear news reports about it
sequestration /ˌsiː.kwesˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] US LEGAL
ecumenical /ˌiː.kjʊˈmen.ɪk.əl/ /ˌek.jʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
tending to support and encourage unity between the various types of the Christian religion:
an ecumenical service
ecumenicism /ˌiː.kjʊ.ˈmen.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ /ˌek.jʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
tending to support and encourage unity between the various types of the Christian religion:
an ecumenical service
ecumenicism /ˌiː.kjʊ.ˈmen.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ /ˌek.jʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
epithet /ˈep.ɪ.θet/
noun [C] FORMAL
an adjective added to a person's name or a phrase used instead of it, usually to criticize or praise them:
The opera-singer's 104-kilo frame has earned him the epithet of 'Man Mountain' in the press.
an adjective added to a person's name or a phrase used instead of it, usually to criticize or praise them:
The opera-singer's 104-kilo frame has earned him the epithet of 'Man Mountain' in the press.
motley /ˈmɒt.li/ US /ˈmɑːt-/
adjective [before noun]
consisting of many different types and therefore appearing strange or of low quality:
There's a motley assortment/collection of old furniture in the house we're renting at the moment.
The people who turned up to the meeting were a motley crew (= a group consisting of many different types of people).
consisting of many different types and therefore appearing strange or of low quality:
There's a motley assortment/collection of old furniture in the house we're renting at the moment.
The people who turned up to the meeting were a motley crew (= a group consisting of many different types of people).
exonerate /ɪgˈzɒn.ə.reɪt/ US /-ˈzɑː.nɚ.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something:
The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision.
exoneration /ɪgˌzɒn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌzɑː.nə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something:
The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision.
exoneration /ɪgˌzɒn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌzɑː.nə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
hal.lu.ci.na.tion
AHD: [h…-l›”s…-n³“sh…n]
D.J. [h*7lu8s*6ne!.*n]
K.K. [h*7lus*6ne.*n]
- False or distorted perception of objects or events with a compelling sense of their reality, usually resulting from a mental disorder or as a response to a drug.幻觉：对于事物或事件错误的或扭曲的看法，同时坚信这些看法的真实性 ，它主要产生于精神错乱或药物反应
- The objects or events so perceived.由这样的幻觉产生的形象或事件
- A false or mistaken idea; a delusion.错误的想法；一种错觉
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- hallu”cina“tional 或
adj.（形容词）
hallu“cina”tive atrocious (VERY BAD) /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/ US /-ˈtroʊ-/
adjective
of very bad quality:
an atrocious film/piece of acting
The weather has been atrocious all week.
Conditions in the prison were atrocious.
atrociously /əˈtrəʊ.ʃə.sli/ US /-ˈtroʊ-/
adverb
The children have been behaving absolutely atrociously.
of very bad quality:
an atrocious film/piece of acting
The weather has been atrocious all week.
Conditions in the prison were atrocious.
atrociously /əˈtrəʊ.ʃə.sli/ US /-ˈtroʊ-/
adverb
The children have been behaving absolutely atrociously.
atrocious (CRUEL) /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/ US /-ˈtroʊ-/
adjective
violent and shocking:
an atrocious crime
atrociously /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs.li/ US /-ˈtroʊ-/
adverb
violent and shocking:
an atrocious crime
atrociously /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs.li/ US /-ˈtroʊ-/
adverb
contrite /ˈkən.traɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
adjective FORMAL
feeling great regret and guilt for something bad that you have done:
a contrite apology/expression
contritely /kənˈtraɪt.li/
adverb FORMAL
contrition /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
feeling great regret and guilt for something bad that you have done:
a contrite apology/expression
contritely /kənˈtraɪt.li/
adverb FORMAL
contrition /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
malinger /məˈlɪŋ.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to pretend to be ill in order to avoid having to work:
And is he really ill or just malingering?
malingerer /məˈlɪŋ.gər.əʳ/ US /-gɚ.ɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
I'm sure she thinks I'm a malingerer.
to pretend to be ill in order to avoid having to work:
And is he really ill or just malingering?
malingerer /məˈlɪŋ.gər.əʳ/ US /-gɚ.ɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
I'm sure she thinks I'm a malingerer.
debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kļ/
noun [C]
a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization:
The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history.
a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization:
The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history.
ab.sent
AHD: [²b“s…nt]
D.J. [6#bs*nt]
K.K. [6#bs*nt]
- Not present; missing:不在场的；缺席的：absent friends; absent parents.远方的朋友；远方的父母
- Not existent; lacking:不存在的；缺乏的：a country in which morality is absent.一个缺乏道德的国家
- Exhibiting or feeling inattentiveness:心不在焉的，不在意的：表现出或感觉到不专心的：an absent nod.心不在焉地点了一下头
adj.Abbr. abs.,a,a.（形容词）缩写 abs.,a,a.
- To keep (oneself) away:离开，不在场：They absented themselves from the debate.辩论时他们不在场
v.tr.（及物动词） ab.sent.ed,ab.sent.ing,ab.sents[²b-sµnt“]
- Without:没有，缺乏：“Absent a legislative fix, this is an invitation for years of litigation”(&b{Brian E. O'Neill})“没有一个明确的法令，这是引起这些年讼争的原因”(布赖恩E.奥涅尔)
prep.（介词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin abs¶ns absent- [present participle of] abesse [to be away] 源自 拉丁语 abs¶ns absent- [] abesse的现在分词 [远离]
- abs-, ab- [away] * see ab- 1abs-, ab- [远离的] *参见 ab-1
- esse [to be] * see es- esse [是] *参见 es-
继承用法：
- ab“sently
adv.（副词）
ABS
- antilock braking system antilock braking system
abbr.（略语）
damper /ˈdæm.pəʳ/ US /-pɚ/
noun INFORMAL
put a damper/dampener on sth to stop an occasion from being enjoyable:
Both the kids were ill while we were in Boston, so that rather put a damper on things.
put a damper/dampener on sth to stop an occasion from being enjoyable:
Both the kids were ill while we were in Boston, so that rather put a damper on things.
damn all UK INFORMAL
nothing:
I know damn all about computers.
I know damn all about computers.
a.bom.i.nate
AHD: […-b¼m“…-n³t”]
D.J. [*6bKm*7ne!t]
K.K. [*6b$m*7net]
- To detest thoroughly; abhor.憎恶；憎恨
v.tr.（及物动词） a.bom.i.nat.ed,a.bom.i.nat.ing,a.bom.i.nates
语源：
- Latin ab½min³r&9{º} ab½min³t- [to deprecate as a bad omen] 拉丁语 ab½min³r&9{º} ab½min³t- [因凶兆而厌恶]
- ab- [away] * see ab- 1ab- [离开] *参见 ab-1
- ½men [omen] ½men [兆头]
继承用法：
- abom“ina”tor
n.（名词）
knack /næk/
noun [S]
a skill or an ability to do something easily and well:
a knack for remembering faces
She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.
There's a knack to using this corkscrew.
a skill or an ability to do something easily and well:
a knack for remembering faces
She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.
There's a knack to using this corkscrew.
knacker /ˈnæk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T] UK SLANG
1 to break something:
Careful or you'll knacker the gears!
2 to make someone very tired:
Don't go too fast or you'll knacker yourself in the first hour.
knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective UK SLANG
1 broken or too old to use:
My bike's knackered.
2 [after verb] very tired:
I'm too knackered to go out this evening.
knackering /ˈnæk.ər.ɪŋ/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective UK SLANG
tiring:
What a knackering day it's been!
1 to break something:
Careful or you'll knacker the gears!
2 to make someone very tired:
Don't go too fast or you'll knacker yourself in the first hour.
knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective UK SLANG
1 broken or too old to use:
My bike's knackered.
2 [after verb] very tired:
I'm too knackered to go out this evening.
knackering /ˈnæk.ər.ɪŋ/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective UK SLANG
tiring:
What a knackering day it's been!
rarefy 也作 rar.i.fy
AHD: [râr“…-fº”]
D.J. [6re*r*7fa!]
K.K. [6rWr*7fa!]
v.（动词） rar.e.fied,rar.e.fy.ing,rar.e.fies
- To make thin, less compact, or less dense.使稀薄：使变瘦，变淡，变得不紧凑，不浓密
- To purify or refine.精炼：使变纯或变精
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become thin or less compact or dense.变稀薄，变得不浓
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English rarefien 中古英语 rarefien
- from Old French rarefier 源自 古法语 rarefier
- from Medieval Latin r³rific³re 源自 中世纪拉丁语 r³rific³re
- alteration of Latin r³r¶facere 拉丁语 r³r¶facere的变化
- r³rus [rare] r³rus [稀有的]
- facere [to make] * see dh¶- facere [使] *参见 dh¶-
继承用法：
- rar”efi“able
adj.（形容词）
confound /kənˈfaʊnd/
verb [T]
to confuse and greatly surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation:
An elderly man from Hull has confounded doctors by recovering after he was officially declared dead.
The dancer confounded her critics with a remarkable follow-up album.
confounded /kənˈfaʊn.dɪd/
adjective [before noun] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
used to express annoyance:
What a confounded nuisance!
to confuse and greatly surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation:
An elderly man from Hull has confounded doctors by recovering after he was officially declared dead.
The dancer confounded her critics with a remarkable follow-up album.
confounded /kənˈfaʊn.dɪd/
adjective [before noun] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
used to express annoyance:
What a confounded nuisance!
fleet.ing
AHD: [fl¶“t¹ng]
D.J. [6fli8t!0]
K.K. [6flit!0]
- Passing quickly; ephemeral:飞逝的；短暂的：“fleeting passions of fantasy”(&b{Gloria Vanderbilt})See Synonyms at &b{transient}“一闪而过的幻想激情”(格洛丽亚·范德比尔特)参见 transient
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- fleet“ingly
adv.（副词）
- fleet“ingness
n.（名词）
banal /bəˈnɑːl/
adjective
boring, ordinary and not original:
He just sat there making banal remarks all evening.
banal pop songs
banality /bəˈnæl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
boring, ordinary and not original:
He just sat there making banal remarks all evening.
banal pop songs
banality /bəˈnæl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
balsa (wood) /ˈbɒl.səˌwʊd/ US /ˈbɑːl-/
noun [U]
very light wood which is soft and easily cut, sometimes used in making model aircraft
very light wood which is soft and easily cut, sometimes used in making model aircraft
dissect /daɪˈsekt/
verb [T]
1 to cut open something, especially a dead body or a plant, and study its structure:
In biology classes at school we used to dissect rats.
2 to examine or consider something in detail:
He's the sort of person who watches a film and then dissects it for hours.
dissection /daɪˈsek.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The novel is really a dissection of nationalism.
1 to cut open something, especially a dead body or a plant, and study its structure:
In biology classes at school we used to dissect rats.
2 to examine or consider something in detail:
He's the sort of person who watches a film and then dissects it for hours.
dissection /daɪˈsek.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The novel is really a dissection of nationalism.
escort (GO WITH) /ɪˈskɔːt/ US /-kɔːrt/
verb [T]
1 to go with someone or a vehicle especially to make certain that they arrive safely or that they leave a place:
Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.
Security guards escorted the intruders from the building.
The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country.
2 to go with someone and show them a place:
People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology.
escort /ˈes.kɔːt/ US /-kɔːrt/
noun
1 [C] a person who goes somewhere with another person as a helper or a guard:
The members of the jury left the court with a police escort.
2 [U] the state of having someone with you who gives you protection or guards you:
The prisoners were transported under military escort.
1 to go with someone or a vehicle especially to make certain that they arrive safely or that they leave a place:
Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.
Security guards escorted the intruders from the building.
The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country.
2 to go with someone and show them a place:
People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology.
escort /ˈes.kɔːt/ US /-kɔːrt/
noun
1 [C] a person who goes somewhere with another person as a helper or a guard:
The members of the jury left the court with a police escort.
2 [U] the state of having someone with you who gives you protection or guards you:
The prisoners were transported under military escort.
escort (SOCIAL COMPANION) /ˈes.kɔːt/ US /-kɔːrt/
noun [C]
1 a person who goes with another person, usually someone of the opposite sex, to a social event:
"But I can't go to the dance without an escort, " she protested.
2 someone, often a young woman, who is paid to go out to social events with another person:
He hired an escort girl to go to the dinner with him.
escort /ɪˈskɔːt/ US /-kɔːrt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to go to a social event with someone, especially a person of the opposite sex:
Who will be escorting her to the ball?
1 a person who goes with another person, usually someone of the opposite sex, to a social event:
"But I can't go to the dance without an escort, " she protested.
2 someone, often a young woman, who is paid to go out to social events with another person:
He hired an escort girl to go to the dinner with him.
escort /ɪˈskɔːt/ US /-kɔːrt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to go to a social event with someone, especially a person of the opposite sex:
Who will be escorting her to the ball?
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
noun [C] (INFORMAL prom)
a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea:
We strolled along on the promenade eating ice-creams.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED
to walk slowly along a road or path for relaxation and pleasure
a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea:
We strolled along on the promenade eating ice-creams.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED
to walk slowly along a road or path for relaxation and pleasure
inchoate /ɪnˈkəʊ.eɪt/ US /-ˈkoʊ-/
adjective LITERARY
only recently or partly formed, or not completely developed or clear:
She had a child's inchoate awareness of language.
only recently or partly formed, or not completely developed or clear:
She had a child's inchoate awareness of language.
ap.pre.hen.sion
AHD: [²p”r¹-hµn“sh…n]
D.J. [7#pr!6hen.*n]
K.K. [7#pr!6hWn.*n]
- Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread.担心，忧虑：对未来充满恐惧或焦虑；忧惧
- The act of seizing or capturing; arrest.逮捕：抓获或俘获的行为；逮捕
- The ability to apprehend or understand; understanding.了解：把握或理解的能力；理解
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English apprehencioun [perception] 中古英语 apprehencioun [察知]
- from Old French apprehension 源自 古法语 apprehension
- from Late Latin appreh¶nsi½ appreh¶nsi½n- 源自 后期拉丁语 appreh¶nsi½ appreh¶nsi½n-
- from Latin appreh¶nsus [past participle of] apprehendere [to seize] * see apprehend 源自 拉丁语 appreh¶nsus [] apprehendere的过去分词 [抓住] *参见 apprehend
参考词汇：
- apprehension,foreboding,presentiment,misgiving
- These nouns denote consternation that something untoward may be impending.这些名词意指对某些迫近的不吉之事的焦虑。
- Apprehension is fearful anticipation that something adverse is going to happen: Apprehension 是对一些将要发生的不利事物充满恐惧的预期：The student looked around the examination room with apprehension.那名学生恐惧地观看检查室的四周。
- Foreboding is a sense of coming misfortune that is less clearly based on a definite reason: Foreboding 是指更为不清晰地基于某个确定原因，而对将来到的不幸的感觉：“The second half of the book builds a steadily escalating sense of foreboding” (Sven Birkerts).“这本书的后半部分建立了一种逐渐增强的不幸的预感" （斯文·伯基特）。
- Presentiment denotes a somewhat nonspecific feeling that something, but not necessarily something unpleasant, is imminent: Presetiment 意指一种不很确定的感觉，某些但未必是不好的事物将要发生：The lawyer had a presentiment that the judge would dismiss the case against her client.律师有一种预感，即法官将驳回他的当事人的案件。
- Misgiving suggests mistrust or uncertainty, as from loss of confidence in a decision made or from fearful doubts about a course of action undertaken: Misgiving 指怀疑或未确定的事，如源于在做出的一个决议中信心的丧失或对已采取的一行动的恐惧性怀疑：“A prudent mind can see room for misgiving, lest he who prospers should one day suffer reverse” (Sophocles).“谨慎的心灵能用忧虑怀疑看待机会，以免一时成功的人某天会遭受不幸” （索弗克斯）
amicable /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bļ/
adjective
1 relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly often despite a difficult situation:
His manner was perfectly amicable but I felt uncomfortable.
2 relating to an agreement or decision that is achieved without arguments or unpleasantness:
Few people have amicable divorces.
Eventually we reached an amicable settlement.
amicably /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/
adverb
I hope we can settle this amicably.
1 relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly often despite a difficult situation:
His manner was perfectly amicable but I felt uncomfortable.
2 relating to an agreement or decision that is achieved without arguments or unpleasantness:
Few people have amicable divorces.
Eventually we reached an amicable settlement.
amicably /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/
adverb
I hope we can settle this amicably.
stolid /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈstɑː.lɪd/
adjective SLIGHTLY DISAPPROVING
(of a person) calm and not showing emotion or excitement, or (of a thing) not interesting or attractive:
He's a very stolid, serious man.
The college is a stolid-looking building with no lawn.
stolidly /ˈstɒl.ɪd.li/ US /ˈstɑː.lɪd-/
adverb
(of a person) calm and not showing emotion or excitement, or (of a thing) not interesting or attractive:
He's a very stolid, serious man.
The college is a stolid-looking building with no lawn.
stolidly /ˈstɒl.ɪd.li/ US /ˈstɑː.lɪd-/
adverb
e.va.sive
AHD: [¹-v³“s¹v]
D.J. [!6ve!s!v]
K.K. [!6ves!v]
- Inclined or intended to evade:逃避的：有意想逃避的：took evasive action.采取逃避行动
- Intentionally vague or ambiguous; equivocal:含糊其词的：有意含糊其词的；模棱两可的：an evasive statement.模棱两可的陈述
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- eva“sively
adv.（副词）
- eva“siveness
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
waffle (TALK) /ˈwɒf.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.fļ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers:
If you don't know the answer, it's no good just waffling (on) for pages and pages.
waffle /ˈwɒf.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.fļ/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
"What did he say?" "Oh, it was a load of waffle - nothing important at all."
to talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers:
If you don't know the answer, it's no good just waffling (on) for pages and pages.
waffle /ˈwɒf.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.fļ/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
"What did he say?" "Oh, it was a load of waffle - nothing important at all."
waffle (CAKE) /ˈwɒf.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.fļ/
noun [C]
a thin light cake, the surface of which is formed into a pattern of raised squares, eaten especially in the US and Canada
a thin light cake, the surface of which is formed into a pattern of raised squares, eaten especially in the US and Canada
neutralize, UK ALSO neutralise /ˈnjuː.trə.laɪz/ US /ˈnuː-/
verb [T]
to stop something from having an effect:
to neutralize an acid/odour
The aerial bombardments have neutralized the threat of artillery attacks on allied ground forces.
neutralization, UK ALSO neutralisation /ˌnjuː.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌnuː-/
noun [U]
to stop something from having an effect:
to neutralize an acid/odour
The aerial bombardments have neutralized the threat of artillery attacks on allied ground forces.
neutralization, UK ALSO neutralisation /ˌnjuː.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌnuː-/
noun [U]
regress /rɪˈgres/
verb [I] FORMAL
to return to a previous and less advanced or worse state, condition or way of behaving:
She suffered brain damage from the car accident and regressed to the mental age of a five-year-old.
Compare progress.
regression /rɪˈgreʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
regressive /rɪˈgres.ɪv/
adjective FORMAL
(of tax) lower on large amounts of money, so that the rich are less affected
to return to a previous and less advanced or worse state, condition or way of behaving:
She suffered brain damage from the car accident and regressed to the mental age of a five-year-old.
Compare progress.
regression /rɪˈgreʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
regressive /rɪˈgres.ɪv/
adjective FORMAL
(of tax) lower on large amounts of money, so that the rich are less affected
invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bļ/
adjective
impossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended:
Last year the company seemed/looked invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems.
invincibility /ɪnˌvɪn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
invincibly /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bli/
adverb
impossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended:
Last year the company seemed/looked invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems.
invincibility /ɪnˌvɪn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
invincibly /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bli/
adverb
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
jibe, US USUALLY gibe /dʒaɪb/
noun [C]
an insulting remark that is intended to make someone look stupid:
Unlike many other politicians, he refuses to indulge in cheap jibes at other people's expense.
jibe, US USUALLY gibe /dʒaɪb/
verb [I]
She jibed constantly at the way he ran his business.
an insulting remark that is intended to make someone look stupid:
Unlike many other politicians, he refuses to indulge in cheap jibes at other people's expense.
jibe, US USUALLY gibe /dʒaɪb/
verb [I]
She jibed constantly at the way he ran his business.
Jezebel /ˈdʒez.ə.bel/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED DISAPPROVING
an immoral woman who deceives people in order to get what she wants
an immoral woman who deceives people in order to get what she wants
clement /ˈklem.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
describes weather which is pleasant or not severe:
It's very clement for the time of year.
clemency /ˈklem.ənt.si/
noun [U] FORMAL
describes weather which is pleasant or not severe:
It's very clement for the time of year.
clemency /ˈklem.ənt.si/
noun [U] FORMAL
limpid /ˈlɪm.pɪd/
adjective
1 LITERARY clear and transparent:
a limpid pool
2 clearly expressed and easily understood:
limpid prose
limpidly /ˈlɪm.pɪd.li/
adverb
1 LITERARY clear and transparent:
a limpid pool
2 clearly expressed and easily understood:
limpid prose
limpidly /ˈlɪm.pɪd.li/
adverb
gambol /ˈgæm.bəl/
verb [I] -ll- or US USUALLY -l- LITERARY
to run and jump in a happy and playful way:
Lambs were gambolling (about/around) in the spring sunshine.
to run and jump in a happy and playful way:
Lambs were gambolling (about/around) in the spring sunshine.
narcissism /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /ˈnɑːr.sə-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
too much interest in and admiration for your own physical appearance and/or your own abilities
narcissist /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪst/ US /ˈnɑːr.sə-/
noun [C]
someone who has too much admiration for themselves
narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ US /ˌnɑːr.sə-/
adjective
a narcissistic personality
too much interest in and admiration for your own physical appearance and/or your own abilities
narcissist /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪst/ US /ˈnɑːr.sə-/
noun [C]
someone who has too much admiration for themselves
narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ US /ˌnɑːr.sə-/
adjective
a narcissistic personality
equity /ˈek.wɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun
1 [C or U] SPECIALIZED the value of a company, which is divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which the value of a company is divided:
He sold his equity in the company last year.
The rights give holders the opportunity to purchase additional equity interests in the company at a big discount.
2 [U] the value of a property after you have paid any mortgage or other charges relating to it
1 [C or U] SPECIALIZED the value of a company, which is divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which the value of a company is divided:
He sold his equity in the company last year.
The rights give holders the opportunity to purchase additional equity interests in the company at a big discount.
2 [U] the value of a property after you have paid any mortgage or other charges relating to it
decode /diːˈkəʊd/ US /-ˈkoʊd/
verb
1 [T] to discover the meaning of information given in a secret or complicated way:
Decoding the paintings is not difficult once you know what the component parts symbolise.
Compare encode.
2 [I or T] SPECIALIZED to understand the meaning of a word or phrase in a foreign language in the correct way:
Grammatical information helps learners to decode sentences.
decoder /diːˈkəʊd.əʳ/ US /-ˈkoʊd.ɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a piece of equipment that allows you to receive particular television signals:
You need a decoder to get these channels.
1 [T] to discover the meaning of information given in a secret or complicated way:
Decoding the paintings is not difficult once you know what the component parts symbolise.
Compare encode.
2 [I or T] SPECIALIZED to understand the meaning of a word or phrase in a foreign language in the correct way:
Grammatical information helps learners to decode sentences.
decoder /diːˈkəʊd.əʳ/ US /-ˈkoʊd.ɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a piece of equipment that allows you to receive particular television signals:
You need a decoder to get these channels.
surveillance /səˈveɪ.lənts/ US /sɚ-/
noun [U]
the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected:
The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.
More banks are now installing surveillance cameras.
the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected:
The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.
More banks are now installing surveillance cameras.
suspension bridge noun [C]
a bridge which is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end of the bridge
ascetic /əˈset.ɪk/ US /-ˈseţ-/
adjective
avoiding physical pleasures and living a simple life, often for religious reasons:
They live a very ascetic life.
ascetic /əˈset.ɪk/ US /-ˈseţ-/
noun [C]
He lived as an ascetic.
ascetically /əˈset.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈseţ-/
adverb
asceticism /əˈset.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈseţ-/
noun [U]
avoiding physical pleasures and living a simple life, often for religious reasons:
They live a very ascetic life.
ascetic /əˈset.ɪk/ US /-ˈseţ-/
noun [C]
He lived as an ascetic.
ascetically /əˈset.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈseţ-/
adverb
asceticism /əˈset.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈseţ-/
noun [U]
verse /vɜːs/ US /vɝːs/
noun
1 [U] writing which is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry:
comic/light/satirical verse
Shakespeare wrote mostly in verse.
2 [C] one of the parts into which a poem or song is divided:
Each verse was sung as a solo and then everyone joined in on the chorus.
3 [C] one of the series of short parts into which the writing of a holy book is divided:
She recited a verse from the Bible/the Koran.
1 [U] writing which is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry:
comic/light/satirical verse
Shakespeare wrote mostly in verse.
2 [C] one of the parts into which a poem or song is divided:
Each verse was sung as a solo and then everyone joined in on the chorus.
3 [C] one of the series of short parts into which the writing of a holy book is divided:
She recited a verse from the Bible/the Koran.
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
alibi /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/
noun [C]
1 proof that someone who is thought to have committed a crime could not have done it, especially the fact or claim that they were in another place at the time it happened:
He has a cast-iron (= very strong) alibi - he was in hospital the week of the murder.
2 an excuse for something bad or for a failure:
After eight years in power, the government can no longer use the previous government's policy as an alibi for its own failure.
1 proof that someone who is thought to have committed a crime could not have done it, especially the fact or claim that they were in another place at the time it happened:
He has a cast-iron (= very strong) alibi - he was in hospital the week of the murder.
2 an excuse for something bad or for a failure:
After eight years in power, the government can no longer use the previous government's policy as an alibi for its own failure.
delusion /dɪˈluː.ʒən/
noun [C or U]
when someone believes something that is not true:
[+ that] He's under the delusion that he will be promoted this year.
delusive /dɪˈluː.sɪv/
adjective (ALSO delusory)
false
delusively /dɪˈluː.sɪv.li/
adverb
when someone believes something that is not true:
[+ that] He's under the delusion that he will be promoted this year.
delusive /dɪˈluː.sɪv/
adjective (ALSO delusory)
false
delusively /dɪˈluː.sɪv.li/
adverb
slovenly /ˈslʌv.ən.li/
adjective
untidy and dirty:
a slovenly appearance
I'll have to improve my slovenly habits - my mother's coming to stay.
slovenliness /ˈslʌv.ən.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
untidy and dirty:
a slovenly appearance
I'll have to improve my slovenly habits - my mother's coming to stay.
slovenliness /ˈslʌv.ən.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
probe /prəʊb/ US /proʊb/
verb [I or T]
1 to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions in an indirect careful way:
The interviewer probed deep into her private life.
Detectives questioned him for hours, probing for any inconsistencies in his story.
The article probes (= tries to describe and explain) the mysteries of nationalism in modern Europe.
2 to examine something with a tool, especially in order to find something that is hidden:
They probed in/into the mud with a special drill.
probe /prəʊb/ US /proʊb/
noun [C]
1 an attempt to discover information by asking a lot of questions:
an FBI probe into corruption
a Justice Department probe into the Democrats' fund raising
2 SPECIALIZED a long thin metal tool used by doctors to examine inside someone
3 SPECIALIZED a device that is put inside something to test or record information
See also space probe.
probing /ˈprəʊ.bɪŋ/ US /ˈproʊ-/
adjective
intended to get information:
She asked me a few probing questions.
1 to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions in an indirect careful way:
The interviewer probed deep into her private life.
Detectives questioned him for hours, probing for any inconsistencies in his story.
The article probes (= tries to describe and explain) the mysteries of nationalism in modern Europe.
2 to examine something with a tool, especially in order to find something that is hidden:
They probed in/into the mud with a special drill.
probe /prəʊb/ US /proʊb/
noun [C]
1 an attempt to discover information by asking a lot of questions:
an FBI probe into corruption
a Justice Department probe into the Democrats' fund raising
2 SPECIALIZED a long thin metal tool used by doctors to examine inside someone
3 SPECIALIZED a device that is put inside something to test or record information
See also space probe.
probing /ˈprəʊ.bɪŋ/ US /ˈproʊ-/
adjective
intended to get information:
She asked me a few probing questions.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
boisterous /ˈbɔɪ.stər.əs/ US /-stɚ-/
adjective
noisy, energetic and rough:
boisterous children
a boisterous game
boisterously /ˈbɔɪ.stər.əs.li/ US /-stɚ-/
adverb
noisy, energetic and rough:
boisterous children
a boisterous game
boisterously /ˈbɔɪ.stər.əs.li/ US /-stɚ-/
adverb
boiler suit UK noun [C] (US USUALLY coveralls)
a suit made in one piece, which is worn for doing dirty work
tra.vail
AHD: [tr…-v³l“, tr²v“³l”]
D.J. [tr*6ve!l, 6tr#v7e!l]
K.K. [tr*6vel, 6tr#v7el]
- Work, especially when arduous or involving painful effort; toil.See Synonyms at work 艰苦劳动：工作，尤指费力的或需要作出巨大努力的工作；辛劳参见 work
- Tribulation or agony; anguish.痛苦：苦难或痛苦；悲痛
- The labor of childbirth.分娩
n.（名词）
- To work strenuously; toil.艰苦地工作；苦干
- To be in the labor of childbirth.分娩婴儿
v.intr.（不及物动词） tra.vailed,tra.vail.ing,tra.vails
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from travailler [to work hard] 源自 travailler [努力工作]
- from Vulgar Latin *trip³li³re [to torture with a tripalium] 源自 俗拉丁语 *trip³li³re [用刑具折磨]
- from Late Latin trip³lium [instrument of torture] 源自 后期拉丁语 trip³lium [折磨人的器具]
- probably from Latin trip³lis [having three stakes] 可能源自 拉丁语 trip³lis [有三个桩子的]
- tri- [tri-] tri- [前缀，表“三”]
- p³lus [stake] * see pag- p³lus [桩子] *参见 pag-
falter /ˈfɒl.təʳ/ US /ˈfɑːl.ţɚ/
verb [I]
1 to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop:
The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.
Her friends never faltered in their belief in her.
Nigel's voice faltered and he stopped speaking.
2 to move awkwardly as if you might fall:
The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her.
faltering /ˈfɒl.tər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈfɑːl.ţɚ-/
adjective
She took a few faltering steps.
This legislation is designed to stimulate the faltering economy.
falteringly /ˈfɒl.tər.ɪŋ.li/ US /ˈfɑːl.ţɚ-/
adverb
1 to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop:
The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.
Her friends never faltered in their belief in her.
Nigel's voice faltered and he stopped speaking.
2 to move awkwardly as if you might fall:
The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her.
faltering /ˈfɒl.tər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈfɑːl.ţɚ-/
adjective
She took a few faltering steps.
This legislation is designed to stimulate the faltering economy.
falteringly /ˈfɒl.tər.ɪŋ.li/ US /ˈfɑːl.ţɚ-/
adverb
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
ostensible /ɒsˈtent.sɪ.bļ/ US /ɑːˈstent-/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
appearing or claiming to be one thing when it is really something else:
Their ostensible goal was to clean up government corruption, but their real aim was to unseat the government.
ostensibly /ɒsˈtent.sɪ.bli/ US /ɑːˈstent-/
adverb FORMAL
He has spent the past three months in Florida, ostensibly for medical treatment, but in actual fact to avoid prosecution for a series of notorious armed robberies.
appearing or claiming to be one thing when it is really something else:
Their ostensible goal was to clean up government corruption, but their real aim was to unseat the government.
ostensibly /ɒsˈtent.sɪ.bli/ US /ɑːˈstent-/
adverb FORMAL
He has spent the past three months in Florida, ostensibly for medical treatment, but in actual fact to avoid prosecution for a series of notorious armed robberies.
legacy /ˈleg.ə.si/
noun [C]
1 money or property that you receive from someone after they die:
An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy.
2 something that is a part of your history or which stays from an earlier time:
The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.
The war has left a legacy of hatred.
1 money or property that you receive from someone after they die:
An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy.
2 something that is a part of your history or which stays from an earlier time:
The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.
The war has left a legacy of hatred.
flag (SYMBOL) /flæg/
noun [C]
a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and fixed to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern which shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning:
Flags of all the participating countries are flying outside the stadium.
Flags were flapping/fluttering in the breeze.
The guard waved his flag and the train pulled away from the station.
a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and fixed to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern which shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning:
Flags of all the participating countries are flying outside the stadium.
Flags were flapping/fluttering in the breeze.
The guard waved his flag and the train pulled away from the station.
flag (MARK) /flæg/
verb [T] -gg-
1 to put a mark on something so it can be found easily among other similar things:
Flag any files which might be useful later.
2 SPECIALIZED to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can process it later:
We'll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a print-out.
1 to put a mark on something so it can be found easily among other similar things:
Flag any files which might be useful later.
2 SPECIALIZED to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can process it later:
We'll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a print-out.
flag (BECOME TIRED) /flæg/
verb [I] -gg-
to become tired or less interested:
I was starting to flag after the ninth mile.
The conversation was flagging.
flagging /flæg/
adjective
becoming weaker:
flagging energy/enthusiasm
to become tired or less interested:
I was starting to flag after the ninth mile.
The conversation was flagging.
flagging /flæg/
adjective
becoming weaker:
flagging energy/enthusiasm
flag day noun [C]
1 UK (AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH button day) a day when money is collected in public places for a charity
2 Flag Day 14 June, a holiday in the US marking the day in 1777 when the US first officially used its flag
2 Flag Day 14 June, a holiday in the US marking the day in 1777 when the US first officially used its flag
eclectic /ɪˈklek.tɪk/
adjective FORMAL
Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic, combine whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system:
an eclectic style/approach
an eclectic taste in literature
eclectically /ɪˈklek.tɪ.kli/
adverb FORMAL
eclecticism /ɪˈklek.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
noun [U] FORMAL
Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic, combine whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system:
an eclectic style/approach
an eclectic taste in literature
eclectically /ɪˈklek.tɪ.kli/
adverb FORMAL
eclecticism /ɪˈklek.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
noun [U] FORMAL
defy /dɪˈfaɪ/
verb [T]
1 to refuse to obey, or to act or be against, a person, decision, law, situation, etc:
children openly defying their teachers
A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike.
The fact that aircraft don't fall out of the sky always seems to me to defy (= act against) the law of gravity.
A forest fire raging in the south of France is defying (= is not changed by) all attempts to control it.
2 defy belief/description/explanation to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe/describe/explain:
The chaos at the airport defies description.
3 defy sb to do sth to tell someone to do something that you think will be impossible:
I defy you to prove your accusations.
I defy you to tell where I've painted over the scratch on my car.
defiance /dɪˈfaɪ.ənts/
noun [U]
when you refuse to obey someone or something:
The demonstration is a pointless act/gesture of defiance against the government.
In defiance of the ceasefire, rebel troops are again firing on the capital.
defiant /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/
adjective
1 proudly refusing to obey authority:
a defiant attitude/gesture
The protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning.
2 not willing to accept criticism or disapproval:
The Prime Minister was in defiant mood in the House of Commons yesterday.
defiantly /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
A group of prisoners stood on the roof, defiantly waving banners and throwing stones.
1 to refuse to obey, or to act or be against, a person, decision, law, situation, etc:
children openly defying their teachers
A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike.
The fact that aircraft don't fall out of the sky always seems to me to defy (= act against) the law of gravity.
A forest fire raging in the south of France is defying (= is not changed by) all attempts to control it.
2 defy belief/description/explanation to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe/describe/explain:
The chaos at the airport defies description.
3 defy sb to do sth to tell someone to do something that you think will be impossible:
I defy you to prove your accusations.
I defy you to tell where I've painted over the scratch on my car.
defiance /dɪˈfaɪ.ənts/
noun [U]
when you refuse to obey someone or something:
The demonstration is a pointless act/gesture of defiance against the government.
In defiance of the ceasefire, rebel troops are again firing on the capital.
defiant /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/
adjective
1 proudly refusing to obey authority:
a defiant attitude/gesture
The protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning.
2 not willing to accept criticism or disapproval:
The Prime Minister was in defiant mood in the House of Commons yesterday.
defiantly /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
A group of prisoners stood on the roof, defiantly waving banners and throwing stones.
acrid /ˈæk.rɪd/
adjective
describes a smell or taste that is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat:
Clouds of acrid smoke issued from the building.
describes a smell or taste that is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat:
Clouds of acrid smoke issued from the building.
foible /ˈfɔɪ.bļ/
noun [C usually plural]
a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as harmless and unimportant:
We all have our little foibles.
a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as harmless and unimportant:
We all have our little foibles.
wistful /ˈwɪst.fəl/
adjective
sad and thinking about something that is impossible or in the past:
a wistful smile
I thought about those days in Spain and grew wistful.
wistfully /ˈwɪst.fəl.i/
adverb
"I would love to go back to Venice, " he said wistfully.
wistfulness /ˈwɪst.fəl.nəs/
noun [U]
sad and thinking about something that is impossible or in the past:
a wistful smile
I thought about those days in Spain and grew wistful.
wistfully /ˈwɪst.fəl.i/
adverb
"I would love to go back to Venice, " he said wistfully.
wistfulness /ˈwɪst.fəl.nəs/
noun [U]
aphorism /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/ US /-ɚ.ɪ-/
noun [C]
a short clever saying which is intended to express a general truth:
Oscar Wilde was famous for such aphorisms as 'Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes'.
a short clever saying which is intended to express a general truth:
Oscar Wilde was famous for such aphorisms as 'Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes'.
winsome /ˈwɪn.səm/
adjective LITERARY APPROVING
attractive and pleasing, with simple qualities, sometimes like those a child has:
Maria brought along her eldest daughter - a winsome lass with brown eyes and a ready smile.
winsomely /ˈwɪn.səm.li/
adverb
attractive and pleasing, with simple qualities, sometimes like those a child has:
Maria brought along her eldest daughter - a winsome lass with brown eyes and a ready smile.
winsomely /ˈwɪn.səm.li/
adverb
extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
adjective
1 not now existing:
There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.
Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.
A lot of trades have become extinct because of the development of technology.
2 An extinct volcano is one that is not now active (= will not explode again).
extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
noun [U]
The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred (= they stopped existing) millions of years ago.
Many species of plants and animals are in danger of/threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist).
Some people predict the extinction of family life as we know it today.
1 not now existing:
There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.
Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.
A lot of trades have become extinct because of the development of technology.
2 An extinct volcano is one that is not now active (= will not explode again).
extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
noun [U]
The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred (= they stopped existing) millions of years ago.
Many species of plants and animals are in danger of/threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist).
Some people predict the extinction of family life as we know it today.
studio (ARTIST'S ROOM) /ˈstjuː.di.əʊ/ US /ˈstuː.di.oʊ/
noun [C] plural studios
1 a room in which an artist works, especially a painter or photographer
2 a company making artistic or photographic products:
The firm grew to be one of Europe's foremost graphics studios.
1 a room in which an artist works, especially a painter or photographer
2 a company making artistic or photographic products:
The firm grew to be one of Europe's foremost graphics studios.
studio (HOME) (plural studios) /ˈstjuː.di.əʊ/ US /ˈstuː.di.oʊ/
noun [C] (UK ALSO studio flat, US studio apartment)
a small apartment designed to be lived in by one or two people, usually with one large room for sleeping and living in, a bathroom and possibly a separate kitchen
a small apartment designed to be lived in by one or two people, usually with one large room for sleeping and living in, a bathroom and possibly a separate kitchen
studio (RECORDING AREA) /ˈstjuː.di.əʊ/ US /ˈstuː.di.oʊ/
noun [C] plural studios
1 a specially equipped room where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made:
She spent three months in the studio working on her latest album.
a studio audience (= people who watch a programme while it is being made in the studio)
2 a building or place where films are made for the cinema, or a company which makes them:
Ealing Studios made some famous British comedies in the 40s and 50s.
3 a room or building where dancing is taught or practised:
a dance studio
1 a specially equipped room where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made:
She spent three months in the studio working on her latest album.
a studio audience (= people who watch a programme while it is being made in the studio)
2 a building or place where films are made for the cinema, or a company which makes them:
Ealing Studios made some famous British comedies in the 40s and 50s.
3 a room or building where dancing is taught or practised:
a dance studio
channel (TELEVISION) /ˈtʃæn.əl/
noun [C]
a television station:
a cable/terrestrial channel
a music/movie/news/shopping/sports channel
the news on Channel 4
She switched/turned to another channel to watch the football.
a television station:
a cable/terrestrial channel
a music/movie/news/shopping/sports channel
the news on Channel 4
She switched/turned to another channel to watch the football.
channel (PASSAGE) /ˈtʃæn.əl/
noun [C]
a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water which is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along:
There are drainage/irrigation channels all over this flat agricultural land.
The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel.
a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water which is deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along:
There are drainage/irrigation channels all over this flat agricultural land.
The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel.
channel (AIRPORT/PORT) /ˈtʃæn.əl/
noun [C]
a route or way out of an airport or port where travellers' bags are examined:
If you have nothing to declare, go through the green channel.
Goods to declare - use the red channel.
a route or way out of an airport or port where travellers' bags are examined:
If you have nothing to declare, go through the green channel.
Goods to declare - use the red channel.
channel (COMMUNICATING) /ˈtʃæn.əl/
noun [C]
a way of communicating with people or getting something done:
We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.
The government pursued every diplomatic/official channel to free the hostages.
Complaints should be made through the proper/usual channels.
a way of communicating with people or getting something done:
We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.
The government pursued every diplomatic/official channel to free the hostages.
Complaints should be made through the proper/usual channels.
channel (DIRECT) /ˈtʃæn.əl/
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to direct something into a particular place or situation:
Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings.
If she could only channel all that energy into something useful.
A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field.
to direct something into a particular place or situation:
Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings.
If she could only channel all that energy into something useful.
A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field.
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
pillory /ˈpɪl.ər.i/ US /-ɚ.i/
verb [T]
to severely criticize someone, especially in a public way:
Although regularly pilloried by the press as an obnoxious loudmouth, he is, nonetheless, an effective politician.
to severely criticize someone, especially in a public way:
Although regularly pilloried by the press as an obnoxious loudmouth, he is, nonetheless, an effective politician.
pin back your ears (ALSO pin your ears back) UK INFORMAL
to listen carefully
tyro /ˈtaɪ.rəʊ/ US /-roʊ/
noun [C] plural tyros
a person who is new to an activity:
I look forward to seeing this young tyro's next ballet.
a person who is new to an activity:
I look forward to seeing this young tyro's next ballet.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
census /ˈsent.səs/
noun [C]
a count for official purposes, especially one to count the number of people living in a country and to obtain information about them:
We have a census in this country every ten years.
She was stopped in her car for a traffic census.
a count for official purposes, especially one to count the number of people living in a country and to obtain information about them:
We have a census in this country every ten years.
She was stopped in her car for a traffic census.
centaur /ˈsen.tɔːʳ/ US /-tɔːr/
noun [C]
a creature in ancient Greek stories, which has a human's upper body and the lower body and legs of a horse
a creature in ancient Greek stories, which has a human's upper body and the lower body and legs of a horse
disinclination /ˌdɪs.ɪŋ.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
a feeling of not wanting to do something:
[+ to infinitive] I have a strong disinclination to do any work.
disinclined /ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈklaɪnd/
adjective
be/feel disinclined to do sth:
I am/feel disinclined to offer him a job if he hasn't got a degree.
a feeling of not wanting to do something:
[+ to infinitive] I have a strong disinclination to do any work.
disinclined /ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈklaɪnd/
adjective
be/feel disinclined to do sth:
I am/feel disinclined to offer him a job if he hasn't got a degree.
cavil /ˈkæv.əl/
verb [I] -ll- or US USUALLY -l- FORMAL
to make unreasonable complaints, especially about things that are not important
cavil /ˈkæv.əl/
noun [C] FORMAL
The one cavil I have about the book is that it is written as a diary.
to make unreasonable complaints, especially about things that are not important
cavil /ˈkæv.əl/
noun [C] FORMAL
The one cavil I have about the book is that it is written as a diary.
arduous /ˈɑː.dju.əs/ US /ˈɑːr.dʒu-/
adjective
difficult, tiring and needing a lot of effort:
an arduous climb/task/journey
arduously /ˈɑː.dju.ə.sli/ US /ˈɑːr.dʒu-/
adverb
arduousness /ˈɑː.dju.ə.snəs/ US /ˈɑːr.dʒu-/
noun [U]
difficult, tiring and needing a lot of effort:
an arduous climb/task/journey
arduously /ˈɑː.dju.ə.sli/ US /ˈɑːr.dʒu-/
adverb
arduousness /ˈɑː.dju.ə.snəs/ US /ˈɑːr.dʒu-/
noun [U]
burgeon /ˈbɜː.dʒən/ US /ˈbɝː-/
verb [I] LITERARY
to develop or grow quickly:
Love burgeoned between them.
burgeoning /ˈbɜː.dʒən.ɪŋ/ US /ˈbɝː-/
adjective
The company hoped to profit from the burgeoning (= quickly developing) communications industry.
to develop or grow quickly:
Love burgeoned between them.
burgeoning /ˈbɜː.dʒən.ɪŋ/ US /ˈbɝː-/
adjective
The company hoped to profit from the burgeoning (= quickly developing) communications industry.
rift /rɪft/
noun [C]
1 a large crack in the ground or in rock:
The stream had cut a deep rift in the rock.
2 a serious disagreement which separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing:
The marriage caused a rift between the brothers and they didn't speak to each other for ten years.
1 a large crack in the ground or in rock:
The stream had cut a deep rift in the rock.
2 a serious disagreement which separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing:
The marriage caused a rift between the brothers and they didn't speak to each other for ten years.
galvanize, UK USUALLY galvanise /ˈgæl.və.naɪz/
verb [T]
to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way:
Western charities were galvanized by TV pictures of starving people.
The prospect of his mother coming to stay galvanized him into action and he immediately set about cleaning the house.
to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way:
Western charities were galvanized by TV pictures of starving people.
The prospect of his mother coming to stay galvanized him into action and he immediately set about cleaning the house.
whiff /wɪf/
noun [C usually singular]
1 a brief smell, carried on a current of air:
He leaned towards me and I caught/got a whiff of garlic.
During the first few months of pregnancy the slightest whiff of food cooking made my stomach turn.
2 a whiff of sth a slight sign of something:
They regularly hold elections without a whiff of corruption or violence.
whiffy /ˈwɪf.i/
adjective UK INFORMAL
smelling unpleasant:
He hadn't showered for a couple of days and was starting to get whiffy.
1 a brief smell, carried on a current of air:
He leaned towards me and I caught/got a whiff of garlic.
During the first few months of pregnancy the slightest whiff of food cooking made my stomach turn.
2 a whiff of sth a slight sign of something:
They regularly hold elections without a whiff of corruption or violence.
whiffy /ˈwɪf.i/
adjective UK INFORMAL
smelling unpleasant:
He hadn't showered for a couple of days and was starting to get whiffy.
trepidation /ˌtrep.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
fear or anxiety about what is going to happen:
We view future developments with some trepidation.
fear or anxiety about what is going to happen:
We view future developments with some trepidation.
detritus /dɪˈtraɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL waste material or rubbish, especially that left after a particular event:
The stadium was littered with the detritus of yesterday's rock concert.
2 SPECIALIZED a loose mass of decaying material
1 FORMAL waste material or rubbish, especially that left after a particular event:
The stadium was littered with the detritus of yesterday's rock concert.
2 SPECIALIZED a loose mass of decaying material
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
re.sid.u.al
AHD: [r¹-z¹j“›-…l]
D.J. [r!6z!d9u8*l]
K.K. [r!6z!d9u*l]
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a residue.残留物的：属于、关于或具残留物特征的
- Remaining as a residue.剩余的：作为残留物留下来的
adj.（形容词）
- The quantity left over at the end of a process; a remainder.剩余额：在某一过程结束时遗留下来的数量；剩余部分
- Often residuals A payment made to a performer, writer, or director for each repeat showing of a recorded television show or commercial.常作 residuals 追加酬金：录制的电视节目或商业广告每次重映时向演员、作家或导演支付的酬金
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- resid“ually
adv.（副词）
en.ar.thro.sis
AHD: [µn”är-thr½“s¹s]
D.J. [7en$86Gr*&s!s]
K.K. [7Wn$r6Gros!s]
- See ball-and-socket joint 参见 ball-and-socket joint
n.（名词） 【复数】 en.ar.thro.ses[-s¶z] 【解剖学】
语源：
- Greek enarthr½sis 希腊语 enarthr½sis
- from enarthros [jointed] 源自 enarthros [相连的]
- en- [in] * see en- 2en- [在…里] *参见 en-2
- arthron [joint] * see ar- arthron [关节] *参见 ar-
disarm (REMOVE WEAPONS) /dɪˈsɑːm/ US /-ˈsɑːrm/
verb [I or T]
to take weapons away from someone, or to give up weapons or armies:
With one movement, she disarmed the man and pinned him against the wall.
Many politicians argued that this was no time to disarm (= give up the country's weapons and army).
Experts successfully managed to disarm the bomb (= stop it from exploding).
disarmament /dɪˈsɑː.mə.mənt/ US /-ˈsɑːr-/
noun [U]
She said she supported nuclear disarmament (= the act of reducing or giving up these weapons.)
to take weapons away from someone, or to give up weapons or armies:
With one movement, she disarmed the man and pinned him against the wall.
Many politicians argued that this was no time to disarm (= give up the country's weapons and army).
Experts successfully managed to disarm the bomb (= stop it from exploding).
disarmament /dɪˈsɑː.mə.mənt/ US /-ˈsɑːr-/
noun [U]
She said she supported nuclear disarmament (= the act of reducing or giving up these weapons.)
disarm (CHARM) /dɪˈsɑːm/ US /-ˈsɑːrm/
verb [T]
to make someone like you, especially when they had not expected to:
His frankness completely disarmed her.
disarming /dɪˈsɑː.mɪŋ/ US /-ˈsɑːr-/
adjective APPROVING
He displayed a disarming honesty by telling them about his father's bankruptcy.
to make someone like you, especially when they had not expected to:
His frankness completely disarmed her.
disarming /dɪˈsɑː.mɪŋ/ US /-ˈsɑːr-/
adjective APPROVING
He displayed a disarming honesty by telling them about his father's bankruptcy.
lofty /ˈlɒf.ti/ US /ˈlɑːf-/
adjective
1 FORMAL high:
a lofty ceiling/mountain/wall
2 FORMAL Lofty ideas etc. are of a high moral standard:
lofty sentiments/ideals
3 DISAPPROVING If you have a lofty attitude etc., you act as if you think you are better than other people:
a lofty attitude/air/tone
loftily /ˈlɒf.tɪ.li/ US /ˈlɑːf-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
loftiness /ˈlɒf.tɪ.nəs/ US /ˈlɑːf-/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL high:
a lofty ceiling/mountain/wall
2 FORMAL Lofty ideas etc. are of a high moral standard:
lofty sentiments/ideals
3 DISAPPROVING If you have a lofty attitude etc., you act as if you think you are better than other people:
a lofty attitude/air/tone
loftily /ˈlɒf.tɪ.li/ US /ˈlɑːf-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
loftiness /ˈlɒf.tɪ.nəs/ US /ˈlɑːf-/
noun [U]
lodger /ˈlɒdʒ.əʳ/ US /ˈlɑː.dʒɚ/
noun [C] (US ALSO roomer)
someone who pays for a place to sleep, and usually for meals, in someone else's house:
She takes in lodgers to make a bit of extra money.
someone who pays for a place to sleep, and usually for meals, in someone else's house:
She takes in lodgers to make a bit of extra money.
condone /kənˈdəʊn/ US /-ˈdoʊn/
verb [T]
to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong:
If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop.
to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong:
If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
inch (MEASUREMENT) /ɪntʃ/
noun [C]
a unit used for measuring length, which is approximately equal to 2.54 centimetres, sometimes shown by the symbol ":
Twelve inches are equal to one foot.
He had a cut an inch long above his left eye.
The snow was six inches deep in some places.
a piece of wood 2" by 2"
a unit used for measuring length, which is approximately equal to 2.54 centimetres, sometimes shown by the symbol ":
Twelve inches are equal to one foot.
He had a cut an inch long above his left eye.
The snow was six inches deep in some places.
a piece of wood 2" by 2"
inch (MOVE) /ɪntʃ/
verb [I or T; + adverb or preposition]
to move very slowly or in a lot of short stages:
We are inching towards an agreement.
Share prices inched up/higher during the day.
Residents watched the flames inch closer and closer.
to move very slowly or in a lot of short stages:
We are inching towards an agreement.
Share prices inched up/higher during the day.
Residents watched the flames inch closer and closer.
pre.pon.der.ant
AHD: [pr¹-p¼n“d…r-…nt]
D.J. [pr!6pKnd*r*nt]
K.K. [pr!6p$nd*r*nt]
- Having superior weight, force, importance, or influence.See Synonyms at dominant 占优势的：重量、力量、重要性或影响力方面占优势的参见 dominant
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- prepon“derantly
adv.（副词）
restrain /rɪˈstreɪn/
verb [T]
to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something:
When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
[R] She was so angry that she could hardly restrain herself.
You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.
Growth in car ownership could be restrained by increasing taxes.
restrained /rɪˈstreɪnd/
adjective
1 acting in a calm and controlled way:
I was expecting him to be furious but he was very restrained.
2 controlled:
a more restrained policy on mortgage lending
The tone of his poetry is restrained and unemotional.
restraint /rɪˈstreɪnt/
noun
1 [U] calm and controlled behaviour:
He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.
The security forces exercised (= used) great restraint by not responding to hostile attacks and threats.
2 [C or U] something which limits the freedom of someone or something, or which prevents something from growing or increasing:
government spending restraints
Lack of space is the main restraint on the firm's expansion plans.
During the recession, the government opted for a policy of pay/wage restraint rather than a reduction in public investment.
to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something:
When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
[R] She was so angry that she could hardly restrain herself.
You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.
Growth in car ownership could be restrained by increasing taxes.
restrained /rɪˈstreɪnd/
adjective
1 acting in a calm and controlled way:
I was expecting him to be furious but he was very restrained.
2 controlled:
a more restrained policy on mortgage lending
The tone of his poetry is restrained and unemotional.
restraint /rɪˈstreɪnt/
noun
1 [U] calm and controlled behaviour:
He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.
The security forces exercised (= used) great restraint by not responding to hostile attacks and threats.
2 [C or U] something which limits the freedom of someone or something, or which prevents something from growing or increasing:
government spending restraints
Lack of space is the main restraint on the firm's expansion plans.
During the recession, the government opted for a policy of pay/wage restraint rather than a reduction in public investment.
il.lit.er.a.cy
AHD: [¹-l¹t“…r-…-s¶]
D.J. [!6l!t*r*si8]
K.K. [!6l!t*r*si]
- The condition of being unable to read and write.文盲：不会读写
- An error, as in writing or speech, made by or thought to be characteristic of one who is illiterate.See Usage Note at literate 语文差错：作文或发言中，由文盲或被认为是文盲所犯的错误参见 literate
n.（名词） 【复数】 il.lit.er.a.cies
shoal (FISH) /ʃəʊl/ US /ʃoʊl/
group noun [C]
1 a large number of fish swimming as a group:
We could see shoals of tiny fish darting about.
Piranhas often feed in shoals.
2 INFORMAL a large number of things or people:
In the summer, tourists visit the city in shoals.
1 a large number of fish swimming as a group:
We could see shoals of tiny fish darting about.
Piranhas often feed in shoals.
2 INFORMAL a large number of things or people:
In the summer, tourists visit the city in shoals.
shoal (RAISED AREA) /ʃəʊl/ US /ʃoʊl/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a raised bank of sand or rocks under the surface of the water
a raised bank of sand or rocks under the surface of the water
shirt-sleeve /ˈʃɜːt.sliːv/ US /ˈʃɝːt-/
noun [C]
a sleeve of a shirt:
Susannah felt a hand tugging at her shirt-sleeve.
Jamie rolled up his shirt-sleeves and set to work.
a sleeve of a shirt:
Susannah felt a hand tugging at her shirt-sleeve.
Jamie rolled up his shirt-sleeves and set to work.
nostalgia /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/ US /nɑːˈstæl-/
noun [U]
a feeling of pleasure and sometimes slight sadness at the same time as you think about things that happened in the past:
Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.
Hearing that tune again filled him with nostalgia.
a wave (= sudden strong feeling) of nostalgia
nostalgic /nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪk/ US /nɑːˈstæl-/
adjective
Talking about our old family holidays has made me feel quite nostalgic.
We'll take a nostalgic look at the musical hits of the '60s.
nostalgically /nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪ.kli/ US /nɑːˈstæl-/
adverb
to look back/talk/think nostalgically
a feeling of pleasure and sometimes slight sadness at the same time as you think about things that happened in the past:
Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.
Hearing that tune again filled him with nostalgia.
a wave (= sudden strong feeling) of nostalgia
nostalgic /nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪk/ US /nɑːˈstæl-/
adjective
Talking about our old family holidays has made me feel quite nostalgic.
We'll take a nostalgic look at the musical hits of the '60s.
nostalgically /nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪ.kli/ US /nɑːˈstæl-/
adverb
to look back/talk/think nostalgically
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
rest.less
AHD: [rµst“l¹s]
D.J. [6restl!s]
K.K. [6rWstl!s]
- Marked by a lack of quiet, repose, or rest:不平静的：显示出缺乏平静、休息或睡眠的：spent a restless night.打发了一个不眠之夜
- Not able to rest, relax, or be still:好动的：不能休息、放松或安静的：a restless child.好动的孩子
- Never still or motionless:永不宁静或不停运动的：the restless sea.See Usage Note at &b{restive}不平静的大海参见 restive
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- rest“lessly
adv.（副词）
- rest“lessness
n.（名词）
peripatetic /ˌper.ɪ.pəˈtet.ɪk/ US /-ˈteţ-/
adjective FORMAL
travelling around to different places, usually because you work in more than one place:
a peripatetic music teacher
travelling around to different places, usually because you work in more than one place:
a peripatetic music teacher
ken /ken/
noun OLD-FASHIONED
beyond your ken not in your area of knowledge:
Financial matters are beyond my ken, I'm afraid.
ken /ken/
verb [I or T; not continuous] -nn- SCOTTISH ENGLISH
to know someone or something
beyond your ken not in your area of knowledge:
Financial matters are beyond my ken, I'm afraid.
ken /ken/
verb [I or T; not continuous] -nn- SCOTTISH ENGLISH
to know someone or something
evict /ɪˈvɪkt/
verb [T]
to force someone to leave somewhere:
Tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted.
He was evicted from the pub for drunken and violent behaviour.
eviction /ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
After falling behind with his mortgage repayments he now faces eviction from his home.
In this economically depressed area, evictions are common.
to force someone to leave somewhere:
Tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted.
He was evicted from the pub for drunken and violent behaviour.
eviction /ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
After falling behind with his mortgage repayments he now faces eviction from his home.
In this economically depressed area, evictions are common.
everyday /ˈev.ri.deɪ/
adjective
ordinary, typical or usual:
The documentary offers an insight into the everyday lives of millions of ordinary Russian citizens.
Death was an everyday occurrence during the Civil War.
ordinary, typical or usual:
The documentary offers an insight into the everyday lives of millions of ordinary Russian citizens.
Death was an everyday occurrence during the Civil War.
coquette /kɒkˈet/ US /koʊˈket/
noun [C] LITERARY
a woman whose behaviour is intended to attract sexual attention by being playful and charming
coquettish /kɒkˈet.ɪʃ/ US /koʊˈkeţ-/
adjective LITERARY
She greeted him with a coquettish smile.
coquettishly /kɒkˈet.ɪʃ.li/ US /koʊˈkeţ-/
adverb LITERARY
coquetry /ˈkɒk.ɪ.tri/ US /ˈkoʊ.kə-/
noun [U] LITERARY
a woman whose behaviour is intended to attract sexual attention by being playful and charming
coquettish /kɒkˈet.ɪʃ/ US /koʊˈkeţ-/
adjective LITERARY
She greeted him with a coquettish smile.
coquettishly /kɒkˈet.ɪʃ.li/ US /koʊˈkeţ-/
adverb LITERARY
coquetry /ˈkɒk.ɪ.tri/ US /ˈkoʊ.kə-/
noun [U] LITERARY
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
expiate /ˈek.spi.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to show regret for bad behaviour by doing something to express that you are sorry and by accepting punishment:
to expiate a crime/sin
expiation /ˌek.spiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
the expiation of a sin
to show regret for bad behaviour by doing something to express that you are sorry and by accepting punishment:
to expiate a crime/sin
expiation /ˌek.spiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
the expiation of a sin
fad /fæd/
noun [C]
a style, activity or interest which is very popular for a short period of time:
the latest health fad
There was a fad for wearing ripped jeans a few years ago.
faddism /ˈfæd.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
a tendency to like a style, activity or interest for a very short period of time
faddist /ˈfæd.ɪst/
noun [C]
a style, activity or interest which is very popular for a short period of time:
the latest health fad
There was a fad for wearing ripped jeans a few years ago.
faddism /ˈfæd.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
a tendency to like a style, activity or interest for a very short period of time
faddist /ˈfæd.ɪst/
noun [C]
fact-finding /ˈfæktˌfaɪn.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
stealth /stelθ/
noun [U]
movement which is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard, or secret or indirect action:
These thieves operate with terrifying stealth - they can easily steal from the pockets of unsuspecting travellers.
It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.
The weapons had been acquired by stealth.
stealthy /ˈstel.θi/
adjective
stealthy footsteps
stealthily /ˈstel.θɪ.li/
adverb
movement which is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard, or secret or indirect action:
These thieves operate with terrifying stealth - they can easily steal from the pockets of unsuspecting travellers.
It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.
The weapons had been acquired by stealth.
stealthy /ˈstel.θi/
adjective
stealthy footsteps
stealthily /ˈstel.θɪ.li/
adverb
presage /ˈpres.ɪdʒ/ /prɪˈseɪdʒ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to show or suggest that something, often something unpleasant, will happen:
But still the economy is not showing signs of any of the excesses that normally presage a recession.
to show or suggest that something, often something unpleasant, will happen:
But still the economy is not showing signs of any of the excesses that normally presage a recession.
black.mail
AHD: [bl²k“m³l”]
D.J. [6bl#k7me!l]
K.K. [6bl#k7mel]
- Extortion of money or something else of value from a person by the threat of exposing a criminal act or discreditable information.黑函，敲诈函：通过揭露犯罪行为或提供不可信资料等手段威胁强索某人钱财或值钱之物
- Something of value extorted in this manner.勒索之物：通过此种手段强取的有价值之物
- Tribute formerly paid to freebooters along the Scottish border for protection from pillage.勒索贡物：从前为防止海盗抢劫，沿苏格兰边境向海盗上贡之物
n.（名词）
语源：
- black black
- mail 3mail3
继承用法：
- black“mail”
v.（动词）
- black“mail”er
n.（名词）
flock (GROUP) /flɒk/ US /flɑːk/
group noun [C]
a group of sheep, goats or birds, or a group of people:
a flock of sheep/goats/geese
The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills.
A noisy flock of tourists came into the building.
The vicar invited all the members of his flock (= all the people who go to his church) to attend the special service.
flock /flɒk/ US /flɑːk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to move or gather together in large numbers:
Hundreds of people flocked to the football match.
[+ to infinitive] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition.
a group of sheep, goats or birds, or a group of people:
a flock of sheep/goats/geese
The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills.
A noisy flock of tourists came into the building.
The vicar invited all the members of his flock (= all the people who go to his church) to attend the special service.
flock /flɒk/ US /flɑːk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to move or gather together in large numbers:
Hundreds of people flocked to the football match.
[+ to infinitive] Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition.
flock (MATERIAL) /flɒk/ US /flɑːk/
noun [U] (US ALSO flocking)
soft material used for filling objects such as cushions, or soft material that forms a raised pattern on wallpaper or curtains
soft material used for filling objects such as cushions, or soft material that forms a raised pattern on wallpaper or curtains
float around/about (OBJECT) phrasal verb INFORMAL
You say that an object is floating around when you think it is not far away but you cannot see exactly where:
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
float around/about (IDEA) phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people:
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
nettle (PLANT) /ˈnet.ļ/ US /ˈneţ-/
noun [C]
a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves that are covered in hairs which sting:
stinging nettles
nettle soup/tea.
a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves that are covered in hairs which sting:
stinging nettles
nettle soup/tea.
nettle (ANNOY) /ˈnet.ļ/ US /ˈneţ-/
verb [T often passive] MAINLY UK
to make someone annoyed or slightly angry:
She looked up at me sharply, clearly nettled by the interruption.
to make someone annoyed or slightly angry:
She looked up at me sharply, clearly nettled by the interruption.
mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/
adjective
very ordinary and therefore not interesting:
Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.
very ordinary and therefore not interesting:
Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.
cryptic /ˈkrɪp.tɪk/
adjective
mysterious and difficult to understand:
I received a cryptic message through the post.
cryptically /ˈkrɪp.tɪ.kli/
adverb
mysterious and difficult to understand:
I received a cryptic message through the post.
cryptically /ˈkrɪp.tɪ.kli/
adverb
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
in.dul.gent
AHD: [¹n-d¾l“j…nt]
D.J. [!n6dJld9*nt]
K.K. [!n6dJld9*nt]
- Showing, characterized by, or given to indulgence; lenient:宽容的，放纵的：表现出或具有放纵 特点的，或采取宽容放纵行为的；仁慈的：indulgent grandparents.宽容的祖父母
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- indul“gently
adv.（副词）
com.men.da.to.ry
AHD: [k…-mµn“d…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [k*6mend*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [k*6mWnd*7t%ri, -7tori]
- Serving to commend.表扬的，赞赏的
adj.（形容词）
compound (COMBINATION) /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
noun [C]
1 a chemical that combines two or more elements:
Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds.
2 FORMAL something consisting of two or more different parts:
Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity.
3 in grammar, a word which combines two or sometimes more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds can be written either as one word or as separate words:
'Bodyguard' and 'floppy disk' are two examples of compounds.
compound /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
adjective
1 consisting of two or more parts:
Many insects have compound eyes.
2 used to refer to a system of paying interest in which interest is paid both on the original amount of money invested or borrowed and on any interest which that original amount has collected over a period of time:
compound interest
The investment fund has achieved annual compound returns of 18.2%.
compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/
verb [T]
to mix two things together:
Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials.
1 a chemical that combines two or more elements:
Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds.
2 FORMAL something consisting of two or more different parts:
Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity.
3 in grammar, a word which combines two or sometimes more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds can be written either as one word or as separate words:
'Bodyguard' and 'floppy disk' are two examples of compounds.
compound /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
adjective
1 consisting of two or more parts:
Many insects have compound eyes.
2 used to refer to a system of paying interest in which interest is paid both on the original amount of money invested or borrowed and on any interest which that original amount has collected over a period of time:
compound interest
The investment fund has achieved annual compound returns of 18.2%.
compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/
verb [T]
to mix two things together:
Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials.
compound (WORSEN) /kəmˈpaʊnd/
verb [T often passive]
to make a problem or difficult situation worse:
Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched.
His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.
Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region.
to make a problem or difficult situation worse:
Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched.
His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.
Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region.
compound (AREA) /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
noun [C]
an enclosed area which contains a group of buildings:
The gates opened and the troops marched into their compound.
The embassy compound has been closed to the public because of a bomb threat.
an enclosed area which contains a group of buildings:
The gates opened and the troops marched into their compound.
The embassy compound has been closed to the public because of a bomb threat.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
contaminate /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/
verb [T]
to spoil the purity of something or make it poisonous:
Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.
The food which had been contaminated was destroyed.
contaminant /kənˈtæm.ɪ.nənt/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a substance that spoils the purity of something or makes it poisonous:
Make sure that all equipment is clean and free of contaminants.
contaminated /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
The infection was probably caused by swimming in contaminated water/water contaminated with sewage.
contamination /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The water supply is being tested for contamination (= the presence of unwanted or dangerous substances).
to spoil the purity of something or make it poisonous:
Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.
The food which had been contaminated was destroyed.
contaminant /kənˈtæm.ɪ.nənt/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a substance that spoils the purity of something or makes it poisonous:
Make sure that all equipment is clean and free of contaminants.
contaminated /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
The infection was probably caused by swimming in contaminated water/water contaminated with sewage.
contamination /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The water supply is being tested for contamination (= the presence of unwanted or dangerous substances).
contemplate /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.ţəm-/
verb [I or T]
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
an.nex
AHD: […-nµks“, ²n“µks”]
D.J. [*6neks, 6#n7eks]
K.K. [*6nWks, 6#n7Wks]
AHD: [²n“µks”, ²n“¹ks]
- To append or attach, especially to a larger or more significant thing.附加，添加：附加或添加，尤其从属于一个更大或更有意义的事物
- To incorporate (territory) into an existing political unit such as a country, state, county, or city.合并，吞并：把（一个地区）并入一个政治单位，如国家，州，郡或城市
- To add or attach, as an attribute, a condition, or a consequence.附带，附加：作为一个特征，条件或结果而添加或附加
v.tr.（及物动词） an.nexed,an.nex.ing,an.nex.es
- A building added on to a larger one or an auxiliary building situated near a main one.附属建筑：附属于大建筑的建筑物或坐落于主体建筑附近的附属建筑
- An addition, such as an appendix, that is made to a record or other document.附件，附录：附加于报告或其它文件之中的一个附加物，如附录
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English annexen 中古英语 annexen
- from Old French annexer 源自 古法语 annexer
- from Latin annectere annex- [to connect] 源自 拉丁语 annectere annex- [连接]
- ad- [ad-] ad- [前缀，表示“附加”，“添加”]
- nectere [to bind] * see ned- nectere [结合] *参见 ned-
继承用法：
- an”nexa“tion AHD:[²n”¹k-s³“sh…n] （名词）
- an”nexa“tional
adj.（形容词）
- an”nexa“tionism
n.（名词）
- an”nexa“tionist
n.（名词）
crucial /ˈkruː.ʃəl/
adjective
extremely important or necessary:
a crucial decision/question
Her work has been crucial to the project's success.
[+ that] It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately.
crucially /ˈkruː.ʃəl.i/
adverb
extremely important or necessary:
a crucial decision/question
Her work has been crucial to the project's success.
[+ that] It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately.
crucially /ˈkruː.ʃəl.i/
adverb
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
ossify /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈɑː.sə-/
verb
1 [I or T] FORMAL DISAPPROVING If habits or ideas ossify, or if something ossifies them, they become fixed and unable to change:
Years of easy success had ossified the company's thinking and it never faced up to the challenge of the new technology.
2 [I] SPECIALIZED If body tissue ossifies, it hardens and changes into bone.
ossification /ˌɒs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑː.sə-/
noun [U]
ossified /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈɑː.sə-/
adjective
1 [I or T] FORMAL DISAPPROVING If habits or ideas ossify, or if something ossifies them, they become fixed and unable to change:
Years of easy success had ossified the company's thinking and it never faced up to the challenge of the new technology.
2 [I] SPECIALIZED If body tissue ossifies, it hardens and changes into bone.
ossification /ˌɒs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑː.sə-/
noun [U]
ossified /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈɑː.sə-/
adjective
clan /klæn/
group noun
1 [C] a group of families, especially in Scotland, who originate from the same family and have the same name
See also clansman.
2 [C + singular or plural verb] INFORMAL a person's relatives:
Is/Are the whole clan coming to visit you for Christmas?
clannish /ˈklæn.ɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
describes members of a group of people or society who are friendly to each other, but not to people outside the group
clannishly /ˈklæn.ɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
clannishness /ˈklæn.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
1 [C] a group of families, especially in Scotland, who originate from the same family and have the same name
See also clansman.
2 [C + singular or plural verb] INFORMAL a person's relatives:
Is/Are the whole clan coming to visit you for Christmas?
clannish /ˈklæn.ɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
describes members of a group of people or society who are friendly to each other, but not to people outside the group
clannishly /ˈklæn.ɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
clannishness /ˈklæn.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
di.ves.ti.ture
AHD: [d¹-vµs“t¹-ch…r, -ch‹r”, dº-]
D.J. [d!6vest!t.*, -7t.&*, da!-]
K.K. [d!6vWst!t.+, -7t.&r, da!-]
- An act of divesting.剥夺：剥夺的行为
- The sale, liquidation, or spinoff of a corporate division or subsidiary.整顿，强制过户：公司部门或子公司的出售、清算或资产分派
n.（名词）
语源：
- From Medieval Latin d&9{ºvest&9{º}tus} [past participle of] d&9{º}vest&9{º}re [to undress] 源自 中世纪拉丁语 d&9{ºvest&9{º}tus} [] d&9{º}vest&9{º}re的过去分词 [不穿衣]
- variant of disvest&9{ºre} disvest&9{ºre的变体}
- Latin dis- [dis-] 拉丁语 dis- [前缀，表示“不”]
- Latin vest&9{ºre} [to dress] * see vestment 拉丁语 vest&9{ºre} [给…穿衣] *参见 vestment
board of education
- A school board.地方教育董事会
n.（名词） 【复数】 boards of education
segment /ˈseg.mənt/
noun [C]
any of the parts into which something (especially a circle or sphere) can be divided or into which it is naturally divided:
The salad was decorated with segments of orange.
People over the age of 85 make up the fastest-growing population segment.
segment /segˈment/ US /ˈ--/
verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED
to divide something into different parts:
City Insurance segmented the market into three by issuing three types of policy.
segmentation /ˌseg.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
any of the parts into which something (especially a circle or sphere) can be divided or into which it is naturally divided:
The salad was decorated with segments of orange.
People over the age of 85 make up the fastest-growing population segment.
segment /segˈment/ US /ˈ--/
verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED
to divide something into different parts:
City Insurance segmented the market into three by issuing three types of policy.
segmentation /ˌseg.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
sloppy (TOO WET) /ˈslɒp.i/ US /ˈslɑː.pi/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
(of a substance) more liquid than it should be, often in a way that is unpleasant:
The batter was a bit sloppy so I added some more flour.
(of a substance) more liquid than it should be, often in a way that is unpleasant:
The batter was a bit sloppy so I added some more flour.
sloppy (LACKING CARE) /ˈslɒp.i/ US /ˈslɑː.pi/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING lacking care or effort:
Spelling mistakes always look sloppy in a formal letter.
Another sloppy pass like that might lose them the whole match.
2 describes clothes which are large, loose and often untidy:
At home I tend to wear big sloppy jumpers and jeans.
sloppily /ˈslɒp.ɪ.li/ US /ˈslɑː.pɪ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
badly or carelessly:
a sloppily written letter
sloppiness /ˈslɒp.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈslɑː.pɪ-/
noun [U]
1 DISAPPROVING lacking care or effort:
Spelling mistakes always look sloppy in a formal letter.
Another sloppy pass like that might lose them the whole match.
2 describes clothes which are large, loose and often untidy:
At home I tend to wear big sloppy jumpers and jeans.
sloppily /ˈslɒp.ɪ.li/ US /ˈslɑː.pɪ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
badly or carelessly:
a sloppily written letter
sloppiness /ˈslɒp.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈslɑː.pɪ-/
noun [U]
sloppy (EMOTIONAL) /ˈslɒp.i/ US /ˈslɑː.pi/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
expressing feelings of love in a way that is silly or embarrassing:
a sloppy love song
expressing feelings of love in a way that is silly or embarrassing:
a sloppy love song
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
uphold /ʌpˈhəʊld/ US /-ˈhoʊld/
verb [T] upheld, upheld
to defend or maintain a principle or law, or to state that a decision which has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct:
As a police officer you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not.
Judge Davis upheld the county court's decision.
upholder /ʌpˈhəʊl.dəʳ/ US /-ˈhoʊl.dɚ/
noun [C]
to defend or maintain a principle or law, or to state that a decision which has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct:
As a police officer you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not.
Judge Davis upheld the county court's decision.
upholder /ʌpˈhəʊl.dəʳ/ US /-ˈhoʊl.dɚ/
noun [C]
pristine /ˈprɪs.tiːn/ US /prɪˈstiːn/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
new or almost new, and in very good condition:
We've just moved into our pristine new offices.
Washing machine for sale - only 2 months old and in pristine condition.
new or almost new, and in very good condition:
We've just moved into our pristine new offices.
Washing machine for sale - only 2 months old and in pristine condition.
chord /kɔːd/ US /kɔːrd/
noun [C]
three or more musical notes played at the same time
three or more musical notes played at the same time
uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
behaving in a rude, unpleasant way:
She found him loud-mouthed and uncouth.
behaving in a rude, unpleasant way:
She found him loud-mouthed and uncouth.
barren /ˈbær.ən/
adjective
1 unable to produce plants or fruit:
We drove through a barren, rocky landscape.
Compare fertile (LAND).
2 LITERARY unable to have babies
Compare fertile (REPRODUCTION).
3 not productive:
She became very depressed during the barren years when she was unable to paint.
Compare fertile (IMAGINATIVE).
barrenness /ˈbær.ən.nəs/
noun [U]
1 unable to produce plants or fruit:
We drove through a barren, rocky landscape.
Compare fertile (LAND).
2 LITERARY unable to have babies
Compare fertile (REPRODUCTION).
3 not productive:
She became very depressed during the barren years when she was unable to paint.
Compare fertile (IMAGINATIVE).
barrenness /ˈbær.ən.nəs/
noun [U]
obliterate /əˈblɪt.ər.eɪt/ US /-ˈblɪţ.ə.reɪt/
verb
1 [T often passive] to remove all sign of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen:
The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.
All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog.
2 [T] to make an idea or feeling disappear completely:
Perhaps she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories.
obliteration /əˌblɪt.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌblɪţ.əˈreɪ-/
noun [U]
1 [T often passive] to remove all sign of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen:
The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.
All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog.
2 [T] to make an idea or feeling disappear completely:
Perhaps she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories.
obliteration /əˌblɪt.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌblɪţ.əˈreɪ-/
noun [U]
dis.tal
AHD: [d¹s“t…l]
D.J. [6d!st*l]
K.K. [6d!st*l]
- Anatomically located far from a point of reference, such as an origin or a point of attachment.末梢的，末端的：解剖上远离参照点的，如起点或可缚的一点
- Situated farthest from the middle and front of the jaw, as a tooth or tooth surface.远侧的，远中的：远离颌的中前部的，如牙齿或齿面
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- dist(ant) dist(ant)
- -al 1-al1
继承用法：
- dis“tally
adv.（副词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
plush (LUXURIOUS) /plʌʃ/
adjective INFORMAL
luxurious; expensive, comfortable and of high quality:
He took me out to a really plush restaurant.
luxurious; expensive, comfortable and of high quality:
He took me out to a really plush restaurant.
plush (CLOTH) /plʌʃ/
noun [U]
thick soft cloth, with a surface like short fur, which is used especially for covering furniture:
a plush(-covered) sofa
2 metres of dark red plush
plush cushions/curtains
thick soft cloth, with a surface like short fur, which is used especially for covering furniture:
a plush(-covered) sofa
2 metres of dark red plush
plush cushions/curtains
acknowledge /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/ US /-ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/
verb [T]
to accept, admit or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something:
[+ ing form of verb] She acknowledged having been at fault.
[+ that] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.
You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.
Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.
[+ object + to infinitive] She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.
They refused to acknowledge (= to recognize officially) the new government.
Please acknowledge receipt of (= say that you have received) this letter.
He didn't even acknowledge my presence (= show that he had seen me).
The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem.
acknowledgment, acknowledgement /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ.mənt/ US /-ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ-/
noun [C or U]
We sent her a copy of the book in acknowledgment of her part in its creation.
I applied for four jobs, but I've only had one acknowledgment (= letter saying that my letter has been received) so far.
acknowledgments, acknowledgements /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ.mənts/ US /-ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ-/
plural noun
a short text at the beginning or end of a book where the writer names people or other works that have helped in writing the book
to accept, admit or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something:
[+ ing form of verb] She acknowledged having been at fault.
[+ that] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.
You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.
Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.
[+ object + to infinitive] She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.
They refused to acknowledge (= to recognize officially) the new government.
Please acknowledge receipt of (= say that you have received) this letter.
He didn't even acknowledge my presence (= show that he had seen me).
The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem.
acknowledgment, acknowledgement /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ.mənt/ US /-ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ-/
noun [C or U]
We sent her a copy of the book in acknowledgment of her part in its creation.
I applied for four jobs, but I've only had one acknowledgment (= letter saying that my letter has been received) so far.
acknowledgments, acknowledgements /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ.mənts/ US /-ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ-/
plural noun
a short text at the beginning or end of a book where the writer names people or other works that have helped in writing the book
shirk /ʃɜːk/ US /ʃɝːk/
verb [I or T] DISAPPROVING
to avoid work, duties or responsibilities, especially if they are difficult or unpleasant:
If you shirk your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will just be that much harder to deal with next month.
I shall not shirk from my obligations.
shirker /ˈʃɜː.kəʳ/ US /ˈʃɝː.kɚ/
noun [C]
someone who avoids something, especially work:
We have no room for shirkers in this office.
to avoid work, duties or responsibilities, especially if they are difficult or unpleasant:
If you shirk your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will just be that much harder to deal with next month.
I shall not shirk from my obligations.
shirker /ˈʃɜː.kəʳ/ US /ˈʃɝː.kɚ/
noun [C]
someone who avoids something, especially work:
We have no room for shirkers in this office.
recuperate /rɪˈkjuː.pər.eɪt/ US /-ˈkuː.pə.reɪt/
verb [I] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc:
She spent a month in the country recuperating from/after the operation.
recuperation /rɪˌkjuː.pərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌkuː.pəˈreɪ-/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
recuperative /rɪˈkjuː.pər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈkuː.pɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
helping you to become well again after illness:
The doctor reminded her of the recuperative power of a good night's sleep.
to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc:
She spent a month in the country recuperating from/after the operation.
recuperation /rɪˌkjuː.pərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌkuː.pəˈreɪ-/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
recuperative /rɪˈkjuː.pər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈkuː.pɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
helping you to become well again after illness:
The doctor reminded her of the recuperative power of a good night's sleep.
sop /sɒp/ US /sɑːp/
noun [C usually singular] DISAPPROVING
something unimportant or of little value which is offered to stop complaints or unhappiness:
Critics see the increase in defence spending as a sop to the armed forces rather than an improvement of national security.
something unimportant or of little value which is offered to stop complaints or unhappiness:
Critics see the increase in defence spending as a sop to the armed forces rather than an improvement of national security.
exude /ɪgˈzjuːd/ US /-ˈzuːd/
verb [T]
1 If you exude love, confidence, pain, etc., you show that you have a lot of that feeling:
She just exudes confidence.
2 to produce a smell or liquid substance from inside:
Some trees exude from their bark a sap that repels insect parasites.
1 If you exude love, confidence, pain, etc., you show that you have a lot of that feeling:
She just exudes confidence.
2 to produce a smell or liquid substance from inside:
Some trees exude from their bark a sap that repels insect parasites.
untold /ʌnˈtəʊld/ US /-ˈtoʊld/ /ˈ--/
adjective
so great in amount or level that it can not be measured or expressed in words:
untold riches
Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps.
so great in amount or level that it can not be measured or expressed in words:
untold riches
Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps.
comprehend /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
verb [I or T; not continuous] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to understand something completely:
I fail to comprehend their attitude.
He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem
[+ question word] I'll never comprehend why she did what she did.
[+ that] I don't think he fully comprehends that she won't be here to help him.
comprehensible /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhent.sɪ.bļ/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
adjective
able to be understood:
It's written in clear, comprehensible English.
Her writing is barely comprehensible to me.
NOTE: The opposite is incomprehensible.
comprehensibly /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhent.sɪ.bli/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
adverb
comprehensibility /ˌkɒm.prɪ.hent.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌkɑː
noun [U]
comprehension
noun
1 [U] the ability to understand completely and be aware of a situation, facts, etc:
He has no comprehension of the size of the problem.
How she manages to fit so much into a working day is beyond my comprehension (= I cannot understand it).
2 [C or U] UK a test to find out how well students understand written or spoken language:
a listening/reading comprehension
to understand something completely:
I fail to comprehend their attitude.
He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem
[+ question word] I'll never comprehend why she did what she did.
[+ that] I don't think he fully comprehends that she won't be here to help him.
comprehensible /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhent.sɪ.bļ/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
adjective
able to be understood:
It's written in clear, comprehensible English.
Her writing is barely comprehensible to me.
NOTE: The opposite is incomprehensible.
comprehensibly /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhent.sɪ.bli/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
adverb
comprehensibility /ˌkɒm.prɪ.hent.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌkɑː
noun [U]
comprehension
noun
1 [U] the ability to understand completely and be aware of a situation, facts, etc:
He has no comprehension of the size of the problem.
How she manages to fit so much into a working day is beyond my comprehension (= I cannot understand it).
2 [C or U] UK a test to find out how well students understand written or spoken language:
a listening/reading comprehension
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
mollycoddle /ˈmɒl.iˌkɒd.ļ/ US /ˈmɑː.liˌkɑː.dļ/
verb [T] INFORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
to give someone too much care or protection:
You're not helping the children by mollycoddling them - they have to grow up sometime.
to give someone too much care or protection:
You're not helping the children by mollycoddling them - they have to grow up sometime.
everlasting /ˌev.əˈlɑː.stɪŋ/ US /-ɚˈlæs.tɪŋ/
adjective
lasting forever or for a long time:
I wish someone would invent an everlasting light bulb.
Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history.
lasting forever or for a long time:
I wish someone would invent an everlasting light bulb.
Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history.
undersea /ˌʌn.dəˈsiː/ US /-dɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
below the surface of the sea:
undersea exploration
below the surface of the sea:
undersea exploration
sup.po.si.tion
AHD: [s¾p”…-z¹sh“…n]
D.J. [7sJp*6z!.*n]
K.K. [7sJp*6z!.*n]
- The act of supposing.假定
- Something supposed; an assumption.假定之事；假设
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- sup”posi“tional
adj.（形容词）
- sup”posi“tionally
adv.（副词）
sup.po.si.tion
AHD: [s¾p”…-z¹sh“…n]
D.J. [7sJp*6z!.*n]
K.K. [7sJp*6z!.*n]
- The act of supposing.假定
- Something supposed; an assumption.假定之事；假设
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- sup”posi“tional
adj.（形容词）
- sup”posi“tionally
adv.（副词）
remnant /ˈrem.nənt/
noun [C usually plural]
a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount:
the remnants of last night's meal
remnants of the city's former glory
a carpet remnant
a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount:
the remnants of last night's meal
remnants of the city's former glory
a carpet remnant
remit (REDUCE) /rɪˈmɪt/
verb [T] -tt- UK LEGAL
to reduce a period of time that someone must spend in prison:
She has had part of her sentence remitted.
His prison sentence was remitted to two years.
remission /rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] UK LEGAL
a reduction of the time that a person has to stay in prison:
He was given three months' remission for good behaviour.
See also remission (ILLNESS); remission (RELIGION).
to reduce a period of time that someone must spend in prison:
She has had part of her sentence remitted.
His prison sentence was remitted to two years.
remission /rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] UK LEGAL
a reduction of the time that a person has to stay in prison:
He was given three months' remission for good behaviour.
See also remission (ILLNESS); remission (RELIGION).
remit (SEND) /rɪˈmɪt/
verb [T] -tt- FORMAL
1 to send money to someone:
He worked as a builder in Chicago and remitted half his monthly wage to his family in the Philippines.
2 to refer a matter to someone in authority to deal with:
She remitted the case to a new tribunal for reconsideration.
remittance /rɪˈmɪt.ənts/ US /-ˈmɪţ-/
noun FORMAL
1 [C] a sum of money which you send to someone:
She sends a small remittance home to her parents each month.
2 [U] when you send payment to someone:
remittance advice/information
1 to send money to someone:
He worked as a builder in Chicago and remitted half his monthly wage to his family in the Philippines.
2 to refer a matter to someone in authority to deal with:
She remitted the case to a new tribunal for reconsideration.
remittance /rɪˈmɪt.ənts/ US /-ˈmɪţ-/
noun FORMAL
1 [C] a sum of money which you send to someone:
She sends a small remittance home to her parents each month.
2 [U] when you send payment to someone:
remittance advice/information
remit (AREA) /ˈriː.mɪt/
noun [C usually singular]
the area which a person or group of people in authority has responsibility for or control over:
The remit of this official inquiry is to investigate the reasons for the accident.
the area which a person or group of people in authority has responsibility for or control over:
The remit of this official inquiry is to investigate the reasons for the accident.
dissonance /ˈdɪs.ən.ənts/ US /-ə.nənts/
noun [U]
1 SPECIALIZED a combination of sounds or musical notes that are not pleasant when heard together:
the jarring dissonance of Klein's musical score
2 FORMAL disagreement
dissonant /ˈdɪs.ən.ənt/ US /-ə.nənt/
adjective SPECIALIZED OR FORMAL
1 SPECIALIZED a combination of sounds or musical notes that are not pleasant when heard together:
the jarring dissonance of Klein's musical score
2 FORMAL disagreement
dissonant /ˈdɪs.ən.ənt/ US /-ə.nənt/
adjective SPECIALIZED OR FORMAL
tinge /tɪndʒ/
noun [C]
a very slight amount of a colour or of a feeling:
His hair is starting to show tinges of grey.
I have a tinge of regret that I didn't accept her offer.
tinge /tɪndʒd/
verb [T usually passive]
to contain a slight amount of:
Her joy at the birth of her son was tinged with sadness that her father had not lived to see him.
tinged /tɪndʒd/
adjective
Her dark hair is now tinged with grey.
a very slight amount of a colour or of a feeling:
His hair is starting to show tinges of grey.
I have a tinge of regret that I didn't accept her offer.
tinge /tɪndʒd/
verb [T usually passive]
to contain a slight amount of:
Her joy at the birth of her son was tinged with sadness that her father had not lived to see him.
tinged /tɪndʒd/
adjective
Her dark hair is now tinged with grey.
half-hearted /ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd/ US /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.ţɪd/
adjective
showing a lack of enthusiasm and interest:
He made a rather half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.
half-heartedly /ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd.li/ US /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.ţɪd-/
adverb
The audience applauded half-heartedly.
showing a lack of enthusiasm and interest:
He made a rather half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.
half-heartedly /ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd.li/ US /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.ţɪd-/
adverb
The audience applauded half-heartedly.
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
effrontery /ɪˈfrʌn.tər.i/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
extreme rudeness and lack of ability to understand that your behaviour is not acceptable to other people:
He was silent all through the meal and then had the effrontery to complain that I looked bored!
extreme rudeness and lack of ability to understand that your behaviour is not acceptable to other people:
He was silent all through the meal and then had the effrontery to complain that I looked bored!
awash /əˈwɒʃ/ US /-ˈwɑːʃ/
adjective [after verb]
1 covered with a liquid, especially water:
By the time I discovered the problem, the floor was awash.
2 having an amount of something which is very large or larger than necessary or desirable:
The city is awash with drugs and the police are powerless to do anything about it.
1 covered with a liquid, especially water:
By the time I discovered the problem, the floor was awash.
2 having an amount of something which is very large or larger than necessary or desirable:
The city is awash with drugs and the police are powerless to do anything about it.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
defuse /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
verb [T]
to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer by reducing or removing its cause, or to prevent a bomb from exploding:
The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis/situation/tension.
Bomb disposal experts have defused a 110-pound bomb at Victoria Station.
to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer by reducing or removing its cause, or to prevent a bomb from exploding:
The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis/situation/tension.
Bomb disposal experts have defused a 110-pound bomb at Victoria Station.
stymie /ˈstaɪ.mi/
verb [T often passive] stymieing INFORMAL
to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose:
In our search for evidence, we were stymied by the absence of any recent documents.
to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose:
In our search for evidence, we were stymied by the absence of any recent documents.
deliberate (INTENTIONAL) /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
1 (often of something bad) intentional or planned:
a deliberate attack/insult/lie
We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.
2 describes a movement, action or thought which is done carefully without hurrying:
From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk.
deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
I'm sure he says these things deliberately (= intentionally) to annoy me.
Calmly and deliberately (= slowly and carefully), she poured petrol over the car and set it alight.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Slowly and with deliberation she turned to me and told me to get out.
1 (often of something bad) intentional or planned:
a deliberate attack/insult/lie
We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.
2 describes a movement, action or thought which is done carefully without hurrying:
From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk.
deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
I'm sure he says these things deliberately (= intentionally) to annoy me.
Calmly and deliberately (= slowly and carefully), she poured petrol over the car and set it alight.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Slowly and with deliberation she turned to me and told me to get out.
deliberate (CONSIDER) /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to think or talk seriously and carefully about something:
The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
The committee has deliberated the question at great length.
[+ question word] He's deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he's been offered.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
consideration or discussion of something:
After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.
After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict of not guilty.
to think or talk seriously and carefully about something:
The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
The committee has deliberated the question at great length.
[+ question word] He's deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he's been offered.
deliberation /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
consideration or discussion of something:
After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.
After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict of not guilty.
delicate (EASILY DAMAGED) /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/
adjective
1 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged:
Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.
delicate china
Molly's health has always been delicate (= She becomes ill easily).
2 delicate situation/matter/point, etc. a situation or matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence:
I need to speak to you about a rather delicate matter.
The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage.
Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their pupils and letting them discover things for themselves.
3 able to measure very small changes:
Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.
4 needing to be done carefully:
Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process.
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).
We received a delicately worded refusal of our invitation.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
I have a matter of some delicacy (= needing to be dealt with carefully in order not to cause trouble or offence) that I'd like to raise.
I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (SOFT).
1 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged:
Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.
delicate china
Molly's health has always been delicate (= She becomes ill easily).
2 delicate situation/matter/point, etc. a situation or matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence:
I need to speak to you about a rather delicate matter.
The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage.
Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their pupils and letting them discover things for themselves.
3 able to measure very small changes:
Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.
4 needing to be done carefully:
Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process.
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).
We received a delicately worded refusal of our invitation.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
I have a matter of some delicacy (= needing to be dealt with carefully in order not to cause trouble or offence) that I'd like to raise.
I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (SOFT).
delicate (SOFT) /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/
adjective
pleasantly soft or light; not strong:
a rose with a delicate scent
a delicate shade of pink
We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
This region produces wines of great delicacy.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (EASILY DAMAGED).
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.
pleasantly soft or light; not strong:
a rose with a delicate scent
a delicate shade of pink
We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
This region produces wines of great delicacy.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (EASILY DAMAGED).
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.
aseptic /ˌeɪˈsep.tɪk/
adjective
medically clean or without infection:
an aseptic wound/dressing/bandage
medically clean or without infection:
an aseptic wound/dressing/bandage
veneer /vəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
noun
1 [C or U] a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material:
The wardrobe is made of chipboard with a pine veneer.
2 [S] something which hides something unpleasant or unwanted:
She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability.
veneered /vəˈnɪəd/ US /-ˈnɪrd/
adjective
a veneered bookcase/surface/table
1 [C or U] a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material:
The wardrobe is made of chipboard with a pine veneer.
2 [S] something which hides something unpleasant or unwanted:
She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability.
veneered /vəˈnɪəd/ US /-ˈnɪrd/
adjective
a veneered bookcase/surface/table
veggieburger, UK ALSO vegeburger /ˈvedʒ.iˌbɜː.gəʳ/ US /-ˌbɝː.gɚ/
noun [C]
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
retard /rɪˈtɑːd/ US /-ˈtɑːrd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something slower:
A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic growth.
retardant /rɪˈtɑː.dənt/ US /-ˈtɑːr-/
noun [C or U], adjective
(a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower:
Pot plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.
fire/flame retardant furniture (= furniture that does not burn easily)
retard /ˈriː.tɑːd/ US
noun [C] OFFENSIVE
a stupid or mentally slow person:
I'm not playing with him, he's a total retard.
retarded /rɪˈtɑː.dɪd/ US /-ˈtɑːr-/
adjective OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
having had a slower mental development than other people of the same age:
mentally/emotionally retarded
the retarded plural noun OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
people with slow development, usually mental development:
The programme offers intermediate care for the mentally retarded.
retardation /ˌriː.tɑːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /-tɑːr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
slow development, or development which is slower than it should be:
Severe iron deficiency can cause developmental delay and growth retardation.
to make something slower:
A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic growth.
retardant /rɪˈtɑː.dənt/ US /-ˈtɑːr-/
noun [C or U], adjective
(a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower:
Pot plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.
fire/flame retardant furniture (= furniture that does not burn easily)
retard /ˈriː.tɑːd/ US
noun [C] OFFENSIVE
a stupid or mentally slow person:
I'm not playing with him, he's a total retard.
retarded /rɪˈtɑː.dɪd/ US /-ˈtɑːr-/
adjective OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
having had a slower mental development than other people of the same age:
mentally/emotionally retarded
the retarded plural noun OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
people with slow development, usually mental development:
The programme offers intermediate care for the mentally retarded.
retardation /ˌriː.tɑːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /-tɑːr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
slow development, or development which is slower than it should be:
Severe iron deficiency can cause developmental delay and growth retardation.
fate.ful
AHD: [f³t“f…l]
D.J. [6fe!tf*l]
K.K. [6fetf*l]
- Vitally affecting subsequent events; being of great consequence; momentous:决定性的：决定性地引起一系列事件的；有重大后果的；重大的：a fateful decision to counterattack.反攻的决定性决策
- Controlled by or as if by fate; predetermined.命中注定的：被（或像是被）命运掌握的；预先注定的
- Bringing death or disaster; fatal.致命的：带来死亡或灾难的；致命的
- Ominously prophetic; portentous:预言性的：不祥预兆的；不吉的：a fateful sign.不祥的预兆
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- fate“fully
adv.（副词）
- fate“fulness
n.（名词）
rive
AHD: [rºv]
D.J. [ra!v]
K.K. [ra!v]
v.（动词） rived,riv.en[r¹v“…n] 也作 rived riv.ing,rives
- To rend or tear apart.劈开，撕开
- To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder.击碎，撕碎：使成碎片，如通过打击；劈成或撕成碎片
- To break or distress (the spirit, for example).使伤心，使（如精神）压抑
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To be or become split.使分开，使劈开
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English riven 中古英语 riven
- from Old Norse r&9{ºfa} 源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 r&9{ºfa}
slake /sleɪk/
verb [T] LITERARY
to satisfy a thirst or a desire:
After our long game of tennis, we slaked our thirst with a beer.
I don't think Dick will ever manage to slake his lust for power.
to satisfy a thirst or a desire:
After our long game of tennis, we slaked our thirst with a beer.
I don't think Dick will ever manage to slake his lust for power.
germane /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/ US /dʒɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
describes ideas or information connected with and important to a particular subject or situation:
Her remarks could not have been more germane to the discussion.
describes ideas or information connected with and important to a particular subject or situation:
Her remarks could not have been more germane to the discussion.
germane /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/ US /dʒɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
describes ideas or information connected with and important to a particular subject or situation:
Her remarks could not have been more germane to the discussion.
describes ideas or information connected with and important to a particular subject or situation:
Her remarks could not have been more germane to the discussion.
truss (TIE) /trʌs/
verb [T]
1 (ALSO truss up) to tie the arms and legs of someone together tightly and roughly with rope to prevent them from moving or escaping:
Police said the couple had been trussed up and robbed before being shot.
2 to prepare a bird for cooking by tying its wings and legs to its body
1 (ALSO truss up) to tie the arms and legs of someone together tightly and roughly with rope to prevent them from moving or escaping:
Police said the couple had been trussed up and robbed before being shot.
2 to prepare a bird for cooking by tying its wings and legs to its body
truss (DEVICE) /trʌs/
noun [C]
a device for holding an organ of the body, especially part of the intestine, in its correct position after it has moved because of an injury
a device for holding an organ of the body, especially part of the intestine, in its correct position after it has moved because of an injury
truss (SUPPORT) /trʌs/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a support for a roof or bridge that is usually made of stone or brick
a support for a roof or bridge that is usually made of stone or brick
trunk road noun [C] UK
an important road for travelling long distances at high speed, which is suitable for large vehicles and a lot of traffic.
equable /ˈek.wə.bļ/
adjective
not changing suddenly; always being pleasant:
Graham has a fairly equable temperament - I haven't often seen him really angry.
The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
equably /ˈek.wə.bli/
adverb
As a manager she deals with problems reasonably and equably, never losing her temper.
not changing suddenly; always being pleasant:
Graham has a fairly equable temperament - I haven't often seen him really angry.
The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
equably /ˈek.wə.bli/
adverb
As a manager she deals with problems reasonably and equably, never losing her temper.
disciple /dɪˈsaɪ.pļ/
noun [C]
a person who believes in the ideas and principles of someone famous and tries to live the way they do or did:
an ardent disciple of the prime minister
the Disciples plural noun
the twelve men who followed Jesus Christ during his life
a person who believes in the ideas and principles of someone famous and tries to live the way they do or did:
an ardent disciple of the prime minister
the Disciples plural noun
the twelve men who followed Jesus Christ during his life
cen.so.ri.ous
AHD: [sµn-sôr“¶-…s, -s½r“-]
D.J. [sen6s%8ri8*s, -6s*&r-]
K.K. [sWn6s%ri*s, -6sor-]
- Tending to censure; highly critical.吹毛求疵的：好挑剔的；苛评的
- Expressing censure.See Synonyms at critical 表示批评的参见 critical
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin c¶ns½rius [of a censor] 拉丁语 c¶ns½rius [审查官的]
- from c¶nsor [Roman censor] * see censor 源自 c¶nsor [罗马监察官] *参见 censor
继承用法：
- censo“riously
adv.（副词）
- censo“riousness
n.（名词）
cen.tral
AHD: [sµn“tr…l]
D.J. [6sentr*l]
K.K. [6sWntr*l]
- Situated at, in, or near the center:中心的：位于中心、在中心里或靠近中心的：the central states.中部各州
- Forming the center.形成中心的
- Having dominant or controlling power or influence:首要的：在权力或影响上起主导或控制作用的：the central office of the corporation.集团的核心办公室
- Of basic importance; essential or principal:起支配作用的：基础重要性的；根本的或主要的：“Performance, including technological invention and artistic creation, will become central to education at all levels”(&b{Frederick Turner})“创作，包括科技发明和艺术创造，将成为各层次教育的根本”(弗雷德里克·特纳)
- Easily reached from various points:从各点容易到达的：a central location for the new store.新店的中心位置
- Of or constituting a single source controlling all components of a system:中枢系统的：属于或构成控制系统所有组成部分的单一来源的：central air conditioning.中央空调
- Anatomy 【解剖学】
- Of, relating to, or originating from the nervous system.中枢神经的：属于、关与或起源于神经系统的
- Relating to a centrum.有关中枢的
- Linguistics Neither front nor back. Used of vowels, as theu in cut. 【语言学】 中间路线的：既不靠前又不靠后的。在元音上，如u 在 cut 里面
adj.Abbr. cent.,cen.（形容词）缩写 cent.,cen.
- A telephone exchange.电话局
- An operator at a telephone exchange.电话局的接线员
- An office or agency that is at the center of a group of related activities and serves to control and coordinate them:总局：处于一组相关活动的中心的办公室或机构，来控制和协调这些活动：traffic central.交通中心
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin centr³lis 拉丁语 centr³lis
- from centrum [center] * see center 源自 centrum [中心] *参见 center
继承用法：
- cen“trally
adv.（副词）
re.spire
AHD: [r¹-spºr“]
D.J. [r!6spa!*]
K.K. [r!6spa!r]
v.（动词） re.spired,re.spir.ing,re.spires
- To breathe in and out; inhale and exhale.呼吸：吸气和呼气；吸入和呼出
- To undergo the metabolic process of respiration.进行呼吸代谢进程
- To breathe easily again, as after a period of exertion or trouble.松口气：重新轻松地呼吸，如经历了一个费力或困难的阶段后
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To inhale and exhale (air); breathe.呼吸：吸入和呼出（空气）；呼吸
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English respiren [to breathe again] 中古英语 respiren [再呼气]
- from Latin resp&9{ºr³re} 源自 拉丁语 resp&9{ºr³re}
- re- [re-] re- [“再、又”]
- sp&9{ºr³re} [to breathe] sp&9{ºr³re} [呼吸]
lithe /laɪð/
adjective
young, healthy, attractive and able to move and bend gracefully:
He had the lithe, athletic body of a ballet dancer.
lithely /ˈlaɪð.li/
adverb
young, healthy, attractive and able to move and bend gracefully:
He had the lithe, athletic body of a ballet dancer.
lithely /ˈlaɪð.li/
adverb
literacy /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/ US /ˈlɪţ.ɚ-/
noun [U]
1 the ability to read and write:
Far more resources are needed to improve adult literacy.
2 knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge:
Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car.
1 the ability to read and write:
Far more resources are needed to improve adult literacy.
2 knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge:
Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car.
sinecure /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kjʊəʳ/ US /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊr/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a position which involves little work, but for which the person is paid
a position which involves little work, but for which the person is paid
allay /əˈleɪ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make someone feel less worried or frightened:
The government is desperately trying to allay public fears/concern about the spread of the disease.
to make someone feel less worried or frightened:
The government is desperately trying to allay public fears/concern about the spread of the disease.
rap.scal.lion
AHD: [r²p-sk²l“y…n]
D.J. [r#p6sk#lj*n]
K.K. [r#p6sk#lj*n]
- A rascal; a scamp.流氓，无赖
n.（名词）
语源：
- Alteration of obsolete rascallion 废语 rascallion的变化
- from rascal 源自 rascal
rap.id-fire
AHD: [r²p“¹d-fºr“]
D.J. [6r#p!d6fa!*]
K.K. [6r#p!d6fa!r]
- Designed to fire shots in rapid succession:速射的：为快速射击而设制的：a rapid-fire machine gun.速射机枪
- Marked by continuous, rapid occurrence:快速发生的：以连续快速发生为特点的：rapid-fire questions.连珠式的提问
adj.（形容词）
rapid transit
- An urban passenger transportation system using elevated or underground trains or a combination of both.城市高速铁路交通：一种城市乘客运输系统，使用地下铁路或空中列车，或两者结合使用
n.（名词）
terminus /ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəs/ US /ˈtɝː-/
noun [C] plural terminuses or termini
the last stop or the station at the end of a bus or railway route
the last stop or the station at the end of a bus or railway route
restive /ˈres.tɪv/
adjective
unwilling to be controlled or be patient:
The audience was becoming restive as they waited for the performance to begin.
restively /ˈres.tɪv.li/
adverb
restiveness /ˈres.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
unwilling to be controlled or be patient:
The audience was becoming restive as they waited for the performance to begin.
restively /ˈres.tɪv.li/
adverb
restiveness /ˈres.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
suc.cor
AHD: [s¾k“…r]
D.J. [6sJk*]
K.K. [6sJk+]
- Assistance in time of distress; relief.救济，援助：在困难、困苦中的援助；救济
- One that affords assistance or relief.解救者，救助者，解救物：提供救助或解脱的人或物
n.（名词）
- To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress.See Synonyms at help 救济，援助，帮助：在处于困难、贫困或苦难中时予以帮助参见 help
v.tr.（及物动词） suc.cored,suc.cor.ing,suc.cors
语源：
- Middle English sucur 中古英语 sucur
- back-formation from sucurs [taken as pl.] 源自 sucurs的逆构词 [用做复数]
- from Old French secors 源自 古法语 secors
- from Medieval Latin succursus 源自 中世纪拉丁语 succursus
- from past participle of Latin succurrere [to run to the aid of, succor] 源自 拉丁语 succurrere的过去分词 [帮助，救助，赶来援助]
- sub- [sub-] sub- [前缀]
- currere [to run] * see kers- currere [跑] *参见 kers-
继承用法：
- suc“corable
adj.（形容词）
- suc“corer
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
contort /kənˈtɔːt/ US /-ˈtɔːrt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause something to) twist or bend violently and unnaturally into a different shape or form:
His face contorted with bitterness and rage.
contorted /kənˈtɔː.tɪd/ US /-ˈtɔːr.ţɪd/
adjective
contorted limbs/branches
contortion /kənˈtɔː.ʃən/ US /-ˈtɔːr-/
noun [C or U]
facial/bodily contortions
contortionist /kənˈtɔː.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ˈtɔːr-/
noun [C]
someone who can twist their body into shapes and positions that ordinary people cannot
to (cause something to) twist or bend violently and unnaturally into a different shape or form:
His face contorted with bitterness and rage.
contorted /kənˈtɔː.tɪd/ US /-ˈtɔːr.ţɪd/
adjective
contorted limbs/branches
contortion /kənˈtɔː.ʃən/ US /-ˈtɔːr-/
noun [C or U]
facial/bodily contortions
contortionist /kənˈtɔː.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ˈtɔːr-/
noun [C]
someone who can twist their body into shapes and positions that ordinary people cannot
contour (line) noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a line on a map that joins points of equal height or depth, in a way that shows high and low areas of land:
a 400 ft contour line
This map has contours marked at 250m intervals.
a 400 ft contour line
This map has contours marked at 250m intervals.
nexus /ˈnek.səs/
noun [C usually singular] FORMAL
an important connection between the parts of a system or a group of things:
Times Square is the nexus of the New York subway.
an important connection between the parts of a system or a group of things:
Times Square is the nexus of the New York subway.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
e.quiv.o.cate
AHD: [¹-kw¹v“…-k³t”]
D.J. [!6kw!v*7ke!t]
K.K. [!6kw!v*7ket]
- To use equivocal language intentionally.含糊其词：故意使用模棱两可的语言
- To avoid making an explicit statement.See Synonyms at lie 2（言辞）躲闪：避免作明确的声明、陈述参见 lie2
v.intr.（不及物动词） e.quiv.o.cat.ed,e.quiv.o.cat.ing,e.quiv.o.cates
语源：
- Middle English equivocaten 中古英语 equivocaten
- from Medieval Latin aequivoc³re aequivoc³t- 源自 中世纪拉丁语 aequivoc³re aequivoc³t-
- from Late Latin aequivocus [equivocal] * see equivocal 源自 后期拉丁语 aequivocus [含糊的] *参见 equivocal
继承用法：
- equiv“oca”tor
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
glower /ˈglaʊ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I]
to look very angry, annoyed or threatening:
There's no point glowering at me like that - you know the rules.
FIGURATIVE Large black rain clouds glowered (= looked likely to produce rain) in the sky.
glower /ˈglaʊ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
an angry glower
to look very angry, annoyed or threatening:
There's no point glowering at me like that - you know the rules.
FIGURATIVE Large black rain clouds glowered (= looked likely to produce rain) in the sky.
glower /ˈglaʊ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
an angry glower
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
vile /vaɪl/
adjective
1 unpleasant, immoral and unacceptable:
This vile policy of ethnic cleansing must be stopped.
2 INFORMAL extremely unpleasant:
This cheese smells vile.
He's in a vile mood/temper today.
vilely /ˈvaɪl.li/
adverb
vileness /ˈvaɪl.nəs/
noun [U]
1 unpleasant, immoral and unacceptable:
This vile policy of ethnic cleansing must be stopped.
2 INFORMAL extremely unpleasant:
This cheese smells vile.
He's in a vile mood/temper today.
vilely /ˈvaɪl.li/
adverb
vileness /ˈvaɪl.nəs/
noun [U]
Scotch (COUNTRY) /skɒtʃ/ US /skɑːtʃ/
adjective
(of products) of or from Scotland
(of products) of or from Scotland
scotch (PREVENT) /skɒtʃ/ US /skɑːtʃ/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to prevent something from being believed or being done:
Her remarks were intended to scotch rumours of an imminent election date.
to prevent something from being believed or being done:
Her remarks were intended to scotch rumours of an imminent election date.
the.at.ri.cal
AHD: [th¶-²t“r¹-k…l] 也作 the.at.ric [-r¹k]
D.J. [Gi86#tr!k*l] 也作 the.at.ric [-r!k]
K.K. [Gi6#tr!k*l] 也作 the.at.ric [-r!k]
- Abbr. theat.Of, relating to, or suitable for dramatic performance or the theater.缩写 theat.剧场的；演剧的：有关或适于戏剧表演或剧院的
- Marked by exaggerated self-display and unnatural behavior; affectedly dramatic.See Synonyms at dramatic 矫揉造作的：通过加强自我表现或不自然的行为引入注意为特征的；做作地引入注目的参见 dramatic
adj.（形容词）
- Often theatricals Stage performances or a stage performance, especially by amateurs.常作 theatricals 戏剧表演：舞台表演，尤指业余爱好者的表演
- theatricals Affectedly dramatic gestures or behavior; histrionics.theatricals 造作：造作地引入注意的动作或行为；装模作样
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- theat”rical“ity AHD: [-k²l“¹-t¶] 或 the.at“ri.cal.ness [-k…l-n¹s] （名词）
- theat“rically
adv.（副词）
cramped
AHD: [kr²mpt]
D.J. [kr#mpt]
K.K. [kr#mpt]
- Uncomfortably small or restricted:狭窄的：令人不舒地小的或受限的：cramped living quarters.狭窄的住所
- Difficult to read, especially for being crowded into a small space:难懂的：难读的，特别是因为挤在一个小空间里：cramped handwriting.难懂的书写
adj.（形容词）
cramp.fish
AHD: [kr²mp“f¹sh”]
D.J. [6kr#mp7f!.]
K.K. [6kr#mp7f!.]
- See electric ray 参见 electric ray
n.（名词） 【复数】 crampfish 或 cramp.fish.es
语源：
- From cramp 1 [from its ability to give electric shocks] 源自 cramp1 [源于它能发出电震]
en.thrall
AHD: [µn-thrôl“] 也作 in.thrall [¹n-]
D.J. [en6Gr%8l] 也作 in.thrall [!n]
K.K. [Wn6Gr%l] 也作 in.thrall [!n]
- To hold spellbound; captivate:迷住；吸引住：The magic show enthralled the audience.魔术表演吸引住了观众
- To enslave.奴役
v.tr.（及物动词） en.thralled,en.thrall.ing,en.thralls
语源：
- Middle English [to put in bondage] 中古英语 [使…受奴役]
- en- [causative pref.] * see en- 1en- [使役前缀] *参见 en-1
- thrall [slave] * see thrall thrall [奴隶] *参见 thrall
继承用法：
- enthrall“ingly
adv.（副词）
- enthrall“ment
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
pon.der.a.ble
AHD: [p¼n“d…r-…-b…l]
D.J. [6pKnd*r*b*l]
K.K. [6p$nd*r*b*l]
- Considerable enough to be weighed or assessed; appreciable:可衡量的，可估量的：足以被称或估价的；可估量的：ponderable results; ponderable issues.可估量的结果；可估量的利润
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- pon”derabil“ity
n.（名词）
pre.sump.tu.ous
AHD: [pr¹-z¾mp“ch›-…s]
D.J. [pr!6zJmpt.u8*s]
K.K. [pr!6zJmpt.u*s]
- Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.太过分的；放肆的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French presumptueux 源自 古法语 presumptueux
- from Late Latin pres&9{¿mptu½sus} 源自 后期拉丁语 pres&9{¿mptu½sus}
- variant of praes&9{¿mpti½sus} praes&9{¿mpti½sus的变体}
- from praes&9{¿mpti½} [presumption] * see presumption 源自 praes&9{¿mpti½} [自行其事；傲慢] *参见 presumption
继承用法：
- presump“tuously
adv.（副词）
- presump“tuousness
n.（名词）
ham-hand.ed
AHD: [h²m“ h²n”d¹d]
D.J. [6h#m 7h#nd!d]
K.K. [6h#m 7h#nd!d]
- Clumsy; maladroit; heavy-handed.笨拙的：手脚不灵活的；笨拙的；笨手笨脚的
- Having unusually large hands.手特大的：有一双异乎寻常的大手的
adj.（形容词）
chi.chi
AHD: [sh¶“sh¶]
D.J. [6.i8.i8]
K.K. [6.i.i]
- Ostentatiously stylish; deliberately chic.过分艳丽的；故作风雅的
adj.（形容词） chi.chi.er,chi.chi.est
- Ostentatious stylishness.过分艳丽
n.（名词）
语源：
- French 法语
valid /ˈvæl.ɪd/
adjective
1 based on truth or reason; able to be accepted:
a valid argument/criticism/reason
My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid.
Compare invalid (NOT CORRECT).
2 A ticket or other document is valid if it is based on or used according to a set of official conditions which often include a time limit:
My passport is valid for another two years.
3 having legal force:
Is this contract/ticket/agreement still valid?
validate /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/
verb [T]
to make something officially acceptable or approved, especially after examining it:
It is a one-year course validated by London's City University.
The data is validated automatically by the computer after it has been entered.
validation /ˌvæl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
External validation of the teachers' assessments is recommended.
validity /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /vəˈlɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
This research seems to give/lend some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer.
validly /ˈvæl.ɪd.li/
adverb
1 based on truth or reason; able to be accepted:
a valid argument/criticism/reason
My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid.
Compare invalid (NOT CORRECT).
2 A ticket or other document is valid if it is based on or used according to a set of official conditions which often include a time limit:
My passport is valid for another two years.
3 having legal force:
Is this contract/ticket/agreement still valid?
validate /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/
verb [T]
to make something officially acceptable or approved, especially after examining it:
It is a one-year course validated by London's City University.
The data is validated automatically by the computer after it has been entered.
validation /ˌvæl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
External validation of the teachers' assessments is recommended.
validity /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /vəˈlɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
This research seems to give/lend some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer.
validly /ˈvæl.ɪd.li/
adverb
grueling 也作 gru.el.ling
AHD: [gr›“…-l¹ng, gr›“l¹ng]
D.J. [6gru8*l!0, 6gru8l!0]
K.K. [6gru*l!0, 6grul!0]
- Physically or mentally demanding to the point of exhaustion:折磨的，使精疲力尽的：对生理或心理上的要求达到极限的：a grueling campaign.令人精疲力尽的比赛
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- gru“elingly
adv.（副词）
rant /rænt/
verb [I]
to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled or angry way, often saying confused or foolish things:
He's always ranting (on) about the government.
I get fed up with my mother ranting and raving (about my clothes) all the time.
rant /rænt/
noun [C]
a long, angry and confused speech:
The minister's speech descended into a rant against his political opponents.
ranting /ˈræn.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
noun [U] (ALSO rantings)
to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled or angry way, often saying confused or foolish things:
He's always ranting (on) about the government.
I get fed up with my mother ranting and raving (about my clothes) all the time.
rant /rænt/
noun [C]
a long, angry and confused speech:
The minister's speech descended into a rant against his political opponents.
ranting /ˈræn.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
noun [U] (ALSO rantings)
precipice /ˈpres.ɪ.pɪs/
noun [C]
1 a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain:
The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice.
2 a dangerous situation which could lead to harm or failure:
This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice.
precipitous /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs/ US /priːˈsɪp.ɪ.ţəs/
adjective
1 If a slope is precipitous, it is very steep:
a precipitous mountain path
2 If a reduction or increase is precipitous, it is fast or great:
Over the past 18 months, there has been a precipitous fall in car sales.
precipitously /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /priːˈsɪp.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
The price of shares in the company dropped precipitously with the news of poor sales figures.
1 a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain:
The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice.
2 a dangerous situation which could lead to harm or failure:
This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice.
precipitous /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs/ US /priːˈsɪp.ɪ.ţəs/
adjective
1 If a slope is precipitous, it is very steep:
a precipitous mountain path
2 If a reduction or increase is precipitous, it is fast or great:
Over the past 18 months, there has been a precipitous fall in car sales.
precipitously /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /priːˈsɪp.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
The price of shares in the company dropped precipitously with the news of poor sales figures.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
dom.i.neer
AHD: [d¼m”…-nîr“]
D.J. [7dKm*6n!*]
K.K. [7d$m*6n!r]
v.（动词） dom.i.neered,dom.i.neer.ing,dom.i.neers
- To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; tyrannize.专治；独裁
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To exercise arbitrary or arrogant rule or control.飞扬跋扈，作威作福
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Dutch domineren 荷兰语 domineren
- from French dominer 源自 法语 dominer
- from Latin domin³r&9{º} [to dominate] * see dominate 源自 拉丁语 domin³r&9{º} [控制，支配] *参见 dominate
bomb.sight
AHD: [b¼m“sºt”]
D.J. [6bKm7sa!t]
K.K. [6b$m7sa!t]
- A device in a combat aircraft for determining the point at which to drop a bomb in order to strike a target.炸弹瞄准器：战斗机上的一种装置，用来确定为击中目标应向哪个点投弹
n.（名词）
appeal (ATTRACT) /əˈpiːl/
verb [I not continuous]
to interest or attract someone:
I've haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed.
It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25 year-olds.
I think what appeals to me about his painting is the colours he uses.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
noun [U]
the quality in someone or something that makes them attractive or interesting:
sex appeal
Spielberg films have a wide appeal.
Parties on river-boats have lost their appeal since one sank last year killing thirty-three people.
appealing /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
adjective
1 attractive or interesting:
The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).
He had a nice smile and an appealing personality.
NOTE: The opposite is unappealing.
2 describes someone's expression or way of speaking when it makes you want to help or protect them:
a little dog with appealing big brown eyes
appealingly /əˈpiː.lɪŋ.li/
adverb
to interest or attract someone:
I've haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed.
It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25 year-olds.
I think what appeals to me about his painting is the colours he uses.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
noun [U]
the quality in someone or something that makes them attractive or interesting:
sex appeal
Spielberg films have a wide appeal.
Parties on river-boats have lost their appeal since one sank last year killing thirty-three people.
appealing /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
adjective
1 attractive or interesting:
The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).
He had a nice smile and an appealing personality.
NOTE: The opposite is unappealing.
2 describes someone's expression or way of speaking when it makes you want to help or protect them:
a little dog with appealing big brown eyes
appealingly /əˈpiː.lɪŋ.li/
adverb
appeal (ARGUE) /əˈpiːl/
verb [I]
1 to formally request that especially a legal or official decision is changed:
The parents appealed against the school's decision not to admit the child.
The footballer appealed to the referee for a free kick.
2 LEGAL to request a higher law court to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:
The teenager has been given leave (= allowed) by the High Court to appeal against her two-year sentence.
They're appealing to the High Court to reduce the sentence to a fine.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
noun [C or U]
a request especially to a court of law to change a previous decision:
The case went to the court of appeal/the appeal court.
He won his appeal and the sentence was halved.
She has lodged (= made) an appeal against the severity of the fine.
1 to formally request that especially a legal or official decision is changed:
The parents appealed against the school's decision not to admit the child.
The footballer appealed to the referee for a free kick.
2 LEGAL to request a higher law court to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment:
The teenager has been given leave (= allowed) by the High Court to appeal against her two-year sentence.
They're appealing to the High Court to reduce the sentence to a fine.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
noun [C or U]
a request especially to a court of law to change a previous decision:
The case went to the court of appeal/the appeal court.
He won his appeal and the sentence was halved.
She has lodged (= made) an appeal against the severity of the fine.
appeal (REQUEST) /əˈpiːl/
verb [I]
to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money or help:
They're appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region.
The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.
I tried to appeal to (= ask for support based on) his sense of loyalty, stressing how good the company had been to him.
[+ to infinitive] Church leaders have appealed to the government to halt the war.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
noun [C]
when a lot of people are asked to give money, information or help:
They're launching (= starting) an appeal to raise money for famine victims.
[+ to infinitive] The police have issued an appeal to the public to stay away from the centre of town at the weekend.
to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money or help:
They're appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region.
The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.
I tried to appeal to (= ask for support based on) his sense of loyalty, stressing how good the company had been to him.
[+ to infinitive] Church leaders have appealed to the government to halt the war.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
noun [C]
when a lot of people are asked to give money, information or help:
They're launching (= starting) an appeal to raise money for famine victims.
[+ to infinitive] The police have issued an appeal to the public to stay away from the centre of town at the weekend.
smart (STYLISH) /smɑːt/ US /smɑːrt/
adjective UK OR US OLD-FASHIONED
1 having a clean, tidy and stylish appearance:
Guy looks very smart in his new suit, doesn't he?
I need a smart jacket for my interview.
She works in a very smart new office overlooking the River Cam.
2 A place or event that is smart attracts fashionable, stylish or rich people:
a smart restaurant
We went to a very smart party on New Year's Eve.
smartly /ˈsmɑːt.li/ US /ˈsmɑːrt-/
adverb UK OR US OLD-FASHIONED
in a fashionable and slightly formal way:
Paul's always very smartly dressed.
smartness /ˈsmɑːt.nəs/ US /ˈsmɑːrt-/
noun [U] UK
1 having a clean, tidy and stylish appearance:
Guy looks very smart in his new suit, doesn't he?
I need a smart jacket for my interview.
She works in a very smart new office overlooking the River Cam.
2 A place or event that is smart attracts fashionable, stylish or rich people:
a smart restaurant
We went to a very smart party on New Year's Eve.
smartly /ˈsmɑːt.li/ US /ˈsmɑːrt-/
adverb UK OR US OLD-FASHIONED
in a fashionable and slightly formal way:
Paul's always very smartly dressed.
smartness /ˈsmɑːt.nəs/ US /ˈsmɑːrt-/
noun [U] UK
smart (CLEVER) /smɑːt/ US /smɑːrt/
adjective
intelligent, or able to think quickly or cleverly in difficult situations:
Gemma's teacher says she's one of the smartest kids in the class.
Why don't you fix it if you're so smart?
I'm not smart enough to understand computers.
He's smart enough to know he can't run the business without her.
Quitting that job was the smartest move I ever made.
intelligent, or able to think quickly or cleverly in difficult situations:
Gemma's teacher says she's one of the smartest kids in the class.
Why don't you fix it if you're so smart?
I'm not smart enough to understand computers.
He's smart enough to know he can't run the business without her.
Quitting that job was the smartest move I ever made.
smart (QUICK) /smɑːt/ US /smɑːrt/
adjective [before noun]
done quickly with a lot of force or effort:
She gave him a smart smack on the bottom.
We'll have to work at a smart pace if we're going to finish on time.
smartly /ˈsmɑːt.li/ US /ˈsmɑːrt-/
adverb
quickly or forcefully:
The good economic news caused share prices to rise smartly this afternoon.
done quickly with a lot of force or effort:
She gave him a smart smack on the bottom.
We'll have to work at a smart pace if we're going to finish on time.
smartly /ˈsmɑːt.li/ US /ˈsmɑːrt-/
adverb
quickly or forcefully:
The good economic news caused share prices to rise smartly this afternoon.
smart (STING) /smɑːt/ US /smɑːrt/
verb [I]
1 to cause someone to feel a stinging pain:
My eyes were smarting from the onions.
2 to feel upset and angry because of failure or criticism:
The police are still smarting from their failure to prevent the robbery.
1 to cause someone to feel a stinging pain:
My eyes were smarting from the onions.
2 to feel upset and angry because of failure or criticism:
The police are still smarting from their failure to prevent the robbery.
smart alec, smart aleck /ˌsmɑːtˈæl.ɪk/ US /ˌsmɑːrt-/
noun [C] INFORMAL
someone who tries to appear clever or who answers questions in a clever way that annoys other people
someone who tries to appear clever or who answers questions in a clever way that annoys other people
boot.less
AHD: [b›t“l¹s]
D.J. [6bu8tl!s]
K.K. [6butl!s]
- Without advantage or benefit; useless.See Synonyms at futile 无益处的；无用的参见 futile
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- boot 2boot2
- -less -less
继承用法：
- boot“lessly
adv.（副词）
- boot“lessness
n.（名词）
debut /ˈdeɪ.bju/
noun [C]
when someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time:
She made her professional stage debut in Swan Lake.
He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.
her debut (= first) album
debut /ˈdeɪ.bju/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to perform or be introduced to the public for the first time:
The programme debuted last year to great acclaim.
when someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time:
She made her professional stage debut in Swan Lake.
He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.
her debut (= first) album
debut /ˈdeɪ.bju/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to perform or be introduced to the public for the first time:
The programme debuted last year to great acclaim.
insular /ˈɪn.sjʊ.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
interested only in your own country or group and not willing to accept different or foreign ideas
insularity /ˌɪn.sjʊˈlær.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
interested only in your own country or group and not willing to accept different or foreign ideas
insularity /ˌɪn.sjʊˈlær.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
vault (ARCH) /vɒlt/ US /vɑːlt/
noun [C]
a type of arch which supports a roof or ceiling, especially in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches
vaulted /ˈvɒl.tɪd/ US /ˈvɑːl.ţɪd/
adjective
related to or having a vault:
a vaulted ceiling
a vaulted room
vaulting /ˈvɒl.tɪŋ/ US /ˈvɑːl.ţɪŋ/
noun [U]
arches which support a ceiling or room:
After the explosion nothing of the walls or vaulting remained intact.
a type of arch which supports a roof or ceiling, especially in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches
vaulted /ˈvɒl.tɪd/ US /ˈvɑːl.ţɪd/
adjective
related to or having a vault:
a vaulted ceiling
a vaulted room
vaulting /ˈvɒl.tɪŋ/ US /ˈvɑːl.ţɪŋ/
noun [U]
arches which support a ceiling or room:
After the explosion nothing of the walls or vaulting remained intact.
vault (ROOM) /vɒlt/ US /vɑːlt/
noun [C]
1 (UK ALSO vaults) a room, especially in a bank, with thick walls and a strong door, which is used to store money or valuable things in safe conditions:
a bank vault
She entered the vault with an armed guard.
2 a room under a church or a small building in a cemetery where dead bodies are buried:
She was buried in the family vault.
1 (UK ALSO vaults) a room, especially in a bank, with thick walls and a strong door, which is used to store money or valuable things in safe conditions:
a bank vault
She entered the vault with an armed guard.
2 a room under a church or a small building in a cemetery where dead bodies are buried:
She was buried in the family vault.
vault (JUMP) /vɒlt/ US /vɑːlt/
verb
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition; T] to jump over something by first putting your hands on it or by using a pole:
He vaulted over the gate.
She vaulted the wall and kept running.
SPECIALIZED He has vaulted 6.02m in indoor competitions this year.
See also the pole vault.
2 [T] FORMAL to move someone or something suddenly to a much more important position:
Last week's changes vaulted the general to the top, over the heads of several of his seniors.
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition; T] to jump over something by first putting your hands on it or by using a pole:
He vaulted over the gate.
She vaulted the wall and kept running.
SPECIALIZED He has vaulted 6.02m in indoor competitions this year.
See also the pole vault.
2 [T] FORMAL to move someone or something suddenly to a much more important position:
Last week's changes vaulted the general to the top, over the heads of several of his seniors.
meditate /ˈmed.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [I]
1 to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity:
Sophie meditates for 20 minutes every day.
2 to think seriously about something for a long time:
He meditated on the consequences of his decision.
meditation /ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed:
prayer and meditation
She practises meditation.
2 [C or U] serious thought or study, or the product of this activity:
Let us spend a few moments in quiet meditation.
I left him deep in meditation.
The book is a meditation on the morality of art.
meditative /ˈmed.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
1 to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity:
Sophie meditates for 20 minutes every day.
2 to think seriously about something for a long time:
He meditated on the consequences of his decision.
meditation /ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed:
prayer and meditation
She practises meditation.
2 [C or U] serious thought or study, or the product of this activity:
Let us spend a few moments in quiet meditation.
I left him deep in meditation.
The book is a meditation on the morality of art.
meditative /ˈmed.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
per.sist.ence
AHD: [p…r-s¹s“t…ns, -z¹s“-]
D.J. [p*6s!st*ns, -6z!s-]
K.K. [p+6s!st*ns, -6z!s-]
- The act of persisting.坚持不懈：坚持不懈的行为
- The state or quality of being persistent; persistency.See Synonyms at perseverance 执意，持久性：坚持的状态或品质；持续状态参见 perseverance
- Continuance of an effect after the cause is removed:存留，后滞：在原因改变后继续影响：persistence of vision.视觉后滞
n.（名词）
sta.bi.lize
AHD: [st³“b…-lºz”]
D.J. [6ste!b*7la!z]
K.K. [6steb*7la!z]
v.（动词） sta.bi.lized,sta.bi.liz.ing,sta.bi.liz.es
- To make stable or steadfast.使稳定或稳固
- To maintain the stability of (an airplane or ship, for example) by means of a stabilizer.使稳定平衡：通过平衡装置维持（如，飞机或船）的稳定
- To keep from fluctuating; fix the level of:防止…的波动；平抑：stabilize prices.平抑价格
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become stable, steadfast, or fixed.变得稳定、稳固或固定
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- sta”biliza“tion AHD: [-l¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C usually singular] FORMAL
an amount which is too large, or is more than is needed:
The country has a surfeit of cheap labour.
an amount which is too large, or is more than is needed:
The country has a surfeit of cheap labour.
mime /maɪm/
noun
1 [U] when you use movements of your hands and body, and expressions on your face, without speech, to communicate emotions and actions or to tell a story:
The first scene was performed in mime.
2 [C] a short play without speech
mime /maɪm/
verb [I or T]
1 to act or tell a story in mime:
The whole of the banquet scene is mimed.
2 to pretend to sing, play or say something without making any sound:
Most of the bands that appear on the show just mime to a recording of their songs.
He was miming something at me across the pub.
1 [U] when you use movements of your hands and body, and expressions on your face, without speech, to communicate emotions and actions or to tell a story:
The first scene was performed in mime.
2 [C] a short play without speech
mime /maɪm/
verb [I or T]
1 to act or tell a story in mime:
The whole of the banquet scene is mimed.
2 to pretend to sing, play or say something without making any sound:
Most of the bands that appear on the show just mime to a recording of their songs.
He was miming something at me across the pub.
proclaim (ANNOUNCE) /prəʊˈkleɪm/ US /proʊ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive:
All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.
Republican party members were confidently proclaiming victory even as the first few votes came in.
[+ that] It was the famous speech in which he proclaimed that socialism was dead.
[+ two objects] She was proclaimed Queen at the age of thirteen after the sudden death of her father.
proclamation /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.klə-/
noun [C or U]
an official announcement:
to issue a proclamation
A bloody civil war followed the proclamation of an independent state.
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive:
All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.
Republican party members were confidently proclaiming victory even as the first few votes came in.
[+ that] It was the famous speech in which he proclaimed that socialism was dead.
[+ two objects] She was proclaimed Queen at the age of thirteen after the sudden death of her father.
proclamation /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.klə-/
noun [C or U]
an official announcement:
to issue a proclamation
A bloody civil war followed the proclamation of an independent state.
proclaim (SHOW) /prəʊˈkleɪm/ US /proʊ-/
verb [T] LITERARY
to show something or make it clear:
Wearing scarves and hats which proclaimed their allegiance, the football fans flooded into the bar.
to show something or make it clear:
Wearing scarves and hats which proclaimed their allegiance, the football fans flooded into the bar.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
agitate (ARGUE) /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [I]
to argue energetically, especially in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:
The unions continue to agitate for higher pay.
As a young man, he had agitated against the Vietnam war.
agitation /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The anti-war agitation is beginning to worry the government.
agitator /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
It is thought that the strike was the work of undercover political agitators.
to argue energetically, especially in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change:
The unions continue to agitate for higher pay.
As a young man, he had agitated against the Vietnam war.
agitation /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The anti-war agitation is beginning to worry the government.
agitator /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
It is thought that the strike was the work of undercover political agitators.
agitate (MAKE ANXIOUS) /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone feel anxious and not calm:
I didn't want to agitate her by telling her.
agitated /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
She became very agitated when her son failed to return home.
agitation /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
anxiety:
He arrived home in a state of agitation.
to make someone feel anxious and not calm:
I didn't want to agitate her by telling her.
agitated /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
She became very agitated when her son failed to return home.
agitation /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
anxiety:
He arrived home in a state of agitation.
agitate (SHAKE) /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to shake a liquid:
Pour the powder into the solution and agitate it until the powder has dissolved.
to shake a liquid:
Pour the powder into the solution and agitate it until the powder has dissolved.
agnosia /ˌægˈnəʊ.zi.ə/ US /-ˈnoʊ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
an inability to recognize objects, caused by damage to the brain:
visual agnosia
an inability to recognize objects, caused by damage to the brain:
visual agnosia
nil /nɪl/
noun [U]
nothing:
She claims that the operating risks are virtually nil.
UK The challengers lost the game seven-nil (= zero).
nothing:
She claims that the operating risks are virtually nil.
UK The challengers lost the game seven-nil (= zero).
nightwear /ˈnaɪt.weəʳ/ US /-wer/
noun [U]
clothes worn in bed or while preparing to go to bed
clothes worn in bed or while preparing to go to bed
nihilism /ˈnaɪ.ə.lɪ.zəm/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
a belief that all political and religious organizations are bad, or a system of thought which says that there are no principles or beliefs which have any meaning or can be true
nihilist /ˈnaɪ.ə.lɪst/
noun [C]
nihilistic /ˌnaɪ.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
adjective
a belief that all political and religious organizations are bad, or a system of thought which says that there are no principles or beliefs which have any meaning or can be true
nihilist /ˈnaɪ.ə.lɪst/
noun [C]
nihilistic /ˌnaɪ.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
adjective
mellifluous /melˈɪf.lu.əs/
adjective FORMAL
having a pleasant and flowing sound:
a deep mellifluous voice
the mellifluous sound of the cello
having a pleasant and flowing sound:
a deep mellifluous voice
the mellifluous sound of the cello
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
platitude /ˈplæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /ˈplæţ.ə.tuːd/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a remark or statement that may be true but is boring and meaningless because it has been said so many times before:
Milosevic doesn't mouth platitudes about it not mattering who scores as long as the team wins.
platitudinous /ˌplæt.ɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˌplæţ.əˈtuː.dən-/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a remark or statement that may be true but is boring and meaningless because it has been said so many times before:
Milosevic doesn't mouth platitudes about it not mattering who scores as long as the team wins.
platitudinous /ˌplæt.ɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˌplæţ.əˈtuː.dən-/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
noun [C] plural UK plateaux or US ALSO plateaus
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
obtuse (STUPID) /əbˈtjuːs/ US /-ˈtuːs/
adjective FORMAL
stupid and slow to understand, or unwilling to try to understand:
Surely the answer's obvious - or are you being deliberately obtuse?
obtusely /əbˈtjuː.sli/ US /ɑːbˈtuː-/
adverb FORMAL
obtuseness /əbˈtjuː.snəs/ US /ɑːbˈtuː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
stupid and slow to understand, or unwilling to try to understand:
Surely the answer's obvious - or are you being deliberately obtuse?
obtusely /əbˈtjuː.sli/ US /ɑːbˈtuː-/
adverb FORMAL
obtuseness /əbˈtjuː.snəs/ US /ɑːbˈtuː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
ostentatious /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs/ US /ˌɑː.stən-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too obviously showing your money, possessions or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you:
They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leaders.
an ostentatious gesture/manner
ostentation /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑː.stən-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
Her luxurious lifestyle and personal ostentation were both hated and envied.
ostentatiously /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /ˌɑː.stən-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
The room was ostentatiously decorated in white and silver.
He took out his gold watch and laid it ostentatiously (= very obviously so everyone would notice) on the table in front of him.
too obviously showing your money, possessions or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you:
They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leaders.
an ostentatious gesture/manner
ostentation /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑː.stən-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
Her luxurious lifestyle and personal ostentation were both hated and envied.
ostentatiously /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /ˌɑː.stən-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
The room was ostentatiously decorated in white and silver.
He took out his gold watch and laid it ostentatiously (= very obviously so everyone would notice) on the table in front of him.
heinous /ˈhiː.nəs/
adjective FORMAL
very bad and shocking:
a heinous crime
very bad and shocking:
a heinous crime
heat exhaustion noun [U] (US ALSO heat prostration)
a condition in which you feel very weak and ill after being in a very hot place for too long
manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊ.skrɪpt/
noun [C]
1 the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:
He sent the 400-page manuscript to his publisher.
2 an old document or book written by hand in the times before printing was invented:
It is thought that the manuscript is the work of a monk and dates from the twelfth century.
1 the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:
He sent the 400-page manuscript to his publisher.
2 an old document or book written by hand in the times before printing was invented:
It is thought that the manuscript is the work of a monk and dates from the twelfth century.
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
sap (WEAKEN) /sæp/
verb [T] -pp-
to weaken someone or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time:
Constant criticism saps you of your confidence.
Looking after her dying mother had sapped all her energy.
sapping /ˈsæp.ɪŋ/
adjective
sapping heat/humidity
to weaken someone or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time:
Constant criticism saps you of your confidence.
Looking after her dying mother had sapped all her energy.
sapping /ˈsæp.ɪŋ/
adjective
sapping heat/humidity
sap (LIQUID) /sæp/
noun [U]
the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant:
Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree.
the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant:
Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree.
sap (PERSON) /sæp/
noun [C] MAINLY US INFORMAL
a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something:
He's a sap for (= He can easily be persuaded to buy) any new machine.
sappy /ˈsæp.i/
adjective US INFORMAL
describes something that is extremely emotional in an embarrassing way:
It's a sappy film - take some tissues when you see it.
a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something:
He's a sap for (= He can easily be persuaded to buy) any new machine.
sappy /ˈsæp.i/
adjective US INFORMAL
describes something that is extremely emotional in an embarrassing way:
It's a sappy film - take some tissues when you see it.
demagogue, US ALSO demagog /ˈdem.ə.gɒg/ US /-gɑːg/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person, especially a political leader, who wins support by exciting people's emotions rather than by having good ideas
demagogic /ˌdem.əˈgɒg.ɪk/ US /-ˈgɑː-/
adjective
demagogically /ˌdem.əˈgɒg.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈgɑː-/
adverb
demagoguery /ˌdem.əˈgɒg.ə.ri/ US /-ˈgɑː.gɚ.i/
noun [U]
a person, especially a political leader, who wins support by exciting people's emotions rather than by having good ideas
demagogic /ˌdem.əˈgɒg.ɪk/ US /-ˈgɑː-/
adjective
demagogically /ˌdem.əˈgɒg.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈgɑː-/
adverb
demagoguery /ˌdem.əˈgɒg.ə.ri/ US /-ˈgɑː.gɚ.i/
noun [U]
pedant /ˈped.ənt/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who is too interested in formal rules and small unimportant details
pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ US /pedˈæn-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
giving too much attention to formal rules or small details:
They were being unnecessarily pedantic by insisting that Berry himself, and not his wife, should have made the announcement.
pedantically /pəˈdæn.tɪ.kli/ US /pedˈæn-/
adverb
pedantry /ˈped.ən.tri/
noun [U]
There was a hint of pedantry in his elegant style of speaking.
a person who is too interested in formal rules and small unimportant details
pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ US /pedˈæn-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
giving too much attention to formal rules or small details:
They were being unnecessarily pedantic by insisting that Berry himself, and not his wife, should have made the announcement.
pedantically /pəˈdæn.tɪ.kli/ US /pedˈæn-/
adverb
pedantry /ˈped.ən.tri/
noun [U]
There was a hint of pedantry in his elegant style of speaking.
transient /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/ US /-ʃənt/
adjective FORMAL
lasting for only a short time; temporary:
A glass of whisky has only a transient warming effect.
The city has a large transient population (= many people who are living in it only temporarily).
transient /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/ US /-ʃənt/
noun [C] MAINLY US FORMAL
someone who lives only temporarily in a place:
It's an organization set up to provide money and help for transients.
transience /ˈtræn.zi.ənts/ US /-ʃənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
the transience of human existence/fame
lasting for only a short time; temporary:
A glass of whisky has only a transient warming effect.
The city has a large transient population (= many people who are living in it only temporarily).
transient /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/ US /-ʃənt/
noun [C] MAINLY US FORMAL
someone who lives only temporarily in a place:
It's an organization set up to provide money and help for transients.
transience /ˈtræn.zi.ənts/ US /-ʃənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
the transience of human existence/fame
e.man.ci.pate
AHD: [¹-m²n“s…-p³t”]
D.J. [!6m#ns*7pe!t]
K.K. [!6m#ns*7pet]
- To free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate.解放：从奴役、压迫或束缚中解放出来；使…自由
- Law To release (a child) from the control of parents or a guardian.【法律】 使（孩子）不再受父母管束：使孩子从父母或保护人的监护中解脱出来
v.tr.（及物动词） e.man.ci.pat.ed,e.man.ci.pat.ing,e.man.ci.pates
语源：
- Latin ¶mancip³re ¶mancip³t- 拉丁语 ¶mancip³re ¶mancip³t-
- ¶-, ex- [ex-] ¶-, ex- [前缀，表“从前的，前任的”]
- mancipium [ownership] from manceps [purchaser] * see man- 2mancipium [拥有权] 源自 manceps [购买人] *参见 man- 2
继承用法：
- eman“cipa”tive 或 eman“cipato”ry AHD: [-p…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] （形容词）
- eman“cipa”tor
n.（名词）
bungle /ˈbʌŋ.gļ/
verb [T]
to do something wrong, in a careless or stupid way
bungled /ˈbʌŋ.gļd/
adjective
a bungled robbery
bungler /ˈbʌŋ.gləʳ/ US /-glɚ/
noun [C]
He's an incompetent bungler.
bungling /ˈbʌŋ.glɪŋ/
adjective
What bungling idiot wired up the plug like this!
to do something wrong, in a careless or stupid way
bungled /ˈbʌŋ.gļd/
adjective
a bungled robbery
bungler /ˈbʌŋ.gləʳ/ US /-glɚ/
noun [C]
He's an incompetent bungler.
bungling /ˈbʌŋ.glɪŋ/
adjective
What bungling idiot wired up the plug like this!
summon (ORDER) /ˈsʌm.ən/
verb [T]
to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people:
General Rattigan summoned reinforcements to help resist the attack.
HUMOROUS I'm afraid I'll have to go - I'm being summoned by my wife.
On July 20th, the council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances.
summons /ˈsʌm.ənz/
noun [C]
1 an order to come and see someone:
I sat outside the boss's office awaiting my summons.
2 LEGAL an official demand to appear in a court of law:
Mr Clarke's insurance company had issued a summons for unpaid mortgage repayments.
to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people:
General Rattigan summoned reinforcements to help resist the attack.
HUMOROUS I'm afraid I'll have to go - I'm being summoned by my wife.
On July 20th, the council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances.
summons /ˈsʌm.ənz/
noun [C]
1 an order to come and see someone:
I sat outside the boss's office awaiting my summons.
2 LEGAL an official demand to appear in a court of law:
Mr Clarke's insurance company had issued a summons for unpaid mortgage repayments.
summon (GATHER STRENGTH) /ˈsʌm.ən/
verb [T]
to gather your bravery or strength, especially with an effort:
It took me six months to summon (up) the courage to ask him out for a drink.
to gather your bravery or strength, especially with an effort:
It took me six months to summon (up) the courage to ask him out for a drink.
summat /ˈsʌm.ət/
pronoun UK NOT STANDARD
something:
There's summat wrong with this machine.
something:
There's summat wrong with this machine.
back.slide
AHD: [b²k“slºd”]
D.J. [6b#k7sla!d]
K.K. [6b#k7sla!d]
- To revert to sin or wrongdoing, especially in religious practice.故态复萌，堕落：恢复到罪恶或错误上，尤指在宗教活动中
v.intr.（不及物动词） back.slid[-sl¹d”] back.slid.ing,back.slides
继承用法：
- back“slid”er
n.（名词）
annotate /ˈæn.əʊ.teɪt/ US /-ə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to add a brief explanation or opinion to a text or drawing:
Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.
annotation /ˌæn.əʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /-ə-/
noun [C or U]
The annotation of literary texts makes them more accessible.
The revised edition of the book includes many useful annotations.
to add a brief explanation or opinion to a text or drawing:
Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.
annotation /ˌæn.əʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /-ə-/
noun [C or U]
The annotation of literary texts makes them more accessible.
The revised edition of the book includes many useful annotations.
- n. 无礼；轻率
- 无礼的行动(或言语)；轻率的行动(或言语)
release (MAKE FREE) /rɪˈliːs/
verb [T]
1 to give freedom or free movement to someone or something:
He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.
She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the law court).
FIGURATIVE The operation released him from years of pain.
2 to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely:
He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards.
3 to fire a bomb or a missile, or to allow it to fall:
The plane released its bombs at 10 000 feet.
4 to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere:
Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream.
5 to express a feeling which you have been trying not to show:
He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger.
release /rɪˈliːs/
noun
1 [S or U] when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc:
Her early release from prison led to a demonstration.
2 [U] when something flows out from somewhere:
The accident caused the release of radioactivity into the atmosphere.
3 [S or U] a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant:
I noticed a release of tension when he left the room.
After years of suffering, his death came as a merciful release.
1 to give freedom or free movement to someone or something:
He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.
She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the law court).
FIGURATIVE The operation released him from years of pain.
2 to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely:
He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards.
3 to fire a bomb or a missile, or to allow it to fall:
The plane released its bombs at 10 000 feet.
4 to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere:
Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream.
5 to express a feeling which you have been trying not to show:
He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger.
release /rɪˈliːs/
noun
1 [S or U] when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc:
Her early release from prison led to a demonstration.
2 [U] when something flows out from somewhere:
The accident caused the release of radioactivity into the atmosphere.
3 [S or U] a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant:
I noticed a release of tension when he left the room.
After years of suffering, his death came as a merciful release.
release (MAKE PUBLIC) /rɪˈliːs/
verb [T]
1 to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:
Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.
The minister has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation.
2 If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy:
The band's latest album will be released next week.
release /rɪˈliːs/
noun
1 [U] when something is shown in public or made available for use:
There are strict rules on the release of official information.
2 [C] a written statement which gives information to be broadcast or published:
The Department of Transport has issued a press release about the proposals for the new motorway.
3 [C] a musical recording which is made available for the public to buy:
Her latest release, a song about doomed love, she wrote herself.
4 be UK on/US in general release If a film is on/in general release, it is available to be shown in cinemas:
The latest film from Disney goes on general release next month.
1 to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:
Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.
The minister has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation.
2 If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy:
The band's latest album will be released next week.
release /rɪˈliːs/
noun
1 [U] when something is shown in public or made available for use:
There are strict rules on the release of official information.
2 [C] a written statement which gives information to be broadcast or published:
The Department of Transport has issued a press release about the proposals for the new motorway.
3 [C] a musical recording which is made available for the public to buy:
Her latest release, a song about doomed love, she wrote herself.
4 be UK on/US in general release If a film is on/in general release, it is available to be shown in cinemas:
The latest film from Disney goes on general release next month.
relegate /ˈrel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
dogged /ˈdɒg.ɪd/ US /ˈdɑː.gɪd/
adjective
very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult:
Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.
doggedly /ˈdɒg.ɪd.li/ US /ˈdɑː.gɪd-/
adverb
I kept at it, doggedly and patiently until finally I could skate.
doggedness /ˈdɒg.ɪd.nəs/ US /ˈdɑː.gɪd-/
noun [U]
very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult:
Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.
doggedly /ˈdɒg.ɪd.li/ US /ˈdɑː.gɪd-/
adverb
I kept at it, doggedly and patiently until finally I could skate.
doggedness /ˈdɒg.ɪd.nəs/ US /ˈdɑː.gɪd-/
noun [U]
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
placebo /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ US /-boʊ/
noun [C] plural placebos
1 a substance given to someone who is told that it is a particular medicine, either to make them feel as if they are getting better or to compare the effect of the particular medicine when given to others:
She was only given a placebo, but she claimed she got better - that's the placebo effect.
2 something that is given to try to satisfy a person who has not been given the thing they really want:
These small concessions have been made as a placebo to stop the workers making further demands.
1 a substance given to someone who is told that it is a particular medicine, either to make them feel as if they are getting better or to compare the effect of the particular medicine when given to others:
She was only given a placebo, but she claimed she got better - that's the placebo effect.
2 something that is given to try to satisfy a person who has not been given the thing they really want:
These small concessions have been made as a placebo to stop the workers making further demands.
exorbitant /ɪgˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt/ US /-ˈzːɔr.bə.ţənt/
adjective
Exorbitant prices and demands, etc. are much too large:
The bill for dinner was exorbitant.
Exorbitant prices and demands, etc. are much too large:
The bill for dinner was exorbitant.
obeisance /əʊˈbeɪ.sənts/ US /oʊ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
obedience and respect, or something you do which expresses this:
One by one the noblemen made their obeisances (= bent at the waist) to the Queen.
obedience and respect, or something you do which expresses this:
One by one the noblemen made their obeisances (= bent at the waist) to the Queen.
oats /əʊts/ US /oʊts/
plural noun
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
innocuous /ɪˈnɒk.ju.əs/ US /-ˈnɑː.kju-/
adjective
completely harmless:
Some mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact poisonous.
innocuously /ɪˈnɒk.ju.ə.sli/ US /-ˈnɑːk-/
adverb
innocuousness /ɪˈnɒk.ju.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈnɑːk-/
noun [U]
completely harmless:
Some mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact poisonous.
innocuously /ɪˈnɒk.ju.ə.sli/ US /-ˈnɑːk-/
adverb
innocuousness /ɪˈnɒk.ju.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈnɑːk-/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
ex.cur.sive
AHD: [¹k-skûr“s¹v]
D.J. [!k6skT8s!v]
K.K. [!k6skPs!v]
- Of, given to, characterized by, or having the nature of digression.离题的：具有、加以、赋以离题本质的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- excur“sively
adv.（副词）
- excur“siveness
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
rail 1
AHD: [r³l]
D.J. [re!l]
K.K. [rel]
- A bar extending horizontally between supports, as in a fence.横杆：（篱笆上）水平置于两个支撑柱之间的短棍
- A structure made of such bars and supports and forming a barrier or guard; a railing.围栏：用这种短棍和支撑柱构造架子，形成一个障碍或防护；栅栏
- A steel bar used, usually in pairs, as a track for railroad cars or other wheeled vehicles.铁轨，钢轨：用作火车车厢或其它有轮车辆的轨道的钢轨，通常成对使用
- The railroad as a means of transportation:铁路：作为运输方式的铁路运输：goods transported by rail.通过铁路运输的货物
- A horizontal piece of wood in a door or in paneling.横挡：门上或窗格上水平的木板
n.（名词）
- To supply or enclose with rails or a rail.用栏杆围：提供栏杆或把栏杆围起来
v.tr.（及物动词） railed,rail.ing,rails
语源：
- Middle English raile 中古英语 raile
- from Old French reille 源自 古法语 reille
- from Latin r¶gula [straight piece of wood, ruler] * see reg- 源自 拉丁语 r¶gula [直的木条，格尺] *参见 reg-
rail 2
AHD: [r³l]
D.J. [re!l]
K.K. [rel]
- Any of various marsh birds of the family Rallidae, characteristically having brownish plumage and short wings adapted only for short flights.秧鸡：一种秧鸡科的生活在沼泽中的鸟，特点为羽毛呈棕色，翅膀短，只能短距离飞行
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English raile 中古英语 raile
- from Old French raale 源自 古法语 raale
- perhaps from Old French raler, racler [to scrape] 可能源自 古法语 raler, racler [擦]
- from Old Provençal rasclar * see raclette 源自 古普罗旺斯语 rasclar *参见 raclette
rail 3
AHD: [r³l]
D.J. [re!l]
K.K. [rel]
- To express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language.See Synonyms at scold 责骂，抱怨：用愤恨、粗俗、辱骂的语言表示反对或批评参见 scold
v.intr.（不及物动词） railed,rail.ing,rails
语源：
- Middle English railen 中古英语 railen
- from Old French railler [to tease, joke] 源自 古法语 railler [逗弄，玩笑]
- from Old Provençal ralhar [to chat, joke] 源自 古普罗旺斯语 ralhar [闲聊，玩笑]
- from Vulgar Latin *ragul³re [to bray] 源自 俗拉丁语 *ragul³re [发出叫声]
- from Late Latin ragere 源自 后期拉丁语 ragere
继承用法：
- rail“er
n.（名词）
rag.lan
AHD: [r²g“l…n]
D.J. [6r#gl*n]
K.K. [6r#gl*n]
- Having or being a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of the garment, with slanted seams from the armhole to the neck.连袖大衣的：袖与肩领相连，肩头无接缝的，缝合线从袖口斜伸至领口
adj.（形容词）
- A garment, such as an overcoat or a sweater, that has raglan sleeves.连袖大衣：有插肩的衣服，如外衣或羊毛衫
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Fitzroy James Henry Somerset (1788-1855), First Baron Raglan , British field marshal 源自菲茨劳埃·詹姆斯·亨利·索姆萨特(1788-1855年）， 拉格兰 一等男爵，英国陆军元帅
lull /lʌl/
verb [T]
to cause someone to feel calm or to feel as if they want to sleep:
The motion of the car almost lulled her to sleep.
lull /lʌl/
noun [C]
a short period of calm in which little happens:
There has been a lull in the fighting.
a lull in the conversation/traffic
to cause someone to feel calm or to feel as if they want to sleep:
The motion of the car almost lulled her to sleep.
lull /lʌl/
noun [C]
a short period of calm in which little happens:
There has been a lull in the fighting.
a lull in the conversation/traffic
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
sordid (DIRTY) /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
adjective
dirty and unpleasant:
There are lots of really sordid apartments in the city's poorer areas.
sordidness /ˈsɔː.dɪd.nəs/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
noun [U]
dirty and unpleasant:
There are lots of really sordid apartments in the city's poorer areas.
sordidness /ˈsɔː.dɪd.nəs/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
noun [U]
sordid (IMMORAL) /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
adjective
immoral and shocking:
He told me he'd had an affair but he spared me the sordid details.
sordidly /ˈsɔː.dɪd.li/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
adverb
sordidness /ˈsɔː.dɪd.nəs/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
noun [U]
immoral and shocking:
He told me he'd had an affair but he spared me the sordid details.
sordidly /ˈsɔː.dɪd.li/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
adverb
sordidness /ˈsɔː.dɪd.nəs/ US /ˈsɔːr-/
noun [U]
waddle /ˈwɒd.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.dļ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
(usually of a person or animal with short legs and a fat body) to walk with short steps, swinging the body from one side to the other
waddle /ˈwɒd.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.dļ/
noun [C]
(usually of a person or animal with short legs and a fat body) to walk with short steps, swinging the body from one side to the other
waddle /ˈwɒd.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.dļ/
noun [C]
frugal /ˈfruː.gəl/
adjective
careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount:
a frugal lifestyle
a frugal meal of bread and soup
frugally /ˈfruː.gəl.i/
adverb
We had very little money left, so we ate frugally in cheap caf茅s and bars.
frugality /fruːˈgæl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount:
a frugal lifestyle
a frugal meal of bread and soup
frugally /ˈfruː.gəl.i/
adverb
We had very little money left, so we ate frugally in cheap caf茅s and bars.
frugality /fruːˈgæl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
backfire (HAVE RESULT) /ˌbækˈfaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈfaɪr/
verb [I]
(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:
Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he went off with her best friend.
(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended:
Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he went off with her best friend.
backfire (MAKE NOISE) /ˈbæk.faɪəʳ/ US /-faɪr/
verb [I]
(of an engine) to make a loud noise as a result of fuel burning too early:
I was woken by the sound of a truck backfiring.
(of an engine) to make a loud noise as a result of fuel burning too early:
I was woken by the sound of a truck backfiring.
impeccable /ɪmˈpek.ə.bļ/
adjective
perfect, with no problems or bad parts:
impeccable taste/manners/credentials
His English is impeccable.
impeccably /ɪmˈpek.ə.bli/
adverb
She was impeccably dressed.
perfect, with no problems or bad parts:
impeccable taste/manners/credentials
His English is impeccable.
impeccably /ɪmˈpek.ə.bli/
adverb
She was impeccably dressed.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
de.lir.i.um
AHD: [d¹-lîr“¶-…m]
D.J. [d!6l!*ri8*m]
K.K. [d!6l!ri*m]
- A temporary state of mental confusion and clouded consciousness resulting from high fever, intoxication, shock, or other causes. It is characterized by anxiety, disorientation, hallucinations, delusions, trembling, and incoherent speech.谵妄：一种暂时精神混乱和神志不清的状态，由高烧、酒醉、休克、震惊或其它原因导致。其症状是： 焦虑、迷失方向、发生幻觉、妄想、颤抖和说胡话
- A state of uncontrolled excitement or emotion:发狂：一种无法抑制的极度兴奋，极度激动的状态：sports fans in delirium after their team's victory.球迷在他们所支持的球队胜利后的极度兴奋
n.（名词） 【复数】 de.lir.i.ums 或 de.lir.i.a [-¶-…]
语源：
- Latin d¶l&9{ºrium} 拉丁语 d¶l&9{ºrium}
- from d¶l&9{ºr³re} [to be deranged] 源自 d¶l&9{ºr³re} [精神错乱的]
- d¶- [de-] d¶- [前缀，表示“相反的”]
- l&9{ºra} [furrow] * see leis- 1l&9{ºra} [皱纹] *参见 leis- 1
继承用法：
- delir“iant
adj.（形容词）
de.lir.i.ous
AHD: [d¹-lîr“¶-…s]
D.J. [d!6l!*ri8*s]
K.K. [d!6l!ri*s]
- Of, suffering from, or characteristic of delirium.失常的，精神错乱的：神志失常的，遭受神志失常的痛苦的，或具有神志失常的特征的
- Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic:发狂的，狂热的：具有无法抑制的极度兴奋特征的；狂喜的：delirious joy; a crowd of delirious baseball fans.狂喜；一群狂热的棒球球迷
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- delir“iously
adv.（副词）
- delir“iousness
n.（名词）
di.lap.i.date
AHD: [d¹-l²p“¹-d³t”]
D.J. [d!6l#p!7de!t]
K.K. [d!6l#p!7det]
- To bring or fall into a state of partial ruin, decay, or disrepair.使损毁：（使）或部分毁坏、坍塌或朽坏
- Archaic To squander; waste.【古语】 滥用；浪费
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） di.lap.i.dat.ed,di.lap.i.dat.ing,di.lap.i.dates
语源：
- Latin d&9{ºlapid³re} d&9{º}lapid³t- [to demolish, destroy] 拉丁语 d&9{ºlapid³re} d&9{º}lapid³t- [拆毁，摧毁]
- dis- [apart] * see dis- dis- [分开] *参见 dis-
- lapid³re [to throw stones] from lapis lapid- [stone] * see lapidarian lapid³re [扔石头] 源自 lapis lapid- [石头] *参见 lapidarian
继承用法：
- dilap”ida“tion
n.（名词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
overlap /ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb -pp-
1 [I or T] to cover something partly by going over its edge; to cover part of the same space:
The fence is made of panels which overlap (each other).
2 If two or more activities, subjects or periods of time overlap, they have some parts which are the same:
My musical tastes don't overlap with my brother's at all.
overlap /ˈəʊ.və.læp/ US /ˈoʊ.vɚ-/
noun [C or U]
the amount by which two things or activities cover the same area:
The roof tiles will need an overlap of several centimetres.
There are some overlaps between the products of the two companies.
overlapping /ˈəʊ.vəˌlæp.ɪŋ/ US /ˈoʊ.vɚ-/ /ˌ--ˈ--/
adjective
The overlapping slates of the roofs in the mountain village resembled fish scales.
The word has two separate but overlapping meanings (= parts of the meanings are the same).
1 [I or T] to cover something partly by going over its edge; to cover part of the same space:
The fence is made of panels which overlap (each other).
2 If two or more activities, subjects or periods of time overlap, they have some parts which are the same:
My musical tastes don't overlap with my brother's at all.
overlap /ˈəʊ.və.læp/ US /ˈoʊ.vɚ-/
noun [C or U]
the amount by which two things or activities cover the same area:
The roof tiles will need an overlap of several centimetres.
There are some overlaps between the products of the two companies.
overlapping /ˈəʊ.vəˌlæp.ɪŋ/ US /ˈoʊ.vɚ-/ /ˌ--ˈ--/
adjective
The overlapping slates of the roofs in the mountain village resembled fish scales.
The word has two separate but overlapping meanings (= parts of the meanings are the same).
subdue /səbˈdjuː/ US /-ˈduː/
verb [T]
to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing:
The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.
He criticized the school for trying to subdue individual expression.
subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ US /-ˈduːd/
adjective
1 If a colour or light is subdued, it is not very bright:
subdued lighting
2 If a noise is subdued, it is not loud:
subdued laughter/cheers
3 If a person is subdued, they are not as happy as usual or they are unusually quiet:
He seemed a bit subdued at lunch - is he all right?
to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing:
The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.
He criticized the school for trying to subdue individual expression.
subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ US /-ˈduːd/
adjective
1 If a colour or light is subdued, it is not very bright:
subdued lighting
2 If a noise is subdued, it is not loud:
subdued laughter/cheers
3 If a person is subdued, they are not as happy as usual or they are unusually quiet:
He seemed a bit subdued at lunch - is he all right?
indispensable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspent.sə.bļ/
adjective
Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you consider them to be essential:
This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.
His long experience at the United Nations makes him indispensable to the talks.
indispensability /ˌɪn.dɪ.spent.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you consider them to be essential:
This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.
His long experience at the United Nations makes him indispensable to the talks.
indispensability /ˌɪn.dɪ.spent.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.tju.əs/
adjective
1 describes a woman who has a soft, curved, sexually attractive body:
a voluptuous body/mouth/figure
2 LITERARY describes an experience or object that gives you a lot of pleasure because it feels extremely soft and comfortable or it sounds or looks extremely beautiful:
such voluptuous pleasure
I sank into the bed's voluptuous warmth.
voluptuously /vəˈlʌp.tju.ə.sli/
adverb LITERARY
voluptuousness /vəˈlʌp.tju.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
1 describes a woman who has a soft, curved, sexually attractive body:
a voluptuous body/mouth/figure
2 LITERARY describes an experience or object that gives you a lot of pleasure because it feels extremely soft and comfortable or it sounds or looks extremely beautiful:
such voluptuous pleasure
I sank into the bed's voluptuous warmth.
voluptuously /vəˈlʌp.tju.ə.sli/
adverb LITERARY
voluptuousness /vəˈlʌp.tju.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
suppress (END BY FORCE) /səˈpres/
verb [T]
to end something by force:
The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.
suppression /səˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
brutal police suppression of the riots
to end something by force:
The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.
suppression /səˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
brutal police suppression of the riots
suppress (PREVENT) /səˈpres/
verb [T]
to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating:
She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.
His feelings of resentment have been suppressed for years.
The government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.
The virus suppresses the body's immune system.
suppression /səˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
suppression of evidence/emotions/free speech, etc.
suppressor /səˈpres.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a thing or person that prevents something bad from happening:
Plastic is a good weed suppressor (= a substance which stops them from growing).
to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating:
She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.
His feelings of resentment have been suppressed for years.
The government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.
The virus suppresses the body's immune system.
suppression /səˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
suppression of evidence/emotions/free speech, etc.
suppressor /səˈpres.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a thing or person that prevents something bad from happening:
Plastic is a good weed suppressor (= a substance which stops them from growing).
entrance /ˈen.trənts/
noun
1 [C] a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building or place:
There are two entrances - one at the front and one round the back.
See also enter (GO IN); entry (WAY IN). Compare exit.
2 [C usually singular] when an actor or dancer comes onto a stage:
He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet.
3 [C usually singular] the act of a person coming into a room in an ordinary situation, although often because there is something noticeable about it:
I noticed her entrance because she slipped and fell in the doorway.
4 [U] the right to enter a place:
The management reserve the right to refuse entrance.
entrant /ˈen.trənt/
noun [C]
1 a person who becomes a member of a group or organization:
new entrants to the school/company
2 a person who takes part in a competition or an examination:
All entrants complete two three-hour papers.
1 [C] a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building or place:
There are two entrances - one at the front and one round the back.
See also enter (GO IN); entry (WAY IN). Compare exit.
2 [C usually singular] when an actor or dancer comes onto a stage:
He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet.
3 [C usually singular] the act of a person coming into a room in an ordinary situation, although often because there is something noticeable about it:
I noticed her entrance because she slipped and fell in the doorway.
4 [U] the right to enter a place:
The management reserve the right to refuse entrance.
entrant /ˈen.trənt/
noun [C]
1 a person who becomes a member of a group or organization:
new entrants to the school/company
2 a person who takes part in a competition or an examination:
All entrants complete two three-hour papers.
entrance exam noun [C]
an exam which you take to decide if you can be accepted into a school, etc.
persevere /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪəʳ/ US /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr/
verb [I] MAINLY APPROVING
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems:
It looks as if the policy will be a success, providing that the government perseveres and does not give in to its critics.
The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school.
Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their crusade to fight crime.
perseverance /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rənts/ US /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.ənts/
noun [U] MAINLY APPROVING
continued effort and determination:
Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up from being a teacher in a village school to the headmaster of a large comprehensive.
persevering /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rɪŋ/ US /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective MAINLY APPROVING
She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become the managing director of the company.
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems:
It looks as if the policy will be a success, providing that the government perseveres and does not give in to its critics.
The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school.
Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their crusade to fight crime.
perseverance /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rənts/ US /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.ənts/
noun [U] MAINLY APPROVING
continued effort and determination:
Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up from being a teacher in a village school to the headmaster of a large comprehensive.
persevering /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rɪŋ/ US /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective MAINLY APPROVING
She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become the managing director of the company.
ramble (WALK) /ˈræm.bļ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside:
I love to ramble through the fields and lanes in this part of the country.
Shall we go rambling tomorrow?
ramble /ˈræm.bļ/
noun [C]
a long walk especially through the countryside:
We go for a ramble through the woods every Saturday.
rambler /ˈræm.bləʳ/ US /-blɚ/
noun [C]
a person who enjoys long walks in the countryside
rambling /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
noun [U]
to walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside:
I love to ramble through the fields and lanes in this part of the country.
Shall we go rambling tomorrow?
ramble /ˈræm.bļ/
noun [C]
a long walk especially through the countryside:
We go for a ramble through the woods every Saturday.
rambler /ˈræm.bləʳ/ US /-blɚ/
noun [C]
a person who enjoys long walks in the countryside
rambling /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
noun [U]
ramble (TALK) /ˈræm.bļ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to talk or write in a confused way, often for a long time:
Sorry, I'm rambling (on) - let me get back to the point.
rambling /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
adjective
too long and confused:
a long rambling speech
ramblings /ˈræm.blɪŋz/
plural noun
long and confused speech or writing
to talk or write in a confused way, often for a long time:
Sorry, I'm rambling (on) - let me get back to the point.
rambling /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
adjective
too long and confused:
a long rambling speech
ramblings /ˈræm.blɪŋz/
plural noun
long and confused speech or writing
ramble (SPREAD) /ˈræm.bļ/
verb [I]
(especially of a plant) to go in many different directions:
An old clematis rambles over the garden wall.
rambling /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
adjective
large and spreading out in many different directions:
a rambling rose
a rambling old house
(especially of a plant) to go in many different directions:
An old clematis rambles over the garden wall.
rambling /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
adjective
large and spreading out in many different directions:
a rambling rose
a rambling old house
ramp sth up phrasal verb
1 [M] If a business ramps up its activity, it increases it:
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
groove /gruːv/
noun [C]
a long narrow hollow space cut into a surface:
The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close.
grooved /gruːvd/
adjective
having a groove or grooves
a long narrow hollow space cut into a surface:
The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close.
grooved /gruːvd/
adjective
having a groove or grooves
subjugate (DEFEAT) /ˈsʌb.dʒʊ.geɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way which allows them no freedom
subjugation /ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
They are bravely resisting subjugation by their more powerful neighbours.
to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way which allows them no freedom
subjugation /ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
They are bravely resisting subjugation by their more powerful neighbours.
subjugate (CONTROL) /ˈsʌb.dʒʊ.geɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to treat yourself, your wishes or your beliefs as being less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs:
[R] She subjugated herself to her mother's needs.
Journalists must subjugate personal political convictions to their professional commitment to fairness and balance.
to treat yourself, your wishes or your beliefs as being less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs:
[R] She subjugated herself to her mother's needs.
Journalists must subjugate personal political convictions to their professional commitment to fairness and balance.
solid (HARD) /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
adjective
1 hard or firm, keeping a clear shape:
solid ground
a solid object
a solid structure
2 completely hard or firm all through an object, or without any spaces or holes:
solid rock
a solid oak table
solid doors/walls
a solid line of traffic
The lecture hall was packed solid (with students).
3 describes a metal or a colour which is pure, and does not have anything else mixed together with it:
solid gold/silver candlesticks
a white rose on a solid blue background
solid /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
an object that has a height, width and length, and is not flat:
A cube and a pyramid are both solids.
solidly /ˈsɒl.ɪd.li/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd-/
adverb
The house seems very solidly (= strongly and firmly) built.
solidity /səˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO solidness)
1 hard or firm, keeping a clear shape:
solid ground
a solid object
a solid structure
2 completely hard or firm all through an object, or without any spaces or holes:
solid rock
a solid oak table
solid doors/walls
a solid line of traffic
The lecture hall was packed solid (with students).
3 describes a metal or a colour which is pure, and does not have anything else mixed together with it:
solid gold/silver candlesticks
a white rose on a solid blue background
solid /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
an object that has a height, width and length, and is not flat:
A cube and a pyramid are both solids.
solidly /ˈsɒl.ɪd.li/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd-/
adverb
The house seems very solidly (= strongly and firmly) built.
solidity /səˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO solidness)
solid (NOT LIQUID/GAS) /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
adjective
1 not liquid or gas:
Liquid and solid waste is collected in the tank.
Freeze the mixture for about 3 hours or so until solid.
2 describes food which is not in liquid form, especially when given to babies or people who are ill:
That rice pudding was the first solid food he's eaten since his operation.
solid /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
noun
1 [C] a substance that is not liquid or gas
2 [C usually plural] a food not in liquid form
solidify /səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [I or T]
to become solid or to make something solid:
Molten volcanic lava solidifies as it cools.
The chemical reaction solidifies the resin.
solidification /səˌlɪd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
a process of gradual solidification
solidity /səˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the quality of being solid
1 not liquid or gas:
Liquid and solid waste is collected in the tank.
Freeze the mixture for about 3 hours or so until solid.
2 describes food which is not in liquid form, especially when given to babies or people who are ill:
That rice pudding was the first solid food he's eaten since his operation.
solid /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
noun
1 [C] a substance that is not liquid or gas
2 [C usually plural] a food not in liquid form
solidify /səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [I or T]
to become solid or to make something solid:
Molten volcanic lava solidifies as it cools.
The chemical reaction solidifies the resin.
solidification /səˌlɪd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
a process of gradual solidification
solidity /səˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the quality of being solid
solid (CERTAIN) /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
adjective
certain or safe; of a good standard; giving confidence or support:
This provided solid evidence that he committed the crime.
The drama course gives students a solid grounding in the basic techniques of acting.
solidly /ˈsɒl.ɪd.li/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd-/
adverb
The economy has been growing solidly for five years now.
My colleagues are solidly behind me (= they support me) on this issue.
solidify /səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [I or T]
to become or make something become certain:
He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.
Support for the policy is solidifying.
solidity /səˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO solidness)
certainty:
The agreement would give a new solidity to military cooperation between the two countries.
certain or safe; of a good standard; giving confidence or support:
This provided solid evidence that he committed the crime.
The drama course gives students a solid grounding in the basic techniques of acting.
solidly /ˈsɒl.ɪd.li/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd-/
adverb
The economy has been growing solidly for five years now.
My colleagues are solidly behind me (= they support me) on this issue.
solidify /səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [I or T]
to become or make something become certain:
He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.
Support for the policy is solidifying.
solidity /səˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO solidness)
certainty:
The agreement would give a new solidity to military cooperation between the two countries.
solid (CONTINUOUS) /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
adjective
continuing for a period of time without stopping:
I slept for eleven solid hours.
The hotel was booked solid all of December.
continuing for a period of time without stopping:
I slept for eleven solid hours.
The hotel was booked solid all of December.
prevaricate /prɪˈvær.ɪ.keɪt/ US /-ˈver-/
verb [I] FORMAL
to avoid telling the truth or saying exactly what you think:
He accused the minister of prevaricating.
prevarication /prɪˌvær.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌver-/
noun [U] FORMAL
All my attempts to question the authorities on the subject were met by evasion and prevarication.
to avoid telling the truth or saying exactly what you think:
He accused the minister of prevaricating.
prevarication /prɪˌvær.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌver-/
noun [U] FORMAL
All my attempts to question the authorities on the subject were met by evasion and prevarication.
substantive /səbˈstæn.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
important, serious or related to real facts:
Substantive research on the subject needs to be carried out.
The documents are the first substantive information obtained by the investigators.
important, serious or related to real facts:
Substantive research on the subject needs to be carried out.
The documents are the first substantive information obtained by the investigators.
substantial (LARGE) /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
adjective
large in size, value or importance:
The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.
She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.
The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting.
substantially /səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/
adverb
The new rules will substantially (= to a large degree) change how we do things.
large in size, value or importance:
The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.
She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.
The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting.
substantially /səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/
adverb
The new rules will substantially (= to a large degree) change how we do things.
substantial (GENERAL) /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
relating to the main or most important things being considered:
The committee were in substantial agreement (= agreed about most of the things discussed).
substantially /səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/
adverb
generally:
This model has a few extra fittings, but the two cars are substantially the same.
relating to the main or most important things being considered:
The committee were in substantial agreement (= agreed about most of the things discussed).
substantially /səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/
adverb
generally:
This model has a few extra fittings, but the two cars are substantially the same.
appropriate (SUITABLE) /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
adjective
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:
appropriate footwear for the country
Is this film appropriate for small children?
I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?
Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible.
NOTE: The opposite is inappropriate.
appropriately /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.li/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
adverb
She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.
appropriateness /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.nəs/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
noun [U]
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:
appropriate footwear for the country
Is this film appropriate for small children?
I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?
Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible.
NOTE: The opposite is inappropriate.
appropriately /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.li/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
adverb
She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.
appropriateness /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.nəs/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
noun [U]
appropriate (TAKE) /əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to take something for your own use, usually without permission:
He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money.
appropriation /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌproʊ-/
noun [U]
to take something for your own use, usually without permission:
He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money.
appropriation /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌproʊ-/
noun [U]
appropriate (KEEP MONEY) /əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to keep a sum of money to use for a particular purpose:
The government have appropriated millions of pounds for the project.
appropriation /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌproʊ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a sum of money to be used for a particular purpose:
The committee approved an appropriation of 拢10 000.
appropriations /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃənz/ US /-ˌproʊ-/
plural noun SPECIALIZED
The foundation was promised a 7% increase to bring its appropriations to $2.07 billion.
to keep a sum of money to use for a particular purpose:
The government have appropriated millions of pounds for the project.
appropriation /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌproʊ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a sum of money to be used for a particular purpose:
The committee approved an appropriation of 拢10 000.
appropriations /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃənz/ US /-ˌproʊ-/
plural noun SPECIALIZED
The foundation was promised a 7% increase to bring its appropriations to $2.07 billion.
prosaic /prəˈzeɪ.ɪk/
adjective FORMAL
lacking interest, imagination and variety; boring:
If only she'd been called 'Camilla' or 'Flavia' instead of the prosaic 'Jane'.
He asked if I'd got my black eye in a fight - I told him the prosaic truth that I'd banged my head on a door.
lacking interest, imagination and variety; boring:
If only she'd been called 'Camilla' or 'Flavia' instead of the prosaic 'Jane'.
He asked if I'd got my black eye in a fight - I told him the prosaic truth that I'd banged my head on a door.
false.hood
AHD: [fôls“h‹d”]
D.J. [6f%8ls7h&d]
K.K. [6f%ls7h&d]
- An untrue statement; a lie.谎言：不真实的声明；谎言
- The practice of lying.说谎：说谎的行为
- Lack of conformity to truth or fact; inaccuracy.谬误：缺少真实性和实在性；错误
n.（名词）
butt joint
- A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.对接，端接：将两个邻接的表面成直角地放在一起的连接
n.（名词）
语源：
- From butt 2源自 butt2
stray /streɪ/
verb [I]
1 to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move beyond a limited area:
A herd of cattle had strayed into the road.
They got lost when they strayed too far from the footpath.
The ship strayed off course during the storm.
2 to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to:
I think we've strayed too far from our original plan.
Sorry - I've strayed from the subject.
stray /streɪ/
noun [C]
a pet that no longer has a home or cannot find its home:
a stray dog
"Who owns that cat?" "I don't know. I think it must be a stray."
stray /streɪ/
adjective [before noun]
Stray things have moved apart from similar things and are not in their expected or intended place:
There are still a few stray spots of paint on the window pane.
Several journalists have been killed or injured by stray bullets while reporting on the civil war.
1 to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move beyond a limited area:
A herd of cattle had strayed into the road.
They got lost when they strayed too far from the footpath.
The ship strayed off course during the storm.
2 to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to:
I think we've strayed too far from our original plan.
Sorry - I've strayed from the subject.
stray /streɪ/
noun [C]
a pet that no longer has a home or cannot find its home:
a stray dog
"Who owns that cat?" "I don't know. I think it must be a stray."
stray /streɪ/
adjective [before noun]
Stray things have moved apart from similar things and are not in their expected or intended place:
There are still a few stray spots of paint on the window pane.
Several journalists have been killed or injured by stray bullets while reporting on the civil war.
coz.en
AHD: [k¾z“…n]
D.J. [6kJz*n]
K.K. [6kJz*n]
v.（动词） coz.ened,coz.en.ing,coz.ens
- To mislead by means of a petty trick or fraud; deceive.通过小诡计或欺骗来进行诱导；欺骗
- To persuade or induce to do something by cajoling or wheedling.通过哄骗劝诱或引诱（他人）干某事
- To obtain by deceit or persuasion.通过欺骗或劝诱获取（某物）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To act deceitfully.干欺骗的勾当
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Perhaps from Middle English cosin [fraud, trickery] 可能源自 中古英语 cosin [哄骗，诡计]
继承用法：
- coz“ener
n.（名词）
Bel.ler.o.phon
AHD: [b…-lµr“…-f…n, -f¼n”]
D.J. [b*6ler*f*n, -7fKn]
K.K. [b*6lWr*f*n, -7f$n]
- The Corinthian hero who, with the aid of the winged horse Pegasus, slew the Chimera.柏勒罗丰：古希腊科林斯的英雄，骑飞马柏加索斯杀死了吐火女怪喀迈拉
n.Greek Mythology （名词）【希腊神话】
chary /ˈtʃeə.ri/ US /ˈtʃer.i/
adjective
uncertain and afraid to take risks; unwilling to take action:
I'm a bit chary of using a travel agency that doesn't have official registration.
uncertain and afraid to take risks; unwilling to take action:
I'm a bit chary of using a travel agency that doesn't have official registration.
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
voluminous /vəˈluː.mɪ.nəs/
adjective FORMAL
1 A voluminous piece of clothing is large and consists of a lot of cloth:
Her voluminous silk dress billowed out behind her.
2 A voluminous piece of writing is long and detailed:
Have you read McClelland's voluminous account of his life and work?
1 A voluminous piece of clothing is large and consists of a lot of cloth:
Her voluminous silk dress billowed out behind her.
2 A voluminous piece of writing is long and detailed:
Have you read McClelland's voluminous account of his life and work?
gratuitous /grəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/ US /-ˈtuː.ə.ţəs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary; with no cause:
A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film.
gratuitously /grəˈtjuː.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /-ˈtuː.ə-/
adverb
gratuitously violent
gratuitousness /grəˈtjuː.ɪ.tə.snəs/ US /-ˈtuː.ə-/
noun [U]
(of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary; with no cause:
A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film.
gratuitously /grəˈtjuː.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /-ˈtuː.ə-/
adverb
gratuitously violent
gratuitousness /grəˈtjuː.ɪ.tə.snəs/ US /-ˈtuː.ə-/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
seemly /ˈsiːm.li/
adjective OLD USE
socially suitable and polite
NOTE: The opposite is unseemly.
socially suitable and polite
NOTE: The opposite is unseemly.
rhe.tor.i.cal
AHD: [r¹-tôr“¹-k…l, -t¼r“-]
D.J. [r!6t%8r!k*l, -6tKr-]
K.K. [r!6t%r!k*l, -6t$r-]
- Of or relating to rhetoric.辞藻华丽的：属于或有关修辞学的
- Characterized by overelaborate or bombastic rhetoric.辞藻华丽的：以繁锁的或浮夸的修辞风格为特征的
- Used for persuasive effect:用作说服效果：a speech punctuated by rhetorical pauses.以具有说服力的暂停来停顿的讲演
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- rhetor“ically
adv.（副词）
Endsville 也作 ends.ville
AHD: [µndz“v¹l”]
D.J. [6endz7v!l]
K.K. [6Wndz7v!l]
- The greatest, best, or most exciting condition, state, or thing.最好的，顶尖的：最伟大的、最好的或最让人激动的情形、状态或事件
- An undesirable, usually isolated location, as the end of a road.不受欢迎的地方：不受欢迎的常为与外界隔绝的地方，如路的尽头
n.Slang （名词）【俚语】
plebeian /pləˈbiː.ən/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
belonging to a low social class:
He used to make fun of what he called her 'plebeian origins'.
He retained a plebeian taste in food and drink.
belonging to a low social class:
He used to make fun of what he called her 'plebeian origins'.
He retained a plebeian taste in food and drink.
plectrum (plural plectrums or plectra) /ˈplek.trəm/
noun [C] (INFORMAL pick)
a small thin piece of plastic, metal etc. which is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar.
a small thin piece of plastic, metal etc. which is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar.
rapprochement /ræˈprɒʃ.mƃŋ/ US /ˌræ.proʊʃˈmɑːŋ/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
(an) agreement reached by opposing groups or people:
There are signs of (a) rapprochement between the warring factions.
(an) agreement reached by opposing groups or people:
There are signs of (a) rapprochement between the warring factions.
attest /əˈtest/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to show something or to say or prove that something is true:
Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.
The number of old German cars still on the road attests (to) the excellence of their manufacture.
As his career attests, he is a cricketer of world-class standard.
SPECIALIZED The will needs to be attested (= officially marked to show that the signature of the person who made the will is correct) by three witnesses.
attestation /ˌæt.esˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌæţ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a formal statement which you make and officially say is true
to show something or to say or prove that something is true:
Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.
The number of old German cars still on the road attests (to) the excellence of their manufacture.
As his career attests, he is a cricketer of world-class standard.
SPECIALIZED The will needs to be attested (= officially marked to show that the signature of the person who made the will is correct) by three witnesses.
attestation /ˌæt.esˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌæţ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a formal statement which you make and officially say is true
attend to sb/sth phrasal verb
to deal with something or help someone:
Doctors tried to attend to the worst injured soldiers first.
I always have so many things to attend to when I come into the office after a trip abroad.
Doctors tried to attend to the worst injured soldiers first.
I always have so many things to attend to when I come into the office after a trip abroad.
vi.cis.si.tude
AHD: [v¹-s¹s“¹-t›d”, -ty›d”]
D.J. [v!6s!s!7tu8d, -7tju8d]
K.K. [v!6s!s!7tud, -7tjud]
- A change or variation.变化或变动
- The quality of being changeable; mutability.变化无常：作为可变化的性质；变动
- Often vicissitudes One of the sudden or unexpected changes or shifts often encountered in one's life, activities, or surroundings.See Synonyms at difficulty 常作 vicissitudes 变迁，盛衰：在人的一生中、活动中或者周围环境中会碰到的忽然或者想不到的变化或变迁参见 difficulty
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin vicissit&9{¿d½} 拉丁语 vicissit&9{¿d½}
- from vicissim [in turn] 源自 vicissim [按顺序]
- probably from vic¶s 可能源自 vic¶s
- pl. of *vix [change] * see weik- 2*vix的复数 [变化] *参见 weik- 2
surrogate /ˈsʌr.ə.gət/ US /ˈsɝː-/
adjective [before noun]
1 replacing someone else or used instead of something else:
Because she had no children of her own, her friend's son became a kind of surrogate child to her.
2 surrogate (mother) a woman who has a baby for another woman who is unable to become pregnant or have a baby herself:
She has agreed to act as a surrogate mother for her sister.
surrogate /ˈsʌr.ə.gət/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C]
For some people, reading travel books is a surrogate for actual travel.
surrogacy /ˈsʌr.ə.gə.si/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
the action of a woman having a baby for another woman who is unable to do so herself
1 replacing someone else or used instead of something else:
Because she had no children of her own, her friend's son became a kind of surrogate child to her.
2 surrogate (mother) a woman who has a baby for another woman who is unable to become pregnant or have a baby herself:
She has agreed to act as a surrogate mother for her sister.
surrogate /ˈsʌr.ə.gət/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C]
For some people, reading travel books is a surrogate for actual travel.
surrogacy /ˈsʌr.ə.gə.si/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
the action of a woman having a baby for another woman who is unable to do so herself
prevail /prɪˈveɪl/
verb [I] FORMAL
1 to get control or influence:
I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.
And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?
2 to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time:
This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.
prevailing /prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/
adjective
1 existing in a particular place or at a particular time:
the prevailing attitude
The prevailing mood is one of optimism.
2 prevailing wind a wind which usually blows in a particular place:
The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
1 to get control or influence:
I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.
And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?
2 to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time:
This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.
prevailing /prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/
adjective
1 existing in a particular place or at a particular time:
the prevailing attitude
The prevailing mood is one of optimism.
2 prevailing wind a wind which usually blows in a particular place:
The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
just beginning:
signs of incipient public frustration
just beginning:
signs of incipient public frustration
mangle (DESTROY) /ˈmæŋ.gļ/
verb
1 [T often passive] to destroy something by twisting it with force or tearing it into pieces so that its original form is completely changed:
My sweater got mangled in the washing machine.
His arm was mangled in the machine.
2 [T] If you mangle a speech or a piece of written work, you make so many mistakes that you completely spoil it:
As he read the poem out loud, he mangled the rhythm so badly that it scarcely made any sense.
mangled /ˈmæŋ.gļd/
adjective
All that remains of yesterday's car crash is a pile of mangled metal.
1 [T often passive] to destroy something by twisting it with force or tearing it into pieces so that its original form is completely changed:
My sweater got mangled in the washing machine.
His arm was mangled in the machine.
2 [T] If you mangle a speech or a piece of written work, you make so many mistakes that you completely spoil it:
As he read the poem out loud, he mangled the rhythm so badly that it scarcely made any sense.
mangled /ˈmæŋ.gļd/
adjective
All that remains of yesterday's car crash is a pile of mangled metal.
mangle (MACHINE) /ˈmæŋ.gļ/
noun [C] (ALSO wringer)
a machine used for pressing water out of clothes by putting the clothes between two heavy smooth round bars
a machine used for pressing water out of clothes by putting the clothes between two heavy smooth round bars
apposite /ˈæp.ə.zɪt/ /-zaɪt/
adjective FORMAL
suitable and right for the occasion:
an apposite phrase/quotation/remark
The film starts in a graveyard, an apposite image for the decaying society which is the theme of the film.
suitable and right for the occasion:
an apposite phrase/quotation/remark
The film starts in a graveyard, an apposite image for the decaying society which is the theme of the film.
haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective
not having an obvious order or plan:
He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner.
haphazardly /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd.li/ US /-ɚd-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
not having an obvious order or plan:
He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner.
haphazardly /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd.li/ US /-ɚd-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
integral /ˈɪn.tɪ.grəl/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
necessary and important as a part of, or contained within, a whole:
He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.
Bars and terrace caf茅s are integral to the social life of the city.
necessary and important as a part of, or contained within, a whole:
He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.
Bars and terrace caf茅s are integral to the social life of the city.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
skittish /ˈskɪt.ɪʃ/ US /ˈskɪţ-/
adjective
(of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened, or (of a person) not serious and likely to change their beliefs or opinions frequently:
My horse is rather skittish, so I have to keep him away from traffic.
Investors are skittish about the impact of an economic downturn.
Marilyn was a complete child, playful and skittish one moment, sulky and withdrawn the next.
skittishly /ˈskɪt.ɪʃ.li/ US /ˈskɪţ-/
adverb
skittishness /ˈskɪt.ɪʃ.nəs/ US /ˈskɪţ-/
noun [U]
(of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened, or (of a person) not serious and likely to change their beliefs or opinions frequently:
My horse is rather skittish, so I have to keep him away from traffic.
Investors are skittish about the impact of an economic downturn.
Marilyn was a complete child, playful and skittish one moment, sulky and withdrawn the next.
skittishly /ˈskɪt.ɪʃ.li/ US /ˈskɪţ-/
adverb
skittishness /ˈskɪt.ɪʃ.nəs/ US /ˈskɪţ-/
noun [U]
evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:
The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.
A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods.
When toxic fumes began to drift toward our homes, we were told to evacuate.
evacuation /ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The evacuation of civilians remains out of the question while the fighting continues.
The first evacuations came ten days after the disaster.
evacuee /ɪˌvæk.juˈiː/
noun [C]
someone who is evacuated from a dangerous place, especially during a war:
Thousands of evacuees crossed the border to safety this morning.
to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:
The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.
A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods.
When toxic fumes began to drift toward our homes, we were told to evacuate.
evacuation /ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The evacuation of civilians remains out of the question while the fighting continues.
The first evacuations came ten days after the disaster.
evacuee /ɪˌvæk.juˈiː/
noun [C]
someone who is evacuated from a dangerous place, especially during a war:
Thousands of evacuees crossed the border to safety this morning.
grandstand /ˈgrænd.stænd/
noun [C]
a set of seats arranged in rising rows, sometimes covered by a roof, from which people can easily watch sports or other events
a set of seats arranged in rising rows, sometimes covered by a roof, from which people can easily watch sports or other events
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
cipher (PERSON) /ˈsaɪ.fəʳ/ US /-fɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a person or group of people without power, but used by others for their own purposes, or someone who is not important:
The interim government is a mere cipher for military rule.
a person or group of people without power, but used by others for their own purposes, or someone who is not important:
The interim government is a mere cipher for military rule.
cipher (NUMBER) /ˈsaɪ.fəʳ/ US /-fɚ/
noun [C] US
a zero:
If you have no children, enter a cipher in the space on the form.
a zero:
If you have no children, enter a cipher in the space on the form.
circuit (CLOSED SYSTEM) /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C]
a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow:
A defect was found in the water-cooling/electrical circuit.
circuitry /ˈsɜː.kɪ.tri/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
the circuits that an electrical or electronic device contains, considered as a single system:
The circuitry in this fighter aircraft has been protected against strong magnetic fields.
a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow:
A defect was found in the water-cooling/electrical circuit.
circuitry /ˈsɜː.kɪ.tri/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
the circuits that an electrical or electronic device contains, considered as a single system:
The circuitry in this fighter aircraft has been protected against strong magnetic fields.
circuit (TRACK) /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C]
something shaped approximately like a circle, especially a route, path or sports track which starts and ends in the same place:
They test the car tyres on a motor racing circuit.
We made a leisurely circuit of the city walls before lunch.
something shaped approximately like a circle, especially a route, path or sports track which starts and ends in the same place:
They test the car tyres on a motor racing circuit.
We made a leisurely circuit of the city walls before lunch.
circuit (VISITS) /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C or U]
1 a regular pattern of visits or the places visited:
They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions).
He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit.
2 LEGAL a particular area containing different courts which a judge visits:
The judge had served for many years on the North-east Circuit.
a circuit judge
1 a regular pattern of visits or the places visited:
They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions).
He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit.
2 LEGAL a particular area containing different courts which a judge visits:
The judge had served for many years on the North-east Circuit.
a circuit judge
jejune /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
very simple or childish:
He made jejune generalizations about how all students were lazy and never did any work.
very simple or childish:
He made jejune generalizations about how all students were lazy and never did any work.
shiftless /ˈʃɪft.ləs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
lazy and lacking determination or a firm purpose:
He called the young people shiftless, lazy and good-for-nothing.
lazy and lacking determination or a firm purpose:
He called the young people shiftless, lazy and good-for-nothing.
shirt-sleeve /ˈʃɜːt.sliːv/ US /ˈʃɝːt-/
noun [C]
a sleeve of a shirt:
Susannah felt a hand tugging at her shirt-sleeve.
Jamie rolled up his shirt-sleeves and set to work.
a sleeve of a shirt:
Susannah felt a hand tugging at her shirt-sleeve.
Jamie rolled up his shirt-sleeves and set to work.
terror /ˈter.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun
1 [C or U] (violent action which causes) extreme fear:
They fled from the city in terror.
There was sheer/abject terror in her eyes when he came back into the room.
Lots of people have a terror of spiders.
What he said struck terror in my heart (= made me very frightened).
The separatists started a campaign of terror (= violent action causing fear) to get independence.
Heights have/hold no terrors for me (= do not frighten me).
2 [C] someone, especially a child, who behaves badly and is difficult to control:
My brother is a little terror.
1 [C or U] (violent action which causes) extreme fear:
They fled from the city in terror.
There was sheer/abject terror in her eyes when he came back into the room.
Lots of people have a terror of spiders.
What he said struck terror in my heart (= made me very frightened).
The separatists started a campaign of terror (= violent action causing fear) to get independence.
Heights have/hold no terrors for me (= do not frighten me).
2 [C] someone, especially a child, who behaves badly and is difficult to control:
My brother is a little terror.
skeleton /ˈskel.ɪ.tən/ US /-ţən/
noun [C]
1 the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body:
We found an old sheep skeleton up on the cliffs.
FIGURATIVE Her long illness reduced her to a skeleton (= made her very thin).
2 the most basic form or structure of something:
The skeleton of my book is written/My book is in skeleton form - now I just have to add the details.
1 the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body:
We found an old sheep skeleton up on the cliffs.
FIGURATIVE Her long illness reduced her to a skeleton (= made her very thin).
2 the most basic form or structure of something:
The skeleton of my book is written/My book is in skeleton form - now I just have to add the details.
sitting target noun [C]
a person or thing that is without protection and easily attacked:
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
redolent /ˈred.əl.ənt/
adjective [after verb] LITERARY
smelling strongly of something or having qualities (especially smells) that make you think of something else:
The album is a heartfelt cry, redolent of a time before radio and television.
The mountain air was redolent with the scent of pine needles.
smelling strongly of something or having qualities (especially smells) that make you think of something else:
The album is a heartfelt cry, redolent of a time before radio and television.
The mountain air was redolent with the scent of pine needles.
reduce sb to sth (PERSON) phrasal verb
1 to make someone unhappy or cause them to be in a bad state or situation:
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
erroneous /ɪˈrəʊ.ni.əs/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
wrong or false:
an erroneous belief/impression
erroneously /ɪˈrəʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
adverb
wrong or false:
an erroneous belief/impression
erroneously /ɪˈrəʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
adverb
wiz.en
AHD: [w¹z“…n]
D.J. [6w!z*n]
K.K. [6w!z*n]
v.（动词） wiz.ened,wiz.en.ing,wiz.ens
- To dry up; wither or shrivel.干涸：干涸；枯萎或皱缩
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cause to wither, shrivel, or dry up.使干枯、枯萎或皱缩
v.tr.（及物动词）
- Shriveled or dried up; withered:皱缩的或干涸的；枯萎的：“There would be a day when his face would be wrinkled and wizen”(&b{Oscar Wilde})“会有一天，他的脸充满皱纹并皱缩的”(奥斯卡·怀尔德)
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English wisenen 中古英语 wisenen
- from Old English wisnian 源自 古英语 wisnian
har.mo.lod.ic
AHD: [här”m…-l¼d“¹k]
D.J. [7h$8m*6lKd!k]
K.K. [7h$rm*6l$d!k]
- Relating to a style of modern improvisational music in which different, contrasting instruments are played in different keys or tempos.现代即兴创作音乐：有关一种不同或音质相反的乐器用不同的键或速度演奏的现代即兴创作的音乐风格的
adj.Music （形容词）【音乐】
语源：
- Possibly from har(mony) 可能源自 har(mony)
- mo(vement) mo(vement)
- (me)lodic (me)lodic
plod (WALK) /plɒd/ US /plɑːd/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] -dd-
to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy:
We plodded through the mud.
Despite the wind and the rain, they plodded on until they reached the cottage.
to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy:
We plodded through the mud.
Despite the wind and the rain, they plodded on until they reached the cottage.
plod (WORK) /plɒd/ US /plɑːd/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] -dd-
to work slowly and continuously, but without imagination, enthusiasm or interest:
For years, he's plodded away at the same dull routine job.
Alex is just plodding along at school, making very little progress.
plodder /ˈplɒd.əʳ/ US /ˈplɑː.dɚ/
noun [C]
Dennis is a bit of a plodder, but he gets the job done in the end.
plodding /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/ US /ˈplɑː.dɪŋ/
adjective
to work slowly and continuously, but without imagination, enthusiasm or interest:
For years, he's plodded away at the same dull routine job.
Alex is just plodding along at school, making very little progress.
plodder /ˈplɒd.əʳ/ US /ˈplɑː.dɚ/
noun [C]
Dennis is a bit of a plodder, but he gets the job done in the end.
plodding /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/ US /ˈplɑː.dɪŋ/
adjective
bawdy /ˈbɔː.di/ US /ˈbɑː-/
adjective
containing humorous remarks about sex:
bawdy humour/songs
bawdily /ˈbɔː.dɪ.li/ US /ˈbɑː-/
adverb
bawdiness /ˈbɔː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈbɑː-/
noun [U]
containing humorous remarks about sex:
bawdy humour/songs
bawdily /ˈbɔː.dɪ.li/ US /ˈbɑː-/
adverb
bawdiness /ˈbɔː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈbɑː-/
noun [U]
shrug /ʃrʌg/
verb [I or T] -gg-
to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to express a lack of knowledge or interest:
"Where's Dad?" "How should I know?" replied my brother, shrugging.
He shrugged his shoulders as if to say that there was nothing he could do about it.
FIGURATIVE Thousands of people are starving to death while the world shrugs its shoulders (= shows no interest or care).
shrug /ʃrʌg/
noun [C]
when you shrug your shoulders to express something:
"I'm afraid there's nothing I can do about your problem, " she said with a shrug.
"Well, I suppose we'll just have to do what he says, " said Kim with a shrug of resignation.
to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to express a lack of knowledge or interest:
"Where's Dad?" "How should I know?" replied my brother, shrugging.
He shrugged his shoulders as if to say that there was nothing he could do about it.
FIGURATIVE Thousands of people are starving to death while the world shrugs its shoulders (= shows no interest or care).
shrug /ʃrʌg/
noun [C]
when you shrug your shoulders to express something:
"I'm afraid there's nothing I can do about your problem, " she said with a shrug.
"Well, I suppose we'll just have to do what he says, " said Kim with a shrug of resignation.
shut (CLOSE) /ʃʌt/
verb [I or T] shutting, shut, shut
to (cause to) close something:
Please shut the gate.
I've got a surprise for you! Shut your eyes tightly and hold out your hand.
Mary shut her book and put it down on the table.
This window won't shut - it's jammed.
shut /ʃʌt/
adjective [after verb]
closed:
I suspected something was wrong when I noticed her curtains were still shut at lunchtime.
FIGURATIVE The government ought to have opened the door to Japanese investment instead of slamming it shut.
See with [your] eyes shut at eye (ORGAN); open-and-shut.
to (cause to) close something:
Please shut the gate.
I've got a surprise for you! Shut your eyes tightly and hold out your hand.
Mary shut her book and put it down on the table.
This window won't shut - it's jammed.
shut /ʃʌt/
adjective [after verb]
closed:
I suspected something was wrong when I noticed her curtains were still shut at lunchtime.
FIGURATIVE The government ought to have opened the door to Japanese investment instead of slamming it shut.
See with [your] eyes shut at eye (ORGAN); open-and-shut.
shut (STOP OPERATING) /ʃʌt/
verb [I or T] shutting, shut, shut
to (cause to) stop operating or being in service, either temporarily or permanently:
The shops shut at eight o'clock on Wednesday evenings.
It's such a shame they shut that factory (down).
to (cause to) stop operating or being in service, either temporarily or permanently:
The shops shut at eight o'clock on Wednesday evenings.
It's such a shame they shut that factory (down).
officious /əˈfɪʃ.əs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too eager to tell people what to do and having too high an opinion of your own importance:
He's an officious little man and widely disliked in the company.
officiously /əˈfɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
officiousness /əˈfɪʃ.ə.snəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
too eager to tell people what to do and having too high an opinion of your own importance:
He's an officious little man and widely disliked in the company.
officiously /əˈfɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
officiousness /əˈfɪʃ.ə.snəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
de.rac.i.nate
AHD: [d…-r²s“…-n³t”]
D.J. [d*6r#s*7ne!t]
K.K. [d*6r#s*7net]
- To pull out by the roots; uproot.铲除，根除：连根拔掉；铲除
- To displace from one's native or accustomed environment.使背井离乡：从一个人出生或习惯了的环境中被驱赶
v.tr.（及物动词） de.rac.i.nat.ed,de.rac.i.nat.ing,de.rac.i.nates
语源：
- From French déraciner 源自 法语 déraciner
- from Old French desraciner 源自 古法语 desraciner
- des- [de-] des- [前缀，表“使…离开”]
- racine [root] from Late Latin r³d&9{ºc&9{º}na} from Latin r³d&9{ºx} * see wr³d- racine [根] 源自 后期拉丁语 r³d&9{ºc&9{º}na} 源自 拉丁语 r³d&9{ºx} *参见 wr³d-
继承用法：
- derac”ina“tion
n.（名词）
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
immaculate /ɪˈmæk.jʊ.lət/
adjective APPROVING
1 perfectly clean or tidy:
dressed in an immaculate white suit
an immaculate garden
2 perfect and without any mistakes:
He gave an immaculate performance as the aging hero.
immaculately /ɪˈmæk.jʊ.lət.li/
adverb
immaculately dressed
1 perfectly clean or tidy:
dressed in an immaculate white suit
an immaculate garden
2 perfect and without any mistakes:
He gave an immaculate performance as the aging hero.
immaculately /ɪˈmæk.jʊ.lət.li/
adverb
immaculately dressed
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
abuse (BEHAVIOUR) /əˈbjuːz/
verb [T]
to use or treat someone or something wrongly or badly, especially in a way that is to your own advantage:
She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.
I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.
Several of the children had been sexually/physically/emotionally abused.
abuse /əˈbjuːs/
noun [C or U]
when someone uses or treats someone or something wrongly or badly, especially in a way that is to their own advantage:
an abuse (= wrong use) of privilege/power/someone's kindness
sexual/physical/mental abuse (= bad treatment)
She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse (= the treatment of children in a bad, esp. sexual, way).
Drug and alcohol abuse (= Using these substances in a bad way) contributed to his early death.
abuser /əˈbjuː.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
someone who abuses someone or something:
a child abuser
a drug/solvent abuser
to use or treat someone or something wrongly or badly, especially in a way that is to your own advantage:
She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.
I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.
Several of the children had been sexually/physically/emotionally abused.
abuse /əˈbjuːs/
noun [C or U]
when someone uses or treats someone or something wrongly or badly, especially in a way that is to their own advantage:
an abuse (= wrong use) of privilege/power/someone's kindness
sexual/physical/mental abuse (= bad treatment)
She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse (= the treatment of children in a bad, esp. sexual, way).
Drug and alcohol abuse (= Using these substances in a bad way) contributed to his early death.
abuser /əˈbjuː.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
someone who abuses someone or something:
a child abuser
a drug/solvent abuser
abuse (SPEECH) /əˈbjuːz/
verb [T]
to speak to someone rudely or cruelly:
The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal.
abuse /əˈbjuːs/
noun [U]
rude and offensive words said to another person:
He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.
He hurled (a stream/torrent of) abuse at her (= He said a lot of rude and offensive things to her).
'Idiot!' is a mild term of abuse (= an insulting expression).
abusive /əˈbjuː.sɪv/
adjective
using rude and offensive words:
an abusive letter/telephone call
He was apparently abusive to the flight attendants because they refused to serve him alcohol.
to speak to someone rudely or cruelly:
The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal.
abuse /əˈbjuːs/
noun [U]
rude and offensive words said to another person:
He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.
He hurled (a stream/torrent of) abuse at her (= He said a lot of rude and offensive things to her).
'Idiot!' is a mild term of abuse (= an insulting expression).
abusive /əˈbjuː.sɪv/
adjective
using rude and offensive words:
an abusive letter/telephone call
He was apparently abusive to the flight attendants because they refused to serve him alcohol.
predecessor /ˈpriː.dɪˌses.əʳ/ US /ˈpred.ə.ses.ɚ/
noun [C]
someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something which comes before another thing in time or in a series:
My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.
The latest Ferrari is not only faster than its predecessors but also more comfortable.
someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something which comes before another thing in time or in a series:
My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.
The latest Ferrari is not only faster than its predecessors but also more comfortable.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
- cohesive
Something that is cohesive consists of parts that fit together well and form a united whole.
'Daring Adventures' from '86 is a far more cohesive and successful album.
Huston had assembled a remarkably cohesive and sympathetic cast.
ADJ-GRADED
=>cohesiveness
They had no group cohesiveness. They were in competition with each other all the time.
N-UNCOUNT
con.fi.dent
AHD: [k¼n“f¹-d…nt]
D.J. [6kKnf!d*nt]
K.K. [6k$nf!d*nt]
- Marked by assurance, as of success.以确信为特征的，如对成功的确信
- Marked by confidence in oneself; self-assured.See Synonyms at sure 对自己有信心的；自信的参见 sure
- Very bold; presumptuous.大胆的；狂妄的
- Obsolete Confiding; trustful.【废语】 信任的；可靠的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin c½nf&9{ºd¶ns} c½nf&9{º}dent- [present participle of] c½nf&9{º}dere [to rely on] * see confide 拉丁语 c½nf&9{ºd¶ns} c½nf&9{º}dent- [] c½nf&9{º}dere的现在分词 [依赖于] *参见 confide
继承用法：
- con“fidently
adv.（副词）
con.fig.u.ra.tion
AHD: [k…n-f¹g”y…-r³“sh…n]
D.J. [k*n7f!gj*6re!.*n]
K.K. [k*n7f!gj*6re.*n]
- Arrangement of parts or elements.布局：部件或元素的配置
- The form, as of a figure, determined by the arrangement of its parts or elements.See Synonyms at form 轮廓：由其各部分或元素配置决定的外形，如图案参见 form
- Psychology Gestalt.【心理学】 完形
- Chemistry The structural arrangement of atoms in a compound or molecule.【化学】 构造：在化合物或分子内原子的排列结构
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- config”ura“tionally
adv.（副词）
- config“ura”tive 或
adj.（形容词）
config”ura“tional gloom.y
AHD: [gl›“m¶]
D.J. [6glu8mi8]
K.K. [6glumi]
- Partially or totally dark, especially dismal and dreary:黑暗的，阴暗的，尤指阴郁的：a damp, gloomy day.湿而阴郁的天
- Showing or filled with gloom:忧郁的，悲伤的：gloomy faces.忧郁的脸
- Causing or producing gloom; depressing:令人伤心的；压抑的，沮丧的：gloomy news.令人悲伤的消息
- Marked by hopelessness; very pessimistic:绝望的；悲伤的，悲观的：gloomy predictions.See Synonyms at &b{glum}悲观的预测参见 glum
adj.（形容词） gloom.i.er,gloom.i.est
继承用法：
- gloom“ily
adv.（副词）
- gloom“iness
n.（名词）
cen.ten.ni.al
AHD: [sµn-tµn“¶-…l]
D.J. [sen6teni8*l]
K.K. [sWn6tWni*l]
- Of or relating to an age or period of 100 years.世纪的：属于或关于一百年的时间或时期的
- Occurring once every 100 years:百年一次的：a centennial commemoration.百年纪念
- Of or relating to a 100th anniversary.百年纪念的：属于或关于百年纪念的
adj.（形容词）
- A 100th anniversary or a celebration of it.百周年纪念：百周年纪念或百周年庆祝
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin centum [hundred] * see dek&9{©} 拉丁语 centum [一百] *参见 dek&9{©}
- (bi)ennial (bi)ennial
继承用法：
- centen“nially
adv.（副词）
obedient /əʊˈbiː.di.ənt/ US /oʊ-/
adjective
doing, or willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority:
Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom.
an obedient dog
See also obey.
NOTE: The opposite is disobedient.
obediently /əʊˈbiː.di.ənt.li/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
The dog trotted obediently to his master.
obedience /əʊˈbiː.di.ənts/ US /oʊ-/
noun [U]
when people or animals are obedient:
He demands unquestioning obedience from his soldiers.
doing, or willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority:
Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom.
an obedient dog
See also obey.
NOTE: The opposite is disobedient.
obediently /əʊˈbiː.di.ənt.li/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
The dog trotted obediently to his master.
obedience /əʊˈbiː.di.ənts/ US /oʊ-/
noun [U]
when people or animals are obedient:
He demands unquestioning obedience from his soldiers.
oats /əʊts/ US /oʊts/
plural noun
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/ US /ɑː-/
adjective FORMAL
suggesting a positive and successful future:
They won their first match of the season 5-1 which was an auspicious start/beginning.
Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument.
auspiciously /ɔːˈspɪʃ.ə.sli/ US /ɑː-/
adverb FORMAL
suggesting a positive and successful future:
They won their first match of the season 5-1 which was an auspicious start/beginning.
Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument.
auspiciously /ɔːˈspɪʃ.ə.sli/ US /ɑː-/
adverb FORMAL
adjective[usually before noun] (formal) having such a strong effect on people that they cannot give their attention to anything else: She gave a mesmeric performance. ◆ I was jealous of the mesmeric effect that she seemed to have on men.
nouna stepmother or stepfather
pliable /ˈplaɪ.ə.bļ/
adjective
1 A pliable substance bends easily without breaking or cracking:
Some kinds of plastic become pliable if they're heated.
2 OFTEN DISAPPROVING A pliable person is easily influenced and controlled by other people:
He wanted a sweet, pliable, obedient wife.
pliability /ˌplaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 A pliable substance bends easily without breaking or cracking:
Some kinds of plastic become pliable if they're heated.
2 OFTEN DISAPPROVING A pliable person is easily influenced and controlled by other people:
He wanted a sweet, pliable, obedient wife.
pliability /ˌplaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
dishearten /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ US /-ˈhɑːr.ţən/
verb [T]
to make a person lose confidence, hope and energy; to discourage
disheartened /dɪsˈhɑː.tənd/ US /-ˈhɑːr.ţən-/
adjective
She was very disheartened by the results of the test.
disheartening /dɪsˈhɑː.tən.ɪŋ/ US /-ˈhɑːr.ţən-/
adjective
disheartening news
to make a person lose confidence, hope and energy; to discourage
disheartened /dɪsˈhɑː.tənd/ US /-ˈhɑːr.ţən-/
adjective
She was very disheartened by the results of the test.
disheartening /dɪsˈhɑː.tən.ɪŋ/ US /-ˈhɑːr.ţən-/
adjective
disheartening news
rankle /ˈræŋ.kļ/
verb [I]
to cause annoyance or anger which lasts a long time:
The unkind way in which his girlfriend left him still rankled with him long after.
[+ that] It still rankles that she got promoted, and I didn't.
to cause annoyance or anger which lasts a long time:
The unkind way in which his girlfriend left him still rankled with him long after.
[+ that] It still rankles that she got promoted, and I didn't.
dissent /dɪˈsent/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
strong difference of opinion on a particular subject; disagreement, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief:
When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent.
Compare assent.
dissent /dɪˈsent/
verb [I] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to disagree with other people about something:
Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.
dissenter /dɪˈsen.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
someone who dissents
dissenting /dɪˈsen.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
The jury found it an easy decision to make - in fact there was only one dissenting voice (= person who disagreed).
strong difference of opinion on a particular subject; disagreement, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief:
When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent.
Compare assent.
dissent /dɪˈsent/
verb [I] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to disagree with other people about something:
Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.
dissenter /dɪˈsen.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
someone who dissents
dissenting /dɪˈsen.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
The jury found it an easy decision to make - in fact there was only one dissenting voice (= person who disagreed).
- adj. 迷恋的；倾心的
- v. 迷住，使迷恋（enamor的过去分词形式）
stricture (CRITICISM) /ˈstrɪk.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL
a statement of severe criticism or disapproval:
The strictures of the United Nations have failed to have any effect on the warring factions.
a statement of severe criticism or disapproval:
The strictures of the United Nations have failed to have any effect on the warring factions.
stricture (LIMITATION) /ˈstrɪk.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL
a severe moral or physical limitation:
religious/financial strictures
the Taliban's strictures on women's rights and education
a severe moral or physical limitation:
religious/financial strictures
the Taliban's strictures on women's rights and education
- adj. 令人困惑的；阻碍的；令人丧气的；变幻的
- v. 使困惑；挫败（baffle的ing形式）
robust /rəʊˈbʌst/ US /roʊ-/
adjective
(of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail:
He looks robust and healthy enough.
a robust pair of walking boots
a robust economy
robustly /rəˈbʌst.li/
adverb
If you do something robustly, you do it in a determined way:
Some of his colleagues felt he could have defended himself more robustly.
robustness /rəˈbʌst.nəs/
noun [U]
(of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail:
He looks robust and healthy enough.
a robust pair of walking boots
a robust economy
robustly /rəˈbʌst.li/
adverb
If you do something robustly, you do it in a determined way:
Some of his colleagues felt he could have defended himself more robustly.
robustness /rəˈbʌst.nəs/
noun [U]
scrupulous /ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs/
adjective
extremely honest, or doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done:
A scrupulous politician would not lie about her business interests.
The nurse told him to be scrupulous (= extremely careful) about keeping the wound clean.
scrupulously /ˈskruː.pjʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
She is always scrupulously honest/fair.
A hospital must be kept scrupulously clean.
extremely honest, or doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done:
A scrupulous politician would not lie about her business interests.
The nurse told him to be scrupulous (= extremely careful) about keeping the wound clean.
scrupulously /ˈskruː.pjʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
She is always scrupulously honest/fair.
A hospital must be kept scrupulously clean.
clar.i.on
AHD: [kl²r“¶-…n]
D.J. [6kl#ri8*n]
K.K. [6kl#ri*n]
- Loud and clear:嘹亮的：大声且清晰的：a clarion call to resistance.嘹亮的抵抗号召
adj.（形容词）
- A medieval trumpet with a shrill, clear tone.尖音小号，号角：中世纪号角，能发出尖利、清晰的音响
- The sound of this instrument or a sound resembling it.号角声，嘹亮的声音：这种乐器的或类似的音响
n.Music （名词）【音乐】
语源：
- Middle English clarioun [a clarion] 中古英语 clarioun [号角]
- from Old French clarion 源自 古法语 clarion
- from Medieval Latin cl³ri½ cl³ri½n- 源自 中世纪拉丁语 cl³ri½ cl³ri½n-
- from Latin cl³rus [clear] * see clear 源自 拉丁语 cl³rus [清楚] *参见 clear
in.iq.ui.ty
AHD: [¹-n¹k“w¹-t¶]
D.J. [!6n!kw!ti8]
K.K. [!6n!kw!ti]
- Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness.极不公正，不道德；邪恶
- A grossly immoral act; a sin.极不道德之举；罪行
n.（名词） 【复数】 in.iq.ui.ties
语源：
- Middle English iniquite 中古英语 iniquite
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin in&9{ºquit³s} 源自 拉丁语 in&9{ºquit³s}
- from in&9{ºquus} [unjust, harmful] 源自 in&9{ºquus} [不公平、有害的]
- in- [not] * see in- 1in- [不] *参见 in-1
- aequus [equal] aequus [平等的]
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
fal.la.cious
AHD: [f…-l³“sh…s]
D.J. [f*6le!.*s]
K.K. [f*6le.*s]
- Containing or based on a fallacy:谬误的：包含或建立在谬误上的：a fallacious assumption.错误的假定
- Tending to mislead; deceptive:误导的：倾向于误导；欺骗性的：fallacious testimony.产生误导的证词
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- falla“ciously
adv.（副词）
butt joint
- A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.对接，端接：将两个邻接的表面成直角地放在一起的连接
n.（名词）
语源：
- From butt 2源自 butt2
retaliate /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
verb [I]
to hurt someone or do something harmful to them because they have done or said something harmful to you:
If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.
The demonstrators threw rocks at the police, who retaliated by firing blanks into the crowd.
The terrorists retaliated against the government with a bomb attack.
retaliation /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The bomb attack was in retaliation for the recent arrest of two well-known terrorists.
retaliatory /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective
describes an action that is harmful to someone who has done something to harm you:
retaliatory measures
He urged people not to resort to retaliatory violence.
to hurt someone or do something harmful to them because they have done or said something harmful to you:
If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.
The demonstrators threw rocks at the police, who retaliated by firing blanks into the crowd.
The terrorists retaliated against the government with a bomb attack.
retaliation /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The bomb attack was in retaliation for the recent arrest of two well-known terrorists.
retaliatory /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective
describes an action that is harmful to someone who has done something to harm you:
retaliatory measures
He urged people not to resort to retaliatory violence.
ac.ci.den.tal
AHD: [²k”s¹-dµn“tl]
D.J. [7#ks!6dentl]
K.K. [7#ks!6dWnt1]
- Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.意外的，偶然发生的
- Music Of or relating to a sharp, flat, or natural not indicated in the key signature.【音乐】 临时记号的：在主要调号上没有标出的尖锐、平缓或自然的符号
adj.（形容词）
- A property, a factor, or an attribute that is not essential.非主要特性，次要方面：非主要的，非本质性的特征、特点或特性
- Music A chromatically altered note not belonging to the key signature.【音乐】 临时记号：不属于主要调号的缓慢变化的音符
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- ac”ciden“tally
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- accidental,fortuitous,contingent,incidental,adventitious
- These adjectives apply to what comes about without design or intent.这些形容词指某些事物意外或突然发生，
- Accidental primarily refers to what occurs by chance: Accidental 原指某事偶然发生：“Poetry is something to which words are the accidental, not by any means the essential form” (Frederick W. Robertson).“对诗歌而言，语词只是附加的，而不是本质性的” （弗雷德里克.W.鲁宾逊）。
- Fortuitous stresses chance or accident even more strongly and inferentially minimizes relation or cause: Fortuitous 甚至更强调意外或偶然并且推论性地减小关系和原因：“the happy combination of fortuitous circumstances” (Sir Walter Scott).“各种不相关环境的令人高兴的结合” （沃尔特·司各科）。
- Contingent in this context describes what is possible but uncertain because of chance or unforeseen or uncontrollable factors: Contingent 被用来描述可能但因意外或不能预料或不能控制的因素而不能确定的事物：“The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain” (George Eliot).“忏悔的结果不是可能，而是确定的” （乔治·艾略特）。
- Incidental refers to what is an adjunct to something else and does not necessarily imply the operation of chance: Incidental 指附加于另外的事物上，但不一定就暗指是由于偶然的因素：“There is scarcely any practice which is so corrupt as not to produce some incidental good” (Enoch Mellor).“没有比连附带的好处都没有产生的行为更腐败的了” （伊内奇·梅洛）。
- Adventitious applies to what is not inherent in something but is added extrinsically, sometimes by accident or chance: Adventitious 指某些事物中非本质的，有时是由于意外或偶然而附加上去的外部的东西：“The court tries to understand ‘whether the young man's misconduct was adventitious or the result of some serious flaw in his character’” (Harry F. Rosenthal).“法庭想弄明白这个年轻人的错误行为是偶然犯下的还是他性格中固有的缺陷造成的” （哈利·F·洛桑塔尔）
naive, na茂ve /naɪˈiːv/
adjective MAINLY DISAPPROVING
too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good or that life is simple and fair. People are often naive because they are young and/or have not had much experience of life:
She was very naive to believe that he'd stay with her.
They make the naive assumption that because it's popular it must be good.
It was a little naive of you to think that they would listen to your suggestions.
naively, na茂vely /naɪˈiːv.li/
adverb
I, perhaps naively, believed he was telling the truth.
naivety, na茂vet茅 /naɪˈiː.vɪ.ti/ US /-və.ţi/
noun [U]
trust based on lack of experience:
DISAPPROVING He demonstrated a worrying naivety about political issues.
APPROVING I think her naivety is charming - she's so unspoilt and fresh.
too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good or that life is simple and fair. People are often naive because they are young and/or have not had much experience of life:
She was very naive to believe that he'd stay with her.
They make the naive assumption that because it's popular it must be good.
It was a little naive of you to think that they would listen to your suggestions.
naively, na茂vely /naɪˈiːv.li/
adverb
I, perhaps naively, believed he was telling the truth.
naivety, na茂vet茅 /naɪˈiː.vɪ.ti/ US /-və.ţi/
noun [U]
trust based on lack of experience:
DISAPPROVING He demonstrated a worrying naivety about political issues.
APPROVING I think her naivety is charming - she's so unspoilt and fresh.
judicious /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/
adjective
having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions:
We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.
NOTE: Do not confuse with judicial.
judiciously /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb
a judiciously worded statement
having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions:
We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.
NOTE: Do not confuse with judicial.
judiciously /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb
a judiciously worded statement
untoward /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ US /-ˈtə.wɔːrd/
adjective
unexpected and inconvenient or unpleasant:
Unless anything untoward happens we should arrive just before midday.
unexpected and inconvenient or unpleasant:
Unless anything untoward happens we should arrive just before midday.
remiss /rɪˈmɪs/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
careless and not doing a duty well enough:
You have been remiss in your duties.
[+ to infinitive] It was remiss of me to forget to give you the message.
careless and not doing a duty well enough:
You have been remiss in your duties.
[+ to infinitive] It was remiss of me to forget to give you the message.
renounce /rɪˈnaʊnts/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in or have a connection with something:
Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house.
Gandhi renounced the use of violence.
renunciation /rɪˌnʌnt.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
the renunciation of violence
to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in or have a connection with something:
Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house.
Gandhi renounced the use of violence.
renunciation /rɪˌnʌnt.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
the renunciation of violence
gar.ble
AHD: [gär“b…l]
D.J. [6g$8b*l]
K.K. [6g$rb*l]
- To mix up or distort to such an extent as to make misleading or incomprehensible:混淆，歪曲：混杂或歪曲到一定程度以使误解或使难理解：She garbled all the historical facts.她歪曲了所有历史事实
- To scramble (a signal or message), as by erroneous encoding or faulty transmission.使混乱，使不清楚：通过错误的编码或错误的传送搅乱（信号或消息）
- Archaic To sort out; cull.【古语】 挑选；精选
v.tr.（及物动词） gar.bled,gar.bling,gar.bles
- The act or an instance of garbling.混淆：混淆的行动或实例
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English garbelen [to inspect and remove refuse from spices] 中古英语 garbelen [检查并从香料中除掉杂质]
- from Anglo-Norman garbeler [to sift,] 源自 英法语 garbeler [精选，筛]
- and from Medieval Latin garbell³re 并源自 中世纪拉丁语 garbell³re
- both from Arabic &9{«arbala} [to select] 都源自 阿拉伯语 &9{«arbala} [挑选]
- from &9{«irb³l} [sieve] 源自 &9{«irb³l} [筛]
- from Late Latin cr&9{ºbellum} 源自 后期拉丁语 cr&9{ºbellum}
- diminutive of Latin cr&9{ºbrum} * see krei- 拉丁语 cr&9{ºbrum的小后缀} *参见 krei-
继承用法：
- gar“bler AHD: [-bl…r] （名词）
cash.book
AHD: [k²sh“b‹k”]
D.J. [6k#.7b&k]
K.K. [6k#.7b&k]
- A book in which a record of cash receipts and expenditures is kept.现金帐：记录现金收据和花费的帐本
n.（名词）
friable /ˈfraɪ.ə.bļ/
adjective SPECIALIZED
easily broken into small pieces
easily broken into small pieces
friable /ˈfraɪ.ə.bļ/
adjective SPECIALIZED
easily broken into small pieces
easily broken into small pieces
misapprehension /ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhen.tʃən/
noun [C or U]
a failure to understand something, or an understanding or belief about something that is not correct:
[+ that] Most industrialists labour under a misapprehension (= wrongly believe) that unrestrained economic growth can be achieved without damaging the environment.
a failure to understand something, or an understanding or belief about something that is not correct:
[+ that] Most industrialists labour under a misapprehension (= wrongly believe) that unrestrained economic growth can be achieved without damaging the environment.
adversity /ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/ US /-ˈvɝː.sə.ţi/
noun [C or U]
a difficult or unlucky situation or event:
She was always cheerful in adversity.
The road to happiness is paved with adversities.
a difficult or unlucky situation or event:
She was always cheerful in adversity.
The road to happiness is paved with adversities.
advertise /ˈæd.və.taɪz/ US /-vɚ-/
verb [I or T]
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car (= published a description of it together with the price we wanted for it) in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work.
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ US /ˈæd.vɝː.taɪz.mənt/
noun [C]
1 (INFORMAL ad, UK ALSO INFORMAL advert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car
She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.
2 be an advertisement for sth If you are an advertisement for something, you show its good effects:
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!
advertiser /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zəʳ/ US /-vɚ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C]
Whilst claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.
advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-vɚ-/
noun [U]
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:
Fiona works in advertising.
the advertising industry
advertorial /ˌæd.vəˈt
noun [C]
an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an article by the writers of the magazine
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car (= published a description of it together with the price we wanted for it) in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work.
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ US /ˈæd.vɝː.taɪz.mənt/
noun [C]
1 (INFORMAL ad, UK ALSO INFORMAL advert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car
She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.
2 be an advertisement for sth If you are an advertisement for something, you show its good effects:
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!
advertiser /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zəʳ/ US /-vɚ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C]
Whilst claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.
advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-vɚ-/
noun [U]
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:
Fiona works in advertising.
the advertising industry
advertorial /ˌæd.vəˈt
noun [C]
an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an article by the writers of the magazine
tardy /ˈtɑː.di/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
adjective FORMAL
slow or late in happening or arriving:
Dinner was somewhat delayed on account of David's rather tardy arrival.
tardiness /ˈtɑː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
slow or late in happening or arriving:
Dinner was somewhat delayed on account of David's rather tardy arrival.
tardiness /ˈtɑː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
adjective
extremely careful and correct, and using a lot of effort:
It took months of painstaking research to write the book.
He was described by his colleagues as a painstaking journalist.
painstakingly /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ.li/
adverb
in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort:
She painstakingly explained how the machine worked.
extremely careful and correct, and using a lot of effort:
It took months of painstaking research to write the book.
He was described by his colleagues as a painstaking journalist.
painstakingly /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ.li/
adverb
in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort:
She painstakingly explained how the machine worked.
pad sth out phrasal verb [M]
If you pad out a speech or piece of writing, you add unnecessary words or information to make it longer or to hide the fact that you are not saying anything very important.
padded cell noun [C usually singular]
a room in a mental hospital that has very soft walls to stop a seriously mentally ill person from hurting themselves
belie /bɪˈlaɪ/
verb [T] belying, belied, belied
to show something to be false, or to hide something such as an emotion:
Her calm face belied the terror she was feeling.
to show something to be false, or to hide something such as an emotion:
Her calm face belied the terror she was feeling.
slipshod /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/ US /-ʃɑːd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(especially of a piece of work) showing lack of care, effort and attention:
She complained that the solicitor's work had been slipshod.
(especially of a piece of work) showing lack of care, effort and attention:
She complained that the solicitor's work had been slipshod.
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
parrot /ˈpær.ət/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
a tropical bird with a curved beak, which is often kept as a pet and can be trained to copy the human voice
parrot /ˈpær.ət/ US /ˈper-/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to repeat exactly what someone else says, without understanding it or thinking about its meaning:
She doesn't have an original thought in her head - she just parrots anything that Sara says.
a tropical bird with a curved beak, which is often kept as a pet and can be trained to copy the human voice
parrot /ˈpær.ət/ US /ˈper-/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to repeat exactly what someone else says, without understanding it or thinking about its meaning:
She doesn't have an original thought in her head - she just parrots anything that Sara says.
legion (SOLDIERS) /ˈliː.dʒən/
noun [C]
a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army, especially the ancient Roman army:
Caesar's legions marched through France and crossed into Britain.
a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army, especially the ancient Roman army:
Caesar's legions marched through France and crossed into Britain.
legion (MANY) /ˈliː.dʒən/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
very large in number:
The difficulties surrounding the court case are legion.
legions /ˈliː.dʒənz/
plural noun
legions of sb large numbers of people:
He failed to turn up for the concert, disappointing the legions of fans waiting outside.
very large in number:
The difficulties surrounding the court case are legion.
legions /ˈliː.dʒənz/
plural noun
legions of sb large numbers of people:
He failed to turn up for the concert, disappointing the legions of fans waiting outside.
gloat /gləʊt/ US /gloʊt/
verb [I]
to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck:
She's continually gloating over/about her new job.
I know I shouldn't gloat, but it really serves him right.
His enemies were quick to gloat at his humiliation.
[+ speech] "This is our fourth victory in a row, " he gloated.
gloat /gləʊt/ US /gloʊt/
noun [C]
when you gloat about something:
to have a gloat at/over/about something
gloatingly /ˈgləʊ.tɪŋ.li/ US /ˈgloʊ.ţɪŋ-/
adverb
to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck:
She's continually gloating over/about her new job.
I know I shouldn't gloat, but it really serves him right.
His enemies were quick to gloat at his humiliation.
[+ speech] "This is our fourth victory in a row, " he gloated.
gloat /gləʊt/ US /gloʊt/
noun [C]
when you gloat about something:
to have a gloat at/over/about something
gloatingly /ˈgləʊ.tɪŋ.li/ US /ˈgloʊ.ţɪŋ-/
adverb
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
recondite /ˈrek.ən.daɪt/
adjective FORMAL
not known about by many people and difficult to understand:
We had to work from material that was both complex and recondite.
not known about by many people and difficult to understand:
We had to work from material that was both complex and recondite.
meet (COME TOGETHER) /miːt/
verb [I or T] met, met
1 to come together with someone intentionally:
Lorraine and I meet for lunch once a month.
We agreed to meet on Tuesday to discuss the project.
The children's club meets every Thursday afternoon.
They're meeting with their advisers to work out a new plan.
2 to come together with someone unintentionally:
It's always awkward when you meet someone you know, but you can't remember their name.
We met our old neighbours at an auction last Saturday.
meet /miːt/
noun [C]
1 US a sports event:
a track/swim meet
the first meet of the season
2 UK an occasion when people go foxhunting
meeting /ˈmiː.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
noun [C]
1 an occasion when people come together intentionally or unintentionally:
We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem.
I'm afraid she's in a meeting - I'll ask her to call you back later.
A chance (= unintentional) meeting with a publisher on an airplane had launched his career.
I liked him from our first meeting.
2 UK a sports competition
3 a group of people who have met for a particular purpose:
The meeting wants to look at the proposal again.
1 to come together with someone intentionally:
Lorraine and I meet for lunch once a month.
We agreed to meet on Tuesday to discuss the project.
The children's club meets every Thursday afternoon.
They're meeting with their advisers to work out a new plan.
2 to come together with someone unintentionally:
It's always awkward when you meet someone you know, but you can't remember their name.
We met our old neighbours at an auction last Saturday.
meet /miːt/
noun [C]
1 US a sports event:
a track/swim meet
the first meet of the season
2 UK an occasion when people go foxhunting
meeting /ˈmiː.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
noun [C]
1 an occasion when people come together intentionally or unintentionally:
We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem.
I'm afraid she's in a meeting - I'll ask her to call you back later.
A chance (= unintentional) meeting with a publisher on an airplane had launched his career.
I liked him from our first meeting.
2 UK a sports competition
3 a group of people who have met for a particular purpose:
The meeting wants to look at the proposal again.
meet (TOUCH) /miːt/
verb [I or T] met, met
to touch or join something:
There's a large crack where the ceiling meets the wall.
The curtains don't quite meet.
Turn left where the lane meets the main road.
to touch or join something:
There's a large crack where the ceiling meets the wall.
The curtains don't quite meet.
Turn left where the lane meets the main road.
meet (FULFIL) /miːt/
verb [T] met, met
1 to fulfil, satisfy, or achieve:
The workers' demands for higher pay were not met by the management.
We haven't yet been able to find a house that meets our needs/requirements.
They will only agree to sign the contract if certain conditions are met.
Do you think we will be able to meet our deadline/target?
2 to pay:
The company has agreed to meet all our expenses.
1 to fulfil, satisfy, or achieve:
The workers' demands for higher pay were not met by the management.
We haven't yet been able to find a house that meets our needs/requirements.
They will only agree to sign the contract if certain conditions are met.
Do you think we will be able to meet our deadline/target?
2 to pay:
The company has agreed to meet all our expenses.
meet (EXPERIENCE) /miːt/
verb [T] met, met
to experience something:
I've never met that kind of problem/system before.
He met his death (= he died) in the icy waters of the South Atlantic.
to experience something:
I've never met that kind of problem/system before.
He met his death (= he died) in the icy waters of the South Atlantic.
meet (PLACE) /miːt/
verb [T] met, met
to wait at a place for someone or something to arrive:
Will you meet me at the airport (= be there when the aircraft arrives)?
to wait at a place for someone or something to arrive:
Will you meet me at the airport (= be there when the aircraft arrives)?
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
swagger /ˈswæg.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I]
to walk, especially with a swinging movement, in a way that shows that you are very confident and think that you are important, or to act in that way:
They swaggered into the room.
A group of young men swaggered about outside the bar.
His swaggering self-confidence irritates many people.
swagger /ˈswæg.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [S or U]
He walked out of the room with a self-confident swagger.
Underneath all his swagger (= way of acting that shows he is very confident and thinks that he is important), he's actually quite nervous.
swaggerer /ˈswæg.ər.əʳ/ US /-ɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
swaggeringly /ˈswæg.ər.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
to walk, especially with a swinging movement, in a way that shows that you are very confident and think that you are important, or to act in that way:
They swaggered into the room.
A group of young men swaggered about outside the bar.
His swaggering self-confidence irritates many people.
swagger /ˈswæg.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [S or U]
He walked out of the room with a self-confident swagger.
Underneath all his swagger (= way of acting that shows he is very confident and thinks that he is important), he's actually quite nervous.
swaggerer /ˈswæg.ər.əʳ/ US /-ɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
swaggeringly /ˈswæg.ər.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
suspension bridge noun [C]
a bridge which is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end of the bridge
imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/
verb
1 [I or T] FORMAL OR HUMOROUS to drink, especially alcohol:
Have you been imbibing again?
2 [T] to receive and accept information, etc.
1 [I or T] FORMAL OR HUMOROUS to drink, especially alcohol:
Have you been imbibing again?
2 [T] to receive and accept information, etc.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
consensus /kənˈsent.səs/
noun [S or U]
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people:
The general consensus in the office is that he's useless at his job.
Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people:
The general consensus in the office is that he's useless at his job.
Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
dismantle /dɪˈsmæn.tļ/ US /-ţļ/
verb
1 [I or T] to take a machine apart or to come apart into separate pieces:
She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again.
The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car.
2 [T] to get rid of a system or organization, usually over a period of time:
Unions accuse the government of dismantling the National Health Service.
1 [I or T] to take a machine apart or to come apart into separate pieces:
She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again.
The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car.
2 [T] to get rid of a system or organization, usually over a period of time:
Unions accuse the government of dismantling the National Health Service.
sate 1
AHD: [s³t]
D.J. [se!t]
K.K. [set]
- To satisfy (an appetite) fully.使饱：充分满足（食欲）
- To satisfy to excess.See Synonyms at satiate 使厌腻参见 satiate
v.tr.（及物动词） sat.ed,sat.ing,sates
语源：
- Probably alteration of Middle English saden 可能为 中古英语 saden的变化
- from Old English sadian * see s³- 源自 古英语 sadian *参见 s³-
sate 2
AHD: [s³t, s²t]
D.J. [se!t, s#t]
K.K. [set, s#t]
- A past tense of sit sit的过去式
v.Archaic （动词）【古语】
vicious /ˈvɪʃ.əs/
adjective
1 describes people or actions that show an intention or desire to hurt someone or something very badly:
a vicious thug
a vicious dog
The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen.
He gave her a vicious look.
2 describes an object, condition or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain:
a large collection of vicious medieval torture instruments
I've got a vicious headache.
Make sure you wrap up warmly - there's a vicious (= extremely strong and unpleasant) wind out there.
a vicious lie/accusation/rumour
viciously /ˈvɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb
viciousness /ˈvɪʃ.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
1 describes people or actions that show an intention or desire to hurt someone or something very badly:
a vicious thug
a vicious dog
The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen.
He gave her a vicious look.
2 describes an object, condition or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain:
a large collection of vicious medieval torture instruments
I've got a vicious headache.
Make sure you wrap up warmly - there's a vicious (= extremely strong and unpleasant) wind out there.
a vicious lie/accusation/rumour
viciously /ˈvɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb
viciousness /ˈvɪʃ.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
irate /aɪˈreɪt/
adjective
very angry:
We have received some irate phone calls from customers.
very angry:
We have received some irate phone calls from customers.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
wastrel /ˈweɪ.strəl/
noun [C] LITERARY
a person who does nothing positive with their life, making no use of their abilities or the opportunities that are offered them
a person who does nothing positive with their life, making no use of their abilities or the opportunities that are offered them
wasted on sb
If you say that something is wasted on someone, you mean that it is too clever or its quality is too high for them and they will not understand its true value:
I'm not going to serve that good coffee to Chris and Melanie - it would be wasted on them.
I'm not going to serve that good coffee to Chris and Melanie - it would be wasted on them.
noun (formal)
the final part of a speech in which the speaker gives a summary of the main points
(disapproving) a long speech that is not very interestingcredulous /ˈkred.jʊ.ləs/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
too willing to believe what you are told; easily deceived
credulously /ˈkred.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
credulity /krəˈdjuː.lə.ti/ US /-ˈduː.lə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO credulousness) SLIGHTLY FORMAL
willingness to believe that something is real or true
too willing to believe what you are told; easily deceived
credulously /ˈkred.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
credulity /krəˈdjuː.lə.ti/ US /-ˈduː.lə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO credulousness) SLIGHTLY FORMAL
willingness to believe that something is real or true
crape myrtle noun [C or U]
a small tree with purple, pink or white flowers
quarry (HOLE) /ˈkwɒr.i/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
noun [C]
a large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand, etc. is dug out of the ground for use as building material:
a granite/limestone/marble/slate quarry
quarry /ˈkwɒr.i/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
verb [T]
to dig stone, etc. from a quarry
a large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand, etc. is dug out of the ground for use as building material:
a granite/limestone/marble/slate quarry
quarry /ˈkwɒr.i/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
verb [T]
to dig stone, etc. from a quarry
quarry (HUNTED) /ˈkwɒr.i/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
noun [S]
a person or animal being hunted or looked for:
The dogs pursued their quarry into an empty warehouse.
a person or animal being hunted or looked for:
The dogs pursued their quarry into an empty warehouse.
circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skraɪb/ /ˌ--ˈ-/ US /ˈsɝː-/
verb
1 [T often passive] FORMAL to limit something:
Their movements have been severely circumscribed since the laws came into effect.
There followed a series of tightly circumscribed visits to military installations.
2 [T] SPECIALIZED If you circumscribe a triangle, square etc., you draw a circle which encloses it and touches each of its corners.
1 [T often passive] FORMAL to limit something:
Their movements have been severely circumscribed since the laws came into effect.
There followed a series of tightly circumscribed visits to military installations.
2 [T] SPECIALIZED If you circumscribe a triangle, square etc., you draw a circle which encloses it and touches each of its corners.
de.por.ta.tion
AHD: [d¶”pôr-t³“sh…n, -p½r-]
D.J. [7di8p%86te!.*n, -p*&r-]
K.K. [7dip%r6te.*n, -por-]
- The act or an instance of deporting.驱逐（不好的外国人）出境：驱逐的行为或举止
- Expulsion of an undesirable alien from a country.把不受欢迎的外国人从国家中驱逐出去
n.（名词）
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
pilot (AIRCRAFT) /ˈpaɪ.lət/
noun [C]
a person who flies an aircraft:
a fighter/helicopter/bomber/airline pilot
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T]
She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed.
a person who flies an aircraft:
a fighter/helicopter/bomber/airline pilot
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T]
She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed.
pilot (TEST) /ˈpaɪ.lət/
adjective [before noun]
describes a plan, product or system that is used to test how good something is before introducing it:
If the UK pilot scheme/US pilot program is successful many more homes will be offered the new television service.
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
noun [C]
a programme which is made to introduce and test the popularity of a new radio or television series:
If you'd seen the pilot, you'd know why they decided not to make a complete series of programmes!
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T]
We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers.
describes a plan, product or system that is used to test how good something is before introducing it:
If the UK pilot scheme/US pilot program is successful many more homes will be offered the new television service.
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
noun [C]
a programme which is made to introduce and test the popularity of a new radio or television series:
If you'd seen the pilot, you'd know why they decided not to make a complete series of programmes!
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T]
We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers.
pilot (INTRODUCE) /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] MAINLY UK
to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:
Twenty years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions.
to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:
Twenty years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions.
pilot (SHIP) /ˈpaɪ.lət/
noun [C]
a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such as that around a port, who goes onto a ship to direct it safely
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T]
a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such as that around a port, who goes onto a ship to direct it safely
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/
verb [T]
pilot (light) noun [C]
a small flame which burns all the time in a gas device, such as a cooker or a water heater, and which starts the main flame burning when the gas is turned on
pimento (plural pimentos) /pɪˈmen.təʊ/ US /-toʊ/
noun [C or U] (US USUALLY pimiento)
a sweet red pepper
a sweet red pepper
penury /ˈpen.jʊ.ri/ US /-jʊr.i/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being extremely poor
the state of being extremely poor
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/
adjective LITERARY
describes a substance, especially cloth, which is so delicate and thin that you can see through it:
a diaphanous silk veil
describes a substance, especially cloth, which is so delicate and thin that you can see through it:
a diaphanous silk veil
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
delineate /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to describe or mark the edge of something:
The main characters are clearly delineated in the first chapter of the book.
The boundary of the car park is delineated (= its edges are marked) by a low brick wall.
delineation /dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to describe or mark the edge of something:
The main characters are clearly delineated in the first chapter of the book.
The boundary of the car park is delineated (= its edges are marked) by a low brick wall.
delineation /dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
mutter /ˈmʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈmʌţ.ɚ/
verb [I or T]
to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something:
Stop muttering and speak up!
He was muttering (away) to himself.
Laurence muttered something about his wife and left.
He muttered something under his breath to the person next to him.
mutter /ˈmʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈmʌţ.ɚ/
noun
1 [C or S] (the sound of) words being said very quietly:
I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room.
2 [C] a complaint which is made privately:
There were mutters that other departments received more money than ours.
mutterings /ˈmʌt.ə.rɪŋz/ US /ˈmʌţ.ɚ-/
plural noun
complaints which are made privately:
There are mutterings of discontent among the staff.
to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something:
Stop muttering and speak up!
He was muttering (away) to himself.
Laurence muttered something about his wife and left.
He muttered something under his breath to the person next to him.
mutter /ˈmʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈmʌţ.ɚ/
noun
1 [C or S] (the sound of) words being said very quietly:
I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room.
2 [C] a complaint which is made privately:
There were mutters that other departments received more money than ours.
mutterings /ˈmʌt.ə.rɪŋz/ US /ˈmʌţ.ɚ-/
plural noun
complaints which are made privately:
There are mutterings of discontent among the staff.
ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ər.i/ US /ˈænt.sə.ler.i/
adjective
providing support or help; additional; extra:
ancillary staff/workers
an ancillary role
Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work.
providing support or help; additional; extra:
ancillary staff/workers
an ancillary role
Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work.
unruly /ʌnˈruː.li/
adjective
1 Unruly people are difficult to control and tend not to obey rules:
an unruly class of adolescents
2 Unruly hair is difficult to keep tidy, tending to stick up or out:
an unruly mop of black hair
unruliness /ʌnˈruː.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
1 Unruly people are difficult to control and tend not to obey rules:
an unruly class of adolescents
2 Unruly hair is difficult to keep tidy, tending to stick up or out:
an unruly mop of black hair
unruliness /ʌnˈruː.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
subtle /ˈsʌt.ļ/ US /ˈsʌţ-/
adjective APPROVING
1 not loud, bright, noticeable or obvious in any way:
The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.
The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.
2 small but important:
There is a subtle difference between these two plans.
3 achieved in a quiet way which does not attract attention to itself and which is therefore good or clever:
a subtle plan/suggestion
subtle questions
subtly /ˈsʌt.ļ.i/ US /ˈsʌţ-/
adverb APPROVING
This discovery had subtly changed/altered the way I thought about myself.
subtlety /ˈsʌt.ļ.ti/ US /ˈsʌţ.ļ.ţi/
noun APPROVING
1 [U] the quality of being subtle:
Listening to the interview, I was impressed by the subtlety of the questions.
2 [C] a small but important detail:
All the subtleties of the music are conveyed in this new recording.
1 not loud, bright, noticeable or obvious in any way:
The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.
The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.
2 small but important:
There is a subtle difference between these two plans.
3 achieved in a quiet way which does not attract attention to itself and which is therefore good or clever:
a subtle plan/suggestion
subtle questions
subtly /ˈsʌt.ļ.i/ US /ˈsʌţ-/
adverb APPROVING
This discovery had subtly changed/altered the way I thought about myself.
subtlety /ˈsʌt.ļ.ti/ US /ˈsʌţ.ļ.ţi/
noun APPROVING
1 [U] the quality of being subtle:
Listening to the interview, I was impressed by the subtlety of the questions.
2 [C] a small but important detail:
All the subtleties of the music are conveyed in this new recording.
re.source.ful
AHD: [r¹-sôrs“f…l, -s½rs“-, -zôrs“-, -z½rs“-]
D.J. [r!6s%8sf*l, -6s*&rs-, -6z%8s-, -6z*&rs-]
K.K. [r!6s%rsf*l, -6sors-, -6z%rs-, -6zors-]
- Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.机敏的：能有效或有创造力地行动，尤指在困难情况下
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- resource“fully
adv.（副词）
- resource“fulness
n.（名词）
exacerbate /ɪgˈzæs.ə.beɪt/ US /-ɚ-/
verb [T]
to make something which is already bad worse:
This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.
exacerbation /ɪgˌzæs.əˈbeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
to make something which is already bad worse:
This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.
exacerbation /ɪgˌzæs.əˈbeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
censure /ˈsen.ʃəʳ/ US /-ʃɚ/
noun [U] FORMAL
strong criticism or disapproval:
His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.
censure /ˈsen.ʃəʳ/ US /-ʃɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.
strong criticism or disapproval:
His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.
censure /ˈsen.ʃəʳ/ US /-ʃɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.
convoluted /ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːn.və.luː.ţɪd/
adjective
1 very twisted:
a very convoluted route/knot
2 describes sentences, explanations and arguments, etc. that are unreasonably long and difficult to understand:
His grammar explanations are terribly convoluted.
Her book is full of long convoluted sentences.
convolution /ˌkɒn.vəˈluː.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C usually plural]
an intricate pattern of endless convolutions
It's a good film, but the plot has so many convolutions that you really have to concentrate.
1 very twisted:
a very convoluted route/knot
2 describes sentences, explanations and arguments, etc. that are unreasonably long and difficult to understand:
His grammar explanations are terribly convoluted.
Her book is full of long convoluted sentences.
convolution /ˌkɒn.vəˈluː.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C usually plural]
an intricate pattern of endless convolutions
It's a good film, but the plot has so many convolutions that you really have to concentrate.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
patrician /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
adjective FORMAL
of or like a person of high social rank
patrician /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
noun [C] FORMAL
of or like a person of high social rank
patrician /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
noun [C] FORMAL
patrol officer noun [C] (MALE ALSO patrolman) US
a police officer who wears a uniform and patrols a particular area
mobile (ABLE TO MOVE) /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ US /ˈmoʊ.bəl/
adjective
able to move freely or be easily moved:
You've broken your ankle but you'll be fully mobile (= able to walk as usual) within a couple of months.
mobility /məʊˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /moʊˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.
I prefer the mobility of a hand-held camera.
See also upward mobility at upwardly mobile.
able to move freely or be easily moved:
You've broken your ankle but you'll be fully mobile (= able to walk as usual) within a couple of months.
mobility /məʊˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /moʊˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.
I prefer the mobility of a hand-held camera.
See also upward mobility at upwardly mobile.
mobile (DECORATION) /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ US /ˈmoʊ.bəl/
noun [C]
a decoration or work of art which has many parts that move freely in the air, for example hanging from threads
a decoration or work of art which has many parts that move freely in the air, for example hanging from threads
mock sth up phrasal verb [M]
to make a model of something in order to show people what it will look like or how it will work
mock-up /ˈmɒk.ʌp/ US /ˈmɑːk-/
noun [C]
a full-size model of something large that has not yet been built, which shows how it will look or operate, or which is used when the real thing is not needed:
She showed us a mock-up of what the car will look like when it goes into production.
Mock-up aircraft are used when we train staff for dealing with emergencies.
mock-up /ˈmɒk.ʌp/ US /ˈmɑːk-/
noun [C]
a full-size model of something large that has not yet been built, which shows how it will look or operate, or which is used when the real thing is not needed:
She showed us a mock-up of what the car will look like when it goes into production.
Mock-up aircraft are used when we train staff for dealing with emergencies.
safeguard /ˈseɪf.gɑːd/ US /-gɑːrd/
verb [T]
to protect something from harm:
The union safeguards the interests of all its members.
safeguard /ˈseɪf.gɑːd/ US /-gɑːrd/
noun [C or U]
The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors.
to protect something from harm:
The union safeguards the interests of all its members.
safeguard /ˈseɪf.gɑːd/ US /-gɑːrd/
noun [C or U]
The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors.
safety first SAYING
said to mean that it is best to avoid any unnecessary risks and to act so that you stay safe
per.si.flage
AHD: [pûr“s…-fläzh”]
D.J. [6pT8s*7fl$89]
K.K. [6pPs*7fl$9]
- Light good-natured talk; banter.嘲弄，说笑：轻松和善的谈话；开玩笑
- Light or frivolous manner of discussing a subject.插科打诨：讨论问题时持有轻松、戏弄的态度
n.（名词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from persifler [to banter] 源自 persifler [开玩笑]
- per- [intensive pref.] from Latin * see per- per- [强调性前缀] 源自 拉丁语 *参见 per-
- siffler [to whistle] from Old French from Late Latin s&9{ºfil³re} alteration of Latin s&9{ºbil³re} siffler [吹口哨] 源自 古法语 源自 后期拉丁语 s&9{ºfil³re} 拉丁语 s&9{ºbil³re的变化}
be.nef.i.cent
AHD: [b…-nµf“¹-s…nt]
D.J. [b*6nef!s*nt]
K.K. [b*6nWf!s*nt]
- Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.慈善的，行善的：具有仁慈或宽容的特征的或表现出仁慈或宽容的
- Producing benefit; beneficial.有益的；有助的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Probably from beneficence 可能源自 beneficence
- on the model of such pairs as benevolent , benevolence 以如下两词为原形 benevolent, benevolence
继承用法：
- benef“icently
adv.（副词）
rickety /ˈrɪk.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
adjective
in bad condition and therefore weak and likely to break:
Careful! That chair's a bit rickety.
She slowly climbed the rickety wooden steps.
FIGURATIVE The recession put a lot of strain on an already rickety economic system.
in bad condition and therefore weak and likely to break:
Careful! That chair's a bit rickety.
She slowly climbed the rickety wooden steps.
FIGURATIVE The recession put a lot of strain on an already rickety economic system.
malodorous /ˌmælˈəʊ.dər.əs/ US /-ˈoʊ.dɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
having an unpleasant smell:
The town is built on a malodorous swamp.
having an unpleasant smell:
The town is built on a malodorous swamp.
react /riˈækt/
verb [I]
to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:
She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.
The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.
Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin.
SPECIALIZED Potassium reacts (= changes when mixed) with water.
reactant /riˈæk.tənt/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a substance which is part of a chemical reaction
reaction /riˈæk.ʃən/
noun
1 [C] behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else:
I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am.
There has been an immediate/widespread/hostile reaction against the government's proposed tax increases.
Reactions to the proposal so far have been adverse/favourable/mixed.
See also reaction.
2 [C usually singular] a type of behaviour or opinion that is produced or held with the intention of being different from something else:
Her left-wing views are a reaction against the conservatism of her parents.
3 [C] an unpleasant effect resulting from eating particular things or taking particular drugs:
Some people have an allergic reaction to shellfish.
4 chemical reaction when two or more substances react with and change each other
reactions /riˈæk.ʃənz/
plural noun
someone's ability to act quickly when something happens:
You need to have quick reactions to play these computer games.
to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else:
She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.
The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.
Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin.
SPECIALIZED Potassium reacts (= changes when mixed) with water.
reactant /riˈæk.tənt/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a substance which is part of a chemical reaction
reaction /riˈæk.ʃən/
noun
1 [C] behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else:
I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am.
There has been an immediate/widespread/hostile reaction against the government's proposed tax increases.
Reactions to the proposal so far have been adverse/favourable/mixed.
See also reaction.
2 [C usually singular] a type of behaviour or opinion that is produced or held with the intention of being different from something else:
Her left-wing views are a reaction against the conservatism of her parents.
3 [C] an unpleasant effect resulting from eating particular things or taking particular drugs:
Some people have an allergic reaction to shellfish.
4 chemical reaction when two or more substances react with and change each other
reactions /riˈæk.ʃənz/
plural noun
someone's ability to act quickly when something happens:
You need to have quick reactions to play these computer games.
mi.nu.ti.a
AHD: [m¹-n›“sh¶-…, -sh…, -ny›“-]
D.J. [m!6nu8.i8*, -.*, -6nju8-]
K.K. [m!6nu.i*, -.*, -6nju-]
- A small or trivial detail:细枝末节：非常小或琐碎的细节：“the minutiae of experimental and mathematical procedure”(&b{Frederick Turner})“实验和数学演算过程的细枝末节”(弗雷德里克·特纳)
n.（名词） 【复数】 mi.nu.ti.ae[-sh¶-¶”]
语源：
- From Late Latin min&9{¿tiae} [petty details] 源自 后期拉丁语 min&9{¿tiae} [微小的细节]
- from Latin min&9{¿tia} [smallness] 源自 拉丁语 min&9{¿tia} [微小]
- from min&9{¿tus} [small] * see minute 2源自 min&9{¿tus} [细小的] *参见 minute2
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
cede /siːd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to give something such as ownership to someone else, especially unwillingly or because forced to do so:
Hong Kong was ceded to Britain after the Opium War.
to give something such as ownership to someone else, especially unwillingly or because forced to do so:
Hong Kong was ceded to Britain after the Opium War.
meek /miːk/
adjective
quiet, gentle and not willing to argue or state your opinions in a forceful way:
She seemed so very meek and mild.
meekly /ˈmiː.kli/
adverb
meekness /ˈmiːk.nəs/
noun [U]
quiet, gentle and not willing to argue or state your opinions in a forceful way:
She seemed so very meek and mild.
meekly /ˈmiː.kli/
adverb
meekness /ˈmiːk.nəs/
noun [U]
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
indict /ɪnˈdaɪt/
verb [T] LEGAL
If a law court or a grand jury indicts someone, it accuses them officially of a crime:
UK He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
US Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency.
indictable /ɪnˈdaɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective LEGAL
Robbery is an indictable offence.
indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/
noun
1 [C usually singular] a reason for giving blame:
This seems to me to be a damning indictment of education policy.
2 [C] LEGAL a formal statement of accusation:
The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.
If a law court or a grand jury indicts someone, it accuses them officially of a crime:
UK He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
US Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency.
indictable /ɪnˈdaɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective LEGAL
Robbery is an indictable offence.
indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/
noun
1 [C usually singular] a reason for giving blame:
This seems to me to be a damning indictment of education policy.
2 [C] LEGAL a formal statement of accusation:
The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.
dingy /ˈdɪn.dʒi/
adjective
dark and often also dirty:
a dingy room/corridor
Her hair was a dingy brown colour.
dingily /ˈdɪn.dʒɪ.li/
adverb
dark and often also dirty:
a dingy room/corridor
Her hair was a dingy brown colour.
dingily /ˈdɪn.dʒɪ.li/
adverb
dining hall noun [C usually singular]
a large room attached to a school or other building, where many people can eat at the same time
ponderous /ˈpɒn.dər.əs/ US /ˈpɑːn.dɚ-/
adjective FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
1 slow and awkward because of being very heavy or large:
He had a rather slow and ponderous manner.
2 If a book, speech or style of writing or speaking is ponderous, it is boring because it is too slow, long or serious:
The ponderous reporting style makes the evening news dull viewing.
ponderously /ˈpɒn.dər.ə.sli/ US /ˈpɑːn.dɚ-/
adverb FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
1 slow and awkward because of being very heavy or large:
He had a rather slow and ponderous manner.
2 If a book, speech or style of writing or speaking is ponderous, it is boring because it is too slow, long or serious:
The ponderous reporting style makes the evening news dull viewing.
ponderously /ˈpɒn.dər.ə.sli/ US /ˈpɑːn.dɚ-/
adverb FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
humiliate /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone feel ashamed or lose their respect for themselves:
How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?
England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night's match.
humiliation /hjuːˌmɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
After the humiliation of last week's defeat, the Mets were back on form.
Imagine the humiliation of having to apologize.
humiliated /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
I've never felt so humiliated (= been made to feel so ashamed) in my life.
humiliating /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel ashamed or stupid:
Losing my job was the most humiliating thing that ever happened to me.
The government suffered a humiliating defeat in yesterday's debate.
He found it humiliating to have to ask for money.
to make someone feel ashamed or lose their respect for themselves:
How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?
England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night's match.
humiliation /hjuːˌmɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
After the humiliation of last week's defeat, the Mets were back on form.
Imagine the humiliation of having to apologize.
humiliated /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
I've never felt so humiliated (= been made to feel so ashamed) in my life.
humiliating /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel ashamed or stupid:
Losing my job was the most humiliating thing that ever happened to me.
The government suffered a humiliating defeat in yesterday's debate.
He found it humiliating to have to ask for money.
connive /kəˈnaɪv/
verb [I]
1 to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen which will be to your advantage:
Civil servants and ministers were accused of conniving with the company in the supply of arms to Sierra Leone.
[+ to infinitive] They connived to break the school rules at every opportunity.
2 to allow something bad to happen although you know about it:
She had murdered or connived at the murder of one of her lovers.
He called for checks to discover whether corrupt officials are being bribed to connive in shoddy construction.
connivance /kəˈnaɪ.vənts/
noun [U]
when someone connives, especially by being aware of something bad that is happening and allowing it to continue:
Their appalling treatment of their child could only have happened with the connivance of their neighbours.
conniving /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/
adjective
describes a person who deceives others for their own advantage:
He's a conniving bastard!
1 to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen which will be to your advantage:
Civil servants and ministers were accused of conniving with the company in the supply of arms to Sierra Leone.
[+ to infinitive] They connived to break the school rules at every opportunity.
2 to allow something bad to happen although you know about it:
She had murdered or connived at the murder of one of her lovers.
He called for checks to discover whether corrupt officials are being bribed to connive in shoddy construction.
connivance /kəˈnaɪ.vənts/
noun [U]
when someone connives, especially by being aware of something bad that is happening and allowing it to continue:
Their appalling treatment of their child could only have happened with the connivance of their neighbours.
conniving /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/
adjective
describes a person who deceives others for their own advantage:
He's a conniving bastard!
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
pun /pʌn/
noun [C]
an amusing use of a word or phrase which has several meanings or which sounds like another word:
She made a couple of dreadful puns.
This is a well-known joke based on a pun: "What's black and white and red (= read) all over?" "A newspaper."
pun /pʌn/
verb [I] -nn-
to make a pun
punster /ˈpʌn.stəʳ/ US /-stɚ/
noun [C]
a person who makes puns
an amusing use of a word or phrase which has several meanings or which sounds like another word:
She made a couple of dreadful puns.
This is a well-known joke based on a pun: "What's black and white and red (= read) all over?" "A newspaper."
pun /pʌn/
verb [I] -nn-
to make a pun
punster /ˈpʌn.stəʳ/ US /-stɚ/
noun [C]
a person who makes puns
influx /ˈɪn.flʌks/
noun [U]
the arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time:
Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days.
the arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time:
Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days.
influx /ˈɪn.flʌks/
noun [U]
the arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time:
Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days.
the arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time:
Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days.
pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ US /pɑːˈstiːʃ/
noun [C or U]
a piece of art, music, literature, etc. which intentionally copies the style of someone else's work or is intentionally in various styles, or the practice of making art in either of these ways:
The film is a skilful, witty pastiche of 'Jaws'.
a piece of art, music, literature, etc. which intentionally copies the style of someone else's work or is intentionally in various styles, or the practice of making art in either of these ways:
The film is a skilful, witty pastiche of 'Jaws'.
charade /ʃəˈrɑːd/ US /-ˈreɪd/
noun [C]
an act or event which is clearly false:
Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start - the interviews were just a charade.
an act or event which is clearly false:
Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start - the interviews were just a charade.
charge card noun [C]
a small, plastic card that you get from a particular shop and use to buy goods from it that you can pay for later
promulgate (ANNOUNCE) /ˈprɒm.əl.geɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.məl-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to announce something publicly, especially a new law:
The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year.
promulgation /ˌprɒm.əlˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.məl-/
noun [U] FORMAL
to announce something publicly, especially a new law:
The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year.
promulgation /ˌprɒm.əlˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.məl-/
noun [U] FORMAL
promulgate (SPREAD) /ˈprɒm.əl.geɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.məl-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to spread beliefs or ideas among a lot of people
promulgation /ˌprɒm.əlˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.məl-/
noun [U] FORMAL
to spread beliefs or ideas among a lot of people
promulgation /ˌprɒm.əlˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.məl-/
noun [U] FORMAL
me.te.or.ic
AHD: [m¶”t¶-ôr“¹k, -¼r“-]
D.J. [7mi8ti86%8r!k, -6Kr-]
K.K. [7miti6%r!k, -6$r-]
- Of, relating to, or formed by a meteoroid.流星（体）的：属于、关于流星体的或由流星体形成的
- Of or relating to the earth's atmosphere.大气的：属于或关于地球大气的
- Similar to a meteor in speed, brilliance, or brevity:流星似的：在速度、光亮或短暂程度上与流星相似的：a meteoric rise to fame.迅速出名
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- me”teor“ically
adv.（副词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
solder /ˈsəʊl.dəʳ/ US /ˈsɑː.dɚ/
noun [U]
a soft metal that is melted in order to join together pieces of metal so that they stick together when it cools and becomes hard again
solder /ˈsəʊl.dəʳ/ US /ˈsɑː.dɚ/
verb [I or T]
to join pieces of metal together using solder
a soft metal that is melted in order to join together pieces of metal so that they stick together when it cools and becomes hard again
solder /ˈsəʊl.dəʳ/ US /ˈsɑː.dɚ/
verb [I or T]
to join pieces of metal together using solder
disengage /ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈgeɪdʒ/
verb
1 [I or T] to become separated from something, or to make two things become separate from each other:
They recognized that the country would revive only if it thoroughly disengaged from the chaos of the old regime.
The number-one rule for being a good colleague is to disengage your emotions from the working relationship.
[R] Both children, disengaging themselves from their game, came to her side.
2 [T] If you disengage the clutch of a car, you stop the power produced by the engine being connected to the wheels.
disengagement /ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈgeɪdʒ.mənt/
noun [U]
1 [I or T] to become separated from something, or to make two things become separate from each other:
They recognized that the country would revive only if it thoroughly disengaged from the chaos of the old regime.
The number-one rule for being a good colleague is to disengage your emotions from the working relationship.
[R] Both children, disengaging themselves from their game, came to her side.
2 [T] If you disengage the clutch of a car, you stop the power produced by the engine being connected to the wheels.
disengagement /ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈgeɪdʒ.mənt/
noun [U]
disgorge /dɪsˈgɔːdʒ/ US /-ˈgɔːrdʒ/
verb [T]
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
quandary /ˈkwɒn.dri/ US /ˈkwɑːn-/
noun [C usually singular]
a state of not being able to decide what to do about a situation in which you are involved:
I've had two job offers, and I'm in a real quandary about/over which one to accept.
a state of not being able to decide what to do about a situation in which you are involved:
I've had two job offers, and I'm in a real quandary about/over which one to accept.
vaunt
AHD: [vônt, v¼nt]
D.J. [v%8nt, vKnt]
K.K. [v%nt, v$nt]
v.（动词） vaunt.ed,vaunt.ing,vaunts
- To speak boastfully of; brag about.吹嘘：吹嘘地说…；夸耀…
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To speak boastfully; brag.See Synonyms at boast 1吹嘘：吹嘘地说；夸耀参见 boast1
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- A boastful remark.大话，吹牛，炫耀
- Speech of extravagant self-praise.自吹自擂：过度自我赞扬演说
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English vaunten 中古英语 vaunten
- from Old French vanter 源自 古法语 vanter
- from Late Latin v³nit³re [to talk frivolously] 源自 后期拉丁语 v³nit³re [轻浮地谈说]
- frequentative of Latin v³n³re 拉丁语 v³n³re的重复
- from v³nus [empty] * see eu- 2源自 v³nus [空的] *参见 eu- 2
继承用法：
- vaunt“er
n.（名词）
- vaunt“ingly
adv.（副词）
extemporize, UK USUALLY extemporise /ɪkˈstem.pər.aɪz/ US /-pɚ.aɪz/
verb [I] FORMAL
to speak or perform without advance preparation or thought:
I'd lost my notes and had to extemporize.
to speak or perform without advance preparation or thought:
I'd lost my notes and had to extemporize.
fathom (MEASUREMENT) /ˈfæð.əm/
noun [C]
a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet
fathomless /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/
adjective LITERARY
too deep to be measured:
a fathomless ocean
FIGURATIVE She gazed into the fathomless depths of his brown eyes.
a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet
fathomless /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/
adjective LITERARY
too deep to be measured:
a fathomless ocean
FIGURATIVE She gazed into the fathomless depths of his brown eyes.
fathom (UNDERSTAND) /ˈfæð.əm/
verb [T]
1 to discover the meaning of something:
For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale's song.
2 to understand someone or why someone acts as they do:
I can't fathom her at all.
fathomless /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/
adjective LITERARY
impossible to understand:
I'm afraid it's a fathomless mystery.
1 to discover the meaning of something:
For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale's song.
2 to understand someone or why someone acts as they do:
I can't fathom her at all.
fathomless /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/
adjective LITERARY
impossible to understand:
I'm afraid it's a fathomless mystery.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
varnish /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/ US /ˈvɑːr-/
noun [C or U]
a liquid which is painted onto wood or paintings to protect the surface, or the hard shiny surface it produces when it dries:
Polyurethane varnish provides a tough, scratch-resistant finish.
Dyes and stains offer no surface protection for the wood, which requires a final coat of (clear) varnish.
The varnish had been deliberately scratched.
varnish /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/ US /ˈvɑːr-/
verb [T]
1 to put varnish on a surface:
They decided to spend the weekend varnishing their boat.
2 UK to use nail varnish
varnished /ˈvɑː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈvɑːr-/
adjective
covered with varnish:
a varnished surface
varnished wood
a liquid which is painted onto wood or paintings to protect the surface, or the hard shiny surface it produces when it dries:
Polyurethane varnish provides a tough, scratch-resistant finish.
Dyes and stains offer no surface protection for the wood, which requires a final coat of (clear) varnish.
The varnish had been deliberately scratched.
varnish /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/ US /ˈvɑːr-/
verb [T]
1 to put varnish on a surface:
They decided to spend the weekend varnishing their boat.
2 UK to use nail varnish
varnished /ˈvɑː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈvɑːr-/
adjective
covered with varnish:
a varnished surface
varnished wood
warmonger /ˈwɔːˌmʌŋ.gəʳ/ US /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋ.gɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a politician or other leader who is often encouraging a country to go to war
warmongering /ˈwɔːˌmʌŋ.gər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈwɔːr.mʌŋ.gɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
The president was accused of warmongering.
a politician or other leader who is often encouraging a country to go to war
warmongering /ˈwɔːˌmʌŋ.gər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈwɔːr.mʌŋ.gɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
The president was accused of warmongering.
vulnerable /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bļ/ /ˈvʌn.rə-/ US /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ə-/
adjective
able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced or attacked:
I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.
It is on economic policy that the government is most vulnerable.
Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid.
vulnerability /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvʌn.rə-/ US /ˌvʌl.nɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced or attacked:
I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.
It is on economic policy that the government is most vulnerable.
Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid.
vulnerability /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvʌn.rə-/ US /ˌvʌl.nɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
vroom /vruːm/ /vrʊm/
exclamation INFORMAL
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
explicate /ˈek.splɪ.keɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to explain especially a piece of writing or an idea in detail:
This is a book which clearly explicates Marx's later writings.
explication /ˌek.splɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to explain especially a piece of writing or an idea in detail:
This is a book which clearly explicates Marx's later writings.
explication /ˌek.splɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
vir.tu.ous
AHD: [vûr“ch›-…s]
D.J. [6vT8t.u8*s]
K.K. [6vPt.u*s]
- Having or showing virtue, especially moral excellence:有德行的：有或表现美德的，尤指道德上的优点：led a virtuous life.过着高洁的生活
- Possessing or characterized by chastity; pure:贞节的：有贞洁或以贞洁为特点的；纯洁的：a virtuous woman.See Synonyms at &b{moral}贞洁的女子参见 moral
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- vir“tuously
adv.（副词）
- vir“tuousness
n.（名词）
tor.ren.tial
AHD: [tô-rµn“sh…l, t…-]
D.J. [t%86ren.*l, t*-]
K.K. [t%6rWn.*l, t*-]
- Resembling, flowing in, or forming torrents:奔流的，急流的：类似急流的；以急流的形式流动的或形成急流的：torrential mountain streams; a torrential downpour.湍急的山溪流；倾盆大雨
- Resulting from the action of fast-flowing streams:由于急流而产生的：torrential erosion.强烈的侵蚀
- Flowing or surging abundantly; wild:汹涌的：以巨大的数量流动或冲击的；猛烈的：torrential applause.雷动的掌声
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- torren“tially
adv.（副词）
subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ US /-ˈvɝːt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to try to destroy or weaken something, especially an established political system:
The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.
Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness.
subversive /səbˈvɜː.sɪv/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
subversive elements/groups in society
subversive ideas/influences
subversively /səbˈvɜː.sɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
subversiveness /səbˈvɜː.sɪv.nəs/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
subversion /səbˈvɜː.ʃən/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
when someone tries to destroy or weaken an established system or government:
He was found guilty of subversion and imprisoned.
to try to destroy or weaken something, especially an established political system:
The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.
Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness.
subversive /səbˈvɜː.sɪv/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
subversive elements/groups in society
subversive ideas/influences
subversively /səbˈvɜː.sɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
subversiveness /səbˈvɜː.sɪv.nəs/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
subversion /səbˈvɜː.ʃən/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
when someone tries to destroy or weaken an established system or government:
He was found guilty of subversion and imprisoned.
drivel /ˈdrɪv.əl/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
nonsense or boring and useless information:
You don't believe the drivel you read in the papers, do you?
You're talking drivel as usual!
drivelling /ˈdrɪv.əl.ɪŋ/
adjective
Who was that drivelling idiot on the radio this morning?
nonsense or boring and useless information:
You don't believe the drivel you read in the papers, do you?
You're talking drivel as usual!
drivelling /ˈdrɪv.əl.ɪŋ/
adjective
Who was that drivelling idiot on the radio this morning?
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
deify /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
1 to make someone or something into a god:
The Romans used to deify their emperors.
2 DISAPPROVING to consider someone or something to be more important than anything else:
Elvis Presley was deified by his fans.
deification /ˌdeɪ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌdiː.ə-/
noun [U]
1 to make someone or something into a god:
The Romans used to deify their emperors.
2 DISAPPROVING to consider someone or something to be more important than anything else:
Elvis Presley was deified by his fans.
deification /ˌdeɪ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌdiː.ə-/
noun [U]
discredit /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person:
Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the President.
discredited theories
discredit /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
noun [U] FORMAL
The stupid behaviour of one pupil has brought discredit on the whole school.
To her discredit, she never admitted her role in the scandal.
discreditable /dɪˈskred.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
discreditably /dɪˈskred.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person:
Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the President.
discredited theories
discredit /dɪˈskred.ɪt/
noun [U] FORMAL
The stupid behaviour of one pupil has brought discredit on the whole school.
To her discredit, she never admitted her role in the scandal.
discreditable /dɪˈskred.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
discreditably /dɪˈskred.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
bore (FAIL TO INTEREST) /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
verb [T]
to talk or act in a way that makes someone lose interest and become tired:
"Am I boring you?" she asked anxiously.
bore /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
noun
1 [C] DISAPPROVING someone who talks too much about boring subjects:
I had to sit next to Michael at dinner - he's such a bore.
2 [S] INFORMAL an activity or situation that is annoying or unpleasant:
Ironing is such a bore.
[+ ing form of verb] It's an awful bore cooking a meal every night.
[+ to infinitive] It's such a bore to have to write this out all over again.
bored /bɔːd/ US /bɔːrd/
adjective
feeling tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do:
It was a cold, wet day and the children were bored.
He was getting bored with/of doing the same thing every day.
boring /ˈbɔː.rɪŋ/ US /ˈbɔːr.ɪŋ/
adjective
not interesting or exciting:
She finds opera boring.
It's boring to sit on the plane with nothing to read.
a boring lecture
The film was so boring I fell asleep.
boringly /ˈbɔː.rɪŋ.li/ US /ˈbɔːr.ɪŋ-/
adverb
The film has a boringly predictable ending.
boredom /ˈbɔː.dəm/ US /ˈbɔːr-/
noun [U]
when you are bored:
They started quarrelling out of sheer boredom.
to talk or act in a way that makes someone lose interest and become tired:
"Am I boring you?" she asked anxiously.
bore /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
noun
1 [C] DISAPPROVING someone who talks too much about boring subjects:
I had to sit next to Michael at dinner - he's such a bore.
2 [S] INFORMAL an activity or situation that is annoying or unpleasant:
Ironing is such a bore.
[+ ing form of verb] It's an awful bore cooking a meal every night.
[+ to infinitive] It's such a bore to have to write this out all over again.
bored /bɔːd/ US /bɔːrd/
adjective
feeling tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do:
It was a cold, wet day and the children were bored.
He was getting bored with/of doing the same thing every day.
boring /ˈbɔː.rɪŋ/ US /ˈbɔːr.ɪŋ/
adjective
not interesting or exciting:
She finds opera boring.
It's boring to sit on the plane with nothing to read.
a boring lecture
The film was so boring I fell asleep.
boringly /ˈbɔː.rɪŋ.li/ US /ˈbɔːr.ɪŋ-/
adverb
The film has a boringly predictable ending.
boredom /ˈbɔː.dəm/ US /ˈbɔːr-/
noun [U]
when you are bored:
They started quarrelling out of sheer boredom.
bore (MAKE A HOLE) /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition]
to make a hole in something using a tool:
He used a drill to bore a hole in the wall.
The workmen bored through the rock.
bore /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
noun [C] (US USUALLY gauge) SPECIALIZED
the cylindrical hole along the length of a pipe or tube, or the diameter (= measurement across the widest part) of this hole:
a narrow bore
a bore of 16 millimetres
-bore MAINLY UK/-bɔːʳ/ US /-bɔːr/
suffix (US USUALLY gauge)
used in adjectives to express the width of a circular hole in a cylindrical object, especially the inside of a gun barrel:
a twelve-bore shotgun
to make a hole in something using a tool:
He used a drill to bore a hole in the wall.
The workmen bored through the rock.
bore /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
noun [C] (US USUALLY gauge) SPECIALIZED
the cylindrical hole along the length of a pipe or tube, or the diameter (= measurement across the widest part) of this hole:
a narrow bore
a bore of 16 millimetres
-bore MAINLY UK/-bɔːʳ/ US /-bɔːr/
suffix (US USUALLY gauge)
used in adjectives to express the width of a circular hole in a cylindrical object, especially the inside of a gun barrel:
a twelve-bore shotgun
bore (WAVE) /bɔːʳ/ US /bɔːr/
noun [C]
a very large wave that runs from the sea up a narrow river at particular times of year:
the Severn Bore
a very large wave that runs from the sea up a narrow river at particular times of year:
the Severn Bore
deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/
verb [T]
1 to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:
The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources/staff.
My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills/talents.
2 to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:
The decision has been made to deploy extra troops/more powerful weapons.
deployment /dɪˈplɔɪ.mənt/
noun [U]
The Chief of Police ordered the deployment of 2 000 troops to try to stop the rioting.
the deployment of nuclear weapons
1 to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:
The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources/staff.
My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills/talents.
2 to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed:
The decision has been made to deploy extra troops/more powerful weapons.
deployment /dɪˈplɔɪ.mənt/
noun [U]
The Chief of Police ordered the deployment of 2 000 troops to try to stop the rioting.
the deployment of nuclear weapons
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
infelicitous /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
not suitable; not fitting the occasion:
an infelicitous remark
infelicity /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C usually plural] FORMAL
His article was full of mistakes and verbal infelicities (= unsuitable expressions).
not suitable; not fitting the occasion:
an infelicitous remark
infelicity /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C usually plural] FORMAL
His article was full of mistakes and verbal infelicities (= unsuitable expressions).
deflect /dɪˈflekt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) change direction:
The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the shot.
He deflected the ball away from the goal.
The Prime Minister deflected mounting criticism today by announcing tax cuts.
The ball deflected off my hockey stick, straight into the goal.
deflection /dɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The second goal was from a deflection (= a change of direction) off the Liverpool captain.
The journalists were frustrated by her constant deflection of their questions.
to (cause to) change direction:
The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the shot.
He deflected the ball away from the goal.
The Prime Minister deflected mounting criticism today by announcing tax cuts.
The ball deflected off my hockey stick, straight into the goal.
deflection /dɪˈflek.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The second goal was from a deflection (= a change of direction) off the Liverpool captain.
The journalists were frustrated by her constant deflection of their questions.
mite (ANIMAL) /maɪt/
noun [C]
a very small animal similar to a spider:
a red spider mite
a very small animal similar to a spider:
a red spider mite
mite (CHILD) /maɪt/
noun [C] MAINLY UK INFORMAL
a young child, especially one deserving sympathy because they are ill or hungry:
Poor little mite, he looks so tired.
a young child, especially one deserving sympathy because they are ill or hungry:
Poor little mite, he looks so tired.
mite (SMALL AMOUNT) /maɪt/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
a very small amount:
I couldn't eat another mite.
a very small amount:
I couldn't eat another mite.
e.ma.ci.ate
AHD: [¹-m³“sh¶-³t”]
D.J. [!6me!.i87e!t]
K.K. [!6me.i7et]
- To make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation.使消瘦：使或变得极瘦，尤指饥饿所致
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） e.ma.ci.at.ed,e.ma.ci.at.ing,e.ma.ci.ates
语源：
- Latin ¶maci³re ¶maci³t- 拉丁语 ¶maci³re ¶maci³t-
- ¶-, ex- [intensive pref.] * see ex- ¶-, ex- [加强词义前缀] *参见 ex-
- maci³re [to make thin] from macer [thin] * see m³k- maci³re [使…变瘦] 源自 macer [瘦] *参见 m³k-
继承用法：
- ema”cia“tion
n.（名词）
reap /riːp/
verb [I or T]
to cut and collect a grain crop
to cut and collect a grain crop
contravene /ˌkɒn.trəˈviːn/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to do something that a law or rule does not permit, or to break a law or rule:
This contravenes the Race Relations Act.
contravention /ˌkɒn.trəˈven.tʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
By accepting the money, she was in contravention of company regulations.
to do something that a law or rule does not permit, or to break a law or rule:
This contravenes the Race Relations Act.
contravention /ˌkɒn.trəˈven.tʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
By accepting the money, she was in contravention of company regulations.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
deadpan /ˈded.pæn/
adjective
looking or seeming serious when you are telling a joke:
a deadpan expression/voice
looking or seeming serious when you are telling a joke:
a deadpan expression/voice
forge (COPY) /fɔːdʒ/ US /fɔːrdʒ/
verb [T]
to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:
a forged passport
a forged signature
A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine.
forger /ˈfɔː.dʒəʳ/ US /ˈfɔːr.dʒɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes forged copies:
an art forger
forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒər.i/ US /ˈfɔːr.dʒɚ.i/
noun [C or U]
an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies:
These banknotes are forgeries.
He increased his income by forgery.
to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:
a forged passport
a forged signature
A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine.
forger /ˈfɔː.dʒəʳ/ US /ˈfɔːr.dʒɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes forged copies:
an art forger
forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒər.i/ US /ˈfɔːr.dʒɚ.i/
noun [C or U]
an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies:
These banknotes are forgeries.
He increased his income by forgery.
forge (WORK AREA) /fɔːdʒ/ US /fɔːrdʒ/
noun [C]
a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:
a blacksmith's forge
a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:
a blacksmith's forge
forge (MAKE) /fɔːdʒ/ US /fɔːrdʒ/
verb [T]
to make or produce, especially with some difficulty:
The accident forged a close bond between the two families.
She forged a new career for herself as a singer.
to make or produce, especially with some difficulty:
The accident forged a close bond between the two families.
She forged a new career for herself as a singer.
forge (MOVE) /fɔːdʒ/ US /fɔːrdʒ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] FORMAL
to suddenly and quickly move forward:
Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.
She forged down the straight.
to suddenly and quickly move forward:
Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.
She forged down the straight.
clam.or
AHD: [kl²m“…r]
D.J. [6kl#m*]
K.K. [6kl#m+]
- A loud outcry; a hubbub.大的叫喊声；嘈杂声
- A vehement expression of discontent or protest:大声疾呼：对异议和抗议的强烈表示：a clamor in the press for pollution control.在报纸上对污染控制的呼吁
- A loud, sustained noise.See Synonyms at noise 大的、持久的噪声参见 noise
n.（名词）
v.（动词） clam.ored,clam.or.ing,clam.ors
- To make a loud, sustained noise or outcry.喧闹，叫嚣：发出大的、持久的噪音或喊声
- To make insistent demands or complaints:坚持要求或抱怨：clamored for tax reforms.呼喊税收改革
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To exclaim insistently and noisily:固执地、吵嚷地主张：The representatives clamored their disapproval.代表们吵嚷着不赞同
- To influence or force by clamoring:大声疾呼，强烈要求：通过固执地叫嚷来影响或迫使：clamored the mayor into resigning.强烈要求市长下台
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English clamour 中古英语 clamour
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin cl³mor [shout] 源自 拉丁语 cl³mor [叫喊]
- from cl³m³re [to cry out] * see kel…- 2源自 cl³m³re [大声叫喊] *参见 kel…- 2
继承用法：
- clam“orer
n.（名词）
explicit /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/
adjective
1 clear and exact:
I gave her very explicit directions how to get here.
She was very explicit about (= said very clearly and exactly) what she thought was wrong with the plans.
I wasn't aware that I would be paying - you certainly didn't make it explicit (= state it clearly).
Compare implicit.
2 showing or talking about sex or violence in a very detailed way:
a sexually explicit film
explicitly /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/
adverb
I told you quite explicitly (= clearly) to be home by midnight.
explicitness /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
1 clear and exact:
I gave her very explicit directions how to get here.
She was very explicit about (= said very clearly and exactly) what she thought was wrong with the plans.
I wasn't aware that I would be paying - you certainly didn't make it explicit (= state it clearly).
Compare implicit.
2 showing or talking about sex or violence in a very detailed way:
a sexually explicit film
explicitly /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/
adverb
I told you quite explicitly (= clearly) to be home by midnight.
explicitness /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
trumpet (INSTRUMENT) /ˈtrʌm.pɪt/
noun [C]
a brass musical instrument consisting of a metal tube with one narrow end, into which the player blows, and one wide end. Three buttons are pressed in order to change notes.
trumpeter /ˈtrʌm.pɪtəʳ/
noun [C]
a musician who plays a trumpet:
a jazz trumpeter
a brass musical instrument consisting of a metal tube with one narrow end, into which the player blows, and one wide end. Three buttons are pressed in order to change notes.
trumpeter /ˈtrʌm.pɪtəʳ/
noun [C]
a musician who plays a trumpet:
a jazz trumpeter
trumpet (ANIMAL CALL) /ˈtrʌm.pɪt/
verb [I]
(of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call:
We could hear the elephants trumpeting in the distance.
(of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call:
We could hear the elephants trumpeting in the distance.
trumpet (ANNOUNCE) /ˈtrʌm.pɪt/
verb [T] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
to announce or state something proudly to a lot of people:
The museum has been loudly trumpeting its reputation as one of the finest in the world.
Their much-trumpeted price cuts affect only 5% of the goods that they sell.
to announce or state something proudly to a lot of people:
The museum has been loudly trumpeting its reputation as one of the finest in the world.
Their much-trumpeted price cuts affect only 5% of the goods that they sell.
trunk road noun [C] UK
an important road for travelling long distances at high speed, which is suitable for large vehicles and a lot of traffic.
paean /ˈpiː.ən/
noun [C] LITERARY
a song, film or piece of writing that praises someone or something very enthusiastically:
The song is a paean to solitude and independence.
a song, film or piece of writing that praises someone or something very enthusiastically:
The song is a paean to solitude and independence.
fault.find.er
AHD: [fôlt“fºn”d…r]
D.J. [6f%8lt7fa!nd*]
K.K. [6f%lt7fa!nd+]
- One who is given to petty criticism and constant complaint.吹毛求疵者：爱挑毛病，常常抱怨的人
n.（名词）
butt joint
- A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.对接，端接：将两个邻接的表面成直角地放在一起的连接
n.（名词）
语源：
- From butt 2源自 butt2
vac.ci.nate
AHD: [v²k“s…-n³t”]
D.J. [6v#ks*7ne!t]
K.K. [6v#ks*7net]
v.（动词） vac.ci.nat.ed,vac.ci.nat.ing,vac.ci.nates
- To inoculate with a vaccine in order to produce immunity to an infectious disease such as diphtheria or typhus.给…接种牛痘：接种牛痘，以产生对白喉或班疹伤寒等传染病的免疫力
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To perform vaccinations or a vaccination.种痘，行预防性接种
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- vac“cina”tor
n.（名词）
solicitous /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
showing care and helpful attention to someone:
He made a solicitous enquiry after her health.
solicitously /səˈlɪs.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
solicitude /səˈlɪs.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U] (ALSO solicitousness) FORMAL
showing care and helpful attention to someone:
He made a solicitous enquiry after her health.
solicitously /səˈlɪs.ɪ.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
solicitude /səˈlɪs.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U] (ALSO solicitousness) FORMAL
caprice /kəˈpriːs/
noun [C or U] LITERARY
(the tendency to have) a sudden and usually foolish desire to have or do something, or a sudden and foolish change of mind or behaviour; a whim:
The $300 million palace was built to satisfy the caprice of one man.
capricious /kəˈprɪʃ.əs/
adjective LITERARY
a capricious child
He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
capriciously /kəˈprɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb
capriciousness /kəˈprɪʃ.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
(the tendency to have) a sudden and usually foolish desire to have or do something, or a sudden and foolish change of mind or behaviour; a whim:
The $300 million palace was built to satisfy the caprice of one man.
capricious /kəˈprɪʃ.əs/
adjective LITERARY
a capricious child
He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
capriciously /kəˈprɪʃ.ə.sli/
adverb
capriciousness /kəˈprɪʃ.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
spin.y
AHD: [spº“n¶]
D.J. [6spa!ni8]
K.K. [6spa!ni]
- Bearing or covered with spines, thorns, or similar stiff projections.有刺的：具刺的或具有刺状坚硬突起的，长满刺的或充满刺状坚硬突起的
- Shaped like a spine.刺状的
- Difficult; troublesome.困难的；棘手的
adj.（形容词） spin.i.er,spin.i.est
继承用法：
- spin“iness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
lance (WEAPON) /lɑːnts/ US /lænts/
noun [C]
a long thin pole with a sharp point which soldiers used in the past as a weapon when riding horses
lancer /ˈlɑːnt.səʳ/ US /ˈlænt.sɚ/
noun [C]
a soldier who belongs to the part of an army that used lances in the past:
the Queen's Royal Lancers
a long thin pole with a sharp point which soldiers used in the past as a weapon when riding horses
lancer /ˈlɑːnt.səʳ/ US /ˈlænt.sɚ/
noun [C]
a soldier who belongs to the part of an army that used lances in the past:
the Queen's Royal Lancers
lance (CUT) /lɑːnts/ US /lænts/
verb [T]
to cut the skin with a sharp tool in order to release infected matter that has collected under it:
She had a boil lanced at the doctor's this morning.
to cut the skin with a sharp tool in order to release infected matter that has collected under it:
She had a boil lanced at the doctor's this morning.
self-ab.sorbed
AHD: [sµlf”…b-sôrbd“, -zôrbd“]
D.J. [7self*b6s%8bd, -6z%8bd]
K.K. [7sWlf*b6s%rbd, -6z%rbd]
- Excessively self-involved.自我专注的：过于专注自身利益的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- self”-absorp“tion AHD: [-sôrp“sh…n, -zôrp“-] （名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
boon /buːn/
noun [C usually singular]
something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life:
Guide dogs are a great boon to the partially sighted.
something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life:
Guide dogs are a great boon to the partially sighted.
cacophony /kəˈkɒf.ə.ni/ US /-ˈkɑː.fə-/
noun [S]
an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds:
What a cacophony!
As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds.
cacophonous /kəˈkɒf.ə.nəs/ US /-ˈkɑː.fə-/
adjective
an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds:
What a cacophony!
As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds.
cacophonous /kəˈkɒf.ə.nəs/ US /-ˈkɑː.fə-/
adjective
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
ramshackle /ˈræmˌʃæk.ļ/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING badly or untidily made and likely to break or fall down easily:
There's a ramshackle old shed at the bottom of the garden
2 badly organised:
We need to reorganize this ramshackle system.
1 DISAPPROVING badly or untidily made and likely to break or fall down easily:
There's a ramshackle old shed at the bottom of the garden
2 badly organised:
We need to reorganize this ramshackle system.
ramp sth up phrasal verb
1 [M] If a business ramps up its activity, it increases it:
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
stunt (EXCITING ACTION) /stʌnt/
noun [C]
an exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled:
It's a typical action film with plenty of spectacular stunts.
Tom Cruise has performed his own stunts for Mission Impossible 2, defying warnings from professionals.
an exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled:
It's a typical action film with plenty of spectacular stunts.
Tom Cruise has performed his own stunts for Mission Impossible 2, defying warnings from professionals.
stunt (GET ATTENTION) /stʌnt/
noun [C] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it:
an advertising stunt
Their marriage was just a cheap publicity stunt.
something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it:
an advertising stunt
Their marriage was just a cheap publicity stunt.
stunt (PREVENT GROWTH) /stʌnt/
verb [T]
to prevent the growth or development of something from reaching its limit:
Drought has stunted (the growth of) this year's cereal crop.
When Freya was a baby we were advised that watching television would stunt her imagination.
stunted /ˈstʌn.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
A few stunted trees were the only vegetation visible.
children with stunted growth
to prevent the growth or development of something from reaching its limit:
Drought has stunted (the growth of) this year's cereal crop.
When Freya was a baby we were advised that watching television would stunt her imagination.
stunted /ˈstʌn.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
A few stunted trees were the only vegetation visible.
children with stunted growth
pragmatic /prægˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective MAINLY APPROVING
solving problems in a realistic way which suits the present conditions rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rules:
In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.
pragmatically /prægˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adverb MAINLY APPROVING
in a pragmatic way:
It is intended that these guidelines should be applied flexibly and pragmatically.
pragmatism /ˈpræg.mə.tɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɪ-/
noun [U] MAINLY APPROVING
when you deal with a problem in a realistic way rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rules:
The council has operated much more effectively since pragmatism replaced political dogma.
pragmatist /ˈpræg.mə.tɪst/ US /-ţɪst/
noun [C] MAINLY APPROVING
She rose to power by being a political pragmatist who took advantage of every opportunity that presented itself.
solving problems in a realistic way which suits the present conditions rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rules:
In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.
pragmatically /prægˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adverb MAINLY APPROVING
in a pragmatic way:
It is intended that these guidelines should be applied flexibly and pragmatically.
pragmatism /ˈpræg.mə.tɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɪ-/
noun [U] MAINLY APPROVING
when you deal with a problem in a realistic way rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rules:
The council has operated much more effectively since pragmatism replaced political dogma.
pragmatist /ˈpræg.mə.tɪst/ US /-ţɪst/
noun [C] MAINLY APPROVING
She rose to power by being a political pragmatist who took advantage of every opportunity that presented itself.
practice (ACTION) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
noun [U]
action rather than thought or ideas:
It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster.
Officially, Robert's in charge, but in practice Hannah runs the office.
I can't see how your plan is going to work in practice.
How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?
action rather than thought or ideas:
It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster.
Officially, Robert's in charge, but in practice Hannah runs the office.
I can't see how your plan is going to work in practice.
How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?
practice (REGULAR ACTIVITY) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
noun [C or U]
something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition or custom:
What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
This is a cruel practice which should be banned immediately.
What is standard practice (= What is usually done) in a situation like this?
Newspaper editors have agreed a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy.
practise UK, US practice /ˈpræk.tɪs/
verb [T]
to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion or set of rules, or as a habit:
The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion.
Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection.
The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees.
practising UK, US practicing /ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
actively involved in a religion:
a practising Muslim/Jew/Christian
something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition or custom:
What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
This is a cruel practice which should be banned immediately.
What is standard practice (= What is usually done) in a situation like this?
Newspaper editors have agreed a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy.
practise UK, US practice /ˈpræk.tɪs/
verb [T]
to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion or set of rules, or as a habit:
The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion.
Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection.
The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees.
practising UK, US practicing /ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
actively involved in a religion:
a practising Muslim/Jew/Christian
cast (LOOK) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
cast a look/glance/smile/etc. to look/smile/etc. in a particular direction:
She cast a quick look in the rear mirror.
cast (THROW) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
verb cast, cast
1 [T + adverb or preposition] LITERARY to throw something:
The knight cast the sword far out into the lake.
2 [T] (in fishing) to throw something, such as a line, into the water to catch fish with:
He cast the line to the middle of the river.
1 [T + adverb or preposition] LITERARY to throw something:
The knight cast the sword far out into the lake.
2 [T] (in fishing) to throw something, such as a line, into the water to catch fish with:
He cast the line to the middle of the river.
cast (LIGHT) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] cast, cast
1 to send light or shadow (= an area of darkness) in a particular direction:
The moon cast a white light into the room.
The tree cast a shadow over/on his face.
FIGURATIVE Her arrival cast a shadow over/on the party (= made it less pleasant).
2 cast light on sth to provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand:
The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct.
1 to send light or shadow (= an area of darkness) in a particular direction:
The moon cast a white light into the room.
The tree cast a shadow over/on his face.
FIGURATIVE Her arrival cast a shadow over/on the party (= made it less pleasant).
2 cast light on sth to provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand:
The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct.
cast (SKIN) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
verb [T] cast, cast
If a snake casts its skin, the outer layer of old skin comes off its body.
If a snake casts its skin, the outer layer of old skin comes off its body.
cast (DOUBT) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
1 cast doubt/suspicion on sb/sth to make people feel less sure about or have less trust in something or someone:
New evidence has cast doubt on the guilty verdict.
2 FORMAL cast aspersions on sb/sth to make critical or damaging remarks or judgments about someone or something:
His opponents cast aspersions on his patriotism.
cast (REMEMBER) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
cast your mind back to try to remember:
If you cast your mind back, you might recall that I never promised to go.
cast (MAGIC) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
cast a spell to use words thought to be magic, especially in order to have an effect on someone:
The old woman cast a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog.
FIGURATIVE At 17 jazz cast its spell on me (= I started to like it very much).
cast (ACTORS) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
verb [T] cast, cast
to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film or show:
He was often cast as the villain.
In her latest film she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).
FIGURATIVE They like to cast the opposing political party as (= to say that they are) the party of high taxes.
See also typecast.
cast /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
group noun [C]
the actors in a film, play or show:
After the final performance, the director threw a party for the cast.
Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not playing the main parts).
to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film or show:
He was often cast as the villain.
In her latest film she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).
FIGURATIVE They like to cast the opposing political party as (= to say that they are) the party of high taxes.
See also typecast.
cast /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
group noun [C]
the actors in a film, play or show:
After the final performance, the director threw a party for the cast.
Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not playing the main parts).
cast (VOTE) /kɑːst/ US /kæst/
verb
cast a/your vote to vote:
All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun.
cast a/your vote to vote:
All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun.
loathe /ləʊð/ US /loʊð/
verb [T]
to hate someone or something:
From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.
"Do you like fish?" "No, I loathe it."
[+ ing form of verb] I loathe doing housework.
to hate someone or something:
From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.
"Do you like fish?" "No, I loathe it."
[+ ing form of verb] I loathe doing housework.
locomotion /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the ability to move; movement
locomotive /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
the ability to move; movement
locomotive /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
elucidate /ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to explain or make clear:
I don't understand. You'll have to elucidate.
The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists.
elucidation /ɪˌluː.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
These figures need elucidation.
to explain or make clear:
I don't understand. You'll have to elucidate.
The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists.
elucidation /ɪˌluː.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
These figures need elucidation.
re.spon.sive
AHD: [r¹-sp¼n“s¹v]
D.J. [r!6spKns!v]
K.K. [r!6sp$ns!v]
- Answering or replying; responding.回答的：回答的或答复的；回复的
- Readily reacting to suggestions, influences, appeals, or efforts:反应迅速的：对建议、影响、意见或努力迅速反应的：a responsive student.反应迅速的学生
- Containing or using responses:包含或使用应答的：responsive reading; responsive liturgy.轮流朗读；轮流应答礼拜式
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- respon“sively
adv.（副词）
- respon“siveness
n.（名词）
encl.
- Enclosed.被圈住的
- Enclosure. Enclosure.
abbr.（略语）
charlatan /ˈʃɑː.lə.tən/ US /ˈʃɑːr.lə.ţən/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not have, especially in medicine
a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not have, especially in medicine
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
hobble (WALK) /ˈhɒb.ļ/ US /ˈhɑː.bļ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to walk in an awkward way, usually because the feet or legs are injured:
The last time I saw Rachel she was hobbling around with a stick.
Some of the runners could only manage to hobble over the finishing line.
to walk in an awkward way, usually because the feet or legs are injured:
The last time I saw Rachel she was hobbling around with a stick.
Some of the runners could only manage to hobble over the finishing line.
hobble (LIMIT) /ˈhɒb.ļ/ US /ˈhɑː.bļ/
verb [T]
1 to limit something or control the freedom of someone:
A long list of amendments have hobbled the new legislation.
2 LITERARY If you hobble an animal, especially a horse, you tie two of its legs together so that it cannot run away.
1 to limit something or control the freedom of someone:
A long list of amendments have hobbled the new legislation.
2 LITERARY If you hobble an animal, especially a horse, you tie two of its legs together so that it cannot run away.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
excrete /ɪkˈskriːt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to get rid of waste material such as excrement or urine from the body:
Most toxins are naturally excreted from the body.
excretion /ɪkˈskriː.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Excretion is one of several activities common to both plants and animals.
excrement /ˈek.skrɪ.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
the solid waste which is released from the bowels of a person or animal:
human excrement
excreta /ɪkˈskriː.tə/ US /-ţə/
noun [U] FORMAL
the waste material produced by a body, especially solid waste
to get rid of waste material such as excrement or urine from the body:
Most toxins are naturally excreted from the body.
excretion /ɪkˈskriː.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Excretion is one of several activities common to both plants and animals.
excrement /ˈek.skrɪ.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
the solid waste which is released from the bowels of a person or animal:
human excrement
excreta /ɪkˈskriː.tə/ US /-ţə/
noun [U] FORMAL
the waste material produced by a body, especially solid waste
glisten /ˈglɪs.ən/
verb [I]
to shine by reflecting light from a wet, oily or smooth surface:
The grass glistened in the early-morning dew.
His eyes glistened with tears.
to shine by reflecting light from a wet, oily or smooth surface:
The grass glistened in the early-morning dew.
His eyes glistened with tears.
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
tantamount /ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/ US /-ţə-/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
tantamount to being almost the same or having the same effect as, usually something bad:
Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
tantamount to being almost the same or having the same effect as, usually something bad:
Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
welter /ˈwel.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [S]
a large and especially badly organized number of things:
We are reducing the company's welter of development projects and will streamline sales and marketing.
a large and especially badly organized number of things:
We are reducing the company's welter of development projects and will streamline sales and marketing.
endorse (SUPPORT) /ɪnˈdɔːs/ US /-ˈdɔːrs/
verb [T]
1 to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:
The National Executive is expected to endorse these recommendations.
FORMAL I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said.
2 to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product:
They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave.
endorsement /ɪnˈdɔː.smənt/ US /-ˈdɔːr-/
noun [C or U]
1 to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:
The National Executive is expected to endorse these recommendations.
FORMAL I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said.
2 to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product:
They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave.
endorsement /ɪnˈdɔː.smənt/ US /-ˈdɔːr-/
noun [C or U]
endorse (GIVE PERMISSION) /ɪnˈdɔːs/ US /-ˈdɔːrs/
verb [T]
to write something in order to give permission for something, especially your signature on the back of a cheque, in order to make it able to be paid to someone else
endorsement /ɪnˈdɔː.smənt/ US /-ˈdɔːr-/
noun [U]
to write something in order to give permission for something, especially your signature on the back of a cheque, in order to make it able to be paid to someone else
endorsement /ɪnˈdɔː.smənt/ US /-ˈdɔːr-/
noun [U]
feral /ˈfer.əl/
adjective
existing in a wild state, especially describing an animal that was previously kept by people:
feral dogs/cats
existing in a wild state, especially describing an animal that was previously kept by people:
feral dogs/cats
fender bender US noun [C] (UK prang) INFORMAL
a road accident in which the vehicles involved are only slightly damaged
feng shui /ˌfeŋˈʃuːi/ /ˌfʊŋˈʃweɪ/
noun [U]
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/
adjective LITERARY
very unpleasant and offensive:
a noisome stench
very unpleasant and offensive:
a noisome stench
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
metamorphose /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fəʊz/ US /ˌmeţ.əˈmɔːr.foʊz/ /---ˈ-/
verb [I] FORMAL
to change into a completely different form or type:
The awkward boy I knew had metamorphosed into a tall, confident man.
metamorphosis /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/ US /ˌmeţ.əˈmɔːr-/
noun plural metamorphoses
1 [C] a complete change:
Under the new editor, the magazine has undergone a metamorphosis.
2 [U] SPECIALIZED the process by which the young form of insects and some animals, such as frogs, develops into the adult form
to change into a completely different form or type:
The awkward boy I knew had metamorphosed into a tall, confident man.
metamorphosis /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/ US /ˌmeţ.əˈmɔːr-/
noun plural metamorphoses
1 [C] a complete change:
Under the new editor, the magazine has undergone a metamorphosis.
2 [U] SPECIALIZED the process by which the young form of insects and some animals, such as frogs, develops into the adult form
dodder 1
AHD: [d¼d“…r]
D.J. [6dKd*]
K.K. [6d$d+]
- To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter.老态龙钟：因年老而颤抖；蹒跚而行
- To progress in a feeble, unsteady manner.脚步蹒跚：颤巍巍地行进
v.intr.（不及物动词） dod.dered,dod.der.ing,dod.ders
语源：
- Alteration of Middle English daderen 中古英语 daderen的变化
继承用法：
- dod“derer
n.（名词）
dodder 2
AHD: [d¼d“…r]
D.J. [6dKd*]
K.K. [6d$d+]
- Any of various leafless, annual parasitic herbs of the genusCuscuta that lack chlorophyll and have slender, twining, yellow or reddish stems and small whitish flowers. 菟丝子，菟丝子属植物：一年生无叶寄生草本植物菟丝子属 ，缺少叶绿素，有细长蜷曲黄色或浅红色茎，开白色小花
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English doder 中古英语 doder
- possibly from Middle Dutch [yolk of an egg (from the yellow color of the blossom of one species of this plant)] 可能源自 中古荷兰语 [蛋黄（由这类植物中的一种所开黄花得名）]
rambunctious /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/
adjective MAINLY US
full of energy and difficult to control:
rambunctious children
a lively and rambunctious puppy
full of energy and difficult to control:
rambunctious children
a lively and rambunctious puppy
ramp sth up phrasal verb
1 [M] If a business ramps up its activity, it increases it:
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
madcap /ˈmæd.kæp/
adjective [before noun] OLD-FASHIONED
describes crazy behaviour or a plan which is very foolish and unlikely to succeed:
the madcap antics of the clowns
describes crazy behaviour or a plan which is very foolish and unlikely to succeed:
the madcap antics of the clowns
taxing /ˈtæk.sɪŋ/
adjective
difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort:
I like a bit of light reading when I'm on holiday - nothing too taxing.
difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort:
I like a bit of light reading when I'm on holiday - nothing too taxing.
in.sen.tient
AHD: [¹n-sµn“sh…nt]
D.J. [!n6sen.*nt]
K.K. [!n6sWn.*nt]
- Devoid of sensation or consciousness; inanimate.无感觉的或知觉的；无生命的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- insen“tience
n.（名词）
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
misconstrue /ˌmɪs.kənˈstruː/
verb [T] FORMAL
to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says:
She said Harris had misconstrued her comments.
Their caution was misconstrued as cowardice.
to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says:
She said Harris had misconstrued her comments.
Their caution was misconstrued as cowardice.
overshadow /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/
verb [T often passive]
1 to cause someone or something to seem less important or less happy:
Karen has always felt overshadowed by her famous elder sister.
My happiness was overshadowed by the bad news.
2 (of a building) to be much taller than another building and therefore block the sun from it:
Grand Central Station in New York is overshadowed by the PanAm building.
1 to cause someone or something to seem less important or less happy:
Karen has always felt overshadowed by her famous elder sister.
My happiness was overshadowed by the bad news.
2 (of a building) to be much taller than another building and therefore block the sun from it:
Grand Central Station in New York is overshadowed by the PanAm building.
dread /dred/
verb [T]
to feel extremely anxious or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:
He's dreading his driving test - he's sure he's going to fail.
[+ ing form of verb] I'm dreading having to meet his parents.
dread /dred/
noun [U]
a strong feeling of fear or worry:
The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread.
I live in dread of bumping into her in the street.
dreaded /ˈdred.ɪd/
adjective [before noun] HUMOROUS
I've got my dreaded cousin coming to stay!
dread /dred/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
The dread spectre of civil war looms over the country.
to feel extremely anxious or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:
He's dreading his driving test - he's sure he's going to fail.
[+ ing form of verb] I'm dreading having to meet his parents.
dread /dred/
noun [U]
a strong feeling of fear or worry:
The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread.
I live in dread of bumping into her in the street.
dreaded /ˈdred.ɪd/
adjective [before noun] HUMOROUS
I've got my dreaded cousin coming to stay!
dread /dred/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
The dread spectre of civil war looms over the country.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
immemorial /ˌɪm.əˈmɔː.ri.əl/ US /-ˈmɔːr.i-/
adjective
1 LITERARY from/since time immemorial for a very long time:
Her family had farmed that land since time immemorial.
2 FORMAL existing or traditional for an extremely long time:
She said it was the immemorial custom of the villagers to have a feast after the harvesting.
1 LITERARY from/since time immemorial for a very long time:
Her family had farmed that land since time immemorial.
2 FORMAL existing or traditional for an extremely long time:
She said it was the immemorial custom of the villagers to have a feast after the harvesting.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
reiterate /riˈɪt.ər.eɪt/ US /-ˈɪţ.ɚ.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say something again, once or several times:
The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
[+ that] She reiterated that she had never seen him before.
reiteration /riˌɪt.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌɪţ.əˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to say something again, once or several times:
The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
[+ that] She reiterated that she had never seen him before.
reiteration /riˌɪt.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌɪţ.əˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
relegate /ˈrel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
enact (MAKE LAW) /ɪˈnækt/
verb [T often passive] SPECIALIZED
to put something into action, especially to change something into a law:
A package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country.
enactment /ɪˈnækt.mənt/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
to put something into action, especially to change something into a law:
A package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country.
enactment /ɪˈnækt.mənt/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
enact (PERFORM) /ɪˈnækt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to perform a story or play:
The stories are enacted using music, dance and mime.
enactment /ɪˈnækt.mənt/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to perform a story or play:
The stories are enacted using music, dance and mime.
enactment /ɪˈnækt.mənt/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
as.per.sion
AHD: […-spûr“zh…n, -sh…n]
D.J. [*6spT89*n, -.*n]
K.K. [*6spP9*n, -.*n]
- An unfavorable or damaging remark; slander:中伤：诽谤或中伤的话；造谣：Don't cast aspersions on my honesty.不要对我的诚实诽谤中伤
- The act of defaming or slandering.诽谤，中伤：诽谤或中伤的行为
- A sprinkling, especially with holy water.洒：洒，尤指洒圣水
n.（名词）
skimp /skɪmp/
verb [I or T]
to not spend enough time or money on something, or to not use enough of something to do a job or activity properly:
Many old people skimp on food and heating in order to meet their bills.
When choosing an overseas package tour, do not skimp.
skimpy /ˈskɪm.pi/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING not large enough:
a skimpy meal
2 Skimpy clothing shows a lot of your body:
a skimpy dress
to not spend enough time or money on something, or to not use enough of something to do a job or activity properly:
Many old people skimp on food and heating in order to meet their bills.
When choosing an overseas package tour, do not skimp.
skimpy /ˈskɪm.pi/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING not large enough:
a skimpy meal
2 Skimpy clothing shows a lot of your body:
a skimpy dress
sitting target noun [C]
a person or thing that is without protection and easily attacked:
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
en.gross
AHD: [µn-gr½s“]
D.J. [en6gr*&s]
K.K. [Wn6gros]
- To occupy exclusively; absorb:使全神贯注；吸引：A great novel engrosses the reader.See Synonyms at &b{monopolize}一部伟大的小说可以使读者全神贯注参见 monopolize
- To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market).独占（一类商品）；垄断（一个市场）
- To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand.用清楚的大字体书写
- To write or print the final draft of (an official document).正式誊清：正式誊写（官方文件）终稿
v.tr.（及物动词） en.grossed,en.gross.ing,en.gross.es
语源：
- Middle English engrossen [to collect in large quantity, monopolize] 中古英语 engrossen [大量搜集，垄断]
- from Old French engrossier 源自 古法语 engrossier
- from en gros [in large quantity] 源自 en gros [大量]
- en [in] from Latin in * see in- 2en [在…里] 源自 拉丁语 in *参见 in-2
- gros [large] * see gross gros [大的] *参见 gross
- Sense 3, from Middle English engrossen [to make a finished copy of a legal document] 释义3，源自 中古英语 engrossen [誊写法律文件的终稿]
- from Anglo-Norman engrosser 源自 英法语 engrosser
- from Medieval Latin ingross³re 源自 中世纪拉丁语 ingross³re
- Latin in- [in] * see en- 1拉丁语 in- [在…里] *参见 en-1
- grossa [a copy in a large hand] from Late Latin grossus [thick] grossa [用大字体书写的文稿] 源自 后期拉丁语 grossus [浓重的，厚的]
继承用法：
- engross“er
n.（名词）
awning /ˈɔː.nɪŋ/ US /ˈɑː-/
noun [C] (US ALSO sunshade, AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH ALSO sunblind)
a cloth or plastic cover attached to a building or structure and supported by a frame which is used to protect someone or something from the sun or rain:
The gaily striped awnings of the little shops and market stalls made an attractive scene.
a cloth or plastic cover attached to a building or structure and supported by a frame which is used to protect someone or something from the sun or rain:
The gaily striped awnings of the little shops and market stalls made an attractive scene.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
adjective
1 describes a disease that can be caught by touching someone with the disease or a piece of infected clothing:
The infection is highly contagious, so don't let anyone else use your towel.
2 describes someone who has a contagious disease:
Keep him off school till he stops being contagious.
3 A contagious feeling spreads quickly among people:
Fear is contagious.
contagion /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
noun [U] FORMAL
when a disease is spread by touching someone or something:
The doctor says there's no chance/danger of contagion.
1 describes a disease that can be caught by touching someone with the disease or a piece of infected clothing:
The infection is highly contagious, so don't let anyone else use your towel.
2 describes someone who has a contagious disease:
Keep him off school till he stops being contagious.
3 A contagious feeling spreads quickly among people:
Fear is contagious.
contagion /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
noun [U] FORMAL
when a disease is spread by touching someone or something:
The doctor says there's no chance/danger of contagion.
contemplate /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.ţəm-/
verb [I or T]
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:
[+ ing form of verb] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.
You're not contemplating a change of job, are you?
It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.
contemplation /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəm-/
noun [U]
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
contemplative /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
Her mood was calm and contemplative.
contemplatively /kənˈtem.plə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
sequel /ˈsiː.kwəl/
noun [C]
1 a book, film or play which continues the story of a previous book etc:
I'm reading the sequel to 'Gone with the Wind'.
Compare prequel.
2 an event which happens after and is the result of an earlier event:
There was a dramatic sequel to last Thursday's scandalous revelations when the minister for trade suddenly announced his resignation.
1 a book, film or play which continues the story of a previous book etc:
I'm reading the sequel to 'Gone with the Wind'.
Compare prequel.
2 an event which happens after and is the result of an earlier event:
There was a dramatic sequel to last Thursday's scandalous revelations when the minister for trade suddenly announced his resignation.
measly /ˈmiːz.li/
adjective INFORMAL
too small in size or amount, or not enough:
a measly amount of money
a measly little present
measliness /ˈmiːz.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
too small in size or amount, or not enough:
a measly amount of money
a measly little present
measliness /ˈmiːz.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
buoy.ant
AHD: [boi“…nt, b›“y…nt]
D.J. [6b%!*nt, 6bu8j*nt]
K.K. [6b%!*nt, 6buj*nt]
- Having or marked by buoyancy:有浮力的：有浮力的，显示浮力的：a buoyant balloon; buoyant spirits.一个漂浮起来的气球；高涨的情绪
- Lighthearted; gay:轻松的，轻快的；活泼的：in a buoyant mood.轻松的心情
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Spanish boyante [present participle of] boyar [to refloat a boat] 西班牙语 boyante [] boyar的现在分词 [使船再次浮起]
- from boya [buoy] 源自 boya [浮标]
- from Old French boue * see buoy 源自 古法语 boue *参见 buoy
继承用法：
- buoy“antly
adv.（副词）
burette 也作 bu.ret
AHD: [by‹-rµt“]
D.J. [bj&6ret]
K.K. [bj&6rWt]
- A uniform-bore glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used especially in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and measurement.滴定管：一种统一口径的玻璃试管，有精确的刻度和下端有一个停止旋塞，特别用于实验室中对精确液流的分配和测量程序
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] buire [vase for liquors] 法语 [] buire的小后缀 [酒具]
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- [probably of Germanic origin] [可能源于日耳曼语]
politic /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/ US /ˈpɑː.lə-/
adjective [+ to infinitive] FORMAL
wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions:
It would not be politic for you to be seen there.
wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions:
It would not be politic for you to be seen there.
mon.o.chro.mat.ic
AHD: [m¼n”…-kr½-m²t“¹k]
D.J. [7mKn*kr*&6m#t!k]
K.K. [7m$n*kro6m#t!k]
- Having or appearing to have only one color.单色的：具有或看上去只有一种颜色的
- Of or composed of radiation of only one wavelength:单频的：单一波长的辐射物的、或由单一波长辐射物构成的：monochromatic light.单色光
- Done in monochrome:用单色做的：monochromatic prints and paintings.单色印刷和图画
- Of or exhibiting monochromatism.单色性的或显出单色性的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mon”ochromat“ically
adv.（副词）
- mon”ochro”matic“ity AHD: [-m…-t¹s“¹-t¶] （名词）
Darton College
- 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707; Public; 2,141达登学院：2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707; Public; 2,141
puckish /ˈpʌk.ɪʃ/
adjective LITERARY
liking to make jokes about other people and play harmless tricks on them:
a puckish sense of humour
a puckish grin
liking to make jokes about other people and play harmless tricks on them:
a puckish sense of humour
a puckish grin
cog.ni.zant
AHD: [k¼g“n¹-z…nt]
D.J. [6kKgn!z*nt]
K.K. [6k$gn!z*nt]
- Fully informed; conscious.See Synonyms at aware 认识的：被正式告知的；自觉的参见 aware
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From cognizance 源自 cognizance
variance /ˈveə.ri.ənts/ US /ˈver.i-/
noun
1 [C or U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL when two or more things are different, or the amount or number by which they are different:
There has been some unusual variance in temperature this month.
I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden.
2 [C] US LEGAL official permission to do something which is not normally permitted:
We had to get a (zoning) variance before we could build the extension on our house.
1 [C or U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL when two or more things are different, or the amount or number by which they are different:
There has been some unusual variance in temperature this month.
I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden.
2 [C] US LEGAL official permission to do something which is not normally permitted:
We had to get a (zoning) variance before we could build the extension on our house.
dra.mat.ic
AHD: [dr…-m²t“¹k]
D.J. [dr*6m#t!k]
K.K. [dr*6m#t!k]
- Abbr. dram.Of or relating to drama or the theater.缩写 dram.戏剧的：属于或关于戏剧或剧院的
- Characterized by or expressive of the action or emotion associated with drama or the theatre:戏剧性的：具有或表现出使人联想起戏剧或剧院的特点的行为或情感的：a dramatic rescue at sea.一次戏剧性的海上救援
- Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect:引人注目的：引人注目或给人深刻印象的外表或效果：a dramatic sunset.辉煌的落日
- Music Having a powerful, expressive singing voice:【音乐】 戏剧般的：有力的，富于表现力的声乐的：a dramatic tenor.戏剧型的男高音
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin dr³maticus 后期拉丁语 dr³maticus
- from Greek dramatikos 源自 希腊语 dramatikos
- from drama dramat- [drama] * see drama 源自 drama dramat- [戏剧] *参见 drama
继承用法：
- dramat“ically
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- dramatic,histrionic,melodramatic,stagy,theatrical
- The central meaning shared by these adjectives is “suggestive of acting or of an emotional and often affected stage performance”: 这些形容词的中心意思是“暗示着动作性的或使人联想起充满激情，通常是动人的舞台表演的”：assumed a theatrical pose.摆出演戏似的夸张姿势
bomb.sight
AHD: [b¼m“sºt”]
D.J. [6bKm7sa!t]
K.K. [6b$m7sa!t]
- A device in a combat aircraft for determining the point at which to drop a bomb in order to strike a target.炸弹瞄准器：战斗机上的一种装置，用来确定为击中目标应向哪个点投弹
n.（名词）
escalate /ˈes.kə.leɪt/
verb [I or T]
to make or become greater or more serious:
The decision to escalate UN involvement has been taken in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.
His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.
The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices.
escalation /ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
It's difficult to explain the recent escalation in/of violent crime.
to make or become greater or more serious:
The decision to escalate UN involvement has been taken in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.
His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.
The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices.
escalation /ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
It's difficult to explain the recent escalation in/of violent crime.
dolt /dəʊlt/ US /doʊlt/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a stupid person
a stupid person
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
e.late
AHD: [¹-l³t“]
D.J. [!6le!t]
K.K. [!6let]
- To make proud or joyful:使骄傲或高兴：Her success elated the family.她的成功使全家人兴高采烈
v.tr.（及物动词） e.lat.ed,e.lat.ing,e.lates
- Elated.兴奋的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin ¶l³tus [past participle of] efferre [to bring out, exalt] 源自 拉丁语 ¶l³tus [] efferre的过去分词 [激起，使振奋]
- ¶-, ex- [ex-] ¶-, ex- [向外]
- l³tus [brought] * see tel…- l³tus [带来的] *参见 tel…-
继承用法：
- ela“tion
n.（名词）
faction /ˈfæk.ʃən/
noun [C] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
a group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group:
the left-wing faction of the party
factional /ˈfæk.ʃən.əl/
adjective
factional leaders
factionalism /ˈfæk.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
Factionalism was tearing the party and the country apart.
a group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group:
the left-wing faction of the party
factional /ˈfæk.ʃən.əl/
adjective
factional leaders
factionalism /ˈfæk.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
Factionalism was tearing the party and the country apart.
fact-finding /ˈfæktˌfaɪn.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
irascible /ɪˈræs.ə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
made angry easily:
She's becoming more and more irascible as she grows older.
irascibility /ɪˌræs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
irascibly /ɪˈræs.ə.bli/
adverb FORMAL
made angry easily:
She's becoming more and more irascible as she grows older.
irascibility /ɪˌræs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
irascibly /ɪˈræs.ə.bli/
adverb FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
epigram /ˈep.ɪ.græm/
noun [C]
a short saying or poem which expresses an idea in a way that is clever and amusing:
One of Oscar Wilde's most frequently quoted epigrams is "I can resist everything except temptation".
epigrammatic /ˌep.ɪ.grəˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective
a short saying or poem which expresses an idea in a way that is clever and amusing:
One of Oscar Wilde's most frequently quoted epigrams is "I can resist everything except temptation".
epigrammatic /ˌep.ɪ.grəˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective
addict /ˈæd.ɪkt/
noun [C]
a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful:
a drug/heroin addict
a gambling addict
HUMOROUS I'm a chocolate/shopping addict.
addicted /əˈdɪk.tɪd/
adjective
By the age of 14 he was addicted to heroin.
I'm addicted to (= I very often eat/drink) chocolate/lattes.
I know that if I start watching a soap opera I immediately become hopelessly addicted.
addiction /əˈdɪk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
drug addiction
his addiction to alcohol
addictive /əˈdɪk.tɪv/
adjective
1 An addictive drug is one which you cannot stop taking once you have started:
Tobacco is highly addictive.
2 describes an activity or food that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started:
The problem with video games is that they're addictive.
These nuts are addictive - I can't stop eating them.
3 addictive personality a set of characteristics which mean that you very quickly become addicted to drugs, food, alcohol, etc:
He's got an addictive personality.
a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful:
a drug/heroin addict
a gambling addict
HUMOROUS I'm a chocolate/shopping addict.
addicted /əˈdɪk.tɪd/
adjective
By the age of 14 he was addicted to heroin.
I'm addicted to (= I very often eat/drink) chocolate/lattes.
I know that if I start watching a soap opera I immediately become hopelessly addicted.
addiction /əˈdɪk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
drug addiction
his addiction to alcohol
addictive /əˈdɪk.tɪv/
adjective
1 An addictive drug is one which you cannot stop taking once you have started:
Tobacco is highly addictive.
2 describes an activity or food that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started:
The problem with video games is that they're addictive.
These nuts are addictive - I can't stop eating them.
3 addictive personality a set of characteristics which mean that you very quickly become addicted to drugs, food, alcohol, etc:
He's got an addictive personality.
ADD /ˌeɪ.diːˈdiː/
ABBREVIATION FOR Attention Deficit Disorder: a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing
valiant /ˈvæl.i.ənt/
adjective
very brave or bravely determined, especially when things are difficult or the situation gives no cause for hope:
The company has made a valiant effort/attempt in the last two years to make itself more efficient.
valiantly /ˈvæl.i.ənt.li/
adverb
very brave or bravely determined, especially when things are difficult or the situation gives no cause for hope:
The company has made a valiant effort/attempt in the last two years to make itself more efficient.
valiantly /ˈvæl.i.ənt.li/
adverb
refute /rɪˈfjuːt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false:
to refute a person/theory/argument/claim
refutation /ˌref.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false:
to refute a person/theory/argument/claim
refutation /ˌref.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
vi.sion.ar.y
AHD: [v¹zh“…-nµr”¶]
D.J. [6v!9*7neri8]
K.K. [6v!9*7nWri]
- Characterized by vision or foresight.想象的：以想象或远见为特征的
- Having the nature of fantasies or dreams; illusory.幻觉的：具有幻想或梦性质的；幻觉的
- Existing in imagination only; imaginary.出于空想的：只存在于想象中的；想象的
- Characterized by or given to apparitions, prophecies, or revelations.预言性的：以幻象、预言或启示为特点的
- Given to daydreams or reverie; dreamy.白日做梦的或幻想的；梦想的
- Not practicable or realizable; utopian:空中楼阁的：不切实际的或不现实的；乌托邦式的：visionary schemes for getting rich.不切实际的致富计划
- Tending to envision things in perfect but unrealistic form; idealistic.理想主义的：倾向于用完美但不切实际的形式设想事物的；理想主义的
adj.（形容词）
- One who is given to impractical or speculative ideas; a dreamer.空想家：沉溺于不切实际空想的人；白日做梦者
- One who has visions; a seer.预言家；占卜者
n.（名词） 【复数】 vi.sion.ar.ies
继承用法：
- vi“sionar”iness
n.（名词）
guard.i.an
AHD: [gär“d¶-…n]
D.J. [6g$8di8*n]
K.K. [6g$rdi*n]
- One that guards, watches over, or protects.保护人：守卫，监视或保护的人
- Law One who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person or property of an incompetent or a minor.【法律】 监护人：依法负责照料和管理丧失管理自己事务能力的人或未成年人本人或其财产的人
- A superior in a Franciscan monastery.法国修道院院长
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English gardein 中古英语 gardein
- from Anglo-Norman 源自 英法语
- from Old French gardien 源自 古法语 gardien
- from alteration of gardenc 源自 gardenc的变化
- from garder [to guard] * see guard 源自 garder [保卫] *参见 guard
继承用法：
- guard“ianship”
n.（名词）
dem.o.li.tion
AHD: [dµm”…-l¹sh“…n, d¶”m…-]
D.J. [7dem*6l!.*n, 7di8m*-]
K.K. [7dWm*6l!.*n, 7dim*-]
- The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.摧毁：破坏或摧毁的行为或过程，特别是指通过爆破进行的破坏活动
- demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons.demolitions 炸药：炸药，特别是指设计为或用作武器的炸药
n.（名词）
语源：
- French démolition 法语 démolition
- from Latin d¶m½l&9{ºti½} d¶m½l&9{º}ti½n- 源自 拉丁语 d¶m½l&9{ºti½} d¶m½l&9{º}ti½n-
- from d¶m½l&9{ºr&9{º}} [to demolish] * see demolish 源自 d¶m½l&9{ºr&9{º}} [粉碎] *参见 demolish
继承用法：
- dem”oli“tionist
n.（名词）
in.ten.si.fy
AHD: [¹n-tµn“s…-fº”]
D.J. [!n6tens*7fa!]
K.K. [!n6tWns*7fa!]
v.（动词） in.ten.si.fied,in.ten.si.fy.ing,in.ten.si.fies
- To make intense or more intense:增强或加强：The press has intensified its scrutiny of the candidate's background.新闻界已增强了对该人背景的调查
- To increase the contrast of (a photographic image).增加（照片图象）的对比度
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become intense or more intense:变强或增强：The search intensified as dusk approached.黄昏将至，搜索加强了
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- inten”sifica“tion AHD: [-f¹-k³“sh…n] （名词）
ca.lum.ni.ate
AHD: [k…-l¾m“n¶-³t”]
D.J. [k*6lJmni87e!t]
K.K. [k*6lJmni7et]
- To make maliciously or knowingly false statements about.See Synonyms at malign 诽谤，恶意中伤：蓄意或明知虚假而作出虚假论断参见 malign
v.tr.（及物动词） ca.lum.ni.at.ed,ca.lum.ni.at.ing,ca.lum.ni.ates
语源：
- Latin calumni³r&9{º} calumni³t- 拉丁语 calumni³r&9{º} calumni³t-
- from calumnia [calumny] * see calumny 源自 calumnia [栽赃] *参见 calumny
继承用法：
- calum”nia“tion
n.（名词）
- calum“nia”tor
n.（名词）
Cal.vin
AHD: [k²l“v¹n] John (1509-1564)
D.J. [6k#lv!n]
K.K. [6k#lv!n]
- French-born Swiss Protestant theologian who broke with the Roman Catholic Church (1533) and set forth the tenets of his theology, known today as Presbyterianism, inInstitutes of the Christian Religion (1536). 卡尔文，约翰：(1509-1564) 法裔瑞士新教神学家﹐他摒弃了罗马天主教会（1533年）并在《基督教要义》 （1536年）中提出了自己的神学主张﹐即今天众所周知的长老会教义
NONE（无词性）
Calvin&B{Melvin} (&b{Born 1911})
- American chemist. He won a 1961 Nobel Prize for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis.卡尔文，梅尔温：(生于 1911) 美国化学家。因发现了光合作用的一系列反应过程而获得1961年诺贝尔奖
NONE（无词性）
Calvin College
- Grand Rapids, MI 49506; Private; 3,841卡尔文学院：Grand Rapids, MI 49506; Private; 3,841
repose /rɪˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] FORMAL
to rest or lie:
She reposed on the sofa.
repose /rɪˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
noun [U] FORMAL
Your face is so beautiful in repose (= when resting).
to rest or lie:
She reposed on the sofa.
repose /rɪˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
noun [U] FORMAL
Your face is so beautiful in repose (= when resting).
disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/
noun [U] FORMAL
when you dislike someone or something and think that they do not deserve your interest or respect:
He regards the political process with disdain.
disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to feel disdain for someone or something:
The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music.
2 disdain to do sth to refuse to do something because you feel too important to do it
disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/
adjective FORMAL
a disdainful expression
disdainfully /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl.i/
adverb
when you dislike someone or something and think that they do not deserve your interest or respect:
He regards the political process with disdain.
disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to feel disdain for someone or something:
The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music.
2 disdain to do sth to refuse to do something because you feel too important to do it
disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/
adjective FORMAL
a disdainful expression
disdainfully /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl.i/
adverb
modicum /ˈmɒd.ɪ.kəm/ US /ˈmɑː.dɪ-/
noun [S] FORMAL
a small amount of something good such as truth or honesty:
There's not even a modicum of truth in her statement.
Anyone with a modicum of common sense could have seen that the plan wouldn't work.
a small amount of something good such as truth or honesty:
There's not even a modicum of truth in her statement.
Anyone with a modicum of common sense could have seen that the plan wouldn't work.
forthright /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt/ US /ˈfɔːrθ-/
adjective
(too) honest or direct in behaviour:
His forthright manner can be mistaken for rudeness.
I admire her forthright way of dealing with people.
forthrightness /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/ US /ˈfɔːrθ-/
noun [U]
(too) honest or direct in behaviour:
His forthright manner can be mistaken for rudeness.
I admire her forthright way of dealing with people.
forthrightness /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/ US /ˈfɔːrθ-/
noun [U]
herald /ˈher.əld/
verb [T] FORMAL
to be a sign that something important, and often good, is starting to happen, or to make something publicly known, especially by celebrating or praising it:
The president's speech heralds a new era in foreign policy.
This drug has been heralded as a major breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer.
herald /ˈher.əld/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL a sign that something will happen, change, etc:
If this first opera of the season is a herald (= sign) of what is to come, we can expect great things.
2 in the past, a person who delivered important messages and made announcements
to be a sign that something important, and often good, is starting to happen, or to make something publicly known, especially by celebrating or praising it:
The president's speech heralds a new era in foreign policy.
This drug has been heralded as a major breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer.
herald /ˈher.əld/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL a sign that something will happen, change, etc:
If this first opera of the season is a herald (= sign) of what is to come, we can expect great things.
2 in the past, a person who delivered important messages and made announcements
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
en.sconce
AHD: [µn-sk¼ns“]
D.J. [en6skKns]
K.K. [Wn6sk$ns]
- To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably:位置：安全或舒适地安置（自己）：She ensconced herself in an armchair.她舒适地安坐在一张扶手椅里
- To place or conceal in a secure place.隐藏：放置或隐藏在安全的地方
v.tr.（及物动词） en.sconced,en.sconc.ing,en.sconc.es
语源：
- en- 1en-1
- sconce 1sconce1
parry /ˈpær.i/ US /ˈper-/
verb [T]
1 to defend yourself from a weapon or an attack by pushing the weapon away or by putting something between your body and the weapon
2 to manage cleverly to avoid dealing with a difficult question or some criticism:
Predictably the president parried enquiries about the arms scandal.
parry /ˈpær.i/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
1 to defend yourself from a weapon or an attack by pushing the weapon away or by putting something between your body and the weapon
2 to manage cleverly to avoid dealing with a difficult question or some criticism:
Predictably the president parried enquiries about the arms scandal.
parry /ˈpær.i/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
impetuous /ɪmˈpet.ju.əs/
adjective
1 tending to act on a sudden idea or wish, without considering the results of your actions:
He's so impetuous - why can't he think things over before he rushes into them?
2 An impetuous word or action is said or done suddenly, without considering the likely results:
The Prime Minister may now be regretting her impetuous promise to reduce unemployment by half.
impetuously /ɪmˈpet.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
impetuousness /ɪmˈpet.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U] (FORMAL impetuosity)
1 tending to act on a sudden idea or wish, without considering the results of your actions:
He's so impetuous - why can't he think things over before he rushes into them?
2 An impetuous word or action is said or done suddenly, without considering the likely results:
The Prime Minister may now be regretting her impetuous promise to reduce unemployment by half.
impetuously /ɪmˈpet.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
impetuousness /ɪmˈpet.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U] (FORMAL impetuosity)
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
rupture /ˈrʌp.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) burst, break or tear:
His appendix ruptured and he had to be rushed to hospital.
FIGURATIVE This news has ruptured (= violently ended) the delicate peace between the rival groups.
rupture yourself verb [R]
If you rupture yourself, you break apart the wall of muscle which keeps your stomach and your bowels in place, usually by lifting something too heavy.
rupture /ˈrʌp.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C]
1 when something bursts, breaks or tears:
a rupture of the pipeline
FIGURATIVE a rupture (= an end to a friendly relationship) between the families
2 when the wall of muscle holding the stomach and bowels in place inside the body is broken apart; hernia:
You're going to give yourself a rupture if you lift that.
to (cause to) burst, break or tear:
His appendix ruptured and he had to be rushed to hospital.
FIGURATIVE This news has ruptured (= violently ended) the delicate peace between the rival groups.
rupture yourself verb [R]
If you rupture yourself, you break apart the wall of muscle which keeps your stomach and your bowels in place, usually by lifting something too heavy.
rupture /ˈrʌp.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C]
1 when something bursts, breaks or tears:
a rupture of the pipeline
FIGURATIVE a rupture (= an end to a friendly relationship) between the families
2 when the wall of muscle holding the stomach and bowels in place inside the body is broken apart; hernia:
You're going to give yourself a rupture if you lift that.
nomad /ˈnəʊ.mæd/ US /ˈnoʊ-/
noun [C]
a member of a group of people who move from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time:
a tribe of Somalian desert nomads
nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ US /noʊ-/
adjective
nomadic people/herdsmen
a nomadic life/existence
a member of a group of people who move from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time:
a tribe of Somalian desert nomads
nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ US /noʊ-/
adjective
nomadic people/herdsmen
a nomadic life/existence
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
acquiesce /ˌæk.wiˈes/
verb [I] FORMAL
to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly:
Reluctantly, he acquiesced to/in the plans.
acquiescent /ˌæk.wiˈes.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
She has a very acquiescent nature (= agrees to everything without complaining).
acquiescence /ˌæk.wiˈes.ənts/
noun [U]
I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the scheme.
to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly:
Reluctantly, he acquiesced to/in the plans.
acquiescent /ˌæk.wiˈes.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
She has a very acquiescent nature (= agrees to everything without complaining).
acquiescence /ˌæk.wiˈes.ənts/
noun [U]
I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the scheme.
duplicity /djʊˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /duːˈplɪs.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
lack of honesty, especially by saying different things to two people:
They were accused of duplicity in their dealings with both sides.
duplicitous /djʊˈplɪs.ɪ.təs/ US /duːˈplɪs.ə.ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
involving duplicity:
a duplicitous traitor/spy/politician
lack of honesty, especially by saying different things to two people:
They were accused of duplicity in their dealings with both sides.
duplicitous /djʊˈplɪs.ɪ.təs/ US /duːˈplɪs.ə.ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
involving duplicity:
a duplicitous traitor/spy/politician
transcend /trænˈsend/
verb [T] FORMAL
to go beyond, rise above or be more important or better than something, especially a limit:
The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.
The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else.
transcendence /trænˈsen.dənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
transcendent /trænˈsen.dənt/
adjective FORMAL
greater, better, more important, or going beyond or above all others:
transcendent power/beauty/love
He describes seeing Stanley Matthews play football as one of the transcendent moments of his life.
transcendental /ˌtræn.senˈden.təl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective FORMAL
describes an experience, event, object or idea that is extremely special and unusual and cannot be understood in ordinary ways:
a transcendental vision of the nature of God
to go beyond, rise above or be more important or better than something, especially a limit:
The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.
The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else.
transcendence /trænˈsen.dənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
transcendent /trænˈsen.dənt/
adjective FORMAL
greater, better, more important, or going beyond or above all others:
transcendent power/beauty/love
He describes seeing Stanley Matthews play football as one of the transcendent moments of his life.
transcendental /ˌtræn.senˈden.təl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective FORMAL
describes an experience, event, object or idea that is extremely special and unusual and cannot be understood in ordinary ways:
a transcendental vision of the nature of God
vitality /vaɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
energy and strength:
According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost vitality.
vital /ˈvaɪ.təl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective
1 FORMAL APPROVING energetic:
He had never felt so vital and full of life.
2 FORMAL relating to life
energy and strength:
According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost vitality.
vital /ˈvaɪ.təl/ US /-ţəl/
adjective
1 FORMAL APPROVING energetic:
He had never felt so vital and full of life.
2 FORMAL relating to life
minute (TIME) /ˈmɪn.ɪt/
noun [C]
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION min) any of the 60 parts which an hour is divided into, consisting of 60 seconds:
a twenty-minute bus ride
It takes me twenty minutes to get to work.
The train leaves at three minutes to eight, so we'd better get there a few minutes before then.
2 used in spoken English to mean a very short time:
Hang on/Wait a minute - I'll just get my bag.
Just a minute - I'll be with you when I've finished this.
I won't be a minute (= I will be ready soon).
When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you.
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION min) any of the 60 parts which an hour is divided into, consisting of 60 seconds:
a twenty-minute bus ride
It takes me twenty minutes to get to work.
The train leaves at three minutes to eight, so we'd better get there a few minutes before then.
2 used in spoken English to mean a very short time:
Hang on/Wait a minute - I'll just get my bag.
Just a minute - I'll be with you when I've finished this.
I won't be a minute (= I will be ready soon).
When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you.
minute (SMALL) /maɪˈnjuːt/ US /-ˈnuːt/
adjective
extremely small:
a minute amount/quantity
I've never seen a man with such tiny hands - they're minute!
The documentary showed an eye operation in minute detail (= showing every small detail).
minutely /maɪˈnjuːt.li/ US /-ˈnuːt-/
adverb
very carefully, or looking at every small detail:
to examine something minutely
extremely small:
a minute amount/quantity
I've never seen a man with such tiny hands - they're minute!
The documentary showed an eye operation in minute detail (= showing every small detail).
minutely /maɪˈnjuːt.li/ US /-ˈnuːt-/
adverb
very carefully, or looking at every small detail:
to examine something minutely
minute (ANGLE) /ˈmɪn.ɪt/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
any of the 60 parts that the degrees of any angle are divided into
any of the 60 parts that the degrees of any angle are divided into
vessel (SHIP) /ˈves.əl/
noun [C] FORMAL
a large boat or a ship:
a cargo/fishing/naval/patrol/sailing/supply vessel
a large boat or a ship:
a cargo/fishing/naval/patrol/sailing/supply vessel
vessel (CONTAINER) /ˈves.əl/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL a curved container which is used to hold liquid:
The remains of some Roman earthenware vessels were found during the dig.
2 LITERARY a person who possesses a particular quality or who is used for a particular purpose:
As a young and spirited politician, he seems a worthy vessel for the nation's hopes.
1 FORMAL a curved container which is used to hold liquid:
The remains of some Roman earthenware vessels were found during the dig.
2 LITERARY a person who possesses a particular quality or who is used for a particular purpose:
As a young and spirited politician, he seems a worthy vessel for the nation's hopes.
vessel (TUBE) /ˈves.əl/
noun [C]
a tube that carries liquids such as blood through the body:
A heart attack is caused by the blood vessels that supply the blood to the heart muscle getting blocked.
a tube that carries liquids such as blood through the body:
A heart attack is caused by the blood vessels that supply the blood to the heart muscle getting blocked.
vested interest /ˌves.tɪdˈɪn.tər.est/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C]
a strong personal interest in something because you could benefit from it:
As both a teacher and parent, she had a vested interest in seeing the school remain open.
a strong personal interest in something because you could benefit from it:
As both a teacher and parent, she had a vested interest in seeing the school remain open.
fer.vid
AHD: [fûr“v¹d]
D.J. [6fT8v!d]
K.K. [6fPv!d]
- Marked by great passion or zeal:热情的，热诚的：a fervid patriot.热情的爱国者
- Extremely hot; burning.炽热的；火热的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin fervidus 拉丁语 fervidus
- from ferv¶re [to boil] * see bhreu- 源自 ferv¶re [沸腾] *参见 bhreu-
继承用法：
- fer“vidly
adv.（副词）
- fer“vidness
n.（名词）
Bé.ziers
AHD: [b³z-y³“]
D.J. [be!z6je!]
K.K. [bez6je]
- A city of southern France southwest of Montpellier. An ancient Gallic fortress, it is an industrial center with an important trade in wines. Population, 76,647.贝济耶：法国南部一城市，位于蒙彼利埃西南。为一座古老的高卢人要塞，是一个工业中心，葡萄酒业占很重要地位。人口76,647
NONE（无词性）
Bêche-de-Mer
AHD: [bµsh” d…-mâr“]
D.J. [7be. d*6me*]
K.K. [7bW. d*6mWr]
- See Bislama 参见 Bislama
n.（名词）
语源：
- From the commercial importance of bêche-de-mer where the language is spoken 源于…的商业价值 bêche-de-mer为此讲这种语言
bêche-de-mer
AHD: [bµsh”d…-mâr“]
D.J. [7be.d*6me*]
K.K. [7bW.d*6mWr]
- See trepang 参见 trepang
n.（名词） 【复数】 bêches-de-mer[bµsh”d…-mâr“]
语源：
- French 法语
- alteration influenced by bêche [grub] 受 bêche的影响 [抓住]
- of biche-de-mer biche-de-mer的变化
- from Portuguese bicho do mar 源自 葡萄牙语 bicho do mar
- bicho [worm] from Late Latin b¶stulus diminutive of Latin b¶stia [beast] bicho [幼虫] 源自 后期拉丁语 b¶stulus 拉丁语 b¶stia的小后缀 [兽]
- do [of the] do […的]
- mar [sea] from Latin mare * see mori- mar [海] 源自 拉丁语 mare *参见 mori-
embroider (DECORATE) /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb [I or T]
to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material:
I am embroidering this picture for my mother.
embroidery /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Let me show you Pat's embroideries.
I'm no good at embroidery.
to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material:
I am embroidering this picture for my mother.
embroidery /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Let me show you Pat's embroideries.
I'm no good at embroidery.
embroider (ADD) /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb [I or T]
to make a story more entertaining by adding imaginary details to it:
Naturally, I embroidered the tale a little to make it more interesting.
embroidery /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [U]
to make a story more entertaining by adding imaginary details to it:
Naturally, I embroidered the tale a little to make it more interesting.
embroidery /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [U]
emergency services plural noun MAINLY UK
the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
fester (INJURY) /ˈfes.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
verb [I]
If a cut or other injury festers, it becomes infected and produces pus:
a festering sore
If a cut or other injury festers, it becomes infected and produces pus:
a festering sore
fester (FEELING) /ˈfes.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
verb [I]
If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or dissatisfaction increase:
It's better to expressed your anger than let it fester inside you.
a festering argument/dispute
If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or dissatisfaction increase:
It's better to expressed your anger than let it fester inside you.
a festering argument/dispute
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
tonic /ˈtɒn.ɪk/ US /ˈtɑː.nɪk/
noun
1 [C] a liquid medicine which has the general effect of making you feel better rather than treating a particular health problem that you might have
2 [S] INFORMAL something that makes you feel stronger or happier:
The magazine is lively and interesting - the pictures alone are a tonic.
1 [C] a liquid medicine which has the general effect of making you feel better rather than treating a particular health problem that you might have
2 [S] INFORMAL something that makes you feel stronger or happier:
The magazine is lively and interesting - the pictures alone are a tonic.
aggregate /ˈæg.rɪ.gət/
noun [C or U]
something formed by adding together several amounts or things; a total:
They purchased an aggregate of 3000 shares in the company.
Snowflakes are loose aggregates of ice crystals.
Arsenal lost the second game, but got through to the final on aggregate (= adding together all their goals).
aggregate /ˈæg.rɪ.gət/
adjective [before noun]
total:
The seven companies have an aggregate turnover of 拢5.2 million.
aggregate /ˈæg.rɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
to combine into a single group or total
aggregation /ˌæg.rɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
something formed by adding together several amounts or things; a total:
They purchased an aggregate of 3000 shares in the company.
Snowflakes are loose aggregates of ice crystals.
Arsenal lost the second game, but got through to the final on aggregate (= adding together all their goals).
aggregate /ˈæg.rɪ.gət/
adjective [before noun]
total:
The seven companies have an aggregate turnover of 拢5.2 million.
aggregate /ˈæg.rɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
to combine into a single group or total
aggregation /ˌæg.rɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
- cherubic
If someone looks cherubic, they look sweet and innocent like a cherub. (LITERARY)
I was born cherubic and chubby.
...her beaming, cherubic face.
ADJ
animate (ALIVE) /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/
adjective
living; having life
living; having life
animate (ACTIVE) /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone seem more happy or active:
A sparkle in his eyes animated his face whenever he smiled.
animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
full of interest and energy:
There was an extremely animated discussion on the subject.
They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very animated.
animatedly /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd.li/ US /-ţɪd-/
adverb
animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
enthusiasm and energy:
She spoke with great animation about her latest discoveries.
to make someone seem more happy or active:
A sparkle in his eyes animated his face whenever he smiled.
animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
full of interest and energy:
There was an extremely animated discussion on the subject.
They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very animated.
animatedly /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd.li/ US /-ţɪd-/
adverb
animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
enthusiasm and energy:
She spoke with great animation about her latest discoveries.
oblique (INDIRECT) /əʊˈbliːk/ US /oʊ-/
adjective
describes remarks which are indirect, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear:
She made several oblique references to the current financial situation.
obliquely /əʊˈbliː.kli/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
describes remarks which are indirect, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear:
She made several oblique references to the current financial situation.
obliquely /əʊˈbliː.kli/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
oblique (DIAGONAL) /əʊˈbliːk/ US /oʊ-/
adjective
1 having a sloping direction, angle or position:
Through the window came the last few oblique rays of evening sunshine.
He gave her an oblique glance.
2 SPECIALIZED (of an angle) either more or less than 90掳
obliquely /əʊˈbliː.kli/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
oblique (stroke) noun [C]
UK FOR slash (PUNCTUATION):
Fractions can be written with oblique strokes, for example 2/3.
1 having a sloping direction, angle or position:
Through the window came the last few oblique rays of evening sunshine.
He gave her an oblique glance.
2 SPECIALIZED (of an angle) either more or less than 90掳
obliquely /əʊˈbliː.kli/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
oblique (stroke) noun [C]
UK FOR slash (PUNCTUATION):
Fractions can be written with oblique strokes, for example 2/3.
rasp.y
AHD: [r²s“p¶]
D.J. [6r#spi8]
K.K. [6r#spi]
- Rough; grating.粗糙的；刺耳的
adj.（形容词） rasp.i.er,rasp.i.est
shipshape /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/
adjective INFORMAL
tidy and with everything in its correct place:
The builders have gone, but it'll take a while to get things shipshape again.
tidy and with everything in its correct place:
The builders have gone, but it'll take a while to get things shipshape again.
shipshape /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/
adjective INFORMAL
tidy and with everything in its correct place:
The builders have gone, but it'll take a while to get things shipshape again.
tidy and with everything in its correct place:
The builders have gone, but it'll take a while to get things shipshape again.
boycott /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/ US /-kɑːt/
verb [T]
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:
People were urged to boycott the country's products.
The union called on its members to boycott the meeting.
boycott /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/ US /-kɑːt/
noun [C]
A boycott of/against goods from the EU began in June.
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:
People were urged to boycott the country's products.
The union called on its members to boycott the meeting.
boycott /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/ US /-kɑːt/
noun [C]
A boycott of/against goods from the EU began in June.
re.hears.al
AHD: [r¹-hûr“s…l]
D.J. [r!6hT8s*l]
K.K. [r!6hPs*l]
- The act of practicing in preparation for a public performance.排练：为准备公开演出而练习的动作
- A session of practice for a performance, as of a play.排练：为戏剧演出的一次练习
- A detailed enumeration or repetition:详述：详细地列举或复述：a long rehearsal of his woes.关于他的痛苦的详细叙述
n.（名词）
re.gard.less
AHD: [r¹-gärd“l¹s]
D.J. [r!6g$8dl!s]
K.K. [r!6g$rdl!s]
- In spite of everything; anyway:不顾后果；无论如何：continues to work regardless.不顾后果地继续工作
adv.（副词）
- Heedless; unmindful.毫不在意的；毫不顾及的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- regard“lessly
adv.（副词）
- regard“lessness
n.（名词）
protocol (RULES) /ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/ US /ˈproʊ.ţə.kɑːl/
noun [U]
the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions:
a breach of Royal protocol
diplomatic protocol
the system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions:
a breach of Royal protocol
diplomatic protocol
protocol (AGREEMENT) /ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/ US /ˈproʊ.ţə.kɑːl/
noun [C]
a formal international agreement:
The Geneva Protocol of 1925 prohibits the use of poisonous gases in war.
a formal international agreement:
The Geneva Protocol of 1925 prohibits the use of poisonous gases in war.
protocol (COMPUTING) /ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/ US /ˈproʊ.ţə.kɑːl/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a computer language enabling computers that are connected to each other to communicate
a computer language enabling computers that are connected to each other to communicate
acquire /əˈkwaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈkwaɪɚ/
verb [T]
to obtain something:
He acquired the firm in 1978.
I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket.
I seem to have acquired (= obtained although I don't know how) two copies of this book.
During this period he acquired a reputation for being a womanizer.
acquirer /əˈkwaɪ.rəʳ/ US /-rɚ/
noun [C] MAINLY US
a company that buys other companies, usually to sell them for a profit:
A business with so much growth is sure to generate interest among potential acquirers.
acquisition /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun [C or U]
The museum has been heavily criticized over its acquisition of the four-million-dollar sculpture.
I like your earrings - are they a recent acquisition (= did you get them recently)?
acquisitive /əˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/ US /-ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
eager to possess and collect things:
We live in an acquisitive society which views success primarily in terms of material possessions.
to obtain something:
He acquired the firm in 1978.
I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket.
I seem to have acquired (= obtained although I don't know how) two copies of this book.
During this period he acquired a reputation for being a womanizer.
acquirer /əˈkwaɪ.rəʳ/ US /-rɚ/
noun [C] MAINLY US
a company that buys other companies, usually to sell them for a profit:
A business with so much growth is sure to generate interest among potential acquirers.
acquisition /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun [C or U]
The museum has been heavily criticized over its acquisition of the four-million-dollar sculpture.
I like your earrings - are they a recent acquisition (= did you get them recently)?
acquisitive /əˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/ US /-ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
eager to possess and collect things:
We live in an acquisitive society which views success primarily in terms of material possessions.
superfluous /suːˈpɜː.flu.əs/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
adjective
more than is needed or wanted:
The report was marred by a mass of superfluous detail.
superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˈfluː.ə.ţi/
noun [C] FORMAL
The new director has said that there is a superfluity of staff in the organization, and that cuts must be made.
superfluously /suːˈpɜː.flu.ə.sli/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
adverb
superfluousness /suːˈpɜː.flu.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
noun [U]
more than is needed or wanted:
The report was marred by a mass of superfluous detail.
superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˈfluː.ə.ţi/
noun [C] FORMAL
The new director has said that there is a superfluity of staff in the organization, and that cuts must be made.
superfluously /suːˈpɜː.flu.ə.sli/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
adverb
superfluousness /suːˈpɜː.flu.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
noun [U]
discrepancy /dɪˈskrep.ənt.si/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
(a) difference between two things that should be the same:
There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers.
discrepant /dɪˈskrep.ənt/
adjective
discrepant figures
discrepant opinions/views
(a) difference between two things that should be the same:
There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers.
discrepant /dɪˈskrep.ənt/
adjective
discrepant figures
discrepant opinions/views
rash (WITHOUT THOUGHT) /ræʃ/
adjective
careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result:
That was a rash decision - you didn't think about the costs involved.
[+ to infinitive] I think it was a bit rash of them to get married when they'd only known each other for a few weeks.
rashness /ˈræʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
In a moment of rashness, I agreed to do a parachute jump for charity.
rashly /ˈræʃ.li/
adverb
careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result:
That was a rash decision - you didn't think about the costs involved.
[+ to infinitive] I think it was a bit rash of them to get married when they'd only known each other for a few weeks.
rashness /ˈræʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
In a moment of rashness, I agreed to do a parachute jump for charity.
rashly /ˈræʃ.li/
adverb
rash (SKIN CONDITION) /ræʃ/
noun [C or U]
a lot of small red spots on skin:
I've got an itchy rash all over my chest.
He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles.
If you stay in the sun too long you'll get (a) heat rash.
a lot of small red spots on skin:
I've got an itchy rash all over my chest.
He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles.
If you stay in the sun too long you'll get (a) heat rash.
rash (LARGE NUMBER) /ræʃ/
noun
a rash of sth a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:
There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months.
a rash of sth a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:
There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months.
lethargic /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ US /-ˈθɑːr-/
adjective
lacking in energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything:
I was feeling tired and lethargic.
lethargy /ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
lacking in energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything:
I was feeling tired and lethargic.
lethargy /ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
in.tu.i.tive
AHD: [¹n-t›“¹-t¹v, -ty›“-]
D.J. [!n6tu8!t!v, -6tju8-]
K.K. [!n6tu!t!v, -6tju-]
- Of, relating to, or arising from intuition.直觉的：属于、关于、或起源于直觉的
- Known or perceived through intuition.See Synonyms at instinctive 天生的：凭直觉知道或感知的参见 instinctive
- Possessing or demonstrating intuition.有直觉力的：具有直觉的或能显示直觉的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- intu“itively
adv.（副词）
- intu“itiveness
n.（名词）
con.cur.rence
AHD: [k…n-kûr“…ns, -k¾r“-]
D.J. [k*n6kT8r*ns, -6kJr-]
K.K. [k*n6kPr*ns, -6kJr-]
- Agreement in opinion.同意：观点一致
- Cooperation, as of agents, circumstances, or events.合作，如代理、情形或事件中
- Simultaneous occurrence; coincidence.巧合：同时发生；巧合
n.（名词）
quaver (SHAKE) /ˈkweɪ.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
verb [I]
(of a person's voice) to sound shaky, especially because of emotion:
Her voice began to quaver and I thought she was going to cry.
quaver /ˈkweɪ.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
noun [S]
There was a quaver in her voice as she thanked her staff for all their support.
quavery /ˈkweɪ.vər.i/ US /-vɚ-/
adjective
(of a person's voice) to sound shaky, especially because of emotion:
Her voice began to quaver and I thought she was going to cry.
quaver /ˈkweɪ.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
noun [S]
There was a quaver in her voice as she thanked her staff for all their support.
quavery /ˈkweɪ.vər.i/ US /-vɚ-/
adjective
me.thod.i.cal
AHD: [m…-th¼d“¹-k…l] 也作 me.thod.ic [-¹k]
D.J. [m*6GKd!k*l] 也作 me.thod.ic [-!k]
K.K. [m*6G$d!k*l] 也作 me.thod.ic [-!k]
- Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order.井然的，有条理的：以有规律的，有系统的秩序排列或进行的
- Characterized by ordered and systematic habits or behavior.See Synonyms at orderly 有条不紊的：以井然有序，有系统的习惯或行为为特征的参见 orderly
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- method“ically
adv.（副词）
- method“icalness
n.（名词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
forestall /fɔːˈstɔːl/ US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
verb [T]
to prevent something from happening by acting first:
The government forestalled criticism by holding a public enquiry into the matter.
to prevent something from happening by acting first:
The government forestalled criticism by holding a public enquiry into the matter.
- 1.ad-lib ad-libs ad-libbing ad-libbed
If you ad-lib something in a play or a speech, you say something which has not been planned or written beforehand.
He began comically ad-libbing a script.
Audiences giggled while Moody ad-libbed his way through the revue.
He is rather disjointed when he ad-libs.
...ad-libbed phrases.
VB also ad lib
= improvise
2.ad-lib ad-libs
An ad-lib is something which is said without having been planned or written beforehand.
Every time I fluffed a line Lenny got me out of trouble with a brilliant ad-lib.
N-COUNT also ad lib
= improvisation
+ ad lib
Also an adverb.
I spoke from the pulpit ad lib.
ADV: ADV after v also ad lib
bale.ful
AHD: [b³l“f…l]
D.J. [6be!lf*l]
K.K. [6belf*l]
- Portending evil; ominous.See Synonyms at sinister 邪恶的；不吉的参见 sinister
- Harmful or malignant in intent or effect.阴毒的，邪恶的：意指或意图上恶意或险恶的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- bale“fully
adv.（副词）
- bale“fulness
n.（名词）
用法：
- Baleful and baneful overlap in meaning, butbaleful usually applies to that which menaces or foreshadows evil: Baleful 和 baneful 意思相同， 但baleful 一词适用于指威胁或预示险恶：baneful effects of their foreign policy.他们对外政策的致命结果。
Al.pha Cen.tau.ri
AHD: [²l“f… sµn-tôr“¶]
D.J. [6#lf* sen6t%8ri8]
K.K. [6#lf* sWn6t%ri]
- A multiple star in Centaurus whose three components represent the brightest object in the constellation, 4.4 light-years from Earth.半人马座阿尔法星：人马座中的聚星，其三个组成部分是星座中最亮的部分，距地球4.4光年
n.（名词）
obscure (UNKNOWN) /əbˈskjʊəʳ/ US /-ˈskjʊr/
adjective
not known to many people:
an obscure island in the Pacific
an obscure 12th-century mystic
obscurity /əbˈskjʊə.rɪ.ti/ US /-ˈskjʊr.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
He was briefly famous in his twenties but then sank into obscurity.
He rose from relative obscurity to worldwide recognition.
not known to many people:
an obscure island in the Pacific
an obscure 12th-century mystic
obscurity /əbˈskjʊə.rɪ.ti/ US /-ˈskjʊr.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
He was briefly famous in his twenties but then sank into obscurity.
He rose from relative obscurity to worldwide recognition.
obscure (UNCLEAR) /əbˈskjʊəʳ/ US /-ˈskjʊr/
adjective
unclear and difficult to understand or see:
Official policy has changed, for reasons that remain obscure.
His answers were obscure and confusing.
obscure /əbˈskjʊəʳ/ US /-ˈskjʊr/
verb [T]
1 to prevent something from being seen or heard:
Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, obscuring the view from her window.
The sun was obscured by clouds.
2 to make something difficult to discover and understand:
Managers deliberately obscured the real situation from federal investigators.
obscurely /əbˈskjʊə.li/ US /-ˈskjʊr-/
adverb
The minister's statement was obscurely worded.
obscurity /əbˈskjʊə.rɪ.ti/ US /-ˈskjʊr.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The story is convoluted and opaque, often to the point of total obscurity.
unclear and difficult to understand or see:
Official policy has changed, for reasons that remain obscure.
His answers were obscure and confusing.
obscure /əbˈskjʊəʳ/ US /-ˈskjʊr/
verb [T]
1 to prevent something from being seen or heard:
Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, obscuring the view from her window.
The sun was obscured by clouds.
2 to make something difficult to discover and understand:
Managers deliberately obscured the real situation from federal investigators.
obscurely /əbˈskjʊə.li/ US /-ˈskjʊr-/
adverb
The minister's statement was obscurely worded.
obscurity /əbˈskjʊə.rɪ.ti/ US /-ˈskjʊr.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The story is convoluted and opaque, often to the point of total obscurity.
bedeck /bɪˈdek/
verb [T usually passive] LITERARY
to decorate or cover:
The hall was bedecked with flowers.
to decorate or cover:
The hall was bedecked with flowers.
pe.riph.er.al
AHD: [p…-r¹f“…r-…l]
D.J. [p*6r!f*r*l]
K.K. [p*6r!f*r*l]
- Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery.周缘的：关于、位于或组成外部边界或周缘的
- Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina:外围的：观察快超出视网膜边缘的：peripheral vision.外围视野
- Anatomy 【解剖学】
- Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.外表面的：身体或器官的外表面或外部的；外部的
- Of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system.边缘神经系统的：属于、关于或部分于边缘神经系统的
- Of minor relevance or importance.联系很小或重要性小的
- Auxiliary.辅助的
adj.（形容词）
- An auxiliary device, such as a printer, modem, or storage system, that works in conjunction with a computer.外部设备：辅助设备，如与计算机连接工作的打印机、调制解调器或存储系统
n.Computer Science （名词）【计算机科学】
继承用法：
- periph“erally
adv.（副词）
allegiance /əˈliː.dʒənts/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group or belief:
Soldiers must swear allegiance to the Crown/the King.
In many American schools, the students pledge allegiance (to the flag) at the beginning of the school day.
As an Englishman who'd lived for a long time in France, he felt a certain conflict of allegiances when the two countries played soccer.
loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group or belief:
Soldiers must swear allegiance to the Crown/the King.
In many American schools, the students pledge allegiance (to the flag) at the beginning of the school day.
As an Englishman who'd lived for a long time in France, he felt a certain conflict of allegiances when the two countries played soccer.
hie /haɪ/
verb [I or T] hying, hied, hied OLD USE OR HUMOROUS
to go quickly or to hurry yourself:
I must hie me to the sales before all the bargains are gone.
to go quickly or to hurry yourself:
I must hie me to the sales before all the bargains are gone.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
nerve (FIBRES) /nɜːv/ US /nɝːv/
noun [C]
a group of long thin fibres that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body:
the optic nerve
a spinal nerve
nerve damage
nerve fibres
nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ US /ˈnɝː-/
adjective
He suffers from a nervous disorder (= disease of the nerves).
a group of long thin fibres that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body:
the optic nerve
a spinal nerve
nerve damage
nerve fibres
nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ US /ˈnɝː-/
adjective
He suffers from a nervous disorder (= disease of the nerves).
nerve (BRAVERY) /nɜːv/ US /nɝːv/
noun [U]
bravery or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant or rude:
It takes a lot of nerve to be a bomb disposal expert.
I wanted to ask her out, but I lost my nerve and couldn't go through with it.
[+ to infinitive] I didn't have the nerve to tell him what I really thought of his suggestion.
nerve yourself verb [R] UK
to make yourself brave enough to do something:
[+ to infinitive] It took her several months before she eventually nerved herself (up) to invite him to her house.
bravery or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant or rude:
It takes a lot of nerve to be a bomb disposal expert.
I wanted to ask her out, but I lost my nerve and couldn't go through with it.
[+ to infinitive] I didn't have the nerve to tell him what I really thought of his suggestion.
nerve yourself verb [R] UK
to make yourself brave enough to do something:
[+ to infinitive] It took her several months before she eventually nerved herself (up) to invite him to her house.
nerve (RUDENESS) /nɜːv/ US /nɝːv/
noun [S or U]
the rudeness to do something that you know will upset other people:
[+ to infinitive] She's late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about punctuality.
That man has such a nerve! He's always blaming me for things that are his fault.
She drove the car into a tree and then told me it was my fault for not concentrating, of all the nerve!
the rudeness to do something that you know will upset other people:
[+ to infinitive] She's late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about punctuality.
That man has such a nerve! He's always blaming me for things that are his fault.
She drove the car into a tree and then told me it was my fault for not concentrating, of all the nerve!
stasis /ˈsteɪ.sɪs/
noun [U] FORMAL
a state which does not change:
She was bored - her life was in stasis.
a state which does not change:
She was bored - her life was in stasis.
stash /stæʃ/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to store or hide something, especially a large amount:
The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a London warehouse.
stash /stæʃ/
noun [C]
They discovered a stash of money hidden at the back of a drawer.
to store or hide something, especially a large amount:
The stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a London warehouse.
stash /stæʃ/
noun [C]
They discovered a stash of money hidden at the back of a drawer.
stockade /stɒkˈeɪd/ US /stɑːˈkeɪd/
noun [C]
a strong wooden fence built around an area to defend it against attack
a strong wooden fence built around an area to defend it against attack
delegate (CHOSEN PERSON) /ˈdel.ɪ.gət/
noun [C]
a person chosen or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting:
Delegates have voted in favour of the motion.
Each union elects several delegates to the annual conference.
delegate /ˈdel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T + object + to infinitive]
A group of four teachers were delegated (= chosen) to represent the school at the union conference.
delegation /ˌdel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
group noun [C]
a group of delegates:
A delegation from Spain has/have arrived for a month.
a person chosen or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting:
Delegates have voted in favour of the motion.
Each union elects several delegates to the annual conference.
delegate /ˈdel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T + object + to infinitive]
A group of four teachers were delegated (= chosen) to represent the school at the union conference.
delegation /ˌdel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
group noun [C]
a group of delegates:
A delegation from Spain has/have arrived for a month.
delegate (GIVE) /ˈdel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [I or T]
to give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you:
As a boss you have to delegate (responsibilities to your staff).
Authority to make financial decisions has been delegated to a special committee.
delegation /ˌdel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Delegation of responsibility is a key part of a manager's job.
to give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you:
As a boss you have to delegate (responsibilities to your staff).
Authority to make financial decisions has been delegated to a special committee.
delegation /ˌdel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Delegation of responsibility is a key part of a manager's job.
craven /ˈkreɪ.vən/
adjective FORMAL
extremely cowardly:
a craven act of terrorism
extremely cowardly:
a craven act of terrorism
salvage /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
verb [T]
1 to save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or flooding:
gold coins salvaged from a shipwreck
After the fire, there wasn't much furniture left worth salvaging.
2 to try to make a bad situation better:
It was a desperate attempt to salvage the situation.
After the fraud scandal he had to make great efforts to salvage his reputation.
salvage /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
noun [U]
They mounted a salvage operation after the fire.
salvageable /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ.ə.bļ/
adjective
There is nothing that is salvageable in the building - we have lost everything.
1 to save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or flooding:
gold coins salvaged from a shipwreck
After the fire, there wasn't much furniture left worth salvaging.
2 to try to make a bad situation better:
It was a desperate attempt to salvage the situation.
After the fraud scandal he had to make great efforts to salvage his reputation.
salvage /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/
noun [U]
They mounted a salvage operation after the fire.
salvageable /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ.ə.bļ/
adjective
There is nothing that is salvageable in the building - we have lost everything.
retrieve /rɪˈtriːv/
verb [T]
to find and bring back something:
We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.
Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.
retrieval /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
noun [U]
the storage and retrieval of information
to find and bring back something:
We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.
Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.
retrieval /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
noun [U]
the storage and retrieval of information
adjunct /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/
noun [C] FORMAL
something added or connected to a larger or more important thing:
I hoped I would find the computer course a useful adjunct to my other studies.
In grammar, an adjunct is an adverb or adverbial phrase that gives extra information in a sentence.
something added or connected to a larger or more important thing:
I hoped I would find the computer course a useful adjunct to my other studies.
In grammar, an adjunct is an adverb or adverbial phrase that gives extra information in a sentence.
ag.gres.sive
AHD: […-grµs“¹v]
D.J. [*6gres!v]
K.K. [*6grWs!v]
- Inclined to behave in a hostile fashion.侵犯的；挑衅的：倾向于敌对行为的
- Assertive, bold, and enterprising:积极的：过分自信的、大胆的和积极进取的：an aggressive young executive.一个进取心很强的年轻管理人员
- Intense or harsh, as in color.强烈的，刺目的：强烈的或刺目的，如颜色
- Fast growing; tending to spread quickly:迅速的：生长迅速的；传播迅速的：an aggressive tumor.迅速蔓延的肿瘤
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- aggres“sively
adv.（副词）
- aggres“siveness
n.（名词）
zenith /ˈzen.ɪθ/
noun [C usually singular]
the best or most successful point or time:
In the 1860s, Tolstoy was at the zenith of his achievement.
His career reached its zenith in the 1960s.
NOTE: The opposite is nadir.
the best or most successful point or time:
In the 1860s, Tolstoy was at the zenith of his achievement.
His career reached its zenith in the 1960s.
NOTE: The opposite is nadir.
Pan
AHD: [p²n]
D.J. [p#n]
K.K. [p#n]
- The god of woods, fields, and flocks, having a human torso and head with a goat's legs, horns, and ears.帕恩：掌管树林、田地和羊群的神，有人的躯干和头，山羊的腿、角和耳朵
n.Greek Mythology （名词）【希腊神话】
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Latin P³n 源自 拉丁语 P³n
- from Greek Pan 源自 希腊语 Pan
lachrymose /ˈlæk.rɪ.məʊs/ US /-moʊs/
adjective LITERARY
sad or tending to cry often and easily:
He is better known for his lachrymose ballads than hard rock numbers.
sad or tending to cry often and easily:
He is better known for his lachrymose ballads than hard rock numbers.
crook (CRIMINAL) /krʊk/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat:
These politicians are just a bunch of crooks.
crooked /ˈkrʊk.ɪd/
adjective INFORMAL
dishonest:
crooked police officers
a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat:
These politicians are just a bunch of crooks.
crooked /ˈkrʊk.ɪd/
adjective INFORMAL
dishonest:
crooked police officers
crook (BEND) /krʊk/
noun
the crook of your arm the inside part of your arm where it bends
crook /krʊk/
verb [T] OLD-FASHIONED
She delicately crooked (= bent) her little finger as she picked up her tea cup.
the crook of your arm the inside part of your arm where it bends
crook /krʊk/
verb [T] OLD-FASHIONED
She delicately crooked (= bent) her little finger as she picked up her tea cup.
crook (BAD) /krʊk/
adjective AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH INFORMAL
bad or ill
bad or ill
roy.al.ty
AHD: [roi“…l-t¶]
D.J. [6r%!*lti8]
K.K. [6r%!*lti]
- A person of royal rank or lineage.王族成员：皇家阶层或家族的一员
- Monarchs and their families considered as a group.王族：国王及其家人的总称
- The lineage or rank of a monarch.国王的家系或阶层
- The power, status, or authority of a monarch.王权，王威：国王的权力、地位或威严
- Royal quality or bearing.堂皇，高贵：皇室品质或举止
- A kingdom or possession ruled by a monarch.王国；王的领土：王国或国王统治的领地
- A right or prerogative of the crown, as that of receiving a percentage of the proceeds from mines in the royal domain.王权：国王的权利或特权，如可以获得皇家领土的矿产收入的一定比例
- The granting of a right by a monarch to a corporation or an individual to exploit specified natural resources.特许开采权：由君主特许公司或个人开采一特定自然资源的权利
- The payment for such a right.特许开采权利金：为获得开采权而付的费用
- A share paid to a writer or composer out of the proceeds resulting from the sale or performance of his or her work.版税：从的销售或表演所得抽出的付给作者或作曲者的一部分金额
- A share in the proceeds paid to an inventor or a proprietor for the right to use his or her invention or services.专利权税：为使用发明或服务而付给发明者或业主的一部分收益
- A share of the profit or product reserved by the grantor, especially of an oil or mining lease.Also called In this sense, also called override 矿区使用费：使用因租借油田或矿井而由授予者保留的一部分收益或产品也作 在此意义上也可称作 override
n.（名词） 【复数】 roy.al.ties
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
constrict /kənˈstrɪkt/
verb
1 [I or T] to become tighter and narrower, or to make something become tighter and narrower:
He hated wearing a tie - he felt it constricted his breathing.
If you're going dancing, you don't want to wear anything that constricts your movements.
The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.
2 [T] to limit an action or behaviour:
Too many rules had constricted her lifestyle.
constriction /kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/
noun [C]
The constrictions (= limitations) of prison life were inhuman.
He felt a constriction (= a tight feeling) in his chest.
1 [I or T] to become tighter and narrower, or to make something become tighter and narrower:
He hated wearing a tie - he felt it constricted his breathing.
If you're going dancing, you don't want to wear anything that constricts your movements.
The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.
2 [T] to limit an action or behaviour:
Too many rules had constricted her lifestyle.
constriction /kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/
noun [C]
The constrictions (= limitations) of prison life were inhuman.
He felt a constriction (= a tight feeling) in his chest.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
in.gra.ti.at.ing
AHD: [¹n-gr³“sh¶-³”t¹ng]
D.J. [!n6gre!.i87e!t!0]
K.K. [!n6gre.i7et!0]
- Pleasing; agreeable:讨人喜欢的；和蔼可亲的：“Reading requires an effort. . . . Print is not as ingratiating as television”(&b{Robert MacNeil})“阅读是要费劲的…印刷品终究不如电视那么讨人喜欢”(罗伯特·麦克奈尔)
- Calculated to please or win favor:目的在于讨好的，缝迎的：an unctuous, ingratiating manner.虚情假意的，逢迎的方式
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ingra“tiat”ingly
adv.（副词）
in.grat.i.tude
AHD: [¹n-gr²t“¹-t›d”, -ty›d”]
D.J. [!n6gr#t!7tu8d, -7tju8d]
K.K. [!n6gr#t!7tud, -7tjud]
- Lack of gratitude; ungratefulness.没有感谢之意的；忘恩负义的
n.（名词）
volition /vəˈlɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
the power to make your own decisions:
The Minister wished it to be known that he had left the cabinet (out) of his own volition (= it was his decision).
the power to make your own decisions:
The Minister wished it to be known that he had left the cabinet (out) of his own volition (= it was his decision).
ruffle (MOVE) /ˈrʌf.ļ/
verb
1 [T] to make something that is smooth uneven:
She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed.
The birds ruffled their feathers (up) in alarm.
2 [T often passive] to annoy or upset someone, or to make them very nervous:
He's easily ruffled by criticism.
1 [T] to make something that is smooth uneven:
She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed.
The birds ruffled their feathers (up) in alarm.
2 [T often passive] to annoy or upset someone, or to make them very nervous:
He's easily ruffled by criticism.
ruffle (FOLD) /ˈrʌf.ļ/
noun [C]
a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn onto it, as decoration
a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn onto it, as decoration
peck /pek/
verb
1 [I or T] When a bird pecks, it bites, hits or picks up something small with its beak:
The birds learn to peck holes in the foil milk bottle tops.
Geese were pecking around for food.
Chickens pecked at the seeds which covered the ground.
2 [T] to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face:
He pecked his aunt on the cheek.
peck /pek/
noun [C]
She gave me the usual peck on the cheek (= quick kiss).
1 [I or T] When a bird pecks, it bites, hits or picks up something small with its beak:
The birds learn to peck holes in the foil milk bottle tops.
Geese were pecking around for food.
Chickens pecked at the seeds which covered the ground.
2 [T] to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face:
He pecked his aunt on the cheek.
peck /pek/
noun [C]
She gave me the usual peck on the cheek (= quick kiss).
lopsided /ˌlɒpˈsaɪd.ɪd/ US /ˌlɑːp-/
adjective
with one side bigger, higher, etc. than the other; not equally balanced:
a charming, lopsided grin
with one side bigger, higher, etc. than the other; not equally balanced:
a charming, lopsided grin
gild /gɪld/
verb [T]
1 to cover a surface with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold
2 LITERARY to cover the surface of something with bright golden light:
Sunlight gilded the children's faces.
gilded /ˈgɪl.dɪd/
adjective
1 [before noun] covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold; gilt:
The gilded dome of the cathedral rises above the city.
2 LITERARY rich or of a higher social class:
The story revolves around the gilded youth of the 1920s and their glittering lifestyles.
1 to cover a surface with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold
2 LITERARY to cover the surface of something with bright golden light:
Sunlight gilded the children's faces.
gilded /ˈgɪl.dɪd/
adjective
1 [before noun] covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold; gilt:
The gilded dome of the cathedral rises above the city.
2 LITERARY rich or of a higher social class:
The story revolves around the gilded youth of the 1920s and their glittering lifestyles.
revenge /rɪˈvendʒ/
noun [U]
harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else:
She took/got/exacted (her) revenge on him for leaving her by smashing up his car.
He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang in revenge for the shootings last week.
revenge /rɪˈvendʒ/
verb [T]
to harm someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to you:
to revenge a death/defeat/injustice
[R] The red team revenged themselves on the blue team by winning the semi-final.
revengeful /rɪˈvendʒ.fəl/
adjective
wanting revenge
harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else:
She took/got/exacted (her) revenge on him for leaving her by smashing up his car.
He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang in revenge for the shootings last week.
revenge /rɪˈvendʒ/
verb [T]
to harm someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to you:
to revenge a death/defeat/injustice
[R] The red team revenged themselves on the blue team by winning the semi-final.
revengeful /rɪˈvendʒ.fəl/
adjective
wanting revenge
squalid (DIRTY) /ˈskwɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈskwɑː.lɪd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(of places) extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money:
Many prisons, even today, are overcrowded and squalid places.
squalor /ˈskwɒl.əʳ/ US /ˈskwɑː.lɚ/
noun [U]
It was a dirty, damp, smelly flat - the usual student squalor.
(of places) extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money:
Many prisons, even today, are overcrowded and squalid places.
squalor /ˈskwɒl.əʳ/ US /ˈskwɑː.lɚ/
noun [U]
It was a dirty, damp, smelly flat - the usual student squalor.
squalid (IMMORAL) /ˈskwɒl.ɪd/ US /ˈskwɑː.lɪd/
adjective
(of situations and activities) immoral; involving sex and drugs, etc. in an unpleasant way:
It's the usual squalid rock star tale of drugs, sex and overdoses.
squalor /ˈskwɒl.əʳ/ US /ˈskwɑː.lɚ/
noun [U]
(of situations and activities) immoral; involving sex and drugs, etc. in an unpleasant way:
It's the usual squalid rock star tale of drugs, sex and overdoses.
squalor /ˈskwɒl.əʳ/ US /ˈskwɑː.lɚ/
noun [U]
shrewd /ʃruːd/
adjective APPROVING
possessing or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage:
[+ to infinitive] He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later.
She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily.
It was a shrewd move to buy your house just before property prices started to rise.
shrewdly /ˈʃruːd.li/
adverb APPROVING
She shrewdly predicted the stock market crash.
shrewdness /ˈʃruːd.nəs/
noun [U] APPROVING
possessing or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage:
[+ to infinitive] He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later.
She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily.
It was a shrewd move to buy your house just before property prices started to rise.
shrewdly /ˈʃruːd.li/
adverb APPROVING
She shrewdly predicted the stock market crash.
shrewdness /ˈʃruːd.nəs/
noun [U] APPROVING
dormant /ˈdɔː.mənt/ US /ˈdɔːr-/
adjective
1 describes something that is not active or growing, but which has the ability to be active at a later time:
The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.
These investments have remained dormant for several years.
2 lie dormant If something lies dormant, it is not active:
Her talent might have lain dormant had it not been for her aunt's encouragement.
1 describes something that is not active or growing, but which has the ability to be active at a later time:
The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.
These investments have remained dormant for several years.
2 lie dormant If something lies dormant, it is not active:
Her talent might have lain dormant had it not been for her aunt's encouragement.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
pur.lieu
AHD: [pûrl“y›, pûr“l›]
D.J. [6pT8lju8, 6pT8lu8]
K.K. [6pPlju, 6pPlu]
- An outlying or neighboring area.边缘地区或邻近地区
- purlieus Outskirts; the environs.purlieus 外围地区；郊区
- A place that one frequents.某人常去的地方
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English purlewe [piece of land on the edge of a forest] 中古英语 purlewe [森林边缘的土地]
- probably alteration influenced by Old French lieu [place] 可能为 受 古法语 lieu的影响 [地方]
- of porale, purale [royal perambulation] porale的变化, purale [皇家林苑巡视区]
- from Old French porale 源自 古法语 porale
- from poraler [to traverse] 源自 poraler [横越]
- por- [forth] from Latin pr½- * see pro- 1por- [向前方] 源自 拉丁语 pr½- *参见 pro-1
- aler, aller [to go] * see alley 1aler, aller [去] *参见 alley1
bargain (AGREEMENT) /ˈbɑː.gɪn/ US /ˈbɑːr-/
noun [C]
an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:
"I'll tidy the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."
The management and employees eventually struck/made a bargain (= reached an agreement).
bargain /ˈbɑː.gɪn/ US /ˈbɑːr-/
verb [I or T]
Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year.
I realized that by trying to gain security I had bargained away my freedom (= exchanged it for something of less value).
an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:
"I'll tidy the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."
The management and employees eventually struck/made a bargain (= reached an agreement).
bargain /ˈbɑː.gɪn/ US /ˈbɑːr-/
verb [I or T]
Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year.
I realized that by trying to gain security I had bargained away my freedom (= exchanged it for something of less value).
bargain (LOW PRICE) /ˈbɑː.gɪn/ US /ˈbɑːr-/
noun [C]
something on sale at a lower price than its true value:
This coat was half-price - a real bargain.
The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.
The sales had started and the bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price) were out in force.
something on sale at a lower price than its true value:
This coat was half-price - a real bargain.
The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.
The sales had started and the bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price) were out in force.
murmur (SPEAK QUIETLY) /ˈmɜː.məʳ/ US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/
verb [I or T]
to speak or say very quietly:
[+ speech] "I love you", she murmured.
He was murmuring to himself.
HUMOROUS He murmured sweet nothings (= romantic talk) in her ear.
murmur /ˈmɜː.məʳ/ US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/
noun
1 [C] the sound of something being said very quietly:
A murmur of agreement came from the crowd.
2 [S] a soft continuous sound:
The murmur of the waves on the beach lulled me to sleep.
to speak or say very quietly:
[+ speech] "I love you", she murmured.
He was murmuring to himself.
HUMOROUS He murmured sweet nothings (= romantic talk) in her ear.
murmur /ˈmɜː.məʳ/ US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/
noun
1 [C] the sound of something being said very quietly:
A murmur of agreement came from the crowd.
2 [S] a soft continuous sound:
The murmur of the waves on the beach lulled me to sleep.
murmur (COMPLAIN) /ˈmɜː.məʳ/ US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/
verb [I]
to complain about something that you disagree with or dislike, but not in a public way:
They were murmuring about the boss's nephew getting the job.
murmur /ˈmɜː.məʳ/ US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/
noun [C]
a complaint which is expressed privately:
After the report was published, there were murmurs of discontent round the office.
to complain about something that you disagree with or dislike, but not in a public way:
They were murmuring about the boss's nephew getting the job.
murmur /ˈmɜː.məʳ/ US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/
noun [C]
a complaint which is expressed privately:
After the report was published, there were murmurs of discontent round the office.
arid /ˈær.ɪd/ US /ˈer-/
adjective
1 very dry and without enough rain for plants:
The desert is so arid that nothing can grow there.
2 FORMAL unsuccessful:
After several arid years, the company has started to become successful.
3 FORMAL not interesting and lacking in imagination:
I found his writing extremely arid.
1 very dry and without enough rain for plants:
The desert is so arid that nothing can grow there.
2 FORMAL unsuccessful:
After several arid years, the company has started to become successful.
3 FORMAL not interesting and lacking in imagination:
I found his writing extremely arid.
mang.y
AHD: [m³n“j¶]
D.J. [6me!nd9i8]
K.K. [6mend9i]
- Affected with, caused by, or resembling mange.患疥癣的：受疥癣影响的，或由疥癣导致的，或类似于疥癣的
- Having many worn spots; shabby:褴褛的：具有许多破损地方的；破旧的：a mangy old fur coat.一件破旧的毛大衣
- Rundown and filthy; squalid:污秽的：低下且肮脏的；污浊的：mangy tenements.污秽的公寓
- Mean; contemptible.低贱的：低下的；卑鄙的
adj.（形容词） mang.i.er,mang.i.est
继承用法：
- mang“ily
adv.（副词）
- mang“iness
n.（名词）
rip.en
AHD: [rº“p…n]
D.J. [6ra!p*n]
K.K. [6ra!p*n]
- To make or become ripe or riper; mature.See Synonyms at mature 成熟：使或成为成熟的或较成熟的；成熟参见 mature
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） rip.ened,rip.en.ing,rip.ens
继承用法：
- rip“ener
n.（名词）
ripple 1
AHD: [r¹p“…l]
D.J. [6r!p*l]
K.K. [6r!p*l]
v.（动词） rip.pled,rip.pling,rip.ples
- To form or display little undulations or waves on the surface, as disturbed water does.成波浪状；起涟漪：在表面形成或表现出起伏或波浪，如被搅动的水形成的
- To flow with such undulations or waves on the surface.起伏前进：表面上有这种起伏或者波浪的流动
- To rise and fall gently in tone or volume.（声音）起伏：声调或音量轻轻地升高或降低
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cause to form small waves or undulations.使起涟漪，使起波纹：使形成小波浪或起伏
v.tr.（及物动词）
- A small wave.小波浪
- A wavelike motion; an undulation:波动：像波浪似的动作；上下起伏：the ripple of a flag.旗子随风波动
- A sound like that made by rippling water:潺潺流水声，微波似的轻柔起伏声：如同起伏的波浪发出的声音：a ripple of laughter.一阵阵笑声
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English ripplen [to wrinkle, crease] 中古英语 ripplen [使起皱纹，折痕]
- [perhaps of Scandinavian origin] [可能源于斯堪的纳维亚语]
继承用法：
- rip“pler
n.（名词）
- rip“plingly
adv.（副词）
ripple 2
AHD: [r¹p“…l]
D.J. [6r!p*l]
K.K. [6r!p*l]
- A comblike, toothed instrument for removing seeds from flax and other fibers.粗钢梳：一种梳状带齿的工具，用来除去亚麻或其他纤维上的籽
n.（名词）
- To remove seeds from with a comblike, toothed instrument.（用粗钢梳）梳（麻）：用梳状带齿的工具除籽
v.tr.（及物动词） rip.pled,rip.pling,rip.ples
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from *ripelen [to remove seeds] ; akin to Middle Low German repelen 源自 *ripelen [去除籽] ；类似于 中古低地德语 repelen
stomach /ˈstʌm.ək/
noun [C] plural stomachs
an organ in the body where food is digested, or the soft front part of your body just below the chest:
He was punched in the stomach.
The doctor asked him to lie down on his stomach.
The sight of blood always churns/turns my stomach (= makes me feel as if I am going to vomit).
She's got a very delicate stomach and doesn't eat spicy food.
I was hungry and my stomach had started growling/rumbling (= making noises).
He felt a knot of nervousness in the pit (= bottom) of his stomach.
I suggested that a cup of tea might settle (= calm) her stomach.
stomach /ˈstʌm.ək/
verb [T usually in negatives]
to be able to accept an unpleasant idea or watch something unpleasant:
He can't stomach the idea that Peter might be the next chairman.
She found the violence in the film hard to stomach.
an organ in the body where food is digested, or the soft front part of your body just below the chest:
He was punched in the stomach.
The doctor asked him to lie down on his stomach.
The sight of blood always churns/turns my stomach (= makes me feel as if I am going to vomit).
She's got a very delicate stomach and doesn't eat spicy food.
I was hungry and my stomach had started growling/rumbling (= making noises).
He felt a knot of nervousness in the pit (= bottom) of his stomach.
I suggested that a cup of tea might settle (= calm) her stomach.
stomach /ˈstʌm.ək/
verb [T usually in negatives]
to be able to accept an unpleasant idea or watch something unpleasant:
He can't stomach the idea that Peter might be the next chairman.
She found the violence in the film hard to stomach.
stomach ache noun [C or U]
pain in your stomach:
I ate too much and got a terrible stomach ache.
I ate too much and got a terrible stomach ache.
practice (ACTION) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
noun [U]
action rather than thought or ideas:
It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster.
Officially, Robert's in charge, but in practice Hannah runs the office.
I can't see how your plan is going to work in practice.
How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?
action rather than thought or ideas:
It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster.
Officially, Robert's in charge, but in practice Hannah runs the office.
I can't see how your plan is going to work in practice.
How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?
practice (REGULAR ACTIVITY) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
noun [C or U]
something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition or custom:
What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
This is a cruel practice which should be banned immediately.
What is standard practice (= What is usually done) in a situation like this?
Newspaper editors have agreed a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy.
practise UK, US practice /ˈpræk.tɪs/
verb [T]
to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion or set of rules, or as a habit:
The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion.
Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection.
The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees.
practising UK, US practicing /ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
actively involved in a religion:
a practising Muslim/Jew/Christian
something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition or custom:
What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
This is a cruel practice which should be banned immediately.
What is standard practice (= What is usually done) in a situation like this?
Newspaper editors have agreed a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy.
practise UK, US practice /ˈpræk.tɪs/
verb [T]
to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion or set of rules, or as a habit:
The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion.
Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection.
The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees.
practising UK, US practicing /ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
actively involved in a religion:
a practising Muslim/Jew/Christian
contempt (DISRESPECT) /kənˈtempt/
noun [U]
a strong feeling of combined dislike and lack of respect:
At school she had complete contempt for all her teachers.
You should treat those remarks with the contempt that they deserve.
She's beneath contempt (= I have no respect for her)!
contemptible /kənˈtemp.tɪ.bļ/
adjective
deserving contempt:
Her behaviour was contemptible.
contemptibly /kənˈtemp.tɪ.bli/
adverb
contemptuous /kənˈtemp.tju.əs/
adjective
expressing contempt:
a contemptuous manner/laugh
He was very contemptuous of 'popular' writers, whom he described as having no talent.
contemptuously /kənˈtemp.tju.ə.sli/
adverb
The waiter smiled contemptuously at anyone who didn't know which wine to order.
a strong feeling of combined dislike and lack of respect:
At school she had complete contempt for all her teachers.
You should treat those remarks with the contempt that they deserve.
She's beneath contempt (= I have no respect for her)!
contemptible /kənˈtemp.tɪ.bļ/
adjective
deserving contempt:
Her behaviour was contemptible.
contemptibly /kənˈtemp.tɪ.bli/
adverb
contemptuous /kənˈtemp.tju.əs/
adjective
expressing contempt:
a contemptuous manner/laugh
He was very contemptuous of 'popular' writers, whom he described as having no talent.
contemptuously /kənˈtemp.tju.ə.sli/
adverb
The waiter smiled contemptuously at anyone who didn't know which wine to order.
contempt (of court) (DISOBEYING)/kənˈtempt/
noun [U] LEGAL
behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey or respect the rules of a law court:
The tobacco companies may be guilty of contempt of court for refusing to produce the documents.
behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey or respect the rules of a law court:
The tobacco companies may be guilty of contempt of court for refusing to produce the documents.
af.flic.tion
AHD: […-fl¹k“sh…n]
D.J. [*6fl!k.*n]
K.K. [*6fl!k.*n]
- A condition of pain, suffering, or distress.See Synonyms at trial 苦恼，痛苦：痛苦、受难或悲伤的状况参见 trial
- A cause of pain, suffering, or distress.See Synonyms at burden 1折磨：痛苦、受难或悲伤的起因参见 burden1
n.（名词）
fringe (EDGE) /frɪndʒ/
noun [C]
the outer or less important part of an area, group or activity:
the southern fringe of the city
the radical fringes of the party
fringe /frɪndʒ/
verb
be fringed with sth If a place is fringed with something, that thing forms a border along the edge:
The river is fringed with wild flowers.
the outer or less important part of an area, group or activity:
the southern fringe of the city
the radical fringes of the party
fringe /frɪndʒ/
verb
be fringed with sth If a place is fringed with something, that thing forms a border along the edge:
The river is fringed with wild flowers.
fringe (DECORATION) /frɪndʒ/
noun [C]
a decorative edge of hanging narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material:
a fringe around the edge of a tablecloth
fringed /frɪndʒd/
adjective
with a fringe:
a fringed denim skirt
a robe fringed with fur
a decorative edge of hanging narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material:
a fringe around the edge of a tablecloth
fringed /frɪndʒd/
adjective
with a fringe:
a fringed denim skirt
a robe fringed with fur
fringe (HAIR) UK /frɪndʒ/
noun [C] (US bangs)
an area of hair hanging over the forehead that is cut shorter than the rest of the hair:
a short fringe
an area of hair hanging over the forehead that is cut shorter than the rest of the hair:
a short fringe
dat.ed
AHD: [d³“t¹d]
D.J. [6de!t!d]
K.K. [6det!d]
- Marked with or displaying a date.注明日期的：标有或显示出日期的
- Old-fashioned; out-of-date.过时的；陈旧的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- dat“edly
adv.（副词）
- dat“edness
n.（名词）
date.less
AHD: [d³t“l¹s]
D.J. [6de!tl!s]
K.K. [6detl!s]
- Having no date whatsoever.无日期的，未注明日期的：无论什么都没有日期的
- So ancient that no date can be determined.年代不可考的：古老得无法确定日期的
- Having no limits in time; timeless.没有时间限制的；永恒的
adj.（形容词）
pigment /ˈpɪg.mənt/
noun [C or U]
a substance which gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
Melanin is the dark brown pigment of the hair, skin and eyes which is present in varying amounts in every human being.
Pigment is mixed into oil, glue, egg, etc. to make different types of paint.
pigmentation /ˌpɪg.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the natural colour of something, usually a living thing
pigmented /pɪgˈmen.tɪd/ US /ˈpɪg.mən.ţɪd/
adjective
pigmented tissue/skin/areas
a substance which gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
Melanin is the dark brown pigment of the hair, skin and eyes which is present in varying amounts in every human being.
Pigment is mixed into oil, glue, egg, etc. to make different types of paint.
pigmentation /ˌpɪg.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the natural colour of something, usually a living thing
pigmented /pɪgˈmen.tɪd/ US /ˈpɪg.mən.ţɪd/
adjective
pigmented tissue/skin/areas
froth.y
AHD: [frô“th¶, fr¼th“¶]
D.J. [6fr%8Gi8, 6frKGi8]
K.K. [6fr%Gi, 6fr$Gi]
- Made of, covered with, or resembling froth; foamy.泡沫的：泡沫的、被泡沫覆盖或象泡沫的；充满泡沫的
- Playfully frivolous in character or content:浅薄的：个性或内容好玩的、好嬉闹的：a frothy French farce.浅薄的法国轻喜剧
adj.（形容词） froth.i.er,froth.i.est
继承用法：
- froth“ily
adv.（副词）
- froth“iness
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
nibble /ˈnɪb.ļ/
verb
1 [I or T] to eat something by taking a lot of small bites:
Have you got some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?
A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables.
Jenny's hamster's nibbled a hole in the sofa.
2 [T] to bite something gently and repeatedly:
She nibbled his ear.
nibble /ˈnɪb.ļ/
noun
1 [C] when you nibble something:
Just take/have a nibble to see if you like the taste.
2 [S] an expression of interest in something:
Our house was on the market for six months and there wasn't a single nibble.
nibbles /ˈnɪb.ļz/
plural noun UK INFORMAL
small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks:
I bought some crisps and nuts and other nibbles.
1 [I or T] to eat something by taking a lot of small bites:
Have you got some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?
A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables.
Jenny's hamster's nibbled a hole in the sofa.
2 [T] to bite something gently and repeatedly:
She nibbled his ear.
nibble /ˈnɪb.ļ/
noun
1 [C] when you nibble something:
Just take/have a nibble to see if you like the taste.
2 [S] an expression of interest in something:
Our house was on the market for six months and there wasn't a single nibble.
nibbles /ˈnɪb.ļz/
plural noun UK INFORMAL
small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks:
I bought some crisps and nuts and other nibbles.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
absurd /əbˈsɜːd/ US /-ˈsɝːd/
adjective
ridiculous or unreasonable; foolish in an amusing way:
What an absurd thing to say!
Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come.
It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other.
Do I look absurd in this hat?
the absurd
things that happen that are ridiculous or unreasonable:
The whole situation borders on the absurd.
She has a keen sense of the absurd.
absurdly /əbˈsɜːd.li/ US /-ˈsɝːd-/
adverb
You're behaving absurdly.
It was absurdly (= unreasonably) expensive.
absurdity /əbˈzɜː.dɪ.ti/ /-ˈsɜː-/ US /-ˈzɝː.də.ţi/
noun [C or U]
Standing there naked, I was suddenly struck by the absurdity of the situation.
There are all sorts of absurdities (= things that are ridiculous) in the proposal.
ridiculous or unreasonable; foolish in an amusing way:
What an absurd thing to say!
Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come.
It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other.
Do I look absurd in this hat?
the absurd
things that happen that are ridiculous or unreasonable:
The whole situation borders on the absurd.
She has a keen sense of the absurd.
absurdly /əbˈsɜːd.li/ US /-ˈsɝːd-/
adverb
You're behaving absurdly.
It was absurdly (= unreasonably) expensive.
absurdity /əbˈzɜː.dɪ.ti/ /-ˈsɜː-/ US /-ˈzɝː.də.ţi/
noun [C or U]
Standing there naked, I was suddenly struck by the absurdity of the situation.
There are all sorts of absurdities (= things that are ridiculous) in the proposal.
August (MONTH) /ˈɔː.gəst/ US /ˈɑː-/
noun [C or U] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Aug)
the eighth month of the year, after July and before September:
13(th) August/August 13(th)
We're going to Australia on the first of August/August the first/MAINLY US August first.
We've got friends coming at the end of August.
They got married last August/are getting married next August.
Cairo during/in August is unbearably hot and crowded.
It was one of the hottest Augusts on record.
the eighth month of the year, after July and before September:
13(th) August/August 13(th)
We're going to Australia on the first of August/August the first/MAINLY US August first.
We've got friends coming at the end of August.
They got married last August/are getting married next August.
Cairo during/in August is unbearably hot and crowded.
It was one of the hottest Augusts on record.
baffle /ˈbæf.ļ/
verb [T]
to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something:
She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.
bafflement /ˈbæf.ļ.mənt/
noun [U]
baffling /ˈbæf.lɪŋ/
adjective
I found what he was saying completely baffling.
to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something:
She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.
bafflement /ˈbæf.ļ.mənt/
noun [U]
baffling /ˈbæf.lɪŋ/
adjective
I found what he was saying completely baffling.
disinter /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtɜːʳ/ US /-ˈtɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
1 to dig up a dead body from the ground
2 to find and use something that has not been seen or used for a long time
1 to dig up a dead body from the ground
2 to find and use something that has not been seen or used for a long time
pungent /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/
adjective
1 describes a very strong smell or taste, sometimes one that is unpleasantly strong:
the pungent whiff of a goat
I sat down to a cup of wonderfully pungent Turkish coffee.
2 LITERARY describes speech or writing that is very strongly felt:
pungent criticism/commentary
pungently /ˈpʌn.dʒənt.li/
adverb
pungency /ˈpʌn.dʒənt.si/
noun [U]
The cheeses vary in pungency.
1 describes a very strong smell or taste, sometimes one that is unpleasantly strong:
the pungent whiff of a goat
I sat down to a cup of wonderfully pungent Turkish coffee.
2 LITERARY describes speech or writing that is very strongly felt:
pungent criticism/commentary
pungently /ˈpʌn.dʒənt.li/
adverb
pungency /ˈpʌn.dʒənt.si/
noun [U]
The cheeses vary in pungency.
ac.quis.i.tive
AHD: […-kw¹z“¹-t¹v]
D.J. [*6kw!z!t!v]
K.K. [*6kw!z!t!v]
- Characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess.渴望得到的，贪婪的：以强烈的得到或占有的渴望为特征的
- Tending to acquire and retain ideas or information:获得并保存的：能够获得并保存的观念或信息：an acquisitive mind.易获得信息的头脑
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- acquis“itively
adv.（副词）
- acquis“itiveness
n.（名词）
- acquis“itor AHD: [-t…r] （名词）
illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tri.əs/
adjective FORMAL
famous, well respected and admired:
She comes from an illustrious political family which includes two former Cabinet ministers.
famous, well respected and admired:
She comes from an illustrious political family which includes two former Cabinet ministers.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
iron-clad /ˈaɪən.klæd/ US /ˈaɪrn-/
adjective [usually before noun]
very certain and unlikely to be changed:
iron-clad rules
very certain and unlikely to be changed:
iron-clad rules
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
regenerate (IMPROVE) /rɪˈdʒen.ər.eɪt/ US /-ɚ.eɪt/
verb [T]
to improve a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful
regeneration /rɪˌdʒen.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
The council is committed to a programme of urban regeneration.
regenerative /rɪˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
to improve a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful
regeneration /rɪˌdʒen.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
The council is committed to a programme of urban regeneration.
regenerative /rɪˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
regenerate (GROW) /rɪˈdʒen.ər.eɪt/ US /-ɚ.eɪt/
verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED
to grow again:
Tissue regenerates after skin is scratched.
A lizard can regenerate its tail.
regeneration /rɪˌdʒen.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
regenerative /rɪˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
to grow again:
Tissue regenerates after skin is scratched.
A lizard can regenerate its tail.
regeneration /rɪˌdʒen.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
regenerative /rɪˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
awry /əˈraɪ/
adjective [after verb], adverb
1 not in the intended way:
Anything that goes awry (= goes wrong) in the office is blamed on Pete.
The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry.
2 in the wrong position:
She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry.
1 not in the intended way:
Anything that goes awry (= goes wrong) in the office is blamed on Pete.
The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry.
2 in the wrong position:
She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
maladroit /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
adjective FORMAL
awkward in movement or unskilled in behaviour or action:
She can be a little maladroit in social situations.
maladroitly /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt.li/
adverb
maladroitness /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
awkward in movement or unskilled in behaviour or action:
She can be a little maladroit in social situations.
maladroitly /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt.li/
adverb
maladroitness /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
debilitate /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make someone or something physically weak:
Chemotherapy exhausted and debilitated him.
debilitating /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt.ɪŋ/ US /-teɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
a debilitating condition/disease
debility /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
physical weakness
to make someone or something physically weak:
Chemotherapy exhausted and debilitated him.
debilitating /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt.ɪŋ/ US /-teɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
a debilitating condition/disease
debility /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
physical weakness
pacify (CALM) /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied:
He pacified his crying child with a bottle.
It was difficult for the police to pacify the angry crowd.
pacification /ˌpæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
pacifier /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 something that makes people calm when they are angry or upset
2 US FOR dummy (FOR BABY)
to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied:
He pacified his crying child with a bottle.
It was difficult for the police to pacify the angry crowd.
pacification /ˌpæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
pacifier /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 something that makes people calm when they are angry or upset
2 US FOR dummy (FOR BABY)
pacify (PEACE) /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
to bring peace to a place or end war in a place:
A UN force has been sent in to try and pacify the area worst affected by the civil war.
pacific /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/
adjective
peaceful or helping to cause peace
pacifically /pəˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
adverb
pacification /ˌpæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to bring peace to a place or end war in a place:
A UN force has been sent in to try and pacify the area worst affected by the civil war.
pacific /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/
adjective
peaceful or helping to cause peace
pacifically /pəˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
adverb
pacification /ˌpæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
con.stringe
AHD: [k…n-str¹nj“]
D.J. [k*n6str!nd9]
K.K. [k*n6str!nd9]
- To cause to contract; constrict.使收缩；压缩
v.tr.（及物动词） con.stringed,con.string.ing,con.string.es
语源：
- Latin c½nstringere [to compress] * see constrain 拉丁语 c½nstringere [压缩] *参见 constrain
继承用法：
- constrin“gency
n.（名词）
- constrin“gent
adj.（形容词）
be.fore.hand
AHD: [b¹-fôr“h²nd”, -f½r“-]
D.J. [b!6f%87h#nd, -6f*&r-]
K.K. [b!6f%r7h#nd, -6for-]
adv.（副词）
- In anticipation.预先
- In advance; early.提前；更早的
adj.（形容词）
sterile (UNABLE TO PRODUCE) /ˈster.aɪl/ US /-əl/
adjective
1 (of a living being) unable to produce young, or (of land) unable to produce plants or crops:
Mules are usually sterile.
One of the side effects of the drug could be to make men sterile.
2 lacking in imagination or new ideas or energy:
a sterile argument
sterility /stəˈrɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 (in animals and people) the condition of being unable to produce young, or (in plants) the condition of being unable to produce plants or crops
2 when you have no imagination, new ideas or energy:
Over a bottle of wine, we shared our despair over the emotional sterility of our marriages.
sterilize, UK USUALLY sterilise /ˈster.ɪ.laɪz/
verb [T]
to perform a medical operation on someone in order to make them unable to have children:
After having five children, she decided to be sterilized.
sterilization, UK USUALLY sterilisation /ˌster.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the process of having a medical operation to make it impossible to have children:
My wife and I have discussed sterilization, but we haven't made a decision about it yet.
1 (of a living being) unable to produce young, or (of land) unable to produce plants or crops:
Mules are usually sterile.
One of the side effects of the drug could be to make men sterile.
2 lacking in imagination or new ideas or energy:
a sterile argument
sterility /stəˈrɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 (in animals and people) the condition of being unable to produce young, or (in plants) the condition of being unable to produce plants or crops
2 when you have no imagination, new ideas or energy:
Over a bottle of wine, we shared our despair over the emotional sterility of our marriages.
sterilize, UK USUALLY sterilise /ˈster.ɪ.laɪz/
verb [T]
to perform a medical operation on someone in order to make them unable to have children:
After having five children, she decided to be sterilized.
sterilization, UK USUALLY sterilisation /ˌster.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the process of having a medical operation to make it impossible to have children:
My wife and I have discussed sterilization, but we haven't made a decision about it yet.
sterile (CLEAN) /ˈster.aɪl/ US /-əl/
adjective
completely clean and free from dirt and bacteria:
The operation must be carried out under sterile conditions.
sterilization, UK USUALLY sterilisation /ˌster.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the process of making something completely clean and free from bacteria:
The needles have been sent off for sterilization.
sterilize, UK USUALLY sterilise /ˈster.ɪ.laɪz/
verb [T]
to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:
All equipment must be sterilized before use.
sterilizer, UK USUALLY steriliser /ˈster.ɪ.laɪ.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
a machine for making things completely clean and free from bacteria
sterilizing, UK USUALLY sterilizing /ˈster.ɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
adjective
making something completely clean and free from bacteria:
I put my contact lenses in sterilizing solution every night.
completely clean and free from dirt and bacteria:
The operation must be carried out under sterile conditions.
sterilization, UK USUALLY sterilisation /ˌster.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the process of making something completely clean and free from bacteria:
The needles have been sent off for sterilization.
sterilize, UK USUALLY sterilise /ˈster.ɪ.laɪz/
verb [T]
to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:
All equipment must be sterilized before use.
sterilizer, UK USUALLY steriliser /ˈster.ɪ.laɪ.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
a machine for making things completely clean and free from bacteria
sterilizing, UK USUALLY sterilizing /ˈster.ɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
adjective
making something completely clean and free from bacteria:
I put my contact lenses in sterilizing solution every night.
anecdote /ˈæn.ɪk.dəʊt/ US /-doʊt/
noun [C]
a short often amusing story, especially about something someone has done:
He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman.
anecdotal /ˌæn.ɪkˈdəʊ.təl/ US /-ˈdoʊ.ţəl/
adjective
describes information that is not based on facts or careful study:
anecdotal evidence
a short often amusing story, especially about something someone has done:
He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman.
anecdotal /ˌæn.ɪkˈdəʊ.təl/ US /-ˈdoʊ.ţəl/
adjective
describes information that is not based on facts or careful study:
anecdotal evidence
recoil (FEAR/DISGUST) /rɪˈkɔɪl/
verb [I]
1 to move back because of fear or disgust:
He leant forward to kiss her and she recoiled in horror.
I recoiled from the smell and the filth.
2 to refuse to accept an idea or principle, feeling strong disgust or disapproval:
She wondered how it would be to touch him and recoiled at the thought.
1 to move back because of fear or disgust:
He leant forward to kiss her and she recoiled in horror.
I recoiled from the smell and the filth.
2 to refuse to accept an idea or principle, feeling strong disgust or disapproval:
She wondered how it would be to touch him and recoiled at the thought.
recoil (GUN) /ˈriː.kɔɪl/
noun [U]
the sudden backward movement that a gun makes when it is fired
the sudden backward movement that a gun makes when it is fired
hy.po.crit.i.cal
AHD: [h¹p”…-kr¹t“¹-k…l]
D.J. [7h!p*6kr!t!k*l]
K.K. [7h!p*6kr!t!k*l]
- Characterized by hypocrisy:伪善的，虚伪的：带有虚伪的特征的：hypocritical praise.虚伪的夸奖
- Being a hypocrite:是虚伪的人：a hypocritical rogue.一个伪君子坏蛋
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- hyp”ocrit“ically
adv.（副词）
foolproof /ˈfuːl.pruːf/
adjective
(of a plan or machine) so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly:
I don't believe there's any such thing as a foolproof scheme for making money.
This new video-recorder is supposed to be foolproof.
(of a plan or machine) so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly:
I don't believe there's any such thing as a foolproof scheme for making money.
This new video-recorder is supposed to be foolproof.
posture (POSITION OF BODY) /ˈpɒs.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
noun [C or U]
the way in which someone usually holds their shoulders, neck and back, or a particular position in which someone stands, sits, etc:
She's got very good/bad posture.
He always adopts/assumes (= moves into) the same posture for the cameras.
the way in which someone usually holds their shoulders, neck and back, or a particular position in which someone stands, sits, etc:
She's got very good/bad posture.
He always adopts/assumes (= moves into) the same posture for the cameras.
posture (OPINION) /ˈpɒs.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
noun [C usually singular]
a way in which a government or other organization thinks about and/or deals with a particular matter:
For the third time this week the opposition has attacked the government's posture on defence.
The tone of the feminist speakers suggested they were adopting a rather defensive posture.
a way in which a government or other organization thinks about and/or deals with a particular matter:
For the third time this week the opposition has attacked the government's posture on defence.
The tone of the feminist speakers suggested they were adopting a rather defensive posture.
posturing /ˈpɒs.tʃər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
behaviour or speech which is intended to attract attention and interest, or to make people believe something that is not true:
His writing has been dismissed as mere intellectual posturing.
posture /ˈpɒs.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
verb [I]
behaviour or speech which is intended to attract attention and interest, or to make people believe something that is not true:
His writing has been dismissed as mere intellectual posturing.
posture /ˈpɒs.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
verb [I]
dis.cre.tion.ar.y
AHD: [d¹-skrµsh“…-nµr”¶]
D.J. [d!6skre.*7neri8]
K.K. [d!6skrW.*7nWri]
- Left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.自由决定的：按自己的行动或判断的决定或调节的
- Available for use as needed or desired:可随意使用的：可按需要或要求使用：a discretionary fund.自由支配的资金
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- discre”tionar“ily AHD: [-nâr“…-l¶] （副词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
dupe /djuːp/ US /duːp/
verb [T]
to deceive someone, usually making them do something they did not intend to do:
The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for them.
dupe /djuːp/ US /duːp/
noun [C]
someone who has been tricked:
an innocent dupe
to deceive someone, usually making them do something they did not intend to do:
The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for them.
dupe /djuːp/ US /duːp/
noun [C]
someone who has been tricked:
an innocent dupe
wit /wɪt/
noun
1 [S or U] the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way:
a woman of great intelligence and wit
Her conversation sparkled with her own subtle blend of wit and charm.
He was known for his dry/ready/sharp wit.
See also wits; witticism.
2 [C] a person who is skilled at using words in a clever and humorous way:
Sydney Smith, a notable wit, once remarked that he never read a book before he reviewed it because it might prejudice his opinion of it.
witty /ˈwɪt.i/ US /ˈwɪţ-/
adjective
using words in a clever and funny way:
a witty comment/remark
He was witty and very charming.
wittily /ˈwɪt.ɪ.li/ US /ˈwɪţ-/
adverb
1 [S or U] the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way:
a woman of great intelligence and wit
Her conversation sparkled with her own subtle blend of wit and charm.
He was known for his dry/ready/sharp wit.
See also wits; witticism.
2 [C] a person who is skilled at using words in a clever and humorous way:
Sydney Smith, a notable wit, once remarked that he never read a book before he reviewed it because it might prejudice his opinion of it.
witty /ˈwɪt.i/ US /ˈwɪţ-/
adjective
using words in a clever and funny way:
a witty comment/remark
He was witty and very charming.
wittily /ˈwɪt.ɪ.li/ US /ˈwɪţ-/
adverb
witch /wɪtʃ/
noun [C]
1 a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people:
a witch on a broomstick
Witches were persecuted all over western Europe from the 15th to the 17th century as it was claimed that they had dealings with the Devil.
2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING an unpleasant and ugly woman
1 a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people:
a witch on a broomstick
Witches were persecuted all over western Europe from the 15th to the 17th century as it was claimed that they had dealings with the Devil.
2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING an unpleasant and ugly woman
denouement /deɪˈnuː.mƃ/ US /-mãː/
noun [C]
the end of a story, in which everything is explained, or the end result of a situation
the end of a story, in which everything is explained, or the end result of a situation
bracing /ˈbreɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective
(especially of air or an activity) healthy and fresh:
We enjoyed a bracing walk on the beach.
(especially of air or an activity) healthy and fresh:
We enjoyed a bracing walk on the beach.
hermetic /hɜːˈmet.ɪk/ US /hɚˈmeţ-/
adjective
1 SPECIALIZED (of a container) so tightly closed that no air can leave or enter:
a hermetic seal
2 FORMAL If a particular group is hermetic, the people who live within it rarely communicate with those who live outside it:
He entered the hermetic world of the monastery at a young age.
1 SPECIALIZED (of a container) so tightly closed that no air can leave or enter:
a hermetic seal
2 FORMAL If a particular group is hermetic, the people who live within it rarely communicate with those who live outside it:
He entered the hermetic world of the monastery at a young age.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
provisional /prəˈvɪʒ.ən.əl/
adjective
for the present time but likely to change; temporary:
a provisional government
These dates are only provisional.
provisionally /prəˈvɪʒ.ən.əl.i/
adverb
Club members have provisionally agreed to the changes.
for the present time but likely to change; temporary:
a provisional government
These dates are only provisional.
provisionally /prəˈvɪʒ.ən.əl.i/
adverb
Club members have provisionally agreed to the changes.
consternation /ˌkɒnt.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːnt.stɚ-/
noun [U]
a feeling of anxiety, shock or confusion:
The prospect of so much work filled him with consternation.
To his consternation, when he got to the airport he found he'd forgotten his passport.
a feeling of anxiety, shock or confusion:
The prospect of so much work filled him with consternation.
To his consternation, when he got to the airport he found he'd forgotten his passport.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
coarse (ROUGH) /kɔːs/ US /kɔːrs/
adjective
rough and not smooth or soft, or not in very small pieces:
coarse sand/breadcrumbs
Linen is a coarse-grained fabric.
coarsen /ˈkɔː.sən/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
verb [I or T]
to become coarse or cause something to become coarse
coarseness /ˈkɔː.snəs/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
noun [U]
The coarseness of the cloth irritated her skin.
rough and not smooth or soft, or not in very small pieces:
coarse sand/breadcrumbs
Linen is a coarse-grained fabric.
coarsen /ˈkɔː.sən/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
verb [I or T]
to become coarse or cause something to become coarse
coarseness /ˈkɔː.snəs/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
noun [U]
The coarseness of the cloth irritated her skin.
coarse (RUDE) /kɔːs/ US /kɔːrs/
adjective
rude and offensive:
a coarse joke
coarse language
coarsely /ˈkɔː.sli/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
adverb
coarseness /ˈkɔː.snəs/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
noun [U]
She can't abide coarseness and stupidity.
rude and offensive:
a coarse joke
coarse language
coarsely /ˈkɔː.sli/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
adverb
coarseness /ˈkɔː.snəs/ US /ˈkɔːr-/
noun [U]
She can't abide coarseness and stupidity.
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
superficial (NOT COMPLETE) /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective USUALLY DISAPPROVING
not complete and involving only the most obvious things:
I thought that article was written at a very superficial level.
The documentary's treatment/analysis of the issues was very superficial.
I only have a superficial (= slight) knowledge of French.
superficially /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
Religious education is poorly and superficially taught in most schools.
superficiality /ˌsuː.pəˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
not complete and involving only the most obvious things:
I thought that article was written at a very superficial level.
The documentary's treatment/analysis of the issues was very superficial.
I only have a superficial (= slight) knowledge of French.
superficially /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
Religious education is poorly and superficially taught in most schools.
superficiality /ˌsuː.pəˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
superficial (NOT SERIOUS) /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
(of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important:
He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.
superficiality /ˌsuː.pəˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
(of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important:
He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.
superficiality /ˌsuː.pəˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
superficial (ONLY ON SURFACE) /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective
only on the surface of something:
superficial damage
The driver only received superficial injuries/cuts/wounds.
superficiality /ˌsuː.pəˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
superficially /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
only on the surface of something:
superficial damage
The driver only received superficial injuries/cuts/wounds.
superficiality /ˌsuː.pəˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-pɚˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
superficially /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
superficial (FALSE APPEARANCE) /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective
appearing to be real or important until you realise the truth:
There are superficial similarities between the two cars, but actually they're quite different in terms of performance.
superficially /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
The job I've been offered is superficially (= seems to be) attractive/appealing, but I think I might find it boring after a while.
appearing to be real or important until you realise the truth:
There are superficial similarities between the two cars, but actually they're quite different in terms of performance.
superficially /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
The job I've been offered is superficially (= seems to be) attractive/appealing, but I think I might find it boring after a while.
retract /rɪˈtrækt/
verb FORMAL
1 [T] to take back an offer or statement, etc. or admit that a statement was false:
retract an invitation/confession/promise
When questioned on TV, the minister retracted his allegations.
2 [I or T] to pull something back or in:
The wheels retract after the aircraft takes off.
The cat retracted its claws.
retractable /rɪˈtræk.tə.bļ/
adjective
Cats have retractable claws.
retraction /rɪˈtræk.ʃən/
noun [C]
The newspaper printed a retraction for their previous error.
1 [T] to take back an offer or statement, etc. or admit that a statement was false:
retract an invitation/confession/promise
When questioned on TV, the minister retracted his allegations.
2 [I or T] to pull something back or in:
The wheels retract after the aircraft takes off.
The cat retracted its claws.
retractable /rɪˈtræk.tə.bļ/
adjective
Cats have retractable claws.
retraction /rɪˈtræk.ʃən/
noun [C]
The newspaper printed a retraction for their previous error.
glitch /glɪtʃ/
noun [C]
1 a small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should:
We'd expected a few glitches, but everything's gone remarkably smoothly.
The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch.
2 SPECIALIZED a sudden unexpected increase in electrical power, especially one that causes a fault in an electronic system:
The computer failure was due to a glitch caused by lightning.
1 a small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should:
We'd expected a few glitches, but everything's gone remarkably smoothly.
The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch.
2 SPECIALIZED a sudden unexpected increase in electrical power, especially one that causes a fault in an electronic system:
The computer failure was due to a glitch caused by lightning.
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
limp (PERSON/ANIMAL) /lɪmp/
verb [I]
to walk unevenly and slowly because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:
Three minutes into the match, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury.
limp /lɪmp/
noun [S]
She has a slight limp.
He walks with a limp.
to walk unevenly and slowly because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:
Three minutes into the match, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury.
limp /lɪmp/
noun [S]
She has a slight limp.
He walks with a limp.
limp (SOFT) /lɪmp/
adjective
soft and neither firm nor stiff:
a limp lettuce leaf/salad
a limp handshake
limply /ˈlɪm.pli/
adverb
She lay limply in his arms.
limpness /ˈlɪmp.nəs/
noun [U]
soft and neither firm nor stiff:
a limp lettuce leaf/salad
a limp handshake
limply /ˈlɪm.pli/
adverb
She lay limply in his arms.
limpness /ˈlɪmp.nəs/
noun [U]
limp (PROCESS) /lɪmp/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] INFORMAL
to develop or grow slowly, unevenly or irregularly:
After limping along for almost two years, the economy is starting to show signs of recovery.
to develop or grow slowly, unevenly or irregularly:
After limping along for almost two years, the economy is starting to show signs of recovery.
quell /kwel/
verb [T]
to stop something, especially by using force:
Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances/unrest.
This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club.
to stop something, especially by using force:
Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances/unrest.
This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club.
nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːnts/ US /ˈnuː-/
noun [C]
a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc:
The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman's expression.
Linguists explore the nuances of language.
a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc:
The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman's expression.
Linguists explore the nuances of language.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
samurai /ˈsæm.ʊ.raɪ/ US /-ʊr.aɪ/
noun [C] plural samurai or samurais
a member of a military class of high social rank in the 11th to 19th century in Japan:
Samurai warriors
a member of a military class of high social rank in the 11th to 19th century in Japan:
Samurai warriors
renegade /ˈren.ɪ.geɪd/
noun [C] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a person who has changed their feelings of support and duty from one political, religious, national, etc. group to a new one:
A band of renegades had captured the prince and were holding him to ransom.
renegade /ˈren.ɪ.geɪd/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a renegade soldier/priest
a person who has changed their feelings of support and duty from one political, religious, national, etc. group to a new one:
A band of renegades had captured the prince and were holding him to ransom.
renegade /ˈren.ɪ.geɪd/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a renegade soldier/priest
windbag /ˈwɪnd.bæg/
noun [C] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
a person who talks too much about boring things
a person who talks too much about boring things
cower /ˈkaʊ.əʳ/ US /ˈkaʊ.ɚ/
verb [I]
to lower your head or body in fear, often while moving backwards:
Stop cowering! I'm not going to hit you.
to lower your head or body in fear, often while moving backwards:
Stop cowering! I'm not going to hit you.
feisty /ˈfaɪ.sti/
adjective
active, forceful and full of determination:
a feisty lady
He launched a feisty attack on the government.
active, forceful and full of determination:
a feisty lady
He launched a feisty attack on the government.
fella /ˈfel.ə/
noun [C] NOT STANDARD
1 a man:
There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar.
2 a male sexual partner or boyfriend:
Was she with her fella?
1 a man:
There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar.
2 a male sexual partner or boyfriend:
Was she with her fella?
mud.dy
AHD: [m¾d“¶]
D.J. [6mJdi8]
K.K. [6mJdi]
- Full of or covered with mud.泥泞的：充满浑浊的或沾满了泥的
- Not bright or pure:浑浊的：不明快或不纯的：a muddy color.浑浊的颜色
- Not clear; cloudy, as with sediment:不清的：不清晰的；浑浊的，如因含有杂质：muddy coffee.浑浊的咖啡
- Lacking luster; dull:阴暗的：缺少光泽的；暗的：a muddy complexion.较暗的肤色
- Confused or vague:混乱的或不清晰的：muddy thinking.混乱的思维
adj.（形容词） mud.di.er,mud.di.est
- To make dirty or muddy.弄脏：使变脏或泥泞
- To make dull or cloudy.使心情不好：使变阴郁或烦恼
- To make obscure or confused.使迷惑：使难以理解或糊涂
v.tr.（及物动词） mud.died,mud.dy.ing,mud.dies
继承用法：
- mud“dily
adv.（副词）
- mud“diness
n.（名词）
snob.bish
AHD: [sn¼b“¹sh]
D.J. [6snKb!.]
K.K. [6sn$b!.]
- Of, befitting, or resembling a snob; pretentious.势利的：势利小人的；与之有关或相象的；自命不凡的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- snob“bishly
adv.（副词）
- snob“bishness
n.（名词）
incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒr.ɪ.dʒə.bļ/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
adjective MAINLY HUMOROUS
An incorrigible person or behaviour is bad and impossible to change or improve:
an incorrigible liar/rogue
incorrigibly /ɪnˈkɒr.ɪ.dʒə.bli/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
adverb
An incorrigible person or behaviour is bad and impossible to change or improve:
an incorrigible liar/rogue
incorrigibly /ɪnˈkɒr.ɪ.dʒə.bli/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
adverb
syn.chro.nous
AHD: [s¹ng“kr…-n…s, s¹n“-]
D.J. [6s!0kr*n*s, 6s!n-]
K.K. [6s!0kr*n*s, 6s!n-]
- Occurring or existing at the same time.See Synonyms at contemporary 同时发生或存在的参见 contemporary
- Moving or operating at the same rate.同步的：以同样的速率运动的或操作的
- Having identical periods.同时期的
- Having identical period and phase.同时期的或同阶段的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Late Latin synchronus 源自 后期拉丁语 synchronus
- from Greek sunkhronos 源自 希腊语 sunkhronos
- sun- [syn-] sun- [前缀，表“同时的”]
- khronos [time] khronos [时间]
继承用法：
- syn“chronously
adv.（副词）
- syn“chronousness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
dip.lo.mat.ic
AHD: [d¹p”l…-m²t“¹k]
D.J. [7d!pl*6m#t!k]
K.K. [7d!pl*6m#t!k]
- Abbr. dipl.Of, relating to, or involving diplomacy or diplomats.缩写 dipl.外交的：外交的、同外交相关或涉及外交事务的
- Using or marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others.See Synonyms at suave 老练的：同其它人打交道时使用或以技能和敏感性为特征的参见 suave
- Of or relating to diplomatics.外交工作的：外交工作的或同外交工作相关的
- Being an exact copy of the original:准确地复制原板的：a diplomatic edition.仿真本
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French diplomatique 法语 diplomatique
- from New Latin dipl½maticus 源自 现代拉丁语 dipl½maticus
- from Latin dipl½ma dipl½mat- [letter of introduction] * see diploma 源自 拉丁语 dipl½ma dipl½mat- [介绍信] *参见 diploma
继承用法：
- dip”lomat“ically
adv.（副词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
repugnant /rɪˈpʌg.nənt/
adjective FORMAL
If behaviour or beliefs, etc. are repugnant, they are very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust:
a repugnant smell
I find your attitude towards these women quite repugnant.
The idea of cheating in an exam is morally repugnant to me.
repugnance /rɪˈpʌg.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
The thought of eating meat fills me with repugnance.
If behaviour or beliefs, etc. are repugnant, they are very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust:
a repugnant smell
I find your attitude towards these women quite repugnant.
The idea of cheating in an exam is morally repugnant to me.
repugnance /rɪˈpʌg.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
The thought of eating meat fills me with repugnance.
pensive /ˈpent.sɪv/
adjective
thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face:
She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
pensively /ˈpent.sɪv.li/
adverb
He gazed pensively at the glass in front of him, lost in thought.
thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face:
She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
pensively /ˈpent.sɪv.li/
adverb
He gazed pensively at the glass in front of him, lost in thought.
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
obsolete /ˌɒb.səlˈiːt/ US /ˌɑːb-/
adjective
not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable:
Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
obsolescent /ˌɒb.səˈles.ənt/ US /ˌɑːb-/
adjective FORMAL
becoming obsolete:
Much of our existing military hardware is obsolescent.
obsolescence /ˌɒb.səˈles.ənts/ US /ˌɑːb-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Mobile phone technology is developing so quickly that many customers are concerned about obsolescence.
not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable:
Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
obsolescent /ˌɒb.səˈles.ənt/ US /ˌɑːb-/
adjective FORMAL
becoming obsolete:
Much of our existing military hardware is obsolescent.
obsolescence /ˌɒb.səˈles.ənts/ US /ˌɑːb-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Mobile phone technology is developing so quickly that many customers are concerned about obsolescence.
ingest /ɪnˈdʒest/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to eat or drink something:
The chemicals can be poisonous if ingested.
ingestion /ɪnˈdʒes.tʃən/
noun [U]
to eat or drink something:
The chemicals can be poisonous if ingested.
ingestion /ɪnˈdʒes.tʃən/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
austere /ɔːˈstɪəʳ/ US /ɑːˈstɪr/
adjective
without comfort; plain and without decoration; severe:
an austere childhood during the war
The courtroom was a large dark chamber, an austere place.
He was a tall, austere, forbidding figure.
austerely /ɔːˈstɪə.li/ US /ɑːˈstɪr-/
adverb
Her dress was simple and austerely elegant.
austerity /ɔːˈster.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈɑː.ster.ɪ.ţi/
noun [C or U]
The wartime austerity (= lack of luxuries and comfort) of my early years prepared me for later hardships.
The austerities of life in a small rural community were not what I was used to.
without comfort; plain and without decoration; severe:
an austere childhood during the war
The courtroom was a large dark chamber, an austere place.
He was a tall, austere, forbidding figure.
austerely /ɔːˈstɪə.li/ US /ɑːˈstɪr-/
adverb
Her dress was simple and austerely elegant.
austerity /ɔːˈster.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈɑː.ster.ɪ.ţi/
noun [C or U]
The wartime austerity (= lack of luxuries and comfort) of my early years prepared me for later hardships.
The austerities of life in a small rural community were not what I was used to.
coy (SECRETIVE) /kɔɪ/
adjective
intentionally secretive:
She's very coy about her age.
coyly /ˈkɔɪ.li/
adverb
coyness /ˈkɔɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
intentionally secretive:
She's very coy about her age.
coyly /ˈkɔɪ.li/
adverb
coyness /ˈkɔɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
coy (MODEST) /kɔɪ/
adjective
(especially of women) being or pretending to be shy, modest, childish or lacking in confidence:
She gave me a coy look from under her schoolgirl's fringe.
coyly /ˈkɔɪ.li/
adverb
She smiled coyly.
coyness /ˈkɔɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
(especially of women) being or pretending to be shy, modest, childish or lacking in confidence:
She gave me a coy look from under her schoolgirl's fringe.
coyly /ˈkɔɪ.li/
adverb
She smiled coyly.
coyness /ˈkɔɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
re.ten.tive
AHD: [r¹-tµn“t¹v]
D.J. [r!6tent!v]
K.K. [r!6tWnt!v]
- Having the quality, power, or capacity of retaining.保留的，保持的：有保持的品质、能力或才能的
- Having the ability or capacity to retain knowledge or information with ease:强记的，能记住的：具有容易地保持知识或信息的能力或才能的：a retentive memory.强记忆力
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- reten“tively
adv.（副词）
- reten“tiveness
n.（名词）
end organ
- The encapsulated termination of a sensory nerve.终器：传感神经的有包膜的末端
n.（名词）
virtuoso /ˌvɜː.tjuˈəʊ.səʊ/ US /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/
noun [C] plural virtuosos or virtuosi
a person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing:
Famous mainly for his wonderful voice, Cole was also a virtuoso on the piano.
virtuoso /ˌvɜː.tjuˈəʊ.səʊ/ US /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/
adjective [before noun]
extremely skilled:
The Times critic described her dancing as 'a virtuoso performance of quite dazzling accomplishment'.
virtuosity /ˌvɜː.tjuˈɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
a person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing:
Famous mainly for his wonderful voice, Cole was also a virtuoso on the piano.
virtuoso /ˌvɜː.tjuˈəʊ.səʊ/ US /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/
adjective [before noun]
extremely skilled:
The Times critic described her dancing as 'a virtuoso performance of quite dazzling accomplishment'.
virtuosity /ˌvɜː.tjuˈɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
hearten /ˈhɑː.tən/ US /ˈhɑːr.ţən/
verb [T]
to make someone feel happier and more positive about a situation:
Anti-government protesters have been heartened by recent government promises of free and fair elections.
NOTE: The opposite is dishearten.
heartened /ˈhɑː.tənd/ US /ˈhɑːr.ţənd/
adjective [after verb]
feeling happier and more positive about something:
I was heartened to hear reports that the tickets for the show were selling well.
We all felt heartened by the news.
heartening /ˈhɑː.tən.ɪŋ/ US /ˈhɑːr.ţən-/
adjective
making you feel happier and more positive:
It was heartening to see so many people at the rally.
to make someone feel happier and more positive about a situation:
Anti-government protesters have been heartened by recent government promises of free and fair elections.
NOTE: The opposite is dishearten.
heartened /ˈhɑː.tənd/ US /ˈhɑːr.ţənd/
adjective [after verb]
feeling happier and more positive about something:
I was heartened to hear reports that the tickets for the show were selling well.
We all felt heartened by the news.
heartening /ˈhɑː.tən.ɪŋ/ US /ˈhɑːr.ţən-/
adjective
making you feel happier and more positive:
It was heartening to see so many people at the rally.
heat exhaustion noun [U] (US ALSO heat prostration)
a condition in which you feel very weak and ill after being in a very hot place for too long
dandy (MAN) /ˈdæn.di/
noun [C]
a man, especially in the past, who dressed in expensive, fashionable clothes and was very interested in his own appearance:
an upper-class dandy
dandified /ˈdæn.dɪ.faɪd/ US /-də-/
adjective
looking like a dandy:
An embroidered silk waistcoat contributed to his dandified appearance.
a man, especially in the past, who dressed in expensive, fashionable clothes and was very interested in his own appearance:
an upper-class dandy
dandified /ˈdæn.dɪ.faɪd/ US /-də-/
adjective
looking like a dandy:
An embroidered silk waistcoat contributed to his dandified appearance.
dandy (GOOD) /ˈdæn.di/
adjective (ALSO jim-dandy) US OLD-FASHIONED
very good:
"Shall we meet at six?" "Sure, that's just dandy."
very good:
"Shall we meet at six?" "Sure, that's just dandy."
ig.no.min.y
AHD: [¹g“n…-m¹n”¶, -m…-n¶]
D.J. [6!gn*7m!ni8, -m*ni8]
K.K. [6!gn*7m!ni, -m*ni]
- Great personal dishonor or humiliation.See Synonyms at disgrace 侮辱：对个人名誉的重大损坏或对个人的侮辱参见 disgrace
- Shameful or disgraceful action, conduct, or character.丑行，无耻行为：耻辱的，不光彩的活动、行为或性格
n.（名词） 【复数】 ig.no.min.ies
语源：
- French ignominie 法语 ignominie
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin ign½minia 源自 拉丁语 ign½minia
- i-, in- [not] * see in- 1i-, in- [不] *参见 in-1
- n½men n½min- [name, reputation] * see n&9{Ò}-men- n½men n½min- [名誉，名声] *参见 n&9{Ò}-men-
cock-a-leekie 也作 cock.a.leek.ie
AHD: [k¼k”…-l¶“k¶]
D.J. [7kKk*6li8ki8]
K.K. [7k$k*6liki]
- A soup made with chicken broth and leeks.苏格兰韭葱鸡肉汤：用鸡肉汤和韭葱做成的汤
n.（名词）
语源：
- Alteration of cockie [diminutive of] cock 1cockie的变化 [] cock1的小后缀
- leekie [diminutive of] leek leekie [] leek的小后缀
stouthearted /ˌstaʊtˈhɑː.tɪd/ US /-ˈhɑːr.ţɪd/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED LITERARY
brave and determined:
Even the most stouthearted of hikers would have had to turn back in this weather.
brave and determined:
Even the most stouthearted of hikers would have had to turn back in this weather.
stow /stəʊ/ US /stoʊ/
verb [T]
to store something:
There's a big cupboard under the stairs for stowing toys.
stowage /ˈstəʊ.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
noun [U]
space for stowing things on a boat or plane
to store something:
There's a big cupboard under the stairs for stowing toys.
stowage /ˈstəʊ.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈstoʊ-/
noun [U]
space for stowing things on a boat or plane
ascendant /əˈsen.dənt/
noun FORMAL
in the ascendant increasingly successful or powerful:
He's very much in the ascendant in Hollywood.
in the ascendant increasingly successful or powerful:
He's very much in the ascendant in Hollywood.
mot.tle
AHD: [m¼t“l]
D.J. [6mKtl]
K.K. [6m$t1]
- To mark with spots or blotches of different shades or colors.使有杂色：使呈不同深浅或颜色的斑点或大片污渍
v.tr.（及物动词） mot.tled,mot.tling,mot.tles
- A spot or blotch of color.斑点：有色的污点或污渍
- A variegated pattern, as on marble.斑驳：斑驳的图案，如在大理石表面
n.（名词）
语源：
- Probably back-formation from motley 可能源自 motley的逆成词
继承用法：
- mot“tler
n.（名词）
ad.u.late
AHD: [²j“…-l³t”]
D.J. [6#d9*7le!t]
K.K. [6#d9*7let]
- To praise or admire excessively; fawn on.谄媚：过分地称赞或恭维；谄媚
v.tr.（及物动词） ad.u.lat.ed,ad.u.lat.ing,ad.u.lates
语源：
- Back-formation from adulation 源自 adulation的逆构词
继承用法：
- ad“ula”tor
n.（名词）
- ad“ulato”ry AHD: [-l…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] （形容词）
diminish /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
verb [I or T]
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance:
I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
These memories will not be diminished by time.
What he did has seriously diminished him in many people's eyes.
We've seen our house diminish greatly/sharply/substantially in value over the last six months.
diminution /ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən/ US /-əˈnuː-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Regular exercise can result in a general diminution in stress levels.
The company suffered a diminution in profits.
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance:
I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
These memories will not be diminished by time.
What he did has seriously diminished him in many people's eyes.
We've seen our house diminish greatly/sharply/substantially in value over the last six months.
diminution /ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən/ US /-əˈnuː-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Regular exercise can result in a general diminution in stress levels.
The company suffered a diminution in profits.
sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [C]
1 a part of a Christian church ceremony in which a priest gives a talk on a religious or moral subject, often based on something written in the Bible:
The Reverend William Cronshaw delivered/preached the sermon.
Today's sermon was on the importance of compassion.
2 DISAPPROVING a long talk in which someone advises other people how they should behave in order to be better people:
I really don't think it's a politician's job to go delivering sermons on public morality.
sermonize, UK USUALLY sermonise /ˈsɜː.mə.naɪz/ US /ˈsɝː-/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to give a long talk to people, telling them how they should behave in order to be better people:
My grandmother's all right until she starts sermonizing and then she's unbearable.
1 a part of a Christian church ceremony in which a priest gives a talk on a religious or moral subject, often based on something written in the Bible:
The Reverend William Cronshaw delivered/preached the sermon.
Today's sermon was on the importance of compassion.
2 DISAPPROVING a long talk in which someone advises other people how they should behave in order to be better people:
I really don't think it's a politician's job to go delivering sermons on public morality.
sermonize, UK USUALLY sermonise /ˈsɜː.mə.naɪz/ US /ˈsɝː-/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to give a long talk to people, telling them how they should behave in order to be better people:
My grandmother's all right until she starts sermonizing and then she's unbearable.
wrong-headed /ˌrɒŋˈhed.ɪd/ US /ˌrɑːŋ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
based on ideas or judgments which are not suitable for a particular situation:
He admitted that the party had followed policies which were now considered as wrong-headed.
based on ideas or judgments which are not suitable for a particular situation:
He admitted that the party had followed policies which were now considered as wrong-headed.
procure /prəˈkjʊəʳ/ US /-ˈkjʊr/
verb FORMAL
1 [T] to obtain something, especially after an effort:
She's managed somehow to procure his telephone number.
[+ two objects] He'd procured us seats in the front row.
2 [I or T] to obtain a prostitute for someone else to have sex with
procurement /prəˈkjʊə.mənt/ US /-ˈkjʊr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the obtaining of supplies:
They are reported to have a substantial budget for the procurement of military supplies.
procurer /prəˈkjʊə.rəʳ/ US /-ˈkjʊr.ɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who obtains prostitutes for people who want to have sex with them
1 [T] to obtain something, especially after an effort:
She's managed somehow to procure his telephone number.
[+ two objects] He'd procured us seats in the front row.
2 [I or T] to obtain a prostitute for someone else to have sex with
procurement /prəˈkjʊə.mənt/ US /-ˈkjʊr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the obtaining of supplies:
They are reported to have a substantial budget for the procurement of military supplies.
procurer /prəˈkjʊə.rəʳ/ US /-ˈkjʊr.ɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who obtains prostitutes for people who want to have sex with them
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
translucent /trænzˈluː.sənt/ US /træns-/
adjective OFTEN APPROVING
If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light through it in an attractive way:
translucent plastic/glass
This china is so fine and delicate that it's translucent.
Delia's skin has a translucent quality.
Compare opaque; transparent.
translucence /trænzˈluː.sənts/ US /træns-/
noun [U]
If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light through it in an attractive way:
translucent plastic/glass
This china is so fine and delicate that it's translucent.
Delia's skin has a translucent quality.
Compare opaque; transparent.
translucence /trænzˈluː.sənts/ US /træns-/
noun [U]
pulchritude /ˈpʌl.krɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
beauty, especially a woman's beauty
pulchritudinous /ˌpʌl.krɪˈtjuːd.ɪ.nəs/ US /-ˈtuːd-/
adjective FORMAL
beauty, especially a woman's beauty
pulchritudinous /ˌpʌl.krɪˈtjuːd.ɪ.nəs/ US /-ˈtuːd-/
adjective FORMAL
defer /dɪˈfɜːʳ/ US /-ˈfɝː/
donor /ˈdəʊ.nəʳ/ US /ˈdoʊ.nɚ/
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a.nal.o.gous
AHD: […-n²l“…-g…s]
D.J. [*6n#l*g*s]
K.K. [*6n#l*g*s]
- Similar or alike in such a way as to permit the drawing of an analogy.类似的，模拟的
- Biology Similar in function but not in structure and evolutionary origin.【生物学】 同功的：结构和演化来源不同但功能相似的
adj.Abbr. anal.（形容词）缩写 anal.
语源：
- From Latin analogus 源自 拉丁语 analogus
- from Greek analogos [proportionate] 源自 希腊语 analogos [成比例的]
- ana- [according to] * see ana- ana- [根据] *参见 ana-
- logos [proportion] * see leg- logos [比例] *参见 leg-
继承用法：
- anal“ogously
adv.（副词）
- anal“ogousness
n.（名词）
ad.ven.ture
AHD: [²d-vµn“ch…r]
D.J. [#d6vent.*]
K.K. [#d6vWnt.+]
- An undertaking or enterprise of a hazardous nature.冒险活动，冒险经历：具有冒险性的任务或计划
- An undertaking of a questionable nature, especially one involving intervention in another state's affairs.冒险活动：具有可疑性的任务，特指涉及干涉他国事务的任务
- An unusual or exciting experience:奇遇：异乎寻常或激动人心的经历：an adventure in dining.进餐中的奇遇
- Participation in hazardous or exciting experiences:冒险：体验冒险性或激动人心的经历：the love of adventure.热爱冒险
- A financial speculation or business venture.投机活动：金融投机或商业冒险
n.（名词）
v.（动词） ad.ven.tured,ad.ven.tur.ing,ad.ven.tures
- To hazard or risk.冒险
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To engage in hazardous activities; take risks.冒险：参加冒险性活动；担风险
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English aventure 中古英语 aventure
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin advent&9{¿rus} [future participle of] adven&9{º}re [to arrive] * see advent 源自 拉丁语 advent&9{¿rus} [] adven&9{º}re的将来式分词 [到达] *参见 advent
opaque /əʊˈpeɪk/ US /oʊ-/
adjective
1 preventing light from travelling through, and therefore not transparent or translucent:
opaque glass/tights
2 FORMAL describes writing or speech that is difficult to understand:
I find her poetry rather opaque.
opaquely /əʊˈpeɪ.kli/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
opacity /əʊˈpæs.ə.ti/ US /oʊˈpæs.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being opaque, or the degree to which something is opaque
1 preventing light from travelling through, and therefore not transparent or translucent:
opaque glass/tights
2 FORMAL describes writing or speech that is difficult to understand:
I find her poetry rather opaque.
opaquely /əʊˈpeɪ.kli/ US /oʊ-/
adverb
opacity /əʊˈpæs.ə.ti/ US /oʊˈpæs.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being opaque, or the degree to which something is opaque
op art noun [U]
a type of modern art which uses patterns that do not exist naturally in order to create images which appear to move or to be something that they are not
op. cit. /ˌɒpˈsɪt/ US /ˌɑːp-/
adverb FORMAL ABBREVIATION
used by writers to avoid repeating the details of a book or article that has already been referred to:
Johnson (op. cit., page 53) calls this phenomenon 'the principle of minimal effort'.
used by writers to avoid repeating the details of a book or article that has already been referred to:
Johnson (op. cit., page 53) calls this phenomenon 'the principle of minimal effort'.
reluctant /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/
adjective
not very willing to do something and therefore slow to do it:
[+ to infinitive] I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.
Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her.
reluctantly /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/
adverb
She reluctantly agreed to step down as managing director.
reluctance /rɪˈlʌk.tənts/
noun [S or U]
an unwillingness to do something:
I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.
[+ to infinitive] Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable.
not very willing to do something and therefore slow to do it:
[+ to infinitive] I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.
Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her.
reluctantly /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/
adverb
She reluctantly agreed to step down as managing director.
reluctance /rɪˈlʌk.tənts/
noun [S or U]
an unwillingness to do something:
I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.
[+ to infinitive] Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable.
relieve sb of sth (OBJECT) phrasal verb
1 FORMAL to take from a person something that they are carrying, in a helpful or polite way:
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
relieve sb of sth (JOB) phrasal verb [usually passive] FORMAL
to dismiss someone from their job or position because they have done something wrong:
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
surmount (DEAL WITH) /səˈmaʊnt/ US /sɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to deal successfully with a difficulty or problem:
They managed to surmount all opposition/objections to their plans.
There are still a few technical problems/obstacles/hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public.
surmountable /səˈmaʊn.tə.bļ/ US /sɚˈmaʊn.ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
to deal successfully with a difficulty or problem:
They managed to surmount all opposition/objections to their plans.
There are still a few technical problems/obstacles/hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public.
surmountable /səˈmaʊn.tə.bļ/ US /sɚˈmaʊn.ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
surmount (BE ON TOP) /səˈmaʊnt/ US /sɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to be on top of something tall:
The central 12-foot column is surmounted by a bronze angel with outspread wings.
to be on top of something tall:
The central 12-foot column is surmounted by a bronze angel with outspread wings.
piv.ot.al
AHD: [p¹v“…-tl]
D.J. [6p!v*tl]
K.K. [6p!v*t1]
- Of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.枢轴的：枢轴的、与枢轴相关的或作为枢轴的
- Being of vital or central importance; crucial:中枢的，关键的：起中心的或极重要作用的；关键的：“Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions”(&b{Henry A. Kissinger})“其地点的重要性也使得它周期性地遭受侵略”(亨利A.基辛格)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- piv“otally
adv.（副词）
pix.el
AHD: [p¹k“s…l, -sµl”]
D.J. [6p!ks*l, -7sel]
K.K. [6p!ks*l, -7sWl]
- The smallest image-forming unit of a video display.像素：电视图像成像的最小单位
n.Computer Science （名词）【计算机科学】
语源：
- pix 1pix1
- el(ement) el(ement)
meander /miˈæn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb
1 [I] If a river, stream or road meanders, it follows a route which is not straight or direct.
2 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to walk slowly without any clear direction:
We spent the afternoon meandering around the streets of the old town.
3 [I] If a text, process or activity meanders, it has no clear direction:
The film meanders along with no particular story line.
meander /miˈæn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
1 a curve of a river or stream
2 a journey which has no particular direction:
The TV series continues its haphazard meander around the globe - this week it will be in Portugal.
meandering /miˈæn.dər.ɪŋ/ US /-dɚ-/
adjective
moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose:
a meandering river
a long meandering speech
meanderings /miˈæn.dər.ɪŋz/ US /-dɚ-/
plural noun
talk which continues for a longer time than is necessary and which is often not interesting
1 [I] If a river, stream or road meanders, it follows a route which is not straight or direct.
2 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to walk slowly without any clear direction:
We spent the afternoon meandering around the streets of the old town.
3 [I] If a text, process or activity meanders, it has no clear direction:
The film meanders along with no particular story line.
meander /miˈæn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
1 a curve of a river or stream
2 a journey which has no particular direction:
The TV series continues its haphazard meander around the globe - this week it will be in Portugal.
meandering /miˈæn.dər.ɪŋ/ US /-dɚ-/
adjective
moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose:
a meandering river
a long meandering speech
meanderings /miˈæn.dər.ɪŋz/ US /-dɚ-/
plural noun
talk which continues for a longer time than is necessary and which is often not interesting
mean/be (all) the world to sb
to be extremely important to someone:
Her children mean all the world to her.
Her children mean all the world to her.
subside /səbˈsaɪd/
verb [I]
1 If a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme:
The police are hoping that the violence will soon subside.
As the pain in my foot subsided, I was able to walk the short distance to the car.
2 If a building, land or water subsides, it goes down to a lower level:
There is a danger that many homes will subside because of the drought.
Eventually the flood waters began to subside.
subsidence /səbˈsaɪ.dənts/ /ˈsʌb.sɪ-/
noun [U]
when land or buildings sink to a lower level:
The building had to be demolished because of subsidence.
1 If a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme:
The police are hoping that the violence will soon subside.
As the pain in my foot subsided, I was able to walk the short distance to the car.
2 If a building, land or water subsides, it goes down to a lower level:
There is a danger that many homes will subside because of the drought.
Eventually the flood waters began to subside.
subsidence /səbˈsaɪ.dənts/ /ˈsʌb.sɪ-/
noun [U]
when land or buildings sink to a lower level:
The building had to be demolished because of subsidence.
gour.mand
AHD: [g‹r-mänd“, g‹r“m…nd]
D.J. [g&*6m$8nd, 6g&*m*nd]
K.K. [g&r6m$nd, 6g&rm*nd]
- A lover of good food.美食家：爱吃好东西的人
- A gluttonous eater.See Usage Note at gourmet 贪食的人参见 gourmet
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English gourmant [glutton] 中古英语 gourmant [贪食的人]
- from Old French gormant 源自 古法语 gormant
chain fern
- Any of various terrestrial ferns of the genusWoodwardia, native chiefly to the Northern Hemisphere, having pinnately compound or divided leaves that when fertile bear chainlike rows of spore cases. 链蕨：一种狗脊蕨属 陆生蕨类植物，原主要产于北半球，具有羽状复叶或全裂叶， 繁殖时叶子能长出一排排链状的孢子囊
n.（名词）
glib /glɪb/
adjective glibber, glibbest
speaking or spoken in a confident and persuasive way but without honesty or careful consideration:
He's a glib, self-centred man.
No one was convinced by his glib answers/explanations.
glibly /ˈglɪb.li/
adverb
He spoke glibly about an economic recovery just around the corner.
glibness /ˈglɪb.nəs/
noun [U]
speaking or spoken in a confident and persuasive way but without honesty or careful consideration:
He's a glib, self-centred man.
No one was convinced by his glib answers/explanations.
glibly /ˈglɪb.li/
adverb
He spoke glibly about an economic recovery just around the corner.
glibness /ˈglɪb.nəs/
noun [U]
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
impending /ɪmˈpen.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
describes an event, usually something unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen soon:
impending disaster/doom
Lineker announced his impending retirement from international football before the 1992 European Championships.
describes an event, usually something unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen soon:
impending disaster/doom
Lineker announced his impending retirement from international football before the 1992 European Championships.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
disseminate /dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people:
One of the organization's aims is to disseminate information about the disease.
dissemination /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
the dissemination of information
to spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people:
One of the organization's aims is to disseminate information about the disease.
dissemination /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
the dissemination of information
suture /ˈsuː.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a stitch used to sew up a cut in a person's body
suture /ˈsuː.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to sew together a cut in a person's body
a stitch used to sew up a cut in a person's body
suture /ˈsuː.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to sew together a cut in a person's body
suspension bridge noun [C]
a bridge which is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end of the bridge
obfuscate /ˈɒb.fʌs.keɪt/ US /ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something less clear and harder to understand, especially intentionally:
She was criticized for using arguments that obfuscated the main issue.
obfuscation /ˌɒb.fʌsˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑːb.fəˈskeɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
They accused the White House of obstruction and obfuscation.
to make something less clear and harder to understand, especially intentionally:
She was criticized for using arguments that obfuscated the main issue.
obfuscation /ˌɒb.fʌsˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɑːb.fəˈskeɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
They accused the White House of obstruction and obfuscation.
mo.nop.o.lize
AHD: [m…-n¼p“…-lºz”]
D.J. [m*6nKp*7la!z]
K.K. [m*6n$p*7la!z]
- To acquire or maintain a monopoly of.垄断：获取或维持对…的垄断
- To dominate by excluding others:独占：通过排除其他而统治：monopolized the conversation.控制了谈话
v.tr.（及物动词） mo.nop.o.lized,mo.nop.o.liz.ing,mo.nop.o.liz.es
继承用法：
- monop”oliza“tion AHD: [-l¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- monop“oliz”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- monopolize,absorb,consume,engross,preoccupy
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to have exclusive possession or control of”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“享有独占的所有权和控制权”：a mind that was preoccupied with financial worries.心里充满了对财政问题的担忧
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
content (HAPPY) /kənˈtent/
adjective [after verb]
pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement:
He seems fairly content with (his) life.
[+ to infinitive] They're content to socialize with a very small circle of people.
content /kənˈtent/
verb [T]
to make someone content:
You're quite easily contented, aren't you?
My explanation seemed to content him.
contented /kənˈten.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
She smiled a contented smile.
He won't be contented (= satisfied) until he's upset everyone in the office.
contentedly /kənˈten.tɪd.li/ US /-ţɪd-/
adverb
Finishing her meal, she sat back and sighed contentedly.
contentment /kənˈtent.mənt/
noun [U] (ALSO content)
His face wore a look of pure contentment.
pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement:
He seems fairly content with (his) life.
[+ to infinitive] They're content to socialize with a very small circle of people.
content /kənˈtent/
verb [T]
to make someone content:
You're quite easily contented, aren't you?
My explanation seemed to content him.
contented /kənˈten.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
She smiled a contented smile.
He won't be contented (= satisfied) until he's upset everyone in the office.
contentedly /kənˈten.tɪd.li/ US /-ţɪd-/
adverb
Finishing her meal, she sat back and sighed contentedly.
contentment /kənˈtent.mənt/
noun [U] (ALSO content)
His face wore a look of pure contentment.
content (SUBJECT) /ˈkɒn.tent/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [S or U]
the ideas that are contained in a piece of writing, a speech or a film:
It's a very stylish and beautiful film, but it lacks content.
We've discussed the unusual form of the book - now, what about the content?
the ideas that are contained in a piece of writing, a speech or a film:
It's a very stylish and beautiful film, but it lacks content.
We've discussed the unusual form of the book - now, what about the content?
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
frigid (DISLIKING SEX) /ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/
adjective
(of a woman) having difficulty in becoming sexually excited
frigidity /frɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
(of a woman) having difficulty in becoming sexually excited
frigidity /frɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
frigid (UNFRIENDLY) /ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/
adjective
unfriendly or very formal:
There's a rather frigid atmosphere in the school.
frigidly /ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd.li/
adverb
Sarah shook his hand frigidly.
frigidity /frɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
unfriendly or very formal:
There's a rather frigid atmosphere in the school.
frigidly /ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd.li/
adverb
Sarah shook his hand frigidly.
frigidity /frɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
frigid (COLD) /ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/
adjective
(of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold:
Few plants can grow in such a frigid environment.
(of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold:
Few plants can grow in such a frigid environment.
excavate /ˈek.skə.veɪt/
verb [I or T]
1 to remove earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past:
Tintagel Castle, the reputed birthplace of King Arthur, is being excavated professionally for the first time in more than 50 years.
2 to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine:
In tin mining today, workers excavate tunnels horizontally from a vertical shaft.
excavation /ˌeks.kəˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Excavation on the site is likely to continue for several years.
She has taken part in several excavations of Roman settlements across Europe.
excavator UK /ˈek.skə.veɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] (US steam shovel)
a large powerful machine with a container connected to a long arm that is used for digging up the ground
1 to remove earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past:
Tintagel Castle, the reputed birthplace of King Arthur, is being excavated professionally for the first time in more than 50 years.
2 to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine:
In tin mining today, workers excavate tunnels horizontally from a vertical shaft.
excavation /ˌeks.kəˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Excavation on the site is likely to continue for several years.
She has taken part in several excavations of Roman settlements across Europe.
excavator UK /ˈek.skə.veɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] (US steam shovel)
a large powerful machine with a container connected to a long arm that is used for digging up the ground
paradox /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/ US /ˈper.ə.dɑːks/
noun [C or U]
a situation or statement which seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics:
[+ that] It's a curious paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty.
paradoxical /ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kəl/ US /ˌper.əˈdɑːk-/
adjective
It seems paradoxical to me, but if you drink a cup of hot tea it seems to cool you down.
paradoxically /ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kli/ US /ˌper.əˈdɑːk-/
adverb
a situation or statement which seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics:
[+ that] It's a curious paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty.
paradoxical /ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kəl/ US /ˌper.əˈdɑːk-/
adjective
It seems paradoxical to me, but if you drink a cup of hot tea it seems to cool you down.
paradoxically /ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kli/ US /ˌper.əˈdɑːk-/
adverb
incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/
verb [T]
to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent:
She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.
[+ to infinitive] She was expelled for inciting her classmates to rebel against their teachers.
They denied inciting the crowd to violence.
incitement /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/
noun [U]
[+ to infinitive] They were imprisoned for incitement to commit grievous bodily harm.
to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent:
She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.
[+ to infinitive] She was expelled for inciting her classmates to rebel against their teachers.
They denied inciting the crowd to violence.
incitement /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/
noun [U]
[+ to infinitive] They were imprisoned for incitement to commit grievous bodily harm.
daunt /dɔːnt/ US /dɑːnt/
verb [T often passive]
to make someone feel slightly frightened or worried about their ability to achieve something; to discourage:
She was not at all daunted by the size of the problem.
daunting /ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈdɑːn.ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:
In spite of unification, the country was still faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division.
dauntless /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/ US /ˈdɑːnt-/
adjective LITERARY
showing determination and a lack of fear:
In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism and commitment.
to make someone feel slightly frightened or worried about their ability to achieve something; to discourage:
She was not at all daunted by the size of the problem.
daunting /ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈdɑːn.ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:
In spite of unification, the country was still faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division.
dauntless /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/ US /ˈdɑːnt-/
adjective LITERARY
showing determination and a lack of fear:
In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism and commitment.
jot (WRITE) /dʒɒt/ US /dʒɑːt/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] -tt-
to make a quick short note of something:
Could you jot your address and phone number in my address book?
jottings /ˈdʒɒt.ɪŋz/ US /ˈdʒɑː.ţɪŋz/
plural noun
quickly written brief notes:
She made some jottings in the margin of the book she was reading.
jotter (pad) /ˈdʒɒt.əˌpæd/ US /ˈdʒɑː.ţɚ-/
noun [C] UK
a small book which is used for writing brief notes in
to make a quick short note of something:
Could you jot your address and phone number in my address book?
jottings /ˈdʒɒt.ɪŋz/ US /ˈdʒɑː.ţɪŋz/
plural noun
quickly written brief notes:
She made some jottings in the margin of the book she was reading.
jotter (pad) /ˈdʒɒt.əˌpæd/ US /ˈdʒɑː.ţɚ-/
noun [C] UK
a small book which is used for writing brief notes in
jot (AMOUNT) /dʒɒt/ US /dʒɑːt/
noun INFORMAL
not a/one jot not at all or not even a small amount:
Don't listen to her! There's not a jot of truth (= There is no truth) in what she's saying.
None of the committee's proposals will matter a jot (= They will not matter) if no-one reads their report.
not a/one jot not at all or not even a small amount:
Don't listen to her! There's not a jot of truth (= There is no truth) in what she's saying.
None of the committee's proposals will matter a jot (= They will not matter) if no-one reads their report.
hal.cy.on
AHD: [h²l“s¶-…n]
D.J. [6h#lsi8*n]
K.K. [6h#lsi*n]
- A kingfisher, especially one of the genusHalcyon. 翡翠鸟：一种翠鸟，尤其是属于此种的翡翠 属的
- A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice.神翠鸟：一种神话中的鸟，人们认为它即是翡翠鸟，据说当它在冬至期间在海上筑巢时，具有平息风浪的力量
n.（名词）
- Calm and peaceful; tranquil.See Synonyms at calm 平静的：安静的，和平的；镇静的参见 calm
- Prosperous; golden:繁荣的；兴盛的：halcyon years.兴盛的时代
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English alcioun 中古英语 alcioun
- from Latin alcy½n, halcy½n 源自 拉丁语 alcy½n, halcy½n
- from Greek halku½n [a mythical bird, kingfisher] 源自 希腊语 halku½n [一种神话中的鸟，翡翠鸟]
- alteration influenced by hals [salt, sea] ku½n [conceiving] 受 hals的影响 [盐，海] ku½n [产卵]
- of alku½n alku½n的变化
chest
AHD: [chµst]
D.J. [t.est]
K.K. [t.Wst]
- The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and the breastbone; the thorax.胸膛：身体位于颈和腹部之间被肋骨和胸骨所包围的一部分；胸膛
- A sturdy box with a lid and often a lock, used especially for storage.箱子：专门用来贮放东西的结实的箱子，有盖且经常有锁
- A small closet or cabinet with shelves for storing supplies:柜子：有搁板用来贮入存货的小橱或陈列柜：a medicine chest above the bathroom sink.浴缸上方的医药箱
- The treasury of a public institution.金库：一个公共机构的金库
- The funds kept there.资金：金库中存有的基金
- A box for the shipping of certain goods, such as tea.箱：运输茶叶之类商品所用的箱子
- The quantity packed in such a box.一箱：这种箱子中所装商品的数量
- A sealed receptacle for liquid, gas, or steam.密封室：贮藏液体、气体或蒸气的密封容器
- A bureau; a dresser.衣橱：五斗橱；衣橱
n.（名词）
习惯用语：
- get (something) off (one's) chest
- To vent one's pent-up feelings.发泄被压抑的感情
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English cest [box] 源自 古英语 cest [盒子]
- from West Germanic *kist³ 源自 西日耳曼语 *kist³
- from Latin cista 源自 拉丁语 cista
- from Greek kist¶ 源自 希腊语 kist¶
继承用法：
- chest“ed AHD: [chµs“t¹d] （形容词）
chest of drawers
- A piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers that fit within a frame.五斗橱：一件由嵌于框架中的一组抽屉组成的家具
n.（名词） 【复数】 chests of drawers
precursor /ˌpriːˈkɜː.səʳ/ US /-ˈkɝː.sɚ/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
something which happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it:
Sulphur dioxide is the main precursor of acid rain.
Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs which benefit patients.
something which happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it:
Sulphur dioxide is the main precursor of acid rain.
Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs which benefit patients.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
compose (PRODUCE ART) /kəmˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
verb [I or T]
to produce music, poetry or formal writing:
Prokofiev started composing at the age of five.
The music was specially composed for the film.
a piece of music composed for the flute
He composed this poem for his wife.
FORMAL My lawyer is going to compose a letter of complaint.
composer /kəmˈpəʊ.zəʳ/ US /-ˈpoʊ.zɚ/
noun [C]
a person who writes music, especially classical music
composition /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C] a piece of music that someone has written:
This concerto is one of her earlier/later compositions.
2 [U] the process or skill of writing music:
At music school I studied piano and composition.
3 [C] the way that people or things are arranged in a painting or photograph:
a group composition
4 [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student:
a 200-word composition
to produce music, poetry or formal writing:
Prokofiev started composing at the age of five.
The music was specially composed for the film.
a piece of music composed for the flute
He composed this poem for his wife.
FORMAL My lawyer is going to compose a letter of complaint.
composer /kəmˈpəʊ.zəʳ/ US /-ˈpoʊ.zɚ/
noun [C]
a person who writes music, especially classical music
composition /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C] a piece of music that someone has written:
This concerto is one of her earlier/later compositions.
2 [U] the process or skill of writing music:
At music school I studied piano and composition.
3 [C] the way that people or things are arranged in a painting or photograph:
a group composition
4 [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student:
a 200-word composition
compose (FORMED FROM) /kəmˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
verb
1 be composed of sth to be formed from various things:
Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
The committee is composed of MPs, doctors, academics and members of the public.
The audience was composed largely of young people.
2 [T] to be the parts that something is made of:
At that time, women composed only 1.6% of the US forces.
composition /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
noun [U]
the parts, substances, etc. that something is made of:
the composition of the atmosphere
1 be composed of sth to be formed from various things:
Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
The committee is composed of MPs, doctors, academics and members of the public.
The audience was composed largely of young people.
2 [T] to be the parts that something is made of:
At that time, women composed only 1.6% of the US forces.
composition /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
noun [U]
the parts, substances, etc. that something is made of:
the composition of the atmosphere
compose (CALM) /kəmˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
verb
1 compose yourself to make yourself calm again after being angry or upset:
She finally stopped crying and composed herself.
2 compose your features/thoughts to try to make yourself look or feel calm after being angry or upset:
I tried to compose my features into a smile.
He took a minute or two to compose his thoughts before he replied.
composed /kəmˈpəʊzd/ US /-ˈpoʊzd/
adjective
calm and in control of your emotions:
She looked remarkably composed throughout the funeral.
composedly /kəmˈpəʊ.zɪd.li/ US /-ˈpoʊ-/
adverb
composure /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒəʳ/ US /-ˈpoʊ.ʒɚ/
noun [U]
calmness and control:
I didn't want to lose my composure in front of her.
1 compose yourself to make yourself calm again after being angry or upset:
She finally stopped crying and composed herself.
2 compose your features/thoughts to try to make yourself look or feel calm after being angry or upset:
I tried to compose my features into a smile.
He took a minute or two to compose his thoughts before he replied.
composed /kəmˈpəʊzd/ US /-ˈpoʊzd/
adjective
calm and in control of your emotions:
She looked remarkably composed throughout the funeral.
composedly /kəmˈpəʊ.zɪd.li/ US /-ˈpoʊ-/
adverb
composure /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒəʳ/ US /-ˈpoʊ.ʒɚ/
noun [U]
calmness and control:
I didn't want to lose my composure in front of her.
compose (ARRANGE TEXT) /kəmˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to arrange words, sentences, pages, etc. in preparation for printing
to arrange words, sentences, pages, etc. in preparation for printing
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
min.i.mize
AHD: [m¹n“…-mºz”]
D.J. [6m!n*7ma!z]
K.K. [6m!n*7ma!z]
- To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.减少到最低限度：将其总数、范围、尺寸或程度缩减到尽可能小
- Usage Problem To reduce.See Usage Note at minimal 【用法疑难】 减少参见 minimal
- To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size:极度轻视：极度轻视其重要性、价值或尺寸：minimized the magnitude of the crisis.See Synonyms at &b{decry}极度轻视危机的程度参见 decry
v.tr.（及物动词） min.i..mized,min.i..miz.ing,min.i..miz.es
语源：
- From minimum 源自 minimum
继承用法：
- min”imiza“tion AHD: [-m¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- min“imiz”er
n.（名词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
argot /ˈɑː.gəʊ/ US /ˈɑːr.goʊ/
noun [C or U]
words and expressions which are used by small groups of people and which are not easily understood by other people:
thieves' argot
words and expressions which are used by small groups of people and which are not easily understood by other people:
thieves' argot
peel (FOOD) /piːl/
verb [T]
to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:
Peel, core and chop the apples.
peel /piːl/
noun [U]
the skin of fruit and vegetables, especially after it has been removed:
apple peel
potato peel
The dessert was decorated with strips of lemon peel.
What shall I do with the peel?
peeler /ˈpiː.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
a utensil for removing the skin of fruit and vegetables:
a vegetable/potato peeler
peelings /ˈpiː.lɪŋz/
plural noun
the unwanted pieces of fruit or vegetable skin which have been taken off:
potato/apple peelings
Put the vegetable peelings on the compost heap.
to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:
Peel, core and chop the apples.
peel /piːl/
noun [U]
the skin of fruit and vegetables, especially after it has been removed:
apple peel
potato peel
The dessert was decorated with strips of lemon peel.
What shall I do with the peel?
peeler /ˈpiː.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
a utensil for removing the skin of fruit and vegetables:
a vegetable/potato peeler
peelings /ˈpiː.lɪŋz/
plural noun
the unwanted pieces of fruit or vegetable skin which have been taken off:
potato/apple peelings
Put the vegetable peelings on the compost heap.
peel (COVERINGS) /piːl/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition]
If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:
We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.
Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.
The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.
The new paint is already starting to crack and peel.
If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:
We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.
Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.
The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.
The new paint is already starting to crack and peel.
peel (BODY) /piːl/
verb [I]
If you peel, or part of your body or your skin peels, parts of the top layer of your skin comes off because you are burnt from being in the sun:
My back is peeling.
If you peel, or part of your body or your skin peels, parts of the top layer of your skin comes off because you are burnt from being in the sun:
My back is peeling.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
haven /ˈheɪ.vən/
noun [C]
a safe or peaceful place:
The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city.
They wanted to provide safe havens for the refugees.
a safe or peaceful place:
The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city.
They wanted to provide safe havens for the refugees.
saddle (SEAT) /ˈsæd.ļ/
noun [C]
a seat, often made of leather, used on a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc:
He swung himself into the saddle and rode off.
See also sidesaddle.
saddle /ˈsæd.ļ/
verb [T]
to put a saddle on a horse:
She saddled (up) the horse for her friend.
saddler /ˈsæd.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
a person who makes, sells and repairs saddles and other leather objects for horses
saddlery /ˈsæd.lə.ri/ US /-lɚ.i/
noun [U]
leather objects, such as saddles and bridles, for horses
a seat, often made of leather, used on a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc:
He swung himself into the saddle and rode off.
See also sidesaddle.
saddle /ˈsæd.ļ/
verb [T]
to put a saddle on a horse:
She saddled (up) the horse for her friend.
saddler /ˈsæd.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
a person who makes, sells and repairs saddles and other leather objects for horses
saddlery /ˈsæd.lə.ri/ US /-lɚ.i/
noun [U]
leather objects, such as saddles and bridles, for horses
saddle (MEAT) /ˈsæd.ļ/
noun [C or U]
a large piece of meat taken from the middle of the back of an animal:
saddle of lamb
a large piece of meat taken from the middle of the back of an animal:
saddle of lamb
soak (MAKE WET) /səʊk/ US /soʊk/
verb
1 [I + adverb or preposition; T] to make very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts:
The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.
You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilt before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.
Blood had soaked through both bandages.
2 [I or T] to leave something in liquid, especially in order to clean it, soften it, or change its flavour:
You can usually soak out a stain.
Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.
Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.
soak /səʊk/ US /soʊk/
noun [C]
when something is put into a liquid for a long period of time:
Most dried beans need a soak before they're cooked.
Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath.
soaked /səʊkt/ US /soʊkt/
adjective
extremely wet:
I'm going to have to take these clothes off - I'm soaked to the skin!
My shoes are soaked (through).
His T-shirt was soaked in sweat.
soaking /ˈsəʊ.kɪŋ/ US /ˈsoʊ-/
adjective
completely wet:
It's so hot outside - I've only been walking ten minutes and my shirt is soaking (wet)!
1 [I + adverb or preposition; T] to make very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts:
The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.
You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilt before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.
Blood had soaked through both bandages.
2 [I or T] to leave something in liquid, especially in order to clean it, soften it, or change its flavour:
You can usually soak out a stain.
Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.
Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.
soak /səʊk/ US /soʊk/
noun [C]
when something is put into a liquid for a long period of time:
Most dried beans need a soak before they're cooked.
Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath.
soaked /səʊkt/ US /soʊkt/
adjective
extremely wet:
I'm going to have to take these clothes off - I'm soaked to the skin!
My shoes are soaked (through).
His T-shirt was soaked in sweat.
soaking /ˈsəʊ.kɪŋ/ US /ˈsoʊ-/
adjective
completely wet:
It's so hot outside - I've only been walking ten minutes and my shirt is soaking (wet)!
soak (PERSON) /səʊk/ US /soʊk/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a person who is habitually drunk
a person who is habitually drunk
resurrect /ˌrez.ərˈekt/ US /-əˈrekt/
verb [T]
1 to bring someone back to life:
Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
2 to bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended:
Several members of the party have resurrected the idea of constitutional change.
She has been busily trying to resurrect her Hollywood career.
resurrection /ˌrez.ərˈek.ʃən/ US /-əˈrek-/
noun [U]
when something that had disappeared or ended is brought back into use or existence
1 to bring someone back to life:
Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
2 to bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended:
Several members of the party have resurrected the idea of constitutional change.
She has been busily trying to resurrect her Hollywood career.
resurrection /ˌrez.ərˈek.ʃən/ US /-əˈrek-/
noun [U]
when something that had disappeared or ended is brought back into use or existence
un.let.tered
AHD: [¾n-lµt“…rd]
D.J. [Jn6let*d]
K.K. [Jn6lWt*d]
- Not adept at reading and writing; deficient in the knowledge that can be acquired from books.See Synonyms at ignorant 没有学识的：在阅读和写作上不娴熟的；缺乏能从书本上获得的知识的参见 ignorant
- Illiterate.目不识丁的
- Having no lettering:无字的：没有写字的：unlettered poster board.上面还没有写上一个字的广告板
adj.（形容词）
motile /ˈməʊ.taɪl/ US /ˈmoʊ.ţəl/
adjective SPECIALIZED
(especially of plants, organisms and very small forms of life) able to move by itself
motility /məʊˈtɪl.ə.ti/ US /moʊˈtɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
(especially of plants, organisms and very small forms of life) able to move by itself
motility /məʊˈtɪl.ə.ti/ US /moʊˈtɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
incandescent (QUALITY) /ˌɪn.kænˈdes.ənt/
adjective
1 showing extreme anger or happiness:
He was incandescent with rage.
Her beauty had an incandescent quality to it.
2 extremely good, special or skilled:
an incandescent performance/career
1 showing extreme anger or happiness:
He was incandescent with rage.
Her beauty had an incandescent quality to it.
2 extremely good, special or skilled:
an incandescent performance/career
incalculable /ɪnˈkæl.kjʊ.lə.bļ/
adjective
extremely large and therefore unable to be measured:
The ecological consequences of a nuclear war are incalculable.
incalculably /ɪnˈkæl.kjʊ.lə.bli/
adverb
extremely large and therefore unable to be measured:
The ecological consequences of a nuclear war are incalculable.
incalculably /ɪnˈkæl.kjʊ.lə.bli/
adverb
banish /ˈbæn.ɪʃ/
verb [T]
1 to send someone away, especially from their country, and forbid them to come back:
He was banished to an uninhabited island for a year.
They were banished (= sent out) from the library for making a noise.
2 to get rid of something completely:
You must try to banish all thoughts of revenge from your mind.
banishment /ˈbæn.ɪʃ.mənt/
noun [U]
1 to send someone away, especially from their country, and forbid them to come back:
He was banished to an uninhabited island for a year.
They were banished (= sent out) from the library for making a noise.
2 to get rid of something completely:
You must try to banish all thoughts of revenge from your mind.
banishment /ˈbæn.ɪʃ.mənt/
noun [U]
bang/beat the drum UK
to speak enthusiastically about a belief or idea in order to persuade other people to support it too:
Labour are banging the drum for a united Europe.
Labour are banging the drum for a united Europe.
bang/dead/right on time INFORMAL
happening or done at the particular moment that it was expected to happen or be done:
The bus arrived dead on time.
The bus arrived dead on time.
plethora /ˈpleθ.ər.ə/ US /-ɚ.ə/
noun [S] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want or can deal with:
There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
The plethora of rules and regulations is both contradictory and confusing.
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want or can deal with:
There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
The plethora of rules and regulations is both contradictory and confusing.
mania (STRONG INTEREST) /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
noun [C or U] DISAPPROVING
a very strong interest in something which fills a person's mind or uses up all their time:
So why your sudden mania for exercise?
The article describes the religious mania which is sweeping the US.
-mania/-meɪ.ni.ə/
suffix
Beatle-mania swept Britain in the 1960s.
See also kleptomania; nymphomania at nymphomaniac; pyromania.
maniac /ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity:
a football/sex maniac
a very strong interest in something which fills a person's mind or uses up all their time:
So why your sudden mania for exercise?
The article describes the religious mania which is sweeping the US.
-mania/-meɪ.ni.ə/
suffix
Beatle-mania swept Britain in the 1960s.
See also kleptomania; nymphomania at nymphomaniac; pyromania.
maniac /ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity:
a football/sex maniac
mania (MENTAL ILLNESS) /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
noun [C or U]
1 a state in which someone directs all their attention to one particular thing:
Van Gogh suffered from acute persecution mania.
She's always cleaning - it's like a mania with her.
2 SPECIALIZED a state of extreme physical and mental activity, often characterized by a loss of judgment and periods of euphoria
maniac /ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
noun [C]
a person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not caring about risks or danger:
Some maniac was running down the street waving a massive metal bar.
INFORMAL I won't get in the car with Richard - he drives like a maniac!
maniacal /məˈnaɪə.kəl/
adjective
describes a cry or laugh that is loud and wild:
He suddenly exploded into maniacal laughter.
1 a state in which someone directs all their attention to one particular thing:
Van Gogh suffered from acute persecution mania.
She's always cleaning - it's like a mania with her.
2 SPECIALIZED a state of extreme physical and mental activity, often characterized by a loss of judgment and periods of euphoria
maniac /ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
noun [C]
a person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not caring about risks or danger:
Some maniac was running down the street waving a massive metal bar.
INFORMAL I won't get in the car with Richard - he drives like a maniac!
maniacal /məˈnaɪə.kəl/
adjective
describes a cry or laugh that is loud and wild:
He suddenly exploded into maniacal laughter.
eavesdrop /ˈiːvz.drɒp/ US /-drɑːp/
verb [I] -pp-
to listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing:
He was eavesdropping on our conversation.
eavesdropper /ˈiːvz.drɒp.əʳ/ US /-drɑː.pɚ/
noun [C]
to listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing:
He was eavesdropping on our conversation.
eavesdropper /ˈiːvz.drɒp.əʳ/ US /-drɑː.pɚ/
noun [C]
eaves /iːvz/
plural noun
the edge of a roof that sticks out over the top of a wall
the edge of a roof that sticks out over the top of a wall
malleable /ˈmæl.i.ə.bļ/
adjective
1 describes a substance that is easily changed into a new shape:
Lead and tin are malleable metals.
2 easily influenced, trained or controlled:
He had an actor's typically malleable features.
Europe saw its colonies as a source of raw material and a malleable workforce.
malleability /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 describes a substance that is easily changed into a new shape:
Lead and tin are malleable metals.
2 easily influenced, trained or controlled:
He had an actor's typically malleable features.
Europe saw its colonies as a source of raw material and a malleable workforce.
malleability /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
gloss.y
AHD: [glô“s¶, gl¼s“¶]
D.J. [6gl%8si8, 6glKsi8]
K.K. [6gl%si, 6gl$si]
- Having a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface:表面光滑的，有光泽的：glossy satin.See Synonyms at &b{sleek}光滑的缎参见 sleek
- Superficially and often speciously attractive; showy:富丽而虚饰的；虚饰的：glossy trendsetters.富丽堂皇的时髦者
adj.（形容词） gloss.i.er,gloss.i.est
- A photographic print on smooth, shiny paper.相片：印在光面纸上的照片
- Chiefly British A popular magazine printed on smooth-coated stock.【多用于英国】 印在光滑纸上的大众杂志
n.（名词） 【复数】 gloss.ies
继承用法：
- gloss“ily
adv.（副词）
- gloss“iness
n.（名词）
cen.ten.ni.al
AHD: [sµn-tµn“¶-…l]
D.J. [sen6teni8*l]
K.K. [sWn6tWni*l]
- Of or relating to an age or period of 100 years.世纪的：属于或关于一百年的时间或时期的
- Occurring once every 100 years:百年一次的：a centennial commemoration.百年纪念
- Of or relating to a 100th anniversary.百年纪念的：属于或关于百年纪念的
adj.（形容词）
- A 100th anniversary or a celebration of it.百周年纪念：百周年纪念或百周年庆祝
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin centum [hundred] * see dek&9{©} 拉丁语 centum [一百] *参见 dek&9{©}
- (bi)ennial (bi)ennial
继承用法：
- centen“nially
adv.（副词）
pandemonium /ˌpæn.dəˈməʊ.ni.əm/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
noun [U]
a situation in which there is a lot of noise and confusion because people are excited, angry or frightened:
Pandemonium reigned in the hall as the unbelievable election results were read out.
the pandemonium of the school playground
a situation in which there is a lot of noise and confusion because people are excited, angry or frightened:
Pandemonium reigned in the hall as the unbelievable election results were read out.
the pandemonium of the school playground
tight-fisted /ˌtaɪtˈfɪs.tɪd/
adjective (ALSO tight) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
unwilling to spend money:
Don't imagine Gillian'll buy you a drink - she's too tight-fisted.
unwilling to spend money:
Don't imagine Gillian'll buy you a drink - she's too tight-fisted.
obstreperous /əbˈstrep.ər.əs/ US /ɑːbˈstrep.ɚ.əs/
adjective FORMAL
too eager to have an argument; difficult to deal with and noisy:
obstreperous customers
obstreperousness /əbˈstrep.ər.ə.snəs/ US /ɑːbˈstrep.ɚ.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
too eager to have an argument; difficult to deal with and noisy:
obstreperous customers
obstreperousness /əbˈstrep.ər.ə.snəs/ US /ɑːbˈstrep.ɚ.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
rational /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
adjective
showing clear thought or reason:
He was too upset to be rational.
a rational course of action/argument/explanation
rationally /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.i/
adverb
in a way based on reason rather than emotions:
Rationally, he knows that she won't ever go back to him, but emotionally he can't accept it.
showing clear thought or reason:
He was too upset to be rational.
a rational course of action/argument/explanation
rationally /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.i/
adverb
in a way based on reason rather than emotions:
Rationally, he knows that she won't ever go back to him, but emotionally he can't accept it.
stoke /stəʊk/ US /stoʊk/
verb [I or T] (ALSO stoke up)
1 to add fuel to a large enclosed fire and move the fuel around with a stick so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat:
Once the fire had been stoked up, the room began to get warm.
2 to encourage bad ideas or feelings in a lot of people:
He's been accused of stoking up racial hatred in the region.
Rumours of an emergency meeting of the finance ministers stoked the atmosphere of crisis.
stoker /ˈstəʊ.kəʳ/ US /ˈstoʊ.kɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is adding fuel to a large enclosed fire
1 to add fuel to a large enclosed fire and move the fuel around with a stick so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat:
Once the fire had been stoked up, the room began to get warm.
2 to encourage bad ideas or feelings in a lot of people:
He's been accused of stoking up racial hatred in the region.
Rumours of an emergency meeting of the finance ministers stoked the atmosphere of crisis.
stoker /ˈstəʊ.kəʳ/ US /ˈstoʊ.kɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is adding fuel to a large enclosed fire
surly /ˈsɜː.li/ US /ˈsɝː-/
adjective
bad-tempered, unfriendly and not polite:
We were served by a very surly waiter.
He gave me a surly look.
surliness /ˈsɜː.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
bad-tempered, unfriendly and not polite:
We were served by a very surly waiter.
He gave me a surly look.
surliness /ˈsɜː.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
gear (ENGINE PART) /gɪəʳ/ US /gɪr/
noun [C or U]
a device, often consisting of connecting sets of wheels with teeth around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine:
Does your car have four or five gears?
I couldn't find reverse gear.
The car should be in gear (= with its gears in position, allowing the vehicle to move).
When you start a car you need to be in first/US ALSO low gear.
FIGURATIVE After a slow start, the leadership campaign suddenly shifted into top gear (= started to advance very quickly).
a device, often consisting of connecting sets of wheels with teeth around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine:
Does your car have four or five gears?
I couldn't find reverse gear.
The car should be in gear (= with its gears in position, allowing the vehicle to move).
When you start a car you need to be in first/US ALSO low gear.
FIGURATIVE After a slow start, the leadership campaign suddenly shifted into top gear (= started to advance very quickly).
gear lever noun [C] (ALSO gear stick) UK
a metal rod that you use to change gear in a car or other vehicle.
onerous /ˈəʊ.nər.əs/ US /ˈɑː.nɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
difficult to do or needing a lot of effort:
the onerous task of finding a peaceful solution
the onerous duties of motherhood
onerousness /ˈəʊ.nər.ə.snəs/ US /ˈɑː.nɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
difficult to do or needing a lot of effort:
the onerous task of finding a peaceful solution
the onerous duties of motherhood
onerousness /ˈəʊ.nər.ə.snəs/ US /ˈɑː.nɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
so.lem.ni.ty
AHD: [s…-lµm“n¹-t¶]
D.J. [s*6lemn!ti8]
K.K. [s*6lWmn!ti]
- The quality or condition of being solemn.庄重的性质或情况
- A solemn observance or proceeding.庄重的仪式：庄重的宗教仪式或进程
n.（名词） 【复数】 so.lem.ni.ties
paunch.y
AHD: [pôn“ch¶, pän“-]
D.J. [6p%8nt.i8, 6p$8n-]
K.K. [6p%nt.i, 6p$n-]
- Having a potbelly.有突腹的
adj.（形容词） paunch.i.er,paunch.i.est
继承用法：
- paunch“iness
n.（名词）
confluence /ˈkɒn.fluː.ənts/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
the place where two rivers flow together and become one larger river
the place where two rivers flow together and become one larger river
hoary /ˈhɔː.ri/ US /ˈhɔːr.i/
adjective
1 OLD-FASHIONED very old and familiar and therefore not interesting or amusing:
He told a few hoary old jokes and nobody laughed.
2 LITERARY (of a person) very old and white- or grey-haired
1 OLD-FASHIONED very old and familiar and therefore not interesting or amusing:
He told a few hoary old jokes and nobody laughed.
2 LITERARY (of a person) very old and white- or grey-haired
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
chasm /ˈkæz.əm/
noun [C]
1 a very deep narrow opening in rock, earth or ice:
They leaned over the rails and peered down into the dizzying chasm below.
2 FORMAL a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people:
There is still a vast economic chasm between developed and developing countries.
1 a very deep narrow opening in rock, earth or ice:
They leaned over the rails and peered down into the dizzying chasm below.
2 FORMAL a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people:
There is still a vast economic chasm between developed and developing countries.
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
hackneyed /ˈhæk.nid/
adjective DISAPPROVING
describes a phrase or an idea which has been said or used so often that it has become meaningless or boring:
The plot of the film is just a hackneyed boy-meets-girl scenario.
describes a phrase or an idea which has been said or used so often that it has become meaningless or boring:
The plot of the film is just a hackneyed boy-meets-girl scenario.
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
assent /əˈsent/
noun [U] FORMAL
official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan or request:
Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin.
She nodded her assent to the proposal.
UK Before an Act of Parliament can become law, it needs to receive Royal Assent (= an official signature) from the monarch.
Compare dissent.
assent /əˈsent/
verb [I] FORMAL
Have they assented to (= agreed to) the terms of the contract?
official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan or request:
Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin.
She nodded her assent to the proposal.
UK Before an Act of Parliament can become law, it needs to receive Royal Assent (= an official signature) from the monarch.
Compare dissent.
assent /əˈsent/
verb [I] FORMAL
Have they assented to (= agreed to) the terms of the contract?
crave
AHD: [kr³v]
D.J. [kre!v]
K.K. [krev]
v.（动词） craved,crav.ing,craves
- To have an intense desire for.See Synonyms at desire 对…热切希望参见 desire
- To need urgently; require.急需；需要
- To beg earnestly for; implore.See Synonyms at beg 恳求；哀求参见 beg
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To have an eager or intense desire.有急切或强烈的愿望
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English craven 中古英语 craven
- from Old English crafian [to beg] 源自 古英语 crafian [恳求]
继承用法：
- crav“er
n.（名词）
- crav“ingly
adv.（副词）
shadow (DARKNESS) /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
noun [C]
1 an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something, which usually has a similar shape to the object that is blocking the light and which appears to be joined to it:
The children were playing, jumping on each other's shadows.
Jamie followed his mother around all day like a shadow.
The sun shone through the leaves, casting/throwing shadows on the lawn.
This corner of the room is always in shadow (= slight darkness).
2 a small dark area of skin under your eye:
She put on some make-up to cover the dark shadows under her eyes.
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
verb [T]
We came across a glade shadowed (= made slightly dark) by large trees.
the shadows plural noun
an area of darkness in which people and things cannot be seen:
Someone jumped out of the shadows and grabbed my handbag.
shadowy /ˈʃæd.əʊ.i/ US /-oʊ-/
adjective
1 dark and full of shadows:
She was startled by a sudden movement in the shadowy hallway.
2 describes someone or something about which little is known:
The English king, Arthur, is a somewhat shadowy figure who may not have even existed.
They are members of some shadowy extremist group.
1 an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something, which usually has a similar shape to the object that is blocking the light and which appears to be joined to it:
The children were playing, jumping on each other's shadows.
Jamie followed his mother around all day like a shadow.
The sun shone through the leaves, casting/throwing shadows on the lawn.
This corner of the room is always in shadow (= slight darkness).
2 a small dark area of skin under your eye:
She put on some make-up to cover the dark shadows under her eyes.
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
verb [T]
We came across a glade shadowed (= made slightly dark) by large trees.
the shadows plural noun
an area of darkness in which people and things cannot be seen:
Someone jumped out of the shadows and grabbed my handbag.
shadowy /ˈʃæd.əʊ.i/ US /-oʊ-/
adjective
1 dark and full of shadows:
She was startled by a sudden movement in the shadowy hallway.
2 describes someone or something about which little is known:
The English king, Arthur, is a somewhat shadowy figure who may not have even existed.
They are members of some shadowy extremist group.
shadow (FOLLOW) /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
verb [T]
1 to follow closely:
The police think that the robbers shadowed their victims for days before the crime.
The euro has closely shadowed the dollar.
2 to follow someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job:
Your first week in the job will be spent shadowing one of our more experienced employees.
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
adjective [before noun] UK
used in the title of important politicians in the main opposition party:
the Shadow Foreign Secretary
the Shadow Cabinet
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
noun [C]
1 someone who follows another person everywhere:
"I think we have a shadow on our tail, " muttered the detective.
Ever since he was able to walk, Stephen has been his older brother's shadow (= has followed him and copied his actions).
2 a person, especially in industry, who follows someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job
1 to follow closely:
The police think that the robbers shadowed their victims for days before the crime.
The euro has closely shadowed the dollar.
2 to follow someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job:
Your first week in the job will be spent shadowing one of our more experienced employees.
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
adjective [before noun] UK
used in the title of important politicians in the main opposition party:
the Shadow Foreign Secretary
the Shadow Cabinet
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
noun [C]
1 someone who follows another person everywhere:
"I think we have a shadow on our tail, " muttered the detective.
Ever since he was able to walk, Stephen has been his older brother's shadow (= has followed him and copied his actions).
2 a person, especially in industry, who follows someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job
shadow (SMALL AMOUNT) /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
noun [S]
a small amount:
There isn't a shadow of doubt that you've made the right decision.
a small amount:
There isn't a shadow of doubt that you've made the right decision.
serried /ˈser.id/
adjective LITERARY
pressed closely together, usually in lines:
We flew over the city with its serried ranks of identical grey houses.
pressed closely together, usually in lines:
We flew over the city with its serried ranks of identical grey houses.
mis.an.throp.ic
AHD: [m¹s”…n-thr¼p“¹k, m¹z”-]
D.J. [7m!s*n6GrKp!k, 7m!z-]
K.K. [7m!s*n6Gr$p!k, 7m!z-]
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.厌恶人类者的：厌恶人类者的、与厌恶人类者有关的或有厌恶人类者的特性的
- Characterized by a hatred or mistrustful scorn for humankind.以厌恶人类或不相信并蔑视人类为特征的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mis”anthrop“ically
adv.（副词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
pre.clude
AHD: [pr¹-kl›d“]
D.J. [pr!6klu8d]
K.K. [pr!6klud]
- To make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent.See Synonyms at prevent 预防：预先采取行动以取消可能性；阻止参见 prevent
- To exclude or prevent (someone) from a given condition or activity:排除：把（某人）从特定的状态或活动中排除或除外：Modesty precludes me from accepting the honor.谦逊阻止我接受这一荣誉
v.tr.（及物动词） pre.clud.ed,pre.clud.ing,pre.cludes
语源：
- Latin praecl&9{¿dere} 拉丁语 praecl&9{¿dere}
- prae- [pre-] prae- [前缀，表“先于”]
- claudere [to close] claudere [关闭]
继承用法：
- preclu“sion AHD: [-kl›“zh…n] （名词）
- preclu“sive AHD:[-kl›“s¹v, -z¹v] （形容词）
- preclu“sively
adv.（副词）
issue (SUBJECT) /ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/
noun [C]
a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about:
environmental/ethical/personal issues
As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.
Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).
issues /ˈɪʃ.uːz/ /ˈɪs.juːz/
plural noun
have issues (with sb/sth) to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something:
All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.
Anna has major issues with her employer.
a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about:
environmental/ethical/personal issues
As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.
Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).
issues /ˈɪʃ.uːz/ /ˈɪs.juːz/
plural noun
have issues (with sb/sth) to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something:
All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.
Anna has major issues with her employer.
issue (PRODUCE) /ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/
verb [T]
to produce or provide something official:
The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.
issue /ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/
noun [C]
1 a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine:
There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.
An old issue of 'Homes and Gardens' lay on the table.
2 An issue of shares is when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some.
issuance /ˈɪʃ.u.ənts/ /ˈɪs.ju-/
noun [U] FORMAL
a stock issuance
The recent issuance (= release) of ten million dollars' worth of shares into the stock-market has caused a great deal of excitement in the big financial centres.
In Britain, the organization responsible for the issuance (= giving out) of driving licences is called the DVLC.
to produce or provide something official:
The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.
issue /ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/
noun [C]
1 a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine:
There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.
An old issue of 'Homes and Gardens' lay on the table.
2 An issue of shares is when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some.
issuance /ˈɪʃ.u.ənts/ /ˈɪs.ju-/
noun [U] FORMAL
a stock issuance
The recent issuance (= release) of ten million dollars' worth of shares into the stock-market has caused a great deal of excitement in the big financial centres.
In Britain, the organization responsible for the issuance (= giving out) of driving licences is called the DVLC.
it all amounts/comes to the same thing
used to mean that any of several different possible actions will produce the same result:
It doesn't matter whether you do it first or last - it all amounts to the same thing.
It doesn't matter whether you do it first or last - it all amounts to the same thing.
it (all) depends INFORMAL
it is not decided yet:
"Are you going to Emma's party?" "I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend."
"Are you going to Emma's party?" "I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend."
it beats me (ALSO what beats me) SLANG
said when you do not understand a situation or someone's behaviour:
It beats me how she got the job.
What beats me is why she stays with him.
It beats me how she got the job.
What beats me is why she stays with him.
it can't be helped
used to say that an unpleasant or painful situation, or an unwanted duty cannot be avoided and must be accepted:
I really didn't want to go away this weekend but, oh well, it can't be helped.
I really didn't want to go away this weekend but, oh well, it can't be helped.
opportune /ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn/ US /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuːn/
adjective FORMAL
happening at a time which is likely to give success or which is convenient:
This would seem to be an opportune moment for reviving our development plan.
Would it be opportune to discuss the contract now?
NOTE: The opposite is inopportune.
happening at a time which is likely to give success or which is convenient:
This would seem to be an opportune moment for reviving our development plan.
Would it be opportune to discuss the contract now?
NOTE: The opposite is inopportune.
opponent /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ US /-ˈpoʊ-/
noun [C]
1 a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it:
a political opponent
Leading opponents of the proposed cuts in defence spending will meet later today.
See also oppose. Compare proponent.
2 a person being competed against in a sports event:
In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire.
1 a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it:
a political opponent
Leading opponents of the proposed cuts in defence spending will meet later today.
See also oppose. Compare proponent.
2 a person being competed against in a sports event:
In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire.
institute (ORGANIZATION) /ˈɪnt.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /-tuːt/
noun [C]
an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational or social work, or the buildings which it uses:
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
an organization where people do a particular kind of scientific, educational or social work, or the buildings which it uses:
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
institute (START) /ˈɪnt.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /-tuːt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to start or cause a system, rule, legal action, etc. to exist:
She is threatening to institute legal proceedings against the hospital.
to start or cause a system, rule, legal action, etc. to exist:
She is threatening to institute legal proceedings against the hospital.
instalment UK, US installment /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ US /-ˈstɑːl-/
noun [C]
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
strand (THREAD) /strænd/
noun [C]
a thin thread of something, often one of a few twisted around each other to make a cord or rope:
a strand of cotton
She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears.
a thin thread of something, often one of a few twisted around each other to make a cord or rope:
a strand of cotton
She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears.
strand (PART) /strænd/
noun [C]
a part which combines with other parts to form a whole story, subject or situation:
There are so many different strands to the plot that it's quite hard to follow.
a part which combines with other parts to form a whole story, subject or situation:
There are so many different strands to the plot that it's quite hard to follow.
an.ar.chist
AHD: [²n“…r-k¹st]
D.J. [6#n*k!st]
K.K. [6#n*k!st]
- An advocate or a participant in anarchism.无政府主义者：无政府主义的鼓吹或参与者
n.（名词）
ill-bred /ˌɪlˈbred/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED
rude and behaving badly:
an ill-bred young man
rude and behaving badly:
an ill-bred young man
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
conjure /ˈkʌn.dʒəʳ/ US /-dʒɚ/
verb [I or T]
to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic:
In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a white dove from his hat.
conjurer, conjuror /ˈkʌn.dʒər.əʳ/ US /-dʒɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who performs magic to entertain people
to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic:
In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a white dove from his hat.
conjurer, conjuror /ˈkʌn.dʒər.əʳ/ US /-dʒɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who performs magic to entertain people
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
tatty /ˈtæt.i/ US /ˈtæţ-/
adjective
old and in bad condition:
You are going to change out of those tatty old jeans, aren't you?
old and in bad condition:
You are going to change out of those tatty old jeans, aren't you?
tattoo (DECORATION) /təˈtuː/ /tætˈuː/
noun [C] plural tattoos
a permanent image, pattern or word on the skin which is created by using needles to put colours under the skin
tattoo /təˈtuː/ /tætˈuː/
verb [T] tattooed, tattooed
tattooed /təˈtuːd/ /tætˈuːd/
adjective
tattooist /təˈtuː.ɪst/ /tætˈuː.ɪst/
noun [C] (ALSO tattoo artist)
someone whose job is putting tattoos on people
a permanent image, pattern or word on the skin which is created by using needles to put colours under the skin
tattoo /təˈtuː/ /tætˈuː/
verb [T] tattooed, tattooed
tattooed /təˈtuːd/ /tætˈuːd/
adjective
tattooist /təˈtuː.ɪst/ /tætˈuː.ɪst/
noun [C] (ALSO tattoo artist)
someone whose job is putting tattoos on people
tattoo (MILITARY SHOW) /təˈtuː/ /tætˈuː/
noun [C] plural tattoos
an outside show, with several military performances especially of marching and music
an outside show, with several military performances especially of marching and music
masquerade /ˌmæs.kərˈeɪd/ US /-kəˈreɪd/
noun [C or U]
behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not desirable from becoming known:
They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over thirty years.
behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not desirable from becoming known:
They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over thirty years.
mass market noun [C usually singular]
A product that is designed for the mass market is intended to be bought by as many people as possible, not just by people with a lot of money or a special interest:
Advances in microchip technology have made these cameras smaller and cheaper and affordable to the mass market.
Advances in microchip technology have made these cameras smaller and cheaper and affordable to the mass market.
scrutinize, UK USUALLY scrutinise /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/ US /-ţən.aɪz/
verb [T]
to examine something very carefully in order to discover information:
He scrutinized the men's faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying.
scrutiny /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/ US /-ţən.i/
noun [U]
the careful and detailed examination of something in order to obtain information about it:
The Government's record will be subjected to/come under (close) scrutiny in the weeks before the election.
to examine something very carefully in order to discover information:
He scrutinized the men's faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying.
scrutiny /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/ US /-ţən.i/
noun [U]
the careful and detailed examination of something in order to obtain information about it:
The Government's record will be subjected to/come under (close) scrutiny in the weeks before the election.
men.da.cious
AHD: [mµn-d³“sh…s]
D.J. [men6de!.*s]
K.K. [mWn6de.*s]
- Lying; untruthful:说谎的；不诚实的：a mendacious child.一个说谎的孩子
- False; untrue:虚假的；不真实的：a mendacious statement.See Synonyms at &b{dishonest}虚假的话参见 dishonest
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin mend³cium [lie] 源自 拉丁语 mend³cium [说谎]
- from mend³x mend³c- [mendacious] 源自 mend³x mend³c- [说谎的]
继承用法：
- menda“ciously
adv.（副词）
lab.y.rin.thine
AHD: [l²b”…-r¹n“th¹n, -th¶n”] lab.y.rin.thi.an [-th¶-…n]
D.J. [7l#b*6r!nG!n, -7Gi8n] lab.y.rin.thi.an [-Gi8*n]
K.K. [7l#b*6r!nG!n, -7Gin] lab.y.rin.thi.an [-Gi*n]
- Of, relating to, resembling, or constituting a labyrinth:与迷宫有关的、与之相似的或构成迷宫的：“the labyrinthine corridors and alleys of bureaucratic red tape”(&b{William H. Hallahan})“官僚主义就如迷宫中的回廊，又象小巷般的繁文缛节”(威廉H.哈勒汉)
adj.（形容词）
sa.vant
AHD: [s²-vänt“]
D.J. [s#6v$8nt]
K.K. [s#6v$nt]
- A learned person; a scholar.博学的人；学者
- An idiot savant.天才白痴
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [learned, savant] 法语 [博学的，学者]
- from Old French [present participle of] savoir [to know] 源自 古法语 [] savoir的现在分词 [知道]
- from Vulgar Latin *sap¶re 源自 俗拉丁语 *sap¶re
- from Latin sapere [to be wise] * see sep- 源自 拉丁语 sapere [变得明智] *参见 sep-
scato-
- Excrement:排泄物：scatology.排泄物
pref.（前缀）
语源：
- Greek skato- 希腊语 skato-
- from sk½r skat- [dung] * see sker- 3源自 sk½r skat- [粪便] *参见 sker- 3
jolt /dʒəʊlt/ US /dʒoʊlt/
verb
1 [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently:
The train stopped unexpectedly and we were jolted forwards.
The truck jolted along the rough track through the field.
2 [T] to shock someone in order to change their behaviour or way of thinking:
The charity used photos of starving children in an attempt to jolt the public conscience (= make them feel guilty and take action).
jolt /dʒəʊlt/ US /dʒoʊlt/
noun [C]
1 a sudden violent movement:
As the plane touched the ground, there was a massive jolt and we were thrown forwards.
I woke up with a jolt as I thought I heard my bedroom door being pushed open.
2 an unpleasant shock or surprise:
His self-confidence took a sudden jolt with the news that he had not been selected.
1 [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently:
The train stopped unexpectedly and we were jolted forwards.
The truck jolted along the rough track through the field.
2 [T] to shock someone in order to change their behaviour or way of thinking:
The charity used photos of starving children in an attempt to jolt the public conscience (= make them feel guilty and take action).
jolt /dʒəʊlt/ US /dʒoʊlt/
noun [C]
1 a sudden violent movement:
As the plane touched the ground, there was a massive jolt and we were thrown forwards.
I woke up with a jolt as I thought I heard my bedroom door being pushed open.
2 an unpleasant shock or surprise:
His self-confidence took a sudden jolt with the news that he had not been selected.
personable /ˈpɜː.sən.ə.bļ/ US /ˈpɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
having a pleasant appearance and character:
She is intelligent, hard-working and personable.
having a pleasant appearance and character:
She is intelligent, hard-working and personable.
re.cid.i.vate
AHD: [r¹-s¹d“…-v³t”]
D.J. [r!6s!d*7ve!t]
K.K. [r!6s!d*7vet]
- To return to a previous pattern of behavior, especially to return to criminal habits.复返；再犯：回到之前行为的模式，特别是回到犯罪习惯
v.intr.（不及物动词） re.cid.i.vat.ed,re.cid.i.vat.ing,re.cid.i.vates
语源：
- recidiv(ism) recidiv(ism)
- -ate 1-ate 1
jaunty /ˈdʒɔːn.ti/ US /ˈdʒɑːn.ţi/
adjective
showing that you are happy and confident:
a jaunty grin/step.
When he came back his hat was at a jaunty angle and he was smiling.
jauntily /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/ US /ˈdʒɑːn.ţɪ-/
adverb
jauntiness /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.nəs/ US /ˈdʒɑːn.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
showing that you are happy and confident:
a jaunty grin/step.
When he came back his hat was at a jaunty angle and he was smiling.
jauntily /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/ US /ˈdʒɑːn.ţɪ-/
adverb
jauntiness /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.nəs/ US /ˈdʒɑːn.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
en.er.vate
AHD: [µn“…r-v³t”]
D.J. [6en*7ve!t]
K.K. [6Wn+7vet]
AHD: [¹-nûr“v¹t]
- To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of:使衰弱：使无力、虚弱或萎靡不振：“the luxury which enervates and destroys nations”(&b{Henry David Thoreau})See Synonyms at &b{deplete}“奢侈，使民族萎靡不振并毁灭民族”(亨利·戴维·梭罗)参见 deplete
- Medicine To remove a nerve or part of a nerve.【医学】 切除神经或神经的一部分
v.tr.（及物动词） en.er.vat.ed,en.er.vat.ing,en.er.vates
- Deprived of strength; debilitated.无力的；衰弱的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin ¶nerv³re ¶nerv³t- 拉丁语 ¶nerv³re ¶nerv³t-
- ¶-, ex- [ex-] ¶-, ex- [词头，表“前、旧、先、在外、出”]
- nervus [sinew] * see (s)ne…u- nervus [体力] *参见 (s)ne…u-
继承用法：
- en”erva“tion
n.（名词）
- en“erva”tive
adj.（形容词）
- en“erva”tor
n.（名词）
annul /əˈnʌl/
verb [T] -ll- LEGAL
to officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists:
His second marriage was annulled because he never divorced his first wife.
annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/
noun [C or U]
Judges only grant marriage annulments in exceptional circumstances.
The discovery of the election fraud has led to the annulment of 50 000 votes.
to officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists:
His second marriage was annulled because he never divorced his first wife.
annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/
noun [C or U]
Judges only grant marriage annulments in exceptional circumstances.
The discovery of the election fraud has led to the annulment of 50 000 votes.
bel.lig.er.ence
AHD: [b…-l¹j“…r-…ns]
D.J. [b*6l!d9*r*ns]
K.K. [b*6l!d9*r*ns]
- A hostile or warlike attitude, nature, or inclination; belligerency.敌意，好战性：一种敌对的或好战的态度、性格或爱好；好战性
n.（名词）
orthodox /ˈɔː.θə.dɒks/ US /ˈɔːr.θə.dɑːks/
adjective
1 (of beliefs, ideas or activities) considered traditional, normal and acceptable by most people:
orthodox treatment/methods
orthodox views/opinions
We would prefer a more orthodox approach/solution to the problem.
Compare heterodox.
2 (of religious people) having more traditional beliefs than other people in the same religious group:
orthodox Christians/Jews/Muslims
3 the (Greek/Russian/Eastern) Orthodox Church a part of the Christian Church, with many members in Greece, Russia and eastern Europe
orthodoxy /ˈɔː.θə.dɒk.si/ US /ˈɔːr.θə.dɑːk-/
noun
1 [C] the generally accepted beliefs of society at a particular time:
The current economic orthodoxy is of a free market and unregulated trade.
2 [C or U] the traditional beliefs of a religious group or political party:
She is a strict defender of Catholic orthodoxy.
3 [U] the degree to which someone believes in traditional religious or political ideas:
His orthodoxy began to be seriously questioned by his parish priest.
1 (of beliefs, ideas or activities) considered traditional, normal and acceptable by most people:
orthodox treatment/methods
orthodox views/opinions
We would prefer a more orthodox approach/solution to the problem.
Compare heterodox.
2 (of religious people) having more traditional beliefs than other people in the same religious group:
orthodox Christians/Jews/Muslims
3 the (Greek/Russian/Eastern) Orthodox Church a part of the Christian Church, with many members in Greece, Russia and eastern Europe
orthodoxy /ˈɔː.θə.dɒk.si/ US /ˈɔːr.θə.dɑːk-/
noun
1 [C] the generally accepted beliefs of society at a particular time:
The current economic orthodoxy is of a free market and unregulated trade.
2 [C or U] the traditional beliefs of a religious group or political party:
She is a strict defender of Catholic orthodoxy.
3 [U] the degree to which someone believes in traditional religious or political ideas:
His orthodoxy began to be seriously questioned by his parish priest.
argument (DISAGREEMENT) /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/ US /ˈɑːrg-/
noun [C or U]
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing:
The children had an argument about/over what game to play.
He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night.
A decision was finally made after some heated argument.
argumentative /ˌɑːg.jʊˈmen.tə.tɪv/ US /ˌɑːrg.jʊˈmen.ţə.ţɪv/
adjective DISAPPROVING
often arguing or wanting to argue:
Don't be so argumentative.
argumentatively /ˌɑːg.jʊˈmen.tə.tɪv.li/ US /ˌɑːrg.jʊˈmen.ţə.ţɪv-/
adverb
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing:
The children had an argument about/over what game to play.
He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night.
A decision was finally made after some heated argument.
argumentative /ˌɑːg.jʊˈmen.tə.tɪv/ US /ˌɑːrg.jʊˈmen.ţə.ţɪv/
adjective DISAPPROVING
often arguing or wanting to argue:
Don't be so argumentative.
argumentatively /ˌɑːg.jʊˈmen.tə.tɪv.li/ US /ˌɑːrg.jʊˈmen.ţə.ţɪv-/
adverb
argument (REASON) /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/ US /ˈɑːrg-/
noun [C or U]
a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining them:
Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, shall we vote on it?
[+ that] Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house.
I don't think that's a very strong/convincing/powerful argument.
The central argument (= main point) of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare.
They were engaged in argument for hours.
a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining them:
Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, shall we vote on it?
[+ that] Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house.
I don't think that's a very strong/convincing/powerful argument.
The central argument (= main point) of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare.
They were engaged in argument for hours.
jeop.ard.y
AHD: [jµp“…r-d¶]
D.J. [6d9ep*di8]
K.K. [6d9Wp*di]
- Risk of loss or injury; peril or danger.危险：损失或受伤的危险；危难或危险
- Law A defendant's risk or danger of conviction when put on trial.【法律】 被告在法庭上有被判罪的危险
n.（名词） 【复数】 jeop.ard.ies
语源：
- Middle English juperti 中古英语 juperti
- from Old French jeu parti [even game, uncertainty] 源自 古法语 jeu parti [甚至游戏，不确定]
- jeu [game] from Latin iocus [joke, game] * see yek- jeu [游戏] 源自 拉丁语 iocus [玩笑，游戏] *参见 yek-
- parti [past participle of] partir [to divide] from Latin part&9{ºre} from pars part- [part] * see part parti [] partir的过去分词 [分离] 源自 拉丁语 part&9{ºre} 源自 pars part- [部分] *参见 part
je.june
AHD: [j…-j›n“]
D.J. [d9*6d9u8n]
K.K. [d9*6d9un]
- Not interesting; dull:空洞的；枯燥乏味的：“and there pour forth jejune words and useless empty phrases”(&b{Anthony Trollope})“空洞无用的言辞不断涌出”(安东尼·特罗洛普)
- Lacking maturity; childish:欠成熟的；幼稚的：surprised by their jejune responses to our problems.他们对我们的问题不成熟的反应使人惊讶不已
- Lacking in nutrition:缺乏营养的：a jejune diet.缺乏营养的食物
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin i¶i&9{¿nus} [meager, dry, fasting] 源自 拉丁语 i¶i&9{¿nus} [瘦弱的，干瘪的，禁食的]
继承用法：
- jejune“ly
adv.（副词）
- jejune“ness
n.（名词）
repeal /rɪˈpiːl/
verb [T]
If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force.
repeal /rɪˈpiːl/
noun [S or U]
We're campaigning for a/the repeal of the abortion laws.
If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force.
repeal /rɪˈpiːl/
noun [S or U]
We're campaigning for a/the repeal of the abortion laws.
bridle (CONTROL) /ˈbraɪ.dļ/
noun [C]
a set of leather strips that are put around a horse's head to allow its rider to control it
bridle /ˈbraɪ.dļ/
verb [T]
Polly saddled and bridled (= put a bridle on) her favourite horse.
a set of leather strips that are put around a horse's head to allow its rider to control it
bridle /ˈbraɪ.dļ/
verb [T]
Polly saddled and bridled (= put a bridle on) her favourite horse.
bridle (SHOW ANGER) /ˈbraɪ.dļ/
verb [I]
to show sudden annoyance:
She bridled at the suggestion that she had been dishonest.
to show sudden annoyance:
She bridled at the suggestion that she had been dishonest.
conceal /kənˈsiːl/
verb [T]
to prevent something from being seen or known about; to hide something:
The listening device was concealed in a pen.
I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.
It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.
Is there something you're concealing from me?
concealed /kənˈsiːld/
adjective
The robbery had been recorded on a concealed security camera.
He was carrying a concealed weapon.
The room had concealed lighting.
concealment /kənˈsiːl.mənt/
noun [U]
when something is hidden:
the concealment of evidence/facts/weapons
to prevent something from being seen or known about; to hide something:
The listening device was concealed in a pen.
I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.
It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.
Is there something you're concealing from me?
concealed /kənˈsiːld/
adjective
The robbery had been recorded on a concealed security camera.
He was carrying a concealed weapon.
The room had concealed lighting.
concealment /kənˈsiːl.mənt/
noun [U]
when something is hidden:
the concealment of evidence/facts/weapons
con- (TOGETHER)/kən-/
prefix
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
together; with:
conspiracy
consortium
forfeit /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
verb [T]
to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:
If you cancel now I'm afraid you forfeit your deposit.
These people have forfeited the right to live in society.
forfeit /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
noun [C]
1 something that you have lost the right to do or have because you have broken a rule
2 pay a forfeit to give up something, especially in a game
forfeit /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
taken away from someone as a punishment
forfeiture /ˈfɔː.fɪ.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈfɔːr.fɪ.tʃɚ/
noun [C or U] LEGAL
the loss of rights, property or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement:
He was deep in debt and faced with forfeiture of his property.
to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:
If you cancel now I'm afraid you forfeit your deposit.
These people have forfeited the right to live in society.
forfeit /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
noun [C]
1 something that you have lost the right to do or have because you have broken a rule
2 pay a forfeit to give up something, especially in a game
forfeit /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ US /ˈfɔːr-/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
taken away from someone as a punishment
forfeiture /ˈfɔː.fɪ.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈfɔːr.fɪ.tʃɚ/
noun [C or U] LEGAL
the loss of rights, property or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement:
He was deep in debt and faced with forfeiture of his property.
assail /əˈseɪl/
verb FORMAL
1 [T] to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly:
The victim had been assailed with repeated blows to the head and body.
He was assailed with insults and abuse as he left the court.
2 [T often passive] to cause someone to experience a lot of unpleasant things:
to be assailed by doubts/fears/problems
1 [T] to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly:
The victim had been assailed with repeated blows to the head and body.
He was assailed with insults and abuse as he left the court.
2 [T often passive] to cause someone to experience a lot of unpleasant things:
to be assailed by doubts/fears/problems
marvel /ˈmɑː.vəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
verb [I] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to show or experience great surprise or admiration:
We paused to marvel at the view.
[+ that] 'I often marvel that humans can treat each other so badly.
[+ speech] "Just look at that waterfall! Isn't it amazing?" she marvelled.
marvel /ˈmɑː.vəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
noun [C]
a thing or person that is very surprising or causes a lot of admiration:
This miniature TV is the latest technological marvel from Japan.
It's a marvel (to me) how they've managed to build the tunnel so quickly.
to show or experience great surprise or admiration:
We paused to marvel at the view.
[+ that] 'I often marvel that humans can treat each other so badly.
[+ speech] "Just look at that waterfall! Isn't it amazing?" she marvelled.
marvel /ˈmɑː.vəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
noun [C]
a thing or person that is very surprising or causes a lot of admiration:
This miniature TV is the latest technological marvel from Japan.
It's a marvel (to me) how they've managed to build the tunnel so quickly.
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
blunt
AHD: [bl¾nt]
D.J. [blJnt]
K.K. [blJnt]
- Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.钝的，不锋利的：有一钝的边和顶端的；不尖的
- Abrupt and often disconcertingly frank in speech:直言的：说话率直的，不转弯抹角的：“Onscreen, John Wayne was a blunt talker and straight shooter”(&b{Time})See Synonyms at &b{gruff}“在荧屏上，约翰·韦恩是一个直言不讳、一针见血的人”(时代)参见 gruff
- Slow to understand or perceive; dull.理解或感觉慢的；迟钝的
- Lacking in feeling; insensitive.缺乏感觉的；不敏感的
adj.（形容词） blunt.er,blunt.est
v.（动词） blunt.ed,blunt.ing,blunts
- To dull the edge of.随年龄变迟钝
- To make less effective; weaken:使迟钝；使减弱：blunting the criticism with a smile.用微笑冲淡批评
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become blunt.变钝，变迟钝
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
继承用法：
- blunt“ly
adv.（副词）
- blunt“ness
n.（名词）
dolorous /ˈdɒl.ər.əs/ US /ˈdoʊ.lɚ-/
adjective LITERARY
sad, or causing sadness or emotional suffering
sad, or causing sadness or emotional suffering
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
periodical /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ-/
noun [C]
a magazine or newspaper, especially on a serious subject, that is published regularly:
She has written for several legal periodicals.
a magazine or newspaper, especially on a serious subject, that is published regularly:
She has written for several legal periodicals.
subterfuge /ˈsʌb.tə.fjuːdʒ/ US /-tɚ-/
noun [C or U]
a trick or a dishonest way of achieving something:
It was clear that they must have obtained the information by subterfuge.
a trick or a dishonest way of achieving something:
It was clear that they must have obtained the information by subterfuge.
surcharge /ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /ˈsɝː.tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C]
a charge in addition to the usual amount paid for something, or the amount already paid:
A surcharge may be made for deliveries outside normal hours.
surcharge /ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /ˈsɝː.tʃɑːrdʒ/ /ˌ-ˈ-/
verb [I or T]
to charge an extra amount
a charge in addition to the usual amount paid for something, or the amount already paid:
A surcharge may be made for deliveries outside normal hours.
surcharge /ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /ˈsɝː.tʃɑːrdʒ/ /ˌ-ˈ-/
verb [I or T]
to charge an extra amount
gauche /gəʊʃ/ US /goʊʃ/
adjective
awkward and uncomfortable with other people, especially because young and lacking in experience:
She had grown from a gauche teenager to a self-assured young woman.
awkward and uncomfortable with other people, especially because young and lacking in experience:
She had grown from a gauche teenager to a self-assured young woman.
GATT /gæt/
group noun [U]
ABBREVIATION FOR General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade: an international agreement among more than 100 countries to end rules that limit trade between them
ABBREVIATION FOR General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade: an international agreement among more than 100 countries to end rules that limit trade between them
fer.til.ize
AHD: [fûr“tl-ºz”]
D.J. [6fT8tl7a!z]
K.K. [6fPt17a!z]
v.（动词） fer.til.ized,fer.til.iz.ing,fer.til.iz.es
- To cause the fertilization of (an ovum, for example).使（如卵子）受精、受胎
- To make (soil, for example) fertile:使肥沃：Compost fertilizes the soil.堆肥使土地肥沃
- To spread fertilizer on:施肥于：used a mechanical spreader to fertilize the lawn.用机械散布机给草坪施肥
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To spread fertilizer.施肥
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- fer“tiliz”able
adj.（形容词）
Bé.ziers
AHD: [b³z-y³“]
D.J. [be!z6je!]
K.K. [bez6je]
- A city of southern France southwest of Montpellier. An ancient Gallic fortress, it is an industrial center with an important trade in wines. Population, 76,647.贝济耶：法国南部一城市，位于蒙彼利埃西南。为一座古老的高卢人要塞，是一个工业中心，葡萄酒业占很重要地位。人口76,647
NONE（无词性）
Bêche-de-Mer
AHD: [bµsh” d…-mâr“]
D.J. [7be. d*6me*]
K.K. [7bW. d*6mWr]
- See Bislama 参见 Bislama
n.（名词）
语源：
- From the commercial importance of bêche-de-mer where the language is spoken 源于…的商业价值 bêche-de-mer为此讲这种语言
bêche-de-mer
AHD: [bµsh”d…-mâr“]
D.J. [7be.d*6me*]
K.K. [7bW.d*6mWr]
- See trepang 参见 trepang
n.（名词） 【复数】 bêches-de-mer[bµsh”d…-mâr“]
语源：
- French 法语
- alteration influenced by bêche [grub] 受 bêche的影响 [抓住]
- of biche-de-mer biche-de-mer的变化
- from Portuguese bicho do mar 源自 葡萄牙语 bicho do mar
- bicho [worm] from Late Latin b¶stulus diminutive of Latin b¶stia [beast] bicho [幼虫] 源自 后期拉丁语 b¶stulus 拉丁语 b¶stia的小后缀 [兽]
- do [of the] do […的]
- mar [sea] from Latin mare * see mori- mar [海] 源自 拉丁语 mare *参见 mori-
nirvana /nɪəˈvɑː.nə/ US /nɚ-/
noun [U]
1 a high spiritual state of freedom from all suffering which Buddhists believe can be achieved by removing all personal desires
2 a state of perfection
1 a high spiritual state of freedom from all suffering which Buddhists believe can be achieved by removing all personal desires
2 a state of perfection
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
inane /ɪˈneɪn/
adjective
extremely silly or lacking real meaning or importance:
There are too many inane quiz shows on television these days.
inanely /ɪˈneɪn.li/
adverb
He grinned inanely.
inanity /ɪˈnæn.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C or U]
His speech was full of inanities that were meant to be funny.
I was amazed at the inanity of some of her comments.
extremely silly or lacking real meaning or importance:
There are too many inane quiz shows on television these days.
inanely /ɪˈneɪn.li/
adverb
He grinned inanely.
inanity /ɪˈnæn.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C or U]
His speech was full of inanities that were meant to be funny.
I was amazed at the inanity of some of her comments.
chase (FOLLOW) /tʃeɪs/
verb
1 [I or T] to hurry after someone or something in order to catch them:
The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.
She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag.
2 [T] to try to get something that is difficult to obtain:
It's depressing how many people there are chasing so few jobs.
After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film.
3 [I or T] to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:
She's always chasing (after) men.
4 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to hurry or run in various directions:
She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house.
chase /tʃeɪs/
noun [C]
1 when you go after someone or something very quickly in order to catch them:
a tedious film with endless car/police chases
2 the chase the sport of hunting animals:
Asked why he went fox-hunting, he replied that he loved the thrill of the chase.
1 [I or T] to hurry after someone or something in order to catch them:
The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.
She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag.
2 [T] to try to get something that is difficult to obtain:
It's depressing how many people there are chasing so few jobs.
After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film.
3 [I or T] to try very hard to persuade someone to have a relationship with you:
She's always chasing (after) men.
4 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to hurry or run in various directions:
She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house.
chase /tʃeɪs/
noun [C]
1 when you go after someone or something very quickly in order to catch them:
a tedious film with endless car/police chases
2 the chase the sport of hunting animals:
Asked why he went fox-hunting, he replied that he loved the thrill of the chase.
chase (GET RID OF) /tʃeɪs/
verb [T + adverb or preposition]
to run after a person or an animal in a threatening way in order to make them leave:
He used to chase the children away from his apple trees.
She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds.
to run after a person or an animal in a threatening way in order to make them leave:
He used to chase the children away from his apple trees.
She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds.
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
swill (MOVE LIQUID) /swɪl/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition]
to cause a liquid to flow around or over something, often in order to clean it:
The dentist handed me a glass of water to swill my mouth out with.
swill /swɪl/
noun [S]
Give the sink a quick swill to get it clean.
to cause a liquid to flow around or over something, often in order to clean it:
The dentist handed me a glass of water to swill my mouth out with.
swill /swɪl/
noun [S]
Give the sink a quick swill to get it clean.
swill (DRINK) /swɪl/
verb [T] INFORMAL OFTEN DISAPPROVING
to drink especially alcohol quickly and in large amounts
to drink especially alcohol quickly and in large amounts
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
catastrophe /kəˈtæs.trə.fi/
noun [C]
1 a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction:
They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to come.
2 a bad situation:
The emigration of scientists is a catastrophe for the country.
catastrophic /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/ US /ˌkæţ.əˈstrɑː.fɪk/
adjective
An unchecked increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet.
1 a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction:
They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to come.
2 a bad situation:
The emigration of scientists is a catastrophe for the country.
catastrophic /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/ US /ˌkæţ.əˈstrɑː.fɪk/
adjective
An unchecked increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet.
cor.nu.co.pi.a
AHD: [kôr”n…-k½“p¶-…, -ny…-]
D.J. [7k%8n*6k*&pi8*, -nj*-]
K.K. [7k%rn*6kopi*, -nj*-]
- A goat's horn overflowing with fruit, flowers, and grain, signifying prosperity.Also called horn of plenty 丰饶角饰：装满水果、花朵和谷物用来象征繁荣的山羊角也作 horn of plenty
- Greek Mythology The horn of the goat that suckled Zeus, which broke off and became filled with fruit. In folklore, it became full of whatever its owner desired.【希腊神话】 丰饶之角：哺乳了宙斯的山羊的角，后来脱落并装满了水果。在神话中，它装满其主人希望得到的任何东西
- A cone-shaped ornament or receptacle.装饰品：一种锥形的装饰品或容器
- An overflowing store; an abundance:富裕：满满的存储；富裕：a cornucopia of employment opportunities.充足的就业机会
n.（名词）
语源：
- Late Latin corn&9{¿c½pia} 后期拉丁语 corn&9{¿c½pia}
- from Latin corn&9{¿ c½piae} 源自 拉丁语 corn&9{¿ c½piae}
- corn&9{¿} [horn] * see cornu corn&9{¿} [角] *参见 cornu
- c½piae [genitive of] c½pia [plenty] * see op- c½piae [] c½pia的所有格 [大量的] *参见 op-
继承用法：
- cor”nuco“pian
adj.（形容词）
rue /ruː/
verb [T] rueing or ruing, rued, rued OLD USE OR LITERARY
to feel sorry about an event and wish it had not happened; regret
rueful /ˈruː.fəl/
adjective LITERARY
feeling sorry and full of regret:
He turned away with a rueful laugh.
ruefully /ˈruː.fəl.i/
adverb LITERARY
to feel sorry about an event and wish it had not happened; regret
rueful /ˈruː.fəl/
adjective LITERARY
feeling sorry and full of regret:
He turned away with a rueful laugh.
ruefully /ˈruː.fəl.i/
adverb LITERARY
kin.dred
AHD: [k¹n“dr¹d]
D.J. [6k!ndr!d]
K.K. [6k!ndr!d]
- A group of related persons, as a clan or tribe.种族：有亲戚关系的一群人，如氏族或部落
- (used with a pl. verb)A person's relatives; kinfolk.（与复数动词连用）亲属：一个人的亲戚；家属
n.（名词）
- Of the same ancestry or family:同宗的：属于同一个祖先或家族的：kindred clans.同宗的氏族
- Having a similar or related origin, nature, or character:类似的：具有相似或相近的起源，本性或性质的：kindred emotions.类似的感情
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English kinrede, kindrede 中古英语 kinrede, kindrede
- from Old English cynr¶de 源自 古英语 cynr¶de
- cyn [kin] * see gen…- cyn [亲属] *参见 gen…-
- -r¶de variant of r&9{Æden} [condition] * see ar- -r¶de r&9{Æden的变体} [条件] *参见 ar-
继承用法：
- kin“dredness
n.（名词）
restitution /ˌres.tɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ US /-ˈtuː-/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL the return of items stolen or lost:
They are demanding the restitution of ancient treasures that were removed from the country in the 16th century.
2 LEGAL payment made for damage or loss:
The chemicals company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health.
1 FORMAL the return of items stolen or lost:
They are demanding the restitution of ancient treasures that were removed from the country in the 16th century.
2 LEGAL payment made for damage or loss:
The chemicals company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health.
quaff /kwɒf/ US /kwæf/
verb [I or T] OLD-FASHIONED
to drink something quickly or in large amounts
quaffable /ˈkwɒf.ə.bļ/ US /ˈkwæf-/
adjective HUMOROUS
If an alcoholic drink is quaffable, it is easy and pleasant to drink a lot of it:
This wine is very quaffable, isn't it?
to drink something quickly or in large amounts
quaffable /ˈkwɒf.ə.bļ/ US /ˈkwæf-/
adjective HUMOROUS
If an alcoholic drink is quaffable, it is easy and pleasant to drink a lot of it:
This wine is very quaffable, isn't it?
fi.nesse
AHD: [f…-nµs“]
D.J. [f*6nes]
K.K. [f*6nWs]
- Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship.技巧：操作、执行或工艺的精细和精巧
- Skillful, subtle handling of a situation; tactful, diplomatic maneuvering.手段，手腕：一种情况娴熟、细微地处理；有技巧和外交手段的巧计
- Games The playing of a card in a suit in which one holds a nonsequential higher card, either to induce an opponent to play an intermediate card that one's partner can then top or to win the trick economically.【游戏】 先出较小牌的打法：一种玩牌方法，在一个人持有不连续的大牌时，或者劝诱对手出居中的牌以便让同伴能最大或狡猾地赢得这一局牌
- A stratagem in which one appears to decline an advantage.策略：一种某人看起来优势减弱的策略
n.（名词）
v.（动词） fi.nessed,fi.ness.ing,fi.ness.es
- To accomplish by the use of finesse.以技巧实现：利用巧妙的手段完成
- To handle with a deceptive or evasive strategy.耍诡计：利用欺骗的或逃避的策略处理
- Games To play (a card) as a finesse.【游戏】 玩（牌）时先出较小牌的方法
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To use finesse.利用巧计
- Games To make a finesse in cards.【游戏】 在玩牌上出较小的牌
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- French [fineness, subtlety] 法语 [精细，精巧]
- from fin [fine] * see fine 1源自 fin [精细的] *参见 fine1
café 也作 ca.fe
AHD: [k²-f³“, k…-]
D.J. [k#6fe!, k*-]
K.K. [k#6fe, k*-]
- A coffeehouse, restaurant, or bar.咖啡馆，餐馆，酒吧
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [coffee, café] 法语 [咖啡，咖啡馆]
- from Italian caffè [coffee] 源自 意大利语 caffè [咖啡]
- from Ottoman Turkish qahveh * see coffee 源自 奥斯曼土耳其语 qahveh *参见 coffee
crest (TOP) /krest/
noun [C]
1 the top or highest part of something such as a wave or a hill:
the crest of a hill/wave
2 a growth of feathers, fur or skin along the top of the heads of some animals
3 a decoration, usually made of feathers or animal hair, on the top of a soldier's hat, especially in the past
crested /ˈkres.tɪd/
adjective
A crested bird has a growth of feathers on its head:
a crested grebe
1 the top or highest part of something such as a wave or a hill:
the crest of a hill/wave
2 a growth of feathers, fur or skin along the top of the heads of some animals
3 a decoration, usually made of feathers or animal hair, on the top of a soldier's hat, especially in the past
crested /ˈkres.tɪd/
adjective
A crested bird has a growth of feathers on its head:
a crested grebe
crest (PICTURE) /krest/
noun [C]
a formal picture that is used by a family, town, organization, etc. as their particular sign:
a royal crest
crested /ˈkres.tɪd/
adjective
crested writing paper
a formal picture that is used by a family, town, organization, etc. as their particular sign:
a royal crest
crested /ˈkres.tɪd/
adjective
crested writing paper
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
scribble /ˈskrɪb.ļ/
verb [I]
to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:
The baby's just scribbled all over my new dictionary!
[+ two objects] I'll just scribble Dad a note/scribble a note to Dad to say we're going out.
scribble /ˈskrɪb.ļ/
noun [C or U]
What are all these scribbles doing on the wallpaper?
I hope you can read my scribble!
scribbler /ˈskrɪb.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a bad or unimportant writer of books or articles in newspapers or magazines
to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:
The baby's just scribbled all over my new dictionary!
[+ two objects] I'll just scribble Dad a note/scribble a note to Dad to say we're going out.
scribble /ˈskrɪb.ļ/
noun [C or U]
What are all these scribbles doing on the wallpaper?
I hope you can read my scribble!
scribbler /ˈskrɪb.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a bad or unimportant writer of books or articles in newspapers or magazines
intrigue (INTEREST) /ɪnˈtriːg/
verb [T]
to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual or mysterious:
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
intriguing /ɪnˈtriː.gɪŋ/
adjective
an intriguing possibility/question
She has a really intriguing personality.
intriguingly /ɪnˈtriː.gɪŋ.li/
adverb
to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual or mysterious:
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
intriguing /ɪnˈtriː.gɪŋ/
adjective
an intriguing possibility/question
She has a really intriguing personality.
intriguingly /ɪnˈtriː.gɪŋ.li/
adverb
intrigue (SECRET) /ˈɪn.triːg/
noun [C or U]
(the making of) a secret plan to do something, especially something that will harm another person:
a tale of political intrigue
(the making of) a secret plan to do something, especially something that will harm another person:
a tale of political intrigue
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
pliant /ˈplaɪ.ənt/
adjective
1 Pliant people are easily influenced or controlled by other people:
I don't think it's a good thing for children to be too pliant.
2 able to bend easily without breaking:
These toys are made of pliant rubber, so they won't break.
3 being able and willing to accept change or new ideas:
The management has adopted a more pliant position, and has agreed to listen to the staff's requests.
pliancy /ˈplaɪ.ənt.si/
noun [U]
pliantly /ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
1 Pliant people are easily influenced or controlled by other people:
I don't think it's a good thing for children to be too pliant.
2 able to bend easily without breaking:
These toys are made of pliant rubber, so they won't break.
3 being able and willing to accept change or new ideas:
The management has adopted a more pliant position, and has agreed to listen to the staff's requests.
pliancy /ˈplaɪ.ənt.si/
noun [U]
pliantly /ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
fabulous (GOOD) /ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs/
adjective
very good; excellent:
She looked absolutely fabulous in her dress.
They've got a fabulous apartment in the centre of Paris.
We had a fabulous time at the party.
fabulously /ˈfæb.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
fabulously (= extremely) rich/wealthy
very good; excellent:
She looked absolutely fabulous in her dress.
They've got a fabulous apartment in the centre of Paris.
We had a fabulous time at the party.
fabulously /ˈfæb.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
fabulously (= extremely) rich/wealthy
fabulous (NOT REAL) /ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs/
adjective
imaginary, not existing in real life:
The unicorn is a fabulous creature/beast.
imaginary, not existing in real life:
The unicorn is a fabulous creature/beast.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
ribald /ˈrɪb.əld/ /ˈraɪ.bəld/ US /ˈraɪ.bɔːld/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED
describes language that refers to sex in a rude but humorous way:
He entertained us with ribald stories.
ribaldry /ˈrɪb.əl.dri/ /ˈraɪ.bəl-/ US /ˈraɪ.bɔːl-/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
language that refers to sex in a rude but humorous way:
good-natured ribaldry
describes language that refers to sex in a rude but humorous way:
He entertained us with ribald stories.
ribaldry /ˈrɪb.əl.dri/ /ˈraɪ.bəl-/ US /ˈraɪ.bɔːl-/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
language that refers to sex in a rude but humorous way:
good-natured ribaldry
va.por.ize
AHD: [v³“p…-rºz”]
D.J. [6ve!p*7ra!z]
K.K. [6vep*7ra!z]
- To convert or be converted into vapor.使蒸发，使汽化：转化或被转化为蒸汽的
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） va.por.ized,va.por.iz.ing,va.por.iz.es
继承用法：
- va“poriz”able
adj.（形容词）
- vaporiza“tion AHD: [-¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
Var.gas
AHD: [vär“g…s] Getulio Dornelles (1883-1954)
D.J. [6v$8g*s]
K.K. [6v$rg*s]
- Brazilian politician who led a successful revolution (1930) and was president (1930-1945 and 1951-1954) until resigning from office under pressure from the military.瓦加斯，格图利奥·多内勒斯：(1883-1954) 巴西政治家，他成功地领导了1930年的革命，并担任总统(1930-1945和1951-1954年）直至在军方的压力下从政府辞职
NONE（无词性）
tortuous /ˈtɔː.tʃu.əs/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
adjective
with many turns and changes of direction; not direct or simple:
He took a tortuous route through back streets.
The path to peace seems at last to be clear, although it may be a long and tortuous one.
tortuously /ˈtɔː.tʃu.ə.sli/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
adverb
tortuousness /ˈtɔː.tʃu.ə.snəs/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
noun [U]
with many turns and changes of direction; not direct or simple:
He took a tortuous route through back streets.
The path to peace seems at last to be clear, although it may be a long and tortuous one.
tortuously /ˈtɔː.tʃu.ə.sli/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
adverb
tortuousness /ˈtɔː.tʃu.ə.snəs/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
noun [U]
- n. 沙文主义者；侵略主义者
- adj. 侵略主义的；沙文主义的
peruse /pəˈruːz/
verb [T] FORMAL
to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in:
He opened a newspaper and began to peruse the personal ads.
perusal /pəˈruː.zəl/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
a brief perusal (= a quick read)
He sent a copy of the report to the governors for their perusal (= for them to read).
to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in:
He opened a newspaper and began to peruse the personal ads.
perusal /pəˈruː.zəl/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
a brief perusal (= a quick read)
He sent a copy of the report to the governors for their perusal (= for them to read).
pervade /pəˈveɪd/ US /pɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
qualify (FINISH TRAINING) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
verb [I or T]
to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve the necessary skills, etc:
She hopes to qualify (as a lawyer) at the end of the year.
[+ object + to infinitive] This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.
qualification /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkwɑː.lɪ-/
noun
1 [C] an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc:
You'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.
Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?
2 [C or U] an ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity:
Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.
[+ to infinitive] One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humour!
qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
adjective
having finished a training course, or having particular skills, etc:
Tim is now a qualified architect.
What makes you think that you are qualified for this job?
I'm not qualified to give advice on such matters.
to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve the necessary skills, etc:
She hopes to qualify (as a lawyer) at the end of the year.
[+ object + to infinitive] This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.
qualification /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkwɑː.lɪ-/
noun
1 [C] an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc:
You'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.
Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?
2 [C or U] an ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity:
Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.
[+ to infinitive] One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humour!
qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
adjective
having finished a training course, or having particular skills, etc:
Tim is now a qualified architect.
What makes you think that you are qualified for this job?
I'm not qualified to give advice on such matters.
qualify (RIGHT) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
verb [I or T]
to have the legal right to have or do something because of the situation you are in, or to cause someone to have such a right:
She doesn't qualify for maternity leave because she hasn't been in her job long enough.
To qualify for the competition you need to be over 18.
Being a single parent qualifies you for extra benefits.
[+ object + to infinitive] FIGURATIVE He thinks the fact that he's worked here longer than the rest of us qualifies him (= gives him the right) to tell us all what to do.
to have the legal right to have or do something because of the situation you are in, or to cause someone to have such a right:
She doesn't qualify for maternity leave because she hasn't been in her job long enough.
To qualify for the competition you need to be over 18.
Being a single parent qualifies you for extra benefits.
[+ object + to infinitive] FIGURATIVE He thinks the fact that he's worked here longer than the rest of us qualifies him (= gives him the right) to tell us all what to do.
qualify (LIMIT) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
verb [T]
1 to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:
I'd like to qualify my criticisms of the school's failings, by adding that it's a very happy place.
2 SPECIALIZED In grammar, a word or phrase which qualifies another word or phrase limits its meaning and makes it less general:
In the sentence 'He walked quickly along the road', 'quickly' and 'along the road' qualify 'walked'.
qualification /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkwɑː.lɪ-/
noun [C]
a limitation:
[+ that] The doctor said I can leave hospital today, but with the qualification that I've got to come back every day to have the dressing changed.
qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
adjective
limited:
There seems to be qualified support for the idea.
qualifier /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.əʳ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
in grammar, a word or phrase which limits the meaning of another word or phrase, or makes it less general, such as an adjective or adverb
1 to limit the strength or meaning of a statement:
I'd like to qualify my criticisms of the school's failings, by adding that it's a very happy place.
2 SPECIALIZED In grammar, a word or phrase which qualifies another word or phrase limits its meaning and makes it less general:
In the sentence 'He walked quickly along the road', 'quickly' and 'along the road' qualify 'walked'.
qualification /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkwɑː.lɪ-/
noun [C]
a limitation:
[+ that] The doctor said I can leave hospital today, but with the qualification that I've got to come back every day to have the dressing changed.
qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
adjective
limited:
There seems to be qualified support for the idea.
qualifier /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.əʳ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
in grammar, a word or phrase which limits the meaning of another word or phrase, or makes it less general, such as an adjective or adverb
qualify (GET INTO COMPETITION) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ-/
verb [I]
to succeed in getting into a competition:
Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup.
England has to win tonight's qualifying match to go through to the next round of the competition.
qualifier /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.əʳ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
noun [C]
1 a team or person who has won part of a competition and is therefore competing in the next part of it:
The qualifiers from the first round will go into the quarter final.
2 a game from which the winner will go on to compete in the next part of a competition:
Belgium and Italy are playing in tonight's qualifier.
to succeed in getting into a competition:
Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup.
England has to win tonight's qualifying match to go through to the next round of the competition.
qualifier /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.əʳ/ US /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
noun [C]
1 a team or person who has won part of a competition and is therefore competing in the next part of it:
The qualifiers from the first round will go into the quarter final.
2 a game from which the winner will go on to compete in the next part of a competition:
Belgium and Italy are playing in tonight's qualifier.
respite /ˈres.paɪt/
noun FORMAL
1 [U] a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant:
We worked for hours without respite.
2 [S] a useful delay before something unpleasant happens:
Their teacher was away, so they had a day's respite before their essays were due.
1 [U] a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant:
We worked for hours without respite.
2 [S] a useful delay before something unpleasant happens:
Their teacher was away, so they had a day's respite before their essays were due.
rave (SPEAK FOOLISHLY) /reɪv/
verb [I]
to speak in an uncontrolled way, usually because you are upset or angry, or because you are ill:
He's always raving (on) about the government.
She was ranting and raving about some imagined insult.
See also raving.
ravings /ˈreɪ.vɪŋz/
plural noun
crazy meaningless statements:
The things he said are simply the ravings of a disturbed mind.
to speak in an uncontrolled way, usually because you are upset or angry, or because you are ill:
He's always raving (on) about the government.
She was ranting and raving about some imagined insult.
See also raving.
ravings /ˈreɪ.vɪŋz/
plural noun
crazy meaningless statements:
The things he said are simply the ravings of a disturbed mind.
rave (PARTY) /reɪv/
noun [C] MAINLY UK INFORMAL
an event where young people dance to modern electronic music and sometimes take illegal drugs:
an all-night/open-air rave
rave music
raver /ˈreɪ.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
noun [C]
someone who takes part in raves
an event where young people dance to modern electronic music and sometimes take illegal drugs:
an all-night/open-air rave
rave music
raver /ˈreɪ.vəʳ/ US /-vɚ/
noun [C]
someone who takes part in raves
feckless /ˈfek.ləs/
adjective FORMAL
describes people or behaviour with no energy and enthusiasm:
He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
describes people or behaviour with no energy and enthusiasm:
He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
feckless /ˈfek.ləs/
adjective FORMAL
describes people or behaviour with no energy and enthusiasm:
He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
describes people or behaviour with no energy and enthusiasm:
He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
arbitrary (CHANCE) /ˈɑː.bɪ.trə.ri/ US /ˈɑːr.bə.trer-/
adjective
based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason:
arbitrary decision-making
What guided your choice of destination or was it arbitrary?
arbitrarily /ˌɑː.bɪˈtreə.rɪ.li/ US /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrer.ɪ-/
adverb
We made the decision to go to Italy quite arbitrarily.
arbitrariness /ˈɑː.bɪ.trə.rɪ.nəs/ US /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trer.ɪ-/
noun [U]
based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason:
arbitrary decision-making
What guided your choice of destination or was it arbitrary?
arbitrarily /ˌɑː.bɪˈtreə.rɪ.li/ US /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrer.ɪ-/
adverb
We made the decision to go to Italy quite arbitrarily.
arbitrariness /ˈɑː.bɪ.trə.rɪ.nəs/ US /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trer.ɪ-/
noun [U]
arbitrary (UNFAIR) /ˈɑː.bɪ.trə.ri/ US /ˈɑːr.bə.trer-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
using unlimited personal power without considering other people's wishes:
an arbitrary ruler
The company has been the subject of an arbitrary take-over.
using unlimited personal power without considering other people's wishes:
an arbitrary ruler
The company has been the subject of an arbitrary take-over.
harsh /hɑːʃ/ US /hɑːrʃ/
adjective
1 unpleasant, unkind, cruel or unnecessarily severe:
harsh criticism
The children had had a harsh upbringing.
We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.
"There is no alternative, " she said in a harsh voice.
He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother.
2 too strong, bright, loud, etc:
harsh chemicals/lighting
harshly /ˈhɑːʃ.li/ US /ˈhɑːrʃ-/
adverb
I thought she'd been treated rather harshly.
harshness /ˈhɑːʃ.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːrʃ-/
noun [C]
1 unpleasant, unkind, cruel or unnecessarily severe:
harsh criticism
The children had had a harsh upbringing.
We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.
"There is no alternative, " she said in a harsh voice.
He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother.
2 too strong, bright, loud, etc:
harsh chemicals/lighting
harshly /ˈhɑːʃ.li/ US /ˈhɑːrʃ-/
adverb
I thought she'd been treated rather harshly.
harshness /ˈhɑːʃ.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːrʃ-/
noun [C]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
pernicious /pəˈnɪʃ.əs/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
having a very harmful effect or influence:
The cuts in government funding have had a pernicious effect on local health services.
having a very harmful effect or influence:
The cuts in government funding have had a pernicious effect on local health services.
reprobate /ˈrep.rəʊ.beɪt/ US /-rə-/
noun [C] FORMAL OR HUMOROUS
a person of bad character and habits:
Every time I see you, you're drunk, you old reprobate.
a person of bad character and habits:
Every time I see you, you're drunk, you old reprobate.
egalitarian /ɪˌgæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/ US /-ˈter.i-/
adjective FORMAL
believing that all people are equally important and should have the same rights and opportunities in life:
an egalitarian society
The party's principles are basically egalitarian.
egalitarian /ɪˌgæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/ US /-ˈter.i-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has egalitarian beliefs:
Ford is no egalitarian.
egalitarianism /ɪˌgæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈter.i-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the belief in and actions taken according to egalitarian principles
believing that all people are equally important and should have the same rights and opportunities in life:
an egalitarian society
The party's principles are basically egalitarian.
egalitarian /ɪˌgæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/ US /-ˈter.i-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has egalitarian beliefs:
Ford is no egalitarian.
egalitarianism /ɪˌgæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈter.i-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the belief in and actions taken according to egalitarian principles
zeal.ot
AHD: [zµl“…t]
D.J. [6zel*t]
K.K. [6zWl*t]
- One who is zealous, especially excessively so.狂热者：热心的人，特指过分地热衷
- A fanatically committed person.See Synonyms at fanatic 盲从者：盲目投入的人参见 fanatic
- Zealot A member of a Jewish movement of the first centurya.d. that fought against Roman rule in Palestine as incompatible with strict monotheism. Zealot 坚贞信徒：公元 1世纪，在巴勒斯坦反抗罗马统治运动的犹太教派成员。因其统治与一严格的神教相冲突
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English zelote 中古英语 zelote
- from Latin z¶l½t¶s 源自 拉丁语 z¶l½t¶s
- from Greek 源自 希腊语
- from z¶los [zeal] 源自 z¶los [热情]
splice /splaɪs/
verb [T]
to join two pieces of rope, film, etc. together at their ends in order to form one long piece:
Scientists have discovered how to splice pieces of DNA.
splice /splaɪs/
noun [C]
a join between two pieces of something so that they form one long piece
to join two pieces of rope, film, etc. together at their ends in order to form one long piece:
Scientists have discovered how to splice pieces of DNA.
splice /splaɪs/
noun [C]
a join between two pieces of something so that they form one long piece
abdicate (GIVE UP) /ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/
verb [I or T]
If a king or queen abdicates, they make a formal statement that they no longer want to be king or queen:
King Edward VIII abdicated (the British throne) in 1936 so that he could marry Mrs Simpson, a divorced woman.
abdication /ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
If a king or queen abdicates, they make a formal statement that they no longer want to be king or queen:
King Edward VIII abdicated (the British throne) in 1936 so that he could marry Mrs Simpson, a divorced woman.
abdication /ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
abdicate (NOT DO) /ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/
verb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
abdicate responsibility to stop controlling or managing something that you are in charge of:
She was accused of abdicating all responsibility for the project.
abdication /ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
The council denied that their decision represented any abdication of responsibility.
abdicate responsibility to stop controlling or managing something that you are in charge of:
She was accused of abdicating all responsibility for the project.
abdication /ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
The council denied that their decision represented any abdication of responsibility.
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
sublime /səˈblaɪm/
adjective
1 extremely good, beautiful or enjoyable:
sublime beauty
The book contains sublime descriptive passages.
2 very great:
He possesses sublime self-confidence.
the sublime noun [S]
something that is sublime:
A great deal of literature is only the obvious transformed into the sublime.
sublimely /səˈblaɪm.li/
adverb
extremely:
At times the writing is sublimely funny.
sublimity /səˈblɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 extremely good, beautiful or enjoyable:
sublime beauty
The book contains sublime descriptive passages.
2 very great:
He possesses sublime self-confidence.
the sublime noun [S]
something that is sublime:
A great deal of literature is only the obvious transformed into the sublime.
sublimely /səˈblaɪm.li/
adverb
extremely:
At times the writing is sublimely funny.
sublimity /səˈblɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
- 1.demanding
A demanding job or task requires a lot of your time, energy, or attention.
He tried to return to work, but found he could no longer cope with his demanding job.
It is a demanding role and she needs to work hard at it.
ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n
2.demanding
People who are demanding are not easily satisfied or pleased.
Ricky was a very demanding child.
Her boss was very demanding but appreciative of Christina's talents.
ADJ-GRADED
racy /ˈreɪ.si/
adjective
(of speech or writing) exciting, especially because of being about sex, or (of someone or something) having an exciting, interesting and attractive appearance, sometimes in a sexual way:
a racy story
a racy style
a racy advertisement
racy swimwear
She is trying to create a racier image for herself.
racily /ˈreɪ.sɪ.li/
adverb
raciness /ˈreɪ.sɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
(of speech or writing) exciting, especially because of being about sex, or (of someone or something) having an exciting, interesting and attractive appearance, sometimes in a sexual way:
a racy story
a racy style
a racy advertisement
racy swimwear
She is trying to create a racier image for herself.
racily /ˈreɪ.sɪ.li/
adverb
raciness /ˈreɪ.sɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ /deɪs/
noun [C]
a raised surface at one end of a meeting room which someone can stand on when speaking to a group
a raised surface at one end of a meeting room which someone can stand on when speaking to a group
remodel /ˌriːˈmɒd.əl/ US /-ˈmɑː.dəl/
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to give a new shape or form to something:
We've completely remodelled the kitchen.
to give a new shape or form to something:
We've completely remodelled the kitchen.
brisk /brɪsk/
adjective
quick, energetic and active:
a brisk walk
He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.
Her tone on the telephone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike.
briskly /ˈbrɪsk.li/
adverb
She walked briskly into town.
Beat the eggs whites briskly until soft peaks form.
"Let's get it over with, " he said briskly.
briskness /ˈbrɪsk.nəs/
noun [U]
quick, energetic and active:
a brisk walk
He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.
Her tone on the telephone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike.
briskly /ˈbrɪsk.li/
adverb
She walked briskly into town.
Beat the eggs whites briskly until soft peaks form.
"Let's get it over with, " he said briskly.
briskness /ˈbrɪsk.nəs/
noun [U]
vouch /vaʊtʃ/
verb [T + that]
to be able from your knowledge or experience to say that something is true:
As a medical examiner I can vouch from experience that his death was accidental.
to be able from your knowledge or experience to say that something is true:
As a medical examiner I can vouch from experience that his death was accidental.
lyric /ˈlɪr.ɪk/
adjective
(especially of poetry and songs) expressing personal thoughts and feelings:
William Wordsworth wrote lyric poetry/was a lyric poet.
lyric /ˈlɪr.ɪk/
noun [C]
a short poem which expresses the personal thoughts and feelings of the person who wrote it
lyrical /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kļ/
adjective
1 expressing personal thoughts and feelings in a beautiful way:
The book contains lyrical descriptions of the author's childhood.
2 wax lyrical to talk about something with a lot of interest or excitement:
I recall Rosie waxing lyrical about the flatness of his stomach.
lyrically /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kli/
adverb
lyricism /ˈlɪr.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
the beautiful expression of personal thoughts and feelings in writing or music:
The harshness of the book's subject is softened by a certain lyricism in the writing.
(especially of poetry and songs) expressing personal thoughts and feelings:
William Wordsworth wrote lyric poetry/was a lyric poet.
lyric /ˈlɪr.ɪk/
noun [C]
a short poem which expresses the personal thoughts and feelings of the person who wrote it
lyrical /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kļ/
adjective
1 expressing personal thoughts and feelings in a beautiful way:
The book contains lyrical descriptions of the author's childhood.
2 wax lyrical to talk about something with a lot of interest or excitement:
I recall Rosie waxing lyrical about the flatness of his stomach.
lyrically /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kli/
adverb
lyricism /ˈlɪr.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
the beautiful expression of personal thoughts and feelings in writing or music:
The harshness of the book's subject is softened by a certain lyricism in the writing.
sin (OFFENCE) /sɪn/
noun [C or U]
the offence of breaking, or the breaking of, a religious or moral law:
to commit/confess a sin
He thinks a lot about sin.
[+ to infinitive] INFORMAL I think it's a sin (= is morally wrong) to waste food, when so many people in the world are hungry.
HUMOROUS For my sins (= As if it were a punishment), I'm organizing the office party this year.
sin /sɪn/
verb [I] -nn-
to break a religious or moral law
sinful /ˈsɪn.fəl/
adjective
1 against the rules of a religion or morally wrong:
He confessed that he had sinful thoughts.
Buying that sports car was a sinful waste of money.
2 INFORMAL describes something which is very pleasant, but very bad for you:
This cream cake is sinful!
sinfully /ˈsɪn.fəl.i/
adverb
sinfulness /ˈsɪn.fəl.nəs/
noun [U]
sinless /ˈsɪn.ləs/
adjective
sinner /ˈsɪn.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
the offence of breaking, or the breaking of, a religious or moral law:
to commit/confess a sin
He thinks a lot about sin.
[+ to infinitive] INFORMAL I think it's a sin (= is morally wrong) to waste food, when so many people in the world are hungry.
HUMOROUS For my sins (= As if it were a punishment), I'm organizing the office party this year.
sin /sɪn/
verb [I] -nn-
to break a religious or moral law
sinful /ˈsɪn.fəl/
adjective
1 against the rules of a religion or morally wrong:
He confessed that he had sinful thoughts.
Buying that sports car was a sinful waste of money.
2 INFORMAL describes something which is very pleasant, but very bad for you:
This cream cake is sinful!
sinfully /ˈsɪn.fəl.i/
adverb
sinfulness /ˈsɪn.fəl.nəs/
noun [U]
sinless /ˈsɪn.ləs/
adjective
sinner /ˈsɪn.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
sin-bin /ˈsɪn.bɪn/
noun [C] UK INFORMAL
in some sports, an area off the field where a player who has committed an act which is against the rules can be sent, for a stated length of time
in some sports, an area off the field where a player who has committed an act which is against the rules can be sent, for a stated length of time
venial /ˈviː.ni.əl/
adjective FORMAL
describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive:
a venial sin/error
NOTE: Do not confuse with venal.
describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive:
a venial sin/error
NOTE: Do not confuse with venal.
VDT /ˌviː.diːˈtiː/
noun [C]
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
audacious /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/ US /ɑː-/
adjective
showing a willingness to take risks or offend people:
He described the plan as ambitious and audacious.
an audacious remark/suggestion
audaciously /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /ɑː-/
adverb
audaciousness /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃə.snəs/ US /ɑː-/
noun [U]
audacity /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/ US /ɑːˈdæs.ə.ti/
noun [U]
[+ to infinitive] It took a lot of audacity (= bravery) to stand up and criticize the chairman.
DISAPPROVING He had the audacity (= rudeness) to blame me for his mistake.
showing a willingness to take risks or offend people:
He described the plan as ambitious and audacious.
an audacious remark/suggestion
audaciously /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /ɑː-/
adverb
audaciousness /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃə.snəs/ US /ɑː-/
noun [U]
audacity /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/ US /ɑːˈdæs.ə.ti/
noun [U]
[+ to infinitive] It took a lot of audacity (= bravery) to stand up and criticize the chairman.
DISAPPROVING He had the audacity (= rudeness) to blame me for his mistake.
Attorney General noun [C] plural Attorneys General or Attorney Generals
the top legal officer in some countries, who advises the leader of the government
pre.scrip.tion
AHD: [pr¹-skr¹p“sh…n]
D.J. [pr!6skr!p.*n]
K.K. [pr!6skr!p.*n]
- The act of establishing official rules, laws, or directions.立法：建立官方规则，法律或指示的行为
- Something prescribed as a rule.法令，规则：作为条例而规定的东西
- A written order, especially by a physician, for the preparation and administration of a medicine or other treatment.处方，药方：指由医生开出的主要关于药品或疗法的书面指示
- A prescribed medicine or other treatment.处方：处方上的药或其他疗法
- An ophthalmologist's or optometrist's written instruction, as for the grinding of corrective lenses.眼科医生所写的处方：由眼科医生或验光师开的书面指示，如为了磨制合适的镜片而开的验光单
- A formula directing the preparation of something.指示：规定某药物的配方
- Law The process of acquiring title to property by reason of uninterrupted possession of specified duration.Also called positive prescription 【法律】 获得财产权的程序：因某特定的时间延续而获得财产权的程序也作 positive prescription
- Law The limitation of time beyond which an action, a debt, or a crime is no longer valid or enforceable.Also called negative prescription 【法律】 追诉期限：一个时间限制，若超过该时间限制一个行动，债务或罪行则不再有效或不再可实施也作 negative prescription
n.（名词）
- Often used to modify another noun:通常用于修饰另一个名词：a prescription drug; a prescription pad.处方药；医用棉垫
n.attributive.（定语名词）
语源：
- Middle English prescripcion [establishment of a claim] 中古英语 prescripcion [要求的提出]
- from Old French prescription 源自 古法语 prescription
- from Medieval Latin praescr&9{ºpti½} praescr&9{º}pti½n- 源自 中世纪拉丁语 praescr&9{ºpti½} praescr&9{º}pti½n-
- from Latin [introduction, precept] 源自 拉丁语 [引言，戒律]
- from praescr&9{ºptus} [past participle of] praescr&9{º}bere [to order] * see prescribe 源自 praescr&9{ºptus} [] praescr&9{º}bere的过去分词 [命令] *参见 prescribe
be.hoove
AHD: [b¹-h›v“]
D.J. [b!6hu8v]
K.K. [b!6huv]
v.（动词） be.hooved,be.hoov.ing,be.hooves
- To be necessary or proper for:有需要，有必要：It behooves you at least to try.你至少应该试一试
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To be necessary or proper.应该，有必要
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English beh½ven 中古英语 beh½ven
- from Old English beh½fian * see kap- 源自 古英语 beh½fian *参见 kap-
an.noy.ance
AHD: […-noi“…ns]
D.J. [*6n%!*ns]
K.K. [*6n%!*ns]
- The act of annoying or the state of being annoyed.恼怒，烦恼：恼怒的行为或被打扰的状态
- A cause of irritation or vexation; a nuisance.令人烦恼的事，令人烦恼的人：使人烦恼或生气的原因；讨厌的东西（或人）
n.（名词）
delicate (EASILY DAMAGED) /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/
adjective
1 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged:
Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.
delicate china
Molly's health has always been delicate (= She becomes ill easily).
2 delicate situation/matter/point, etc. a situation or matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence:
I need to speak to you about a rather delicate matter.
The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage.
Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their pupils and letting them discover things for themselves.
3 able to measure very small changes:
Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.
4 needing to be done carefully:
Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process.
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).
We received a delicately worded refusal of our invitation.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
I have a matter of some delicacy (= needing to be dealt with carefully in order not to cause trouble or offence) that I'd like to raise.
I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (SOFT).
1 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged:
Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.
delicate china
Molly's health has always been delicate (= She becomes ill easily).
2 delicate situation/matter/point, etc. a situation or matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence:
I need to speak to you about a rather delicate matter.
The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage.
Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their pupils and letting them discover things for themselves.
3 able to measure very small changes:
Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.
4 needing to be done carefully:
Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process.
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).
We received a delicately worded refusal of our invitation.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
I have a matter of some delicacy (= needing to be dealt with carefully in order not to cause trouble or offence) that I'd like to raise.
I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (SOFT).
delicate (SOFT) /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/
adjective
pleasantly soft or light; not strong:
a rose with a delicate scent
a delicate shade of pink
We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
This region produces wines of great delicacy.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (EASILY DAMAGED).
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.
pleasantly soft or light; not strong:
a rose with a delicate scent
a delicate shade of pink
We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.
delicacy /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
noun [U]
This region produces wines of great delicacy.
See also delicacy; delicacy at delicate (EASILY DAMAGED).
delicately /ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li/
adverb
The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.
barricade /ˈbær.ɪ.keɪd/ /--ˈ-/
noun [C]
a line or pile of objects put together, especially quickly, to stop people from going where they want to go:
Inmates erected a barricade between themselves and prison officers.
barricade /ˈbær.ɪ.keɪd/ /--ˈ-/
verb [T]
Barricade the doors!
[R + adverb or preposition] Terrified villagers have barricaded themselves into their houses.
a line or pile of objects put together, especially quickly, to stop people from going where they want to go:
Inmates erected a barricade between themselves and prison officers.
barricade /ˈbær.ɪ.keɪd/ /--ˈ-/
verb [T]
Barricade the doors!
[R + adverb or preposition] Terrified villagers have barricaded themselves into their houses.
facile /ˈfæs.aɪl/
adjective
describes a remark or theory which is too simple and has not been thought about enough:
a facile explanation
We must avoid facile recriminations about who was to blame.
describes a remark or theory which is too simple and has not been thought about enough:
a facile explanation
We must avoid facile recriminations about who was to blame.
fact-finding /ˈfæktˌfaɪn.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
debris /ˈdeb.riː/ /ˈdeɪ.briː/ US /dəˈbriː/
noun [U]
broken or torn pieces of something larger:
Debris from the aircraft was scattered over a large area.
broken or torn pieces of something larger:
Debris from the aircraft was scattered over a large area.
specious /ˈspiː.ʃəs/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
seeming to be right or true, but really wrong or false:
a specious argument/claim
specious allegations/promises
speciously /ˈspiː.ʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
speciousness /ˈspiː.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
seeming to be right or true, but really wrong or false:
a specious argument/claim
specious allegations/promises
speciously /ˈspiː.ʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
speciousness /ˈspiː.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
temperate (BEHAVIOUR) /ˈtem.pər.ət/ /-prət/ US /-pɚ.ət/
adjective FORMAL
If someone's behaviour is temperate, it is calm and controlled.
NOTE: The opposite is intemperate.
If someone's behaviour is temperate, it is calm and controlled.
NOTE: The opposite is intemperate.
temperate (WEATHER) /ˈtem.pər.ət/ /-prət/ US /-pɚ.ət/
adjective
1 (of weather conditions) neither very hot nor very cold:
a temperate climate
2 describes plants that grow naturally in places where the weather is neither very hot nor very cold
1 (of weather conditions) neither very hot nor very cold:
a temperate climate
2 describes plants that grow naturally in places where the weather is neither very hot nor very cold
paramount /ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/ US /ˈper-/
adjective FORMAL
more important than anything else:
There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance.
more important than anything else:
There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance.
sarcasm /ˈsɑː.kæz.əm/ US /ˈsɑːr-/
noun [U]
the use of remarks which clearly mean the opposite of what they say, and which are made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in an amusing way:
"You have been working hard, " he said with heavy sarcasm, as he looked at the empty page.
Compare irony (FIGURATIVE SPEECH).
sarcastic /sɑːˈkæs.tɪk/ US /sɑːr-/
adjective (UK INFORMAL sarky)
using sarcasm:
a sarcastic comment/remark
Are you being sarcastic?
sarcastically /sɑːˈkæs.tɪ.kli/ US /sɑːr-/
adverb
"Thanks so much for your help, " Tim said sarcastically.
the use of remarks which clearly mean the opposite of what they say, and which are made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in an amusing way:
"You have been working hard, " he said with heavy sarcasm, as he looked at the empty page.
Compare irony (FIGURATIVE SPEECH).
sarcastic /sɑːˈkæs.tɪk/ US /sɑːr-/
adjective (UK INFORMAL sarky)
using sarcasm:
a sarcastic comment/remark
Are you being sarcastic?
sarcastically /sɑːˈkæs.tɪ.kli/ US /sɑːr-/
adverb
"Thanks so much for your help, " Tim said sarcastically.
allure /əˈljʊəʳ/ /-ˈlʊəʳ/ US /-ˈlʊr/
noun [U]
attraction, charm or excitement:
the allure of working in television
sexual allure
alluringly /əˈljʊə.rɪŋ.li/ /-ˈlʊə-/ US /-ˈlʊr-/
adverb
attraction, charm or excitement:
the allure of working in television
sexual allure
alluringly /əˈljʊə.rɪŋ.li/ /-ˈlʊə-/ US /-ˈlʊr-/
adverb
simulate /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [T]
to do or make something which looks real but is not real:
In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood.
FORMAL Ruth simulated pleasure at seeing Simon, but really she wished he hadn't come.
Some driving teachers use computers to simulate (= represent) different road conditions for learners to practise on.
simulated /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
simulation /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The manager prepared a computer simulation (= a model of a problem or course of events) of likely sales performance for the rest of the year.
simulator /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
People learning to fly often practise on a flight simulator (= piece of equipment which represents real conditions in an aircraft or spacecraft).
to do or make something which looks real but is not real:
In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood.
FORMAL Ruth simulated pleasure at seeing Simon, but really she wished he hadn't come.
Some driving teachers use computers to simulate (= represent) different road conditions for learners to practise on.
simulated /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
simulation /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The manager prepared a computer simulation (= a model of a problem or course of events) of likely sales performance for the rest of the year.
simulator /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
People learning to fly often practise on a flight simulator (= piece of equipment which represents real conditions in an aircraft or spacecraft).
wag (MOVE) /wæg/
verb [I or T] -gg-
(especially of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, especially quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:
The little dog's tail wagged in delight.
He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys.
wag /wæg/
noun [C usually singular]
With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval.
(especially of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, especially quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen:
The little dog's tail wagged in delight.
He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys.
wag /wæg/
noun [C usually singular]
With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval.
wag (HUMOROUS PERSON) /wæg/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a humorous person who likes to make jokes
waggish /ˈwæg.ɪʃ/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a humorous person who likes to make jokes
waggish /ˈwæg.ɪʃ/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
inexorable /ɪˈnek.sər.ə.bļ/ US /-sɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
continuing without any possibility of being stopped:
the inexorable progress of science
inexorably /ɪˈnek.sər.ə.bli/ US /-sɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
These events led inexorably to war.
inexorability /ɪˌnek.sər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-sɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
continuing without any possibility of being stopped:
the inexorable progress of science
inexorably /ɪˈnek.sər.ə.bli/ US /-sɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
These events led inexorably to war.
inexorability /ɪˌnek.sər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-sɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
glutinous /ˈgluː.tɪ.nəs/ US /-ţɪ-/
adjective
sticky:
Short-grain rice turns into a soft glutinous mass when cooked.
sticky:
Short-grain rice turns into a soft glutinous mass when cooked.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
noun [C]
1 a person who is one of the first people to do something:
one of the pioneers of modern science
a pioneer heart surgeon
2 a person who goes to an area and establishes farms, houses, etc:
The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
verb [T]
It was universities that pioneered these new industries.
pioneering /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ/ US /-ˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective
pioneering techniques
1 a person who is one of the first people to do something:
one of the pioneers of modern science
a pioneer heart surgeon
2 a person who goes to an area and establishes farms, houses, etc:
The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
verb [T]
It was universities that pioneered these new industries.
pioneering /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ/ US /-ˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective
pioneering techniques
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
noun [C]
1 a person who is one of the first people to do something:
one of the pioneers of modern science
a pioneer heart surgeon
2 a person who goes to an area and establishes farms, houses, etc:
The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
verb [T]
It was universities that pioneered these new industries.
pioneering /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ/ US /-ˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective
pioneering techniques
1 a person who is one of the first people to do something:
one of the pioneers of modern science
a pioneer heart surgeon
2 a person who goes to an area and establishes farms, houses, etc:
The pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəʳ/ US /-ˈnɪr/
verb [T]
It was universities that pioneered these new industries.
pioneering /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ/ US /-ˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
adjective
pioneering techniques
compress (REDUCE SIZE) /kəmˈpres/
verb [T]
1 to press something into a smaller space:
Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure.
compressed air
2 to make information, a piece of writing, etc. shorter:
The course compresses two year's training into six intensive months.
I managed to compress ten pages of notes into four paragraphs.
3 to make a computer file use less space when it is stored in the memory of a computer or on a disk, by using a special program:
to compress data/files
compressible /kəmˈpres.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
compressible gas
compression /kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
the action of compressing or being compressed
1 to press something into a smaller space:
Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure.
compressed air
2 to make information, a piece of writing, etc. shorter:
The course compresses two year's training into six intensive months.
I managed to compress ten pages of notes into four paragraphs.
3 to make a computer file use less space when it is stored in the memory of a computer or on a disk, by using a special program:
to compress data/files
compressible /kəmˈpres.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
compressible gas
compression /kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
the action of compressing or being compressed
compress (CLOTH) /ˈkɒm.pres/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
noun [C]
a thick soft piece of cloth which is pressed to a part of a person's body to stop bleeding or to reduce pain or swelling:
a cold/hot compress
a thick soft piece of cloth which is pressed to a part of a person's body to stop bleeding or to reduce pain or swelling:
a cold/hot compress
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
distort /dɪˈstɔːt/ US /-ˈstɔːrt/
verb [T]
to change something from its usual, original, natural or intended meaning, condition or shape:
My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
distorted /dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/ US /-ˈstɔːr.ţɪd/
adjective
This report gives a somewhat distorted impression of what actually happened.
The music just gets distorted when you play it so loud.
His face was distorted in agony.
distortion /dɪˈstɔː.ʃən/ US /-ˈstɔːr-/
noun [C or U]
a gross distortion of the facts
to change something from its usual, original, natural or intended meaning, condition or shape:
My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
distorted /dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/ US /-ˈstɔːr.ţɪd/
adjective
This report gives a somewhat distorted impression of what actually happened.
The music just gets distorted when you play it so loud.
His face was distorted in agony.
distortion /dɪˈstɔː.ʃən/ US /-ˈstɔːr-/
noun [C or U]
a gross distortion of the facts
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
demur /dɪˈmɜːʳ/ US /-ˈmɝː/
verb [I] -rr- FORMAL
to express disagreement or refusal to do something:
The lawyer requested a break in the court case, but the judge demurred.
demur /dɪˈmɜːʳ/ US /-ˈmɝː/
noun [U] FORMAL
She agreed to his request without demur.
to express disagreement or refusal to do something:
The lawyer requested a break in the court case, but the judge demurred.
demur /dɪˈmɜːʳ/ US /-ˈmɝː/
noun [U] FORMAL
She agreed to his request without demur.
adjudicate /əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪt/
verb [I or T]
to act as judge in a competition or argument, or to make a formal decision about something:
He was asked to adjudicate on the dispute.
He was called in to adjudicate a local land dispute.
[+ two objects] The game was adjudicated a win for Black.
adjudication /əˌdʒuː.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The legality of the transaction is still under adjudication (= being decided) in the courts.
His adjudication was later found to be faulty.
adjudicator /əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
She acted as adjudicator in the dispute.
to act as judge in a competition or argument, or to make a formal decision about something:
He was asked to adjudicate on the dispute.
He was called in to adjudicate a local land dispute.
[+ two objects] The game was adjudicated a win for Black.
adjudication /əˌdʒuː.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The legality of the transaction is still under adjudication (= being decided) in the courts.
His adjudication was later found to be faulty.
adjudicator /əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
She acted as adjudicator in the dispute.
curt /kɜːt/ US /kɝːt/
adjective DISAPPROVING
If someone's manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very brief:
to give a curt nod/reply
The boss was rather curt with him.
curtly /ˈkɜːt.li/ US /ˈkɝːt-/
adverb
Steve answered curtly and turned his back on me.
curtness /ˈkɜːt.nəs/ US /ˈkɝːt-/
noun [U]
Claire's curtness made him wonder what he'd done wrong.
If someone's manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very brief:
to give a curt nod/reply
The boss was rather curt with him.
curtly /ˈkɜːt.li/ US /ˈkɝːt-/
adverb
Steve answered curtly and turned his back on me.
curtness /ˈkɜːt.nəs/ US /ˈkɝːt-/
noun [U]
Claire's curtness made him wonder what he'd done wrong.
abeyance /əˈbeɪ.ənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
a state of not happening or being used at present:
Hostilities between the two groups have been in abeyance since last June.
The project is being held in abeyance until agreement is reached on funding it.
a state of not happening or being used at present:
Hostilities between the two groups have been in abeyance since last June.
The project is being held in abeyance until agreement is reached on funding it.
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
conditional (SENTENCE FORM) /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
adjective, noun [C] SPECIALIZED
(relating to) a sentence, often starting with 'if' or 'unless', in which one half expresses something which is dependent on the other half:
a conditional clause
'If I won a lot of money, I'd go travelling' is an example of a conditional (sentence).
(relating to) a sentence, often starting with 'if' or 'unless', in which one half expresses something which is dependent on the other half:
a conditional clause
'If I won a lot of money, I'd go travelling' is an example of a conditional (sentence).
conditional (VERB FORM) /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
adjective, noun [S] SPECIALIZED
(a form of a verb) expressing the idea that one thing is dependent on another thing:
In English, the conditional is expressed by 'would'.
(a form of a verb) expressing the idea that one thing is dependent on another thing:
In English, the conditional is expressed by 'would'.
mawkish /ˈmɔː.kɪʃ/ US /ˈmɑː-/
adjective
showing emotion or love in an awkward or foolish way:
The film lapses into mawkish sentimentality near the end.
mawkishly /ˈmɔː.kɪʃ.li/ US /ˈmɑː-/
adverb
mawkishness /ˈmɔː.kɪʃ.nəs/ US /ˈmɑː-/
noun [U]
showing emotion or love in an awkward or foolish way:
The film lapses into mawkish sentimentality near the end.
mawkishly /ˈmɔː.kɪʃ.li/ US /ˈmɑː-/
adverb
mawkishness /ˈmɔː.kɪʃ.nəs/ US /ˈmɑː-/
noun [U]
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
adapt (CHANGE) /əˈdæpt/
verb [T]
to change something to suit different conditions or uses:
Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
The recipe here is a pork roast adapted from Caroline O'Neill's book 'Louisiana Kitchen'.
[+ to infinitive] We had to adapt our plans to fit Jack's timetable.
The play had been adapted for (= changed to make it suitable for) children.
Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television.
adapted /əˈdæp.tɪd/
adjective
Both trees are well adapted to London's dry climate and dirty air.
adaptable /əˈdæp.tə.bļ/
adjective
able or willing to change in order to suit different conditions:
The survivors in this life seem to be those who are adaptable to change.
adaptability /əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Adaptability is a necessary quality in an ever-changing work environment.
adaptation /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation (= the process of changing) to new environments.
Last year he starred in the film adaptation of Bill Cronshaw's best-selling novel.
adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
possessing an ability to change to suit different conditions
to change something to suit different conditions or uses:
Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
The recipe here is a pork roast adapted from Caroline O'Neill's book 'Louisiana Kitchen'.
[+ to infinitive] We had to adapt our plans to fit Jack's timetable.
The play had been adapted for (= changed to make it suitable for) children.
Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television.
adapted /əˈdæp.tɪd/
adjective
Both trees are well adapted to London's dry climate and dirty air.
adaptable /əˈdæp.tə.bļ/
adjective
able or willing to change in order to suit different conditions:
The survivors in this life seem to be those who are adaptable to change.
adaptability /əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Adaptability is a necessary quality in an ever-changing work environment.
adaptation /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation (= the process of changing) to new environments.
Last year he starred in the film adaptation of Bill Cronshaw's best-selling novel.
adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
possessing an ability to change to suit different conditions
adapt (BECOME FAMILIAR) /əˈdæpt/
verb [I]
to become familiar with a new situation:
The good thing about children is that they adapt very easily to new environments.
It took me a while to adapt to the new job.
to become familiar with a new situation:
The good thing about children is that they adapt very easily to new environments.
It took me a while to adapt to the new job.
ADD /ˌeɪ.diːˈdiː/
ABBREVIATION FOR Attention Deficit Disorder: a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing
balm /bɑːm/
noun [C or U]
1 an oil that is obtained from particular tropical trees and used especially to treat injuries or reduce pain:
a new skin balm
2 something that gives comfort:
Her gentle words were a balm to me.
1 an oil that is obtained from particular tropical trees and used especially to treat injuries or reduce pain:
a new skin balm
2 something that gives comfort:
Her gentle words were a balm to me.
balsa (wood) /ˈbɒl.səˌwʊd/ US /ˈbɑːl-/
noun [U]
very light wood which is soft and easily cut, sometimes used in making model aircraft
very light wood which is soft and easily cut, sometimes used in making model aircraft
lethal /ˈliː.θəl/
adjective
able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous:
Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes.
In the car the police found guns, knives and other lethal weapons (= weapons which can kill).
A 59-year-old man was executed by lethal injection (= by having a poisonous substance put into his body) this morning.
INFORMAL That combination of tiredness and alcohol is lethal (= has a very bad effect).
lethally /ˈliː.θəl.i/
adverb
able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous:
Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes.
In the car the police found guns, knives and other lethal weapons (= weapons which can kill).
A 59-year-old man was executed by lethal injection (= by having a poisonous substance put into his body) this morning.
INFORMAL That combination of tiredness and alcohol is lethal (= has a very bad effect).
lethally /ˈliː.θəl.i/
adverb
ci.vil.i.ty
AHD: [s¹-v¹l“¹-t¶]
D.J. [s!6v!l!ti8]
K.K. [s!6v!l!ti]
- Courteous behavior; politeness.文明举止；礼貌
- A courteous act or utterance.有礼貌的举止或表达
n.（名词） 【复数】 ci.vil.i.ties
back.stitch
AHD: [b²k“st¹ch”]
D.J. [6b#k7st!t.]
K.K. [6b#k7st!t.]
- A stitch made by inserting the needle at the midpoint of a preceding stitch so that the stitches overlap by half lengths.回针缝：在先前缝的一针中间加缝的一针，以便使针脚的交错重叠为原来长度的一半
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- back“stitch”
v.（动词）
novice /ˈnɒv.ɪs/ US /ˈnɑː.vɪs/
noun [C]
1 a person who is not experienced in a job or situation:
I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice.
This is quite a difficult plant for novice gardeners to grow.
2 a person who is still training to be a monk or a nun
1 a person who is not experienced in a job or situation:
I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice.
This is quite a difficult plant for novice gardeners to grow.
2 a person who is still training to be a monk or a nun
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/ US /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/
adjective
done quickly, without taking care or interest:
His smile was perfunctory.
perfunctorily /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.əl.i/ US /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.ə.li/
adverb
The two heads of state shook hands perfunctorily for the photographers.
done quickly, without taking care or interest:
His smile was perfunctory.
perfunctorily /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.əl.i/ US /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.ə.li/
adverb
The two heads of state shook hands perfunctorily for the photographers.
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
bla.zon
AHD: [bl³“z…n]
D.J. [6ble!z*n]
K.K. [6blez*n]
- Heraldry 【纹章学】
- To describe (a coat of arms) in proper terms.用专业术语描述（纹章）
- To paint or depict (a coat of arms) with accurate detail.细致准确地绘制或描绘（纹章）
- To adorn or embellish with or as if with a coat of arms:用或似用纹章装饰或布置：“the stars and moons and suns blazoned on that sacred wall”(&b{G.K. Chesterton})“星星、月亮和太阳的纹章装点了那面圣洁的墙”(G.K.切斯特顿)
- To proclaim widely.宣扬
v.tr.（及物动词） bla.zoned,bla.zon.ing,bla.zons
- Heraldry 【纹章学】
- A coat of arms.纹章
- The description or representation of a coat of arms.纹章的表述或说明
- An ostentatious display.夸示
n.（名词）
语源：
- Probably from Middle English blasoun [shield] 可能源自 中古英语 blasoun [盾]
- from Old French blason 源自 古法语 blason
继承用法：
- bla“zoner
n.（名词）
- bla“zonment
n.（名词）
piebald /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/ US /-bɑːld/
adjective
(of an animal, especially a horse) having a pattern of two different colours on its hair, especially black and white:
piebald ponies
(of an animal, especially a horse) having a pattern of two different colours on its hair, especially black and white:
piebald ponies
piece of ass US OFFENSIVE
used to refer to a woman as a sexually attractive object
piece of cake INFORMAL
something which is very easy to do:
The exam was a piece of cake.
The exam was a piece of cake.
piece sth together phrasal verb [M]
to create something by joining the separate parts of it together or by joining different things together:
The ancient skull of Peking Man has been pieced together from fragments.
Kevin has done a great job to piece together a tremendous team.
The police are collecting clues in order to piece together the details of the day she died.
The ancient skull of Peking Man has been pieced together from fragments.
Kevin has done a great job to piece together a tremendous team.
The police are collecting clues in order to piece together the details of the day she died.
R and D noun [U]
ABBREVIATION FOR research and development: the part of a business that tries to find ways to improve existing products, and to develop new ones:
If we want to get ahead of our competitors, we ought to invest more in R and D.
If we want to get ahead of our competitors, we ought to invest more in R and D.
rabbi /ˈræb.aɪ/
noun [C]
a religious leader and teacher in the Jewish religion:
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
[as form of address] Good morning, Rabbi.
rabbinical /rəˈbɪn.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
a rabbinical student/college
a religious leader and teacher in the Jewish religion:
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
[as form of address] Good morning, Rabbi.
rabbinical /rəˈbɪn.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
a rabbinical student/college
disinfect /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/
verb [T]
to clean something using chemicals that kill bacteria and other very small living things that cause disease:
disinfect the toilets/a wound
to clean something using chemicals that kill bacteria and other very small living things that cause disease:
disinfect the toilets/a wound
lack.lus.ter
AHD: [l²k“l¾s”t…r]
D.J. [6l#k7lJst*]
K.K. [6l#k7lJst+]
- Lacking brightness, luster, or vitality; dull.See Synonyms at dull 暗淡的、无光泽的或缺乏活力的；不活跃的参见 dull
adj.（形容词）
ef.fer.vesce
AHD: [µf”…r-vµs“]
D.J. [7ef*6ves]
K.K. [7Wf+6vWs]
- To emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid.冒泡：冒出小气泡，如碳酸液体或发酵液体
- To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up.泡腾：从液体中溢出气泡；冒泡
- To show high spirits or excitement.兴奋：表现出极度兴奋或高兴
v.intr.（不及物动词） ef.fer.vesced,ef.fer.vesc.ing,ef.fer.vesc.es
语源：
- Latin efferv¶scere 拉丁语 efferv¶scere
- ex- [up, out] * see ex- ex- [上，出] *参见 ex-
- ferv¶scere [to start boiling] [inchoative of] ferv¶re [to boil] * see bhreu- ferv¶scere [开始沸腾] [] ferv¶re的起始动词 [煮] *参见 bhreu-
继承用法：
- ef”ferves“cence 或
n.（名词）
ef”ferves“cency - ef”ferves“cent
adj.（形容词）
- ef”ferves“cently
adv.（副词）
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
unanimous /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
adjective
If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group:
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.
After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
The new format has unanimous support and could be introduced next season.
unanimously /juːˈnæn.ɪ.mə.sli/
adverb
All four proposals to the committee were unanimously approved.
unanimity /ˌjuː.nəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being unanimous
If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group:
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.
After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
The new format has unanimous support and could be introduced next season.
unanimously /juːˈnæn.ɪ.mə.sli/
adverb
All four proposals to the committee were unanimously approved.
unanimity /ˌjuː.nəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being unanimous
moratorium /ˌmɒr.əˈtɔː.ri.əm/ US /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i-/
noun [C] plural moratoriums or moratoria FORMAL
a stopping of an activity for an agreed amount of time:
a five-year worldwide moratorium on nuclear weapons testing
a stopping of an activity for an agreed amount of time:
a five-year worldwide moratorium on nuclear weapons testing
bulge /bʌldʒ/
verb [I]
to stick out in a round shape:
Her bags were bulging with shopping.
bulge /bʌldʒ/
noun [C]
1 a curved shape sticking out from the surface of something:
I wondered what the bulge in her coat pocket was.
2 a sudden increase that soon returns to the usual level:
There was a bulge in spending in the early part of the year.
bulging /ˈbʌl.dʒɪŋ/
adjective
She dragged her bulging (= very full) suitcase up the stairs.
to stick out in a round shape:
Her bags were bulging with shopping.
bulge /bʌldʒ/
noun [C]
1 a curved shape sticking out from the surface of something:
I wondered what the bulge in her coat pocket was.
2 a sudden increase that soon returns to the usual level:
There was a bulge in spending in the early part of the year.
bulging /ˈbʌl.dʒɪŋ/
adjective
She dragged her bulging (= very full) suitcase up the stairs.
aspirant /ˈæs.pɪ.rənt/ /əˈspaɪ-/ US /ˈæs.pɚ.ənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
someone who very much wants to achieve something:
an aspirant to the throne
someone who very much wants to achieve something:
an aspirant to the throne
lassitude /ˈlæs.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
physical or mental tiredness:
Shareholders are blaming the company's problems on the lassitude of the managing director.
physical or mental tiredness:
Shareholders are blaming the company's problems on the lassitude of the managing director.
last but not least
importantly, despite being mentioned after everyone else:
I would like to thank my publisher, my editor and, last but not least, my husband.
I would like to thank my publisher, my editor and, last but not least, my husband.
last-ditch /ˌlɑːstˈdɪtʃ/ US /ˌlæst-/
adjective (ALSO last-gasp)
last-ditch attempt/effort an effort or attempt which is made at the end of a series of failures to solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed:
In a last-ditch attempt to save his party from electoral defeat, he resigned from the leadership.
last-ditch attempt/effort an effort or attempt which is made at the end of a series of failures to solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed:
In a last-ditch attempt to save his party from electoral defeat, he resigned from the leadership.
momentous /məˈmen.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective
very important because of effects on future events:
the momentous news of the President's death
Whether or not to move overseas was a momentous decision for the family.
momentously /məˈmen.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
momentousness /məˈmen.tə.snəs/ US /-ţə-/
noun [U]
very important because of effects on future events:
the momentous news of the President's death
Whether or not to move overseas was a momentous decision for the family.
momentously /məˈmen.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
momentousness /məˈmen.tə.snəs/ US /-ţə-/
noun [U]
exponent (PERSON) /ɪkˈspəʊ.nənt/ US /-ˈspoʊ-/
noun [C]
a person who supports an idea or belief or performs an activity:
Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade.
Jaqueline du Pr茅 was a leading exponent of cello-playing.
a person who supports an idea or belief or performs an activity:
Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade.
Jaqueline du Pr茅 was a leading exponent of cello-playing.
exponent (NUMBER) /ɪkˈspəʊ.nənt/ US /-ˈspoʊ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a number or sign which shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself:
In 64 and yn, 4 and n are the exponents.
a number or sign which shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself:
In 64 and yn, 4 and n are the exponents.
exponent (PERSON) /ɪkˈspəʊ.nənt/ US /-ˈspoʊ-/
noun [C]
a person who supports an idea or belief or performs an activity:
Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade.
Jaqueline du Pr茅 was a leading exponent of cello-playing.
a person who supports an idea or belief or performs an activity:
Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade.
Jaqueline du Pr茅 was a leading exponent of cello-playing.
exponent (NUMBER) /ɪkˈspəʊ.nənt/ US /-ˈspoʊ-/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a number or sign which shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself:
In 64 and yn, 4 and n are the exponents.
a number or sign which shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself:
In 64 and yn, 4 and n are the exponents.
tarnish (METAL) /ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
verb [I or T]
to make or (especially of metal) become less bright or a different colour
tarnished /ˈtɑː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
adjective
to make or (especially of metal) become less bright or a different colour
tarnished /ˈtɑː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
adjective
tarnish (REPUTATION) /ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
verb [T]
to spoil the reputation of someone or something:
By this time a series of scandals had severely tarnished the leader's image/reputation.
tarnished /ˈtɑː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
adjective
to spoil the reputation of someone or something:
By this time a series of scandals had severely tarnished the leader's image/reputation.
tarnished /ˈtɑː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈtɑːr-/
adjective
intelligible /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒɪ.bļ/
adjective
(of speech and writing) clear enough to be understood:
She was so upset when she spoke that she was hardly intelligible.
NOTE: The opposite is unintelligible.
intelligibly /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒɪ.bli/
adverb
intelligibility /ɪnˌtel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
(of speech and writing) clear enough to be understood:
She was so upset when she spoke that she was hardly intelligible.
NOTE: The opposite is unintelligible.
intelligibly /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒɪ.bli/
adverb
intelligibility /ɪnˌtel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
invoke /ɪnˈvəʊk/ US /-ˈvoʊk/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to request or use a power outside yourself, especially a law or a god, to help you when you want to improve a situation:
Police can invoke the law of trespass to regulate access to these places.
Their sacred dance is performed to invoke ancient gods.
2 to make someone have a particular feeling or remember something
invocation /ˌɪn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
1 to request or use a power outside yourself, especially a law or a god, to help you when you want to improve a situation:
Police can invoke the law of trespass to regulate access to these places.
Their sacred dance is performed to invoke ancient gods.
2 to make someone have a particular feeling or remember something
invocation /ˌɪn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
grandiose /ˈgræn.di.əʊs/ US /-oʊs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or splendid:
grandiose plans/schemes/ideas for making money
larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or splendid:
grandiose plans/schemes/ideas for making money
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
consign /kənˈsaɪn/
verb [T] FORMAL
to send something to someone:
The goods have been consigned to you by air.
consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C] FORMAL
Goods must be signed for by the consignee (= the person to whom they are sent).
consignment /kənˈsaɪn.mənt/
noun [C]
an amount of goods that is sent somewhere:
The most recent consignment of cloth was faulty.
to send something to someone:
The goods have been consigned to you by air.
consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C] FORMAL
Goods must be signed for by the consignee (= the person to whom they are sent).
consignment /kənˈsaɪn.mənt/
noun [C]
an amount of goods that is sent somewhere:
The most recent consignment of cloth was faulty.
consign sb/sth to sth phrasal verb [often passive] FORMAL
to get rid of someone or something or to put them in an unpleasant place or situation:
to be consigned to prison
After the financial disaster, she was consigned to a life of poverty.
to be consigned to prison
After the financial disaster, she was consigned to a life of poverty.
smirk /smɜːk/ US /smɝːk/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a smile that expresses satisfaction or pleasure about having done something or knowing something which is not known by someone else:
"Maybe your husband does things that you don't know about, " he said with a smirk.
"I told you it would end in disaster, " said Polly with a self-satisfied smirk on her face.
smirk /smɜːk/ US /smɝːk/
verb [I or T] DISAPPROVING
I don't like the way he winks and smirks at me whenever he sees me.
He smirked his way through the interview.
a smile that expresses satisfaction or pleasure about having done something or knowing something which is not known by someone else:
"Maybe your husband does things that you don't know about, " he said with a smirk.
"I told you it would end in disaster, " said Polly with a self-satisfied smirk on her face.
smirk /smɜːk/ US /smɝːk/
verb [I or T] DISAPPROVING
I don't like the way he winks and smirks at me whenever he sees me.
He smirked his way through the interview.
con.trived
AHD: [k…n-trºvd“]
D.J. [k*n6tra!vd]
K.K. [k*n6tra!vd]
- Obviously planned or calculated; not spontaneous; labored:精心设计的：显然是计划好的或精心设计的；非自动而发的；矫揉造作的：a novel with a contrived ending.结局不矫造的小说
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- contriv“edly AHD: [-trº“v¹d-l¶, -trºvd“l¶] （副词）
subservient /səbˈsɜː.vi.ənt/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
willing to do what other people want, or considering your wishes as less important than those of other people:
to adopt a subservient role/position
The government was accused of being subservient to the interests of the pro-Europe campaigners.
subserviently /səbˈsɜː.vi.ənt.li/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
subservience /səbˈsɜː.vi.ənts/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
willing to do what other people want, or considering your wishes as less important than those of other people:
to adopt a subservient role/position
The government was accused of being subservient to the interests of the pro-Europe campaigners.
subserviently /səbˈsɜː.vi.ənt.li/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
subservience /səbˈsɜː.vi.ənts/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
tawdry /ˈtɔː.dri/ US /ˈtɑː-/
adjective
looking bright and attractive but in fact cheap and of low quality
tawdriness /ˈtɔː.drɪ.nəs/ US /ˈtɑː-/
noun [U]
looking bright and attractive but in fact cheap and of low quality
tawdriness /ˈtɔː.drɪ.nəs/ US /ˈtɑː-/
noun [U]
nonentity /ˌnɒnˈen.tɪ.ti/ US /ˌnɑːˈnen.ţə.ţi/
noun
1 [C] DISAPPROVING a person without strong character, ideas or influence:
She was once a political nonentity, but has since won a formidable reputation as a determined campaigner.
2 [U] when something or someone is unknown because they lack any strong character, ideas or influence:
This collection of essays is saved from nonentity by the stature of the contributors.
1 [C] DISAPPROVING a person without strong character, ideas or influence:
She was once a political nonentity, but has since won a formidable reputation as a determined campaigner.
2 [U] when something or someone is unknown because they lack any strong character, ideas or influence:
This collection of essays is saved from nonentity by the stature of the contributors.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
outlandish /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
outlandishly /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
outlandishness /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
outlandishly /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
outlandishness /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
outlandish /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
outlandishly /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
outlandishness /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
outlandishly /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
outlandishness /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
shroud (CLOTH) /ʃraʊd/
noun [C]
a cloth or long loose piece of clothing that is used to wrap a dead body before it is buried
a cloth or long loose piece of clothing that is used to wrap a dead body before it is buried
shroud (HIDE) /ʃraʊd/
verb [T]
to hide something by covering or surrounding it:
Visitors have complained about the scaffolding that shrouds half the castle.
Suddenly all the lights went out and the house was shrouded in darkness.
The mist shrouding the valley had lifted by eight o'clock.
shroud /ʃraʊd/
noun [C]
1 a layer of something which covers or surrounds something:
Everything was covered in a thick shroud of dust.
2 a situation which prevents something from being known or understood:
The truth about the accident remains hidden beneath a shroud of secrecy.
to hide something by covering or surrounding it:
Visitors have complained about the scaffolding that shrouds half the castle.
Suddenly all the lights went out and the house was shrouded in darkness.
The mist shrouding the valley had lifted by eight o'clock.
shroud /ʃraʊd/
noun [C]
1 a layer of something which covers or surrounds something:
Everything was covered in a thick shroud of dust.
2 a situation which prevents something from being known or understood:
The truth about the accident remains hidden beneath a shroud of secrecy.
shrub /ʃrʌb/
noun [C]
a large plant with a rounded shape formed from many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a hard woody stem, grown in gardens:
She planted some roses and other flowering shrubs.
See also bush (PLANT).
shrubbery /ˈʃrʌb.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a part of a garden where a lot of shrubs have been planted
2 [U] a group of shrubs
a large plant with a rounded shape formed from many small branches growing either directly from the ground or from a hard woody stem, grown in gardens:
She planted some roses and other flowering shrubs.
See also bush (PLANT).
shrubbery /ˈʃrʌb.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a part of a garden where a lot of shrubs have been planted
2 [U] a group of shrubs
accomplish /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ US /-ˈkɑːm-/
verb [T]
to finish something successfully or to achieve something:
The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.
She accomplished such a lot during her visit.
I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job.
accomplishment /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ US /-ˈkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C] something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort:
Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.
See also accomplishment at accomplished.
2 [U] the completion of something:
We celebrated the successful accomplishment of our task.
to finish something successfully or to achieve something:
The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.
She accomplished such a lot during her visit.
I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job.
accomplishment /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ US /-ˈkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C] something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort:
Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.
See also accomplishment at accomplished.
2 [U] the completion of something:
We celebrated the successful accomplishment of our task.
fluky 也作 fluk.ey
AHD: [fl›“k¶]
D.J. [6flu8ki8]
K.K. [6fluki]
- Resulting from or depending on mere chance.侥幸的：来自或依靠于仅有的机会的
- Constantly shifting; uncertain:不断变化的；不稳定的：a fluky wind.不定的风
adj.（形容词） fluk.i.er,fluk.i.est
语源：
- From fluke 3源自 fluke3
继承用法：
- fluk“ily
adv.（副词）
- fluk“iness
n.（名词）
Ca.naan.ite
AHD: [k³“n…-nºt”]
D.J. [6ke!n*7na!t]
K.K. [6ken*7na!t]
- A member of a Semitic people inhabiting Canaan from late prehistoric times and who were conquered by the Israelites around 1000b.c. 迦南人：自史前晚期居住在迦南的希伯来人的成员，公元前 1000年左右被以色列人征服
- The Semitic language of the Canaanites.迦南语：迦南人所使用的希伯来语
n.（名词）
- Of or relating to ancient Canaan or its people, language, or culture.迦南的：属于或关于古代迦南或其民族、语言，或文化的
adj.（形容词）
mishap /ˈmɪs.hæp/
noun [C or U]
bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident:
The parade was very well organised and passed without mishap.
A series of mishaps led to the nuclear power plant blowing up.
bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident:
The parade was very well organised and passed without mishap.
A series of mishaps led to the nuclear power plant blowing up.
tendentious /tenˈden.tʃəs/
adjective FORMAL
(of speech or writing) expressing or supporting a particular opinion which many other people disagree with
tendentiously /tenˈden.tʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
tendentiousness /tenˈden.tʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
(of speech or writing) expressing or supporting a particular opinion which many other people disagree with
tendentiously /tenˈden.tʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
tendentiousness /tenˈden.tʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
understate /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt/ US /-dɚ-/
verb [T]
to state or describe something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, bad, etc. than it really is:
She believes the research understates the amount of discrimination women suffer.
understated /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪ.tɪd/ US /-dɚˈsteɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
APPROVING He's very elegant, in an understated (= not too obvious) way.
understatement /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt.mənt/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [S or U]
To say that her resignation was a shock would be an understatement - it caused panic.
That New York City is not a peaceful place to live is the understatement of the year/month/century.
to state or describe something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, bad, etc. than it really is:
She believes the research understates the amount of discrimination women suffer.
understated /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪ.tɪd/ US /-dɚˈsteɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
APPROVING He's very elegant, in an understated (= not too obvious) way.
understatement /ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt.mənt/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [S or U]
To say that her resignation was a shock would be an understatement - it caused panic.
That New York City is not a peaceful place to live is the understatement of the year/month/century.
torrid (WEATHER) /ˈtɒr.ɪd/ US /ˈtɔːr.ɪd/
adjective FORMAL
extremely hot:
the torrid heat of August
extremely hot:
the torrid heat of August
torrid (EMOTIONS) /ˈtɒr.ɪd/ US /ˈtɔːr.ɪd/
adjective
involving strong emotions, especially those of sexual love:
a torrid romance
involving strong emotions, especially those of sexual love:
a torrid romance
harry /ˈhær.i/
verb [T] FORMAL
to repeatedly demand something from someone, often causing them to feel anxious or angry:
She harried the authorities, writing letters and getting up petitions.
harried /ˈhær.id/
adjective
I saw a harried-looking mother at the checkout trying to manage two small children and a mountain of shopping.
to repeatedly demand something from someone, often causing them to feel anxious or angry:
She harried the authorities, writing letters and getting up petitions.
harried /ˈhær.id/
adjective
I saw a harried-looking mother at the checkout trying to manage two small children and a mountain of shopping.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
deprecate (DISAPPROVE) /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪt/
verb [T not continuous] FORMAL
to not approve of something or say that you do not approve of something:
We deprecate this use of company funds for political purposes.
deprecating /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO deprecatory) FORMAL
The teacher gave the boys a deprecating stare.
deprecatingly /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb FORMAL
deprecation /ˌdep.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to not approve of something or say that you do not approve of something:
We deprecate this use of company funds for political purposes.
deprecating /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO deprecatory) FORMAL
The teacher gave the boys a deprecating stare.
deprecatingly /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb FORMAL
deprecation /ˌdep.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
deprecate (NOT VALUE) /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say that you think something is of little value or importance:
He always deprecates my achievements.
deprecating /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO deprecatory)
1 showing that you think something is of little value or importance:
Her deprecating smile clearly showed that she thought I'd said something stupid.
See also self-deprecating.
2 showing that you feel embarrassed, especially by praise:
She reacted to his compliments with a deprecating laugh.
deprecatingly /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb
deprecation /ˌdep.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to say that you think something is of little value or importance:
He always deprecates my achievements.
deprecating /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO deprecatory)
1 showing that you think something is of little value or importance:
Her deprecating smile clearly showed that she thought I'd said something stupid.
See also self-deprecating.
2 showing that you feel embarrassed, especially by praise:
She reacted to his compliments with a deprecating laugh.
deprecatingly /ˈdep.rɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb
deprecation /ˌdep.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
homage /ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/
noun [U]
deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god:
On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements.
deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god:
On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements.
be.witch.ing
AHD: [b¹-w¹ch“¹ng]
D.J. [b!6w!t.!0]
K.K. [b!6w!t.!0]
- Enchanting as if with a magic spell; fascinating.令人心醉的：使如同有魔咒般迷住的；迷人的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- bewitch“ingly
adv.（副词）
be.witch.ment
AHD: [b¹-w¹ch“m…nt]
D.J. [b!6w!t.m*nt]
K.K. [b!6w!t.m*nt]
- The act of bewitching.迷惑：迷惑的行为
- The power to bewitch.迷惑：迷惑的力量
- The state of being bewitched.迷惑：处于被迷惑的状态
- A betwitching spell.符咒：有迷惑力的符咒
n.（名词）
toady /ˈtəʊ.di/ US /ˈtoʊ-/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who praises and is artificially pleasant to people in authority, usually in order to get some advantage from them
toady /ˈtəʊ.di/ US /ˈtoʊ-/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
She was always toadying to the boss, but she didn't get a promotion out of it!
a person who praises and is artificially pleasant to people in authority, usually in order to get some advantage from them
toady /ˈtəʊ.di/ US /ˈtoʊ-/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
She was always toadying to the boss, but she didn't get a promotion out of it!
fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/
adjective
invented and not true or not existing:
He dismissed recent rumours about his private life as fictitious.
Characters in this film are entirely fictitious.
invented and not true or not existing:
He dismissed recent rumours about his private life as fictitious.
Characters in this film are entirely fictitious.
fiddle about/around phrasal verb DISAPPROVING
to spend time doing small, unimportant or unnecessary things:
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
mi.gra.to.ry
AHD: [mº“gr…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [6ma!gr*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [6ma!gr*7t%ri, -7tori]
- Characterized by migration; undergoing periodic migration:移居的，迁移的：以迁移为特征的；定期迁移的：migratory birds.候鸟
- Of or relating to a migration.移民群的：移民群的与之相关的
- Roving; nomadic.流浪的；游牧的
adj.（形容词）
heterodox /ˈhet.ər.ə.dɒks/ US /ˈheţ.ɚ.ə.dɑːks/
heterodox /ˈhet.ər.ə.dɒks/ US /ˈheţ.ɚ.ə.dɑːks/
vapid /ˈvæp.ɪd/
adjective FORMAL
lacking intelligence or imagination:
a vapid television programme
vapidity /væpˈɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the spiritual vapidity of Western materialism
lacking intelligence or imagination:
a vapid television programme
vapidity /væpˈɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the spiritual vapidity of Western materialism
shack.le
AHD: [sh²k“…l]
D.J. [6.#k*l]
K.K. [6.#k*l]
- A metal fastening, usually one of a pair, for encircling and confining the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive; a fetter or manacle.镣铐：缠绕且束缚犯人或俘虏脚踝或手腕的铁栓，通常一对；脚镣或手铐
- A hobble for an animal.脚栓：为动物设置的足枷
- Any of several devices, such as a clevis, used to fasten or couple.u形套钩：用于钉牢和结合的一种工具，如u形钩
- A restraint or check to action or progress. Often used in the plural:妨碍：行为或进程的阻碍或禁止，常用复数：economic shackles that precluded further investment.阻止进一步投资的经济障碍
n.（名词）
- To confine with shackles; fetter.束以镣铐：以手铐束缚；束缚
- To fasten or connect with a shackle.用镣铐固定或连结
- To restrict, confine, or hamper.See Synonyms at hamper 1妨碍：限制、妨碍或阻碍参见 hamper1
v.tr.（及物动词） shack.led,shack.ling,shack.les
语源：
- Middle English shackel 中古英语 shackel
- from Old English sceacel [fetter] 源自 古英语 sceacel [脚镣]
继承用法：
- shack“ler
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
re.mon.strance
AHD: [r¹-m¼n“str…ns]
D.J. [r!6mKnstr*ns]
K.K. [r!6m$nstr*ns]
- The act of remonstrating.抗议：抗议的动作
- An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.谏书：抗议，抱怨或者责备的表达，特别是抱怨的正式陈述
n.（名词）
exceptional /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/
adjective APPROVING
much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc:
an exceptional student
exceptional powers of concentration
The company has shown exceptional growth over the past two years.
exceptionally /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
an exceptionally fine portrait
much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc:
an exceptional student
exceptional powers of concentration
The company has shown exceptional growth over the past two years.
exceptionally /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
an exceptionally fine portrait
can.dor
AHD: [k²n“d…r]
D.J. [6k#nd*]
K.K. [6k#nd+]
- Frankness or sincerity of expression; openness.直率：表现出毫不讳言或真诚；直率
- Freedom from prejudice; impartiality.公正：不受偏见的影响；公正
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin 源自 拉丁语
- from cand¶re [to shine] * see kand- 源自 cand¶re [照耀] *参见 kand-
embark /ɪmˈbɑːk/ US /-bɑːrk/
verb [I] FORMAL
to go onto a ship:
We embarked at Liverpool for New York.
NOTE: The opposite is disembark.
embarkation /ˌem.bɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /-bɑːr-/
noun [C or U]
You'll be asked for those documents on embarkation.
to go onto a ship:
We embarked at Liverpool for New York.
NOTE: The opposite is disembark.
embarkation /ˌem.bɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /-bɑːr-/
noun [C or U]
You'll be asked for those documents on embarkation.
bumptious /ˈbʌmp.ʃəs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
unpleasantly confident:
a bumptious young man
bumptiousness /ˈbʌmp.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
unpleasantly confident:
a bumptious young man
bumptiousness /ˈbʌmp.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
proofread /ˈpruːf.riːd/
verb [I or T] proofread, proofread
to find and correct mistakes in proofs (= copies of printed text) before the final copies are printed
proofreader /ˈpruːfˌriː.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to correct mistakes in books before they are printed
proofreading /ˈpruːfˌriː.dɪŋ/
noun [U]
Most of the errors were corrected at the proofreading stage.
to find and correct mistakes in proofs (= copies of printed text) before the final copies are printed
proofreader /ˈpruːfˌriː.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to correct mistakes in books before they are printed
proofreading /ˈpruːfˌriː.dɪŋ/
noun [U]
Most of the errors were corrected at the proofreading stage.
pro.vin.cial
AHD: [pr…-v¹n“sh…l]
D.J. [pr*6v!n.*l]
K.K. [pr*6v!n.*l]
- Of or relating to a province.省的：省的或与省有关的
- Of or characteristic of people from the provinces; not fashionable or sophisticated:乡土气的：外省人的或带有外省人特点的；不时髦的或不老练的：“Well-educated professional women . . made me feel uncomfortably provincial”(&b{J.R. Salamanca})“受过良好教育的职业妇女…使我觉得自己象一个乡下人，很不舒服”(J.R.萨拉曼卡)
- Limited in perspective; narrow and self-centered.偏狭的：视野上不开阔的；狭隘和以自我为中心的
adj.Abbr. prov.（形容词）缩写 prov.
- A native or inhabitant of the provinces.外省人：外省的本地人或住在外省的人
- A person who has provincial ideas or habits.乡下人：一个有乡下观念或习惯的人
n.Abbr. prov.（名词）缩写 prov.
继承用法：
- provin“cialism 或 provin”cial“ity AHD: [-sh¶-²l“¹-t¶] （名词）
- provin“cially
adv.（副词）
prov.ince
AHD: [pr¼v“¹ns]
D.J. [6prKv!ns]
K.K. [6pr$v!ns]
- A territory governed as an administrative or political unit of a country or an empire.省：一个国家或帝国中被作为一个行政或政治单位而进行统治的地区
- Ecclesiastical A division of territory under the jurisdiction of an archbishop.【基督教会】 教省：由大主教管辖的教区
- provinces Areas of a country situated away from the capital or population center.provinces 外省：一个国家中远离首都或人口密集地区的区域
- A comprehensive area of knowledge, activity, or interest:领域：知识、活动或兴趣包括的一个范围：a topic falling within the province of ancient history.See Synonyms at &b{field}一个属于古代历史领域的题目参见 field
- The range of one's proper duties and functions; scope or jurisdiction.职责：一个人正确的职责和作用范围；管辖范围
- Ecology An area of land, less extensive than a region, having a characteristic plant and animal population.【生态学】 亚区：土地的一个区域，比地区要小，有其独特的植物和动物种群
- Any of various lands outside Italy conquered by the Romans and administered by them as self-contained units.行省：各种在意大利以外被罗马人征服的并作为自足的单位由他们管理的土地
n.Abbr. prov.（名词）缩写 prov.
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin pr½vincia 源自 拉丁语 pr½vincia
barrage (ATTACK) /ˈbær.ɑːʒ/ US /bəˈrɑːʒ/
noun [C usually singular]
1 continuous firing of large guns to protect soldiers advancing on an enemy:
an artillery barrage
2 a barrage of sth a great number of complaints, criticisms or questions suddenly directed at someone:
The TV station has received a barrage of complaints about the amount of violence in the series.
He faced a barrage of questions over his handling of the problem.
1 continuous firing of large guns to protect soldiers advancing on an enemy:
an artillery barrage
2 a barrage of sth a great number of complaints, criticisms or questions suddenly directed at someone:
The TV station has received a barrage of complaints about the amount of violence in the series.
He faced a barrage of questions over his handling of the problem.
barrage (STRUCTURE) /ˈbær.ɑːʒ/ USUS
noun [C]
a structure that is built across a river to provide water for farming, to produce electricity, or to enable boats to travel more easily:
The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply between 60 000 and 80 000 homes.
a structure that is built across a river to provide water for farming, to produce electricity, or to enable boats to travel more easily:
The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply between 60 000 and 80 000 homes.
mince (MEAT) UK /mɪnts/
noun [U] (US ground beef)
meat, usually beef, which has been cut up into very small pieces
mince /mɪnts/
verb [T]
to cut meat, or other food, into very small pieces, sometimes using a special machine:
Mince two pounds of chicken finely.
minced /mɪntst/
adjective (US USUALLY ground)
(especially of meat) having been cut up into very small pieces:
minced beef/lamb/onions
mincer UK /ˈmɪnt.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
noun [C] (US USUALLY meat grinder)
a machine for cutting food, especially meat, into small pieces
meat, usually beef, which has been cut up into very small pieces
mince /mɪnts/
verb [T]
to cut meat, or other food, into very small pieces, sometimes using a special machine:
Mince two pounds of chicken finely.
minced /mɪntst/
adjective (US USUALLY ground)
(especially of meat) having been cut up into very small pieces:
minced beef/lamb/onions
mincer UK /ˈmɪnt.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
noun [C] (US USUALLY meat grinder)
a machine for cutting food, especially meat, into small pieces
mince (WALK) /mɪnts/
verb [I]
to walk in an artificial way, with small delicate steps:
He minced across the room in a pair of tight pink trousers.
mincing /ˈmɪnt.sɪŋ/
adjective
She took short mincing steps.
to walk in an artificial way, with small delicate steps:
He minced across the room in a pair of tight pink trousers.
mincing /ˈmɪnt.sɪŋ/
adjective
She took short mincing steps.
trifle (UNIMPORTANT THING) /ˈtraɪ.fļ/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL a matter or item of little value or importance:
I brought a few trifles back from India - bits of jewellery and material mainly.
2 a trifle slightly:
I'm a trifle confused about the arrangements for tonight.
trifling /ˈtraɪ.fļ.ɪŋ/ /-flɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
A trifling matter or amount of money is small or unimportant:
It was such a trifling sum of money to argue about!
1 FORMAL a matter or item of little value or importance:
I brought a few trifles back from India - bits of jewellery and material mainly.
2 a trifle slightly:
I'm a trifle confused about the arrangements for tonight.
trifling /ˈtraɪ.fļ.ɪŋ/ /-flɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
A trifling matter or amount of money is small or unimportant:
It was such a trifling sum of money to argue about!
shrink (BECOME SMALLER) /ʃrɪŋk/
verb [I or T] shrank, shrunk
to become smaller, or to make something smaller:
Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.
The company's profits have shrunk from 拢5.5 million to 拢1.25 million.
The productivity improvements have shrunk our costs by 25%.
See also shrunken.
shrinkage /ˈʃrɪŋ.kɪdʒ/
noun [U]
Synthetic fabrics are less susceptible to shrinkage than natural ones.
to become smaller, or to make something smaller:
Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.
The company's profits have shrunk from 拢5.5 million to 拢1.25 million.
The productivity improvements have shrunk our costs by 25%.
See also shrunken.
shrinkage /ˈʃrɪŋ.kɪdʒ/
noun [U]
Synthetic fabrics are less susceptible to shrinkage than natural ones.
shrink (BE FRIGHTENED) /ʃrɪŋk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] shrank, shrunk LITERARY
to move away from someone or something because you are frightened:
The child shrank behind the sofa as his father shouted at him.
When she was younger she would shrink (away) from me whenever I spoke to her.
to move away from someone or something because you are frightened:
The child shrank behind the sofa as his father shouted at him.
When she was younger she would shrink (away) from me whenever I spoke to her.
sus.cep.ti.bil.i.ty
AHD: [s…-sµp”t…-b¹l“¹-t¶]
D.J. [s*7sept*6b!l!ti8]
K.K. [s*7sWpt*6b!l!ti]
- The quality or condition of being susceptible.易受感染的性质或状态
- The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings; sensitivity.敏感：受深切情绪或强烈感情感动的能力；敏感性
- susceptibilities Sensibilities; feelings.susceptibilities 敏感性；感情
n.（名词） 【复数】 sus.cep.ti.bil.i.ties
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
par.tic.u.lar.ize
AHD: [p…r-t¹k“y…-l…-rºz”, p…-t¹k-]
D.J. [p*6t!kj*l*7ra!z, p*t!k-]
K.K. [p+6t!kj*l*7ra!z, p*t!k-]
v.（动词） par.tic.u.lar.ized,par.tic.u.lar.iz.ing,par.tic.u.lar.iz.es
- To mention, describe, or treat individually; itemize or specify.使个体化：个别地提及，描述或对待；逐个列举或详细说明
- To make particular as opposed to general or universal.使特殊化：使变得相对于一般或普遍较为特殊
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To go into or give details or particulars.详述：谈及或提供细节或详细情况
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- partic”ulariza“tion AHD: [-l…r-¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- partic“ulariz”er
n.（名词）
prod /prɒd/ US /prɑːd/
verb -dd-
1 [I or T] to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:
I prodded her in the back to get her attention.
She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked.
He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful.
2 [T] to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:
He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them.
prod /prɒd/ US /prɑːd/
noun
1 [C] an act of pushing something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:
He gave her a prod in the ribs.
2 [S] encouragement to do something:
She hasn't ordered that book for me yet - I must give her a prod.
1 [I or T] to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:
I prodded her in the back to get her attention.
She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked.
He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful.
2 [T] to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:
He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them.
prod /prɒd/ US /prɑːd/
noun
1 [C] an act of pushing something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:
He gave her a prod in the ribs.
2 [S] encouragement to do something:
She hasn't ordered that book for me yet - I must give her a prod.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
conundrum /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
noun [C]
1 a problem that is difficult to deal with:
Arranging childcare over the school holidays can be quite a conundrum for working parents.
2 a trick question, often involving an amusing use of words that have two meanings
1 a problem that is difficult to deal with:
Arranging childcare over the school holidays can be quite a conundrum for working parents.
2 a trick question, often involving an amusing use of words that have two meanings
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
eclipse (SIGHT) /ɪˈklɪps/
noun [C]
when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the Earth, or when the moon darkens while the shadow (= darkness) of the Earth moves over it:
a solar/lunar eclipse
On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun.
eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/
verb [T]
to make an eclipse of the moon or sun:
The moon will be totally eclipsed at 12.10 pm.
when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the Earth, or when the moon darkens while the shadow (= darkness) of the Earth moves over it:
a solar/lunar eclipse
On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun.
eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/
verb [T]
to make an eclipse of the moon or sun:
The moon will be totally eclipsed at 12.10 pm.
eclipse (IMPORTANCE) /ɪˈklɪps/
noun [S or U] LITERARY
when something becomes less important:
The eclipse of the ruling political party was inevitable.
His remarkable contribution to literature has been too long in eclipse.
eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/
verb [T often passive]
to make another person or thing seem much less important, good or famous:
The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election campaign.
when something becomes less important:
The eclipse of the ruling political party was inevitable.
His remarkable contribution to literature has been too long in eclipse.
eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/
verb [T often passive]
to make another person or thing seem much less important, good or famous:
The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election campaign.
panache /pəˈnæʃ/
noun [U]
a stylish, original and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you:
The orchestra played with great panache.
He dressed with panache.
a stylish, original and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you:
The orchestra played with great panache.
He dressed with panache.
residue /ˈrez.ɪ.djuː/ US /-ə.duː/
noun [C usually singular]
1 FORMAL the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away, or a substance that remains after a chemical process such as evaporation:
She cut off the best meat and threw away the residue.
The white residue in/on the kettle is a result of minerals in the water.
2 LEGAL the part of a dead person's money and property that is left after taxes, debts, etc. have been paid:
The residue (of the estate) went to her granddaughter.
residual /rɪˈzɪd.ju.əl/ US /-ˈzɪdʒ-/
adjective
remaining after most of something has gone:
I still felt some residual bitterness ten years after my divorce.
1 FORMAL the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away, or a substance that remains after a chemical process such as evaporation:
She cut off the best meat and threw away the residue.
The white residue in/on the kettle is a result of minerals in the water.
2 LEGAL the part of a dead person's money and property that is left after taxes, debts, etc. have been paid:
The residue (of the estate) went to her granddaughter.
residual /rɪˈzɪd.ju.əl/ US /-ˈzɪdʒ-/
adjective
remaining after most of something has gone:
I still felt some residual bitterness ten years after my divorce.
ar.cha.ic
AHD: [är-k³“¹k] 也作 ar.cha.i.cal [-¹-k…l]
D.J. [$86ke!!k] 也作 ar.cha.i.cal [-!k*l]
K.K. [$r6ke!k] 也作 ar.cha.i.cal [-!k*l]
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a much earlier, often more primitive period:创始期的：一种很早的，常为更原始时期的，或与之有关的，或有其特征的：an archaic bronze statuette.一种相当古老的青铜小雕像
- No longer current or applicable; antiquated:过时的，陈旧的：不再流行或使用的；过时的：archaic laws.See Synonyms at &b{old}已不使用的法律参见 old
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of words and language that were once common but are now used chiefly to suggest an earlier style or period.古体的，已不通用的：曾经通用而现在不再使用主要指早期风格或时代的单词或语言的，与之有关的或具有其特征的
adj.Abbr. arch.（形容词）缩写 arch.
语源：
- Greek arkhaikos [old-fashioned] 希腊语 arkhaikos [过时]
- from arkhaios [ancient] 源自 arkhaios [古代的]
- from arkh¶ [beginning] 源自 arkh¶ [开始]
- from arkhein [to begin] 源自 arkhein [开始]
继承用法：
- archa“ically
adv.（副词）
in.ge.nu.i.ty
AHD: [¹n”j…-n›“¹-t¶, -ny›“-]
D.J. [7!nd9*6nu8!ti8, -6nju8-]
K.K. [7!nd9*6nu!ti, -6nju-]
- Inventive skill or imagination; cleverness.设计的能力：创造性能力或想象力；聪明才智
- Imaginative and clever design or construction:巧妙，精巧：具有想象力的和机智的设计或构造：a narrative plot of great ingenuity.天才的小说情节
- An ingenious or imaginative contrivance.天才的或有想象力的发明
- Obsolete Ingenuousness.【废语】 真诚
n.（名词） 【复数】 in.ge.nu.i.ties
语源：
- Latin ingenuit³s [frankness] influenced by ingenious 拉丁语 ingenuit³s [坦率] 受 ingenious的影响
- from ingenuus [ingenuous] * see ingenuous 源自 ingenuus [真诚] *参见 ingenuous
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
spectator /spekˈteɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part:
They won 4-0 in front of over 40 000 cheering spectators.
spectate /spekˈteɪt/
verb [I]
to watch an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part
a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part:
They won 4-0 in front of over 40 000 cheering spectators.
spectate /spekˈteɪt/
verb [I]
to watch an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part
laconic /ləˈkɒn.ɪk/ US /-ˈkɑː.nɪk/
adjective FORMAL
using very few words to express what you mean:
She had a laconic wit.
laconically /ləˈkɒn.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈkɑː.nɪ-/
adverb FORMAL
using very few words to express what you mean:
She had a laconic wit.
laconically /ləˈkɒn.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈkɑː.nɪ-/
adverb FORMAL
wobble (MOVE) /ˈwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ/
verb [I or T]
to (cause something to) shake or move from side to side in a way that shows a lack of balance:
That bookcase wobbles whenever you put anything on it.
Don't wobble the table, please, Dan.
FIGURATIVE The company's shares wobbled with the news of a foreign takeover bid.
wobble /ˈwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ/
noun [C]
I gave the poles a slight wobble and whole tent collapsed.
FIGURATIVE The closure of the company's German subsidiary caused a sharp wobble in its profits.
wobbly /ˈwɒb.ļ.i/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ-/
adjective
likely to wobble:
a wobbly ladder/table
I've been in bed with flu and my legs are still feeling all wobbly.
"Look, I've got a wobbly tooth, " said my little daughter, proudly.
HUMOROUS I'm trying to tone up my wobbly bits (= fat areas of the body) generally.
to (cause something to) shake or move from side to side in a way that shows a lack of balance:
That bookcase wobbles whenever you put anything on it.
Don't wobble the table, please, Dan.
FIGURATIVE The company's shares wobbled with the news of a foreign takeover bid.
wobble /ˈwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ/
noun [C]
I gave the poles a slight wobble and whole tent collapsed.
FIGURATIVE The closure of the company's German subsidiary caused a sharp wobble in its profits.
wobbly /ˈwɒb.ļ.i/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ-/
adjective
likely to wobble:
a wobbly ladder/table
I've been in bed with flu and my legs are still feeling all wobbly.
"Look, I've got a wobbly tooth, " said my little daughter, proudly.
HUMOROUS I'm trying to tone up my wobbly bits (= fat areas of the body) generally.
wobble (UNCERTAIN) /ˈwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ/
verb [I] INFORMAL
to be uncertain what to do or to change frequently between two opinions:
The government can't afford to wobble on this issue.
wobble /ˈwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
wobbly /ˈwɒb.ļ.i/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ-/
adjective INFORMAL
uncertain what to do or changing frequently between two opinions:
Last week I felt sure I was doing the right thing but I've started to feel a bit wobbly about it.
to be uncertain what to do or to change frequently between two opinions:
The government can't afford to wobble on this issue.
wobble /ˈwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
wobbly /ˈwɒb.ļ.i/ US /ˈwɑː.bļ-/
adjective INFORMAL
uncertain what to do or changing frequently between two opinions:
Last week I felt sure I was doing the right thing but I've started to feel a bit wobbly about it.
wodge, wadge /wɒdʒ/ US /wɑːdʒ/
noun [C] MAINLY UK INFORMAL
a thick piece or a large amount of something:
She cut herself a great wodge of chocolate cake.
He hurried towards the staffroom with a wodge of papers under his arm.
a thick piece or a large amount of something:
She cut herself a great wodge of chocolate cake.
He hurried towards the staffroom with a wodge of papers under his arm.
ty.rant
AHD: [tº“r…nt]
D.J. [6ta!*r*nt]
K.K. [6ta!r*nt]
- An absolute ruler who governs without restrictions.专制君主：不受限制地实行统治的绝对统治者
- A ruler who exercises power in a harsh, cruel manner.暴君：残暴地行使权力的统治者
- An oppressive, harsh, arbitrary person.压迫的，残酷的，专横的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- alteration of tyran tyran的变化
- from Latin tyrannus 源自 拉丁语 tyrannus
- from Greek turannos 源自 希腊语 turannos
jovial /ˈdʒəʊ.vi.əl/ US /ˈdʒoʊ-/
adjective
(of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant:
He seemed a very jovial chap.
a jovial time/evening/chat
jovially /ˈdʒəʊ.vi.ə.li/ US /ˈdʒoʊ-/
adverb
joviality /ˌdʒəʊ.viˈæl.ə.ti/ US /ˌdʒoʊ.viˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
(of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant:
He seemed a very jovial chap.
a jovial time/evening/chat
jovially /ˈdʒəʊ.vi.ə.li/ US /ˈdʒoʊ-/
adverb
joviality /ˌdʒəʊ.viˈæl.ə.ti/ US /ˌdʒoʊ.viˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
abstemious /æbˈstiː.mi.əs/
adjective FORMAL
not doing things which give you pleasure, especially not eating good food or drinking alcohol
not doing things which give you pleasure, especially not eating good food or drinking alcohol
lubricate /ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/
verb [T]
to use a substance such as oil to make a machine operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking or rubbing:
A car engine needs to be well lubricated with oil.
lubrication /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] (US INFORMAL lube)
to use a substance such as oil to make a machine operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking or rubbing:
A car engine needs to be well lubricated with oil.
lubrication /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] (US INFORMAL lube)
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
knot.ty
AHD: [n¼t“¶]
D.J. [6nKti8]
K.K. [6n$ti]
- Tied or snarled in knots.打结的：用结系或捆的
- Covered with knots or knobs; gnarled.多节的，多瘤的：布满节或球状突出物的；多瘤的
- Difficult to understand or solve; puzzlingly intricate.See Synonyms at complex 棘手的：很难理解或解决的；令人困惑地错综复杂的参见 complex
adj.（形容词） knot.ti.er,knot.ti.est
继承用法：
- knot“tiness
n.（名词）
jog (RUN) /dʒɒg/ US /dʒɑːg/
verb [I] -gg-
to run at a slow regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:
"What do you do to keep fit?" "I jog and go swimming."
He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog to keep up with him.
jog /dʒɒg/ US /dʒɑːg/
noun [S]
I haven't done much exercise all week, so I think I'll go for a jog this morning.
jogger /ˈdʒɒg.əʳ/ US /ˈdʒɑː.gɚ/
noun [C]
jogging /ˈdʒɒg.ɪŋ/ US /ˈdʒɑː.gɪŋ/
noun [U]
He usually goes jogging for half an hour before breakfast.
to run at a slow regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:
"What do you do to keep fit?" "I jog and go swimming."
He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog to keep up with him.
jog /dʒɒg/ US /dʒɑːg/
noun [S]
I haven't done much exercise all week, so I think I'll go for a jog this morning.
jogger /ˈdʒɒg.əʳ/ US /ˈdʒɑː.gɚ/
noun [C]
jogging /ˈdʒɒg.ɪŋ/ US /ˈdʒɑː.gɪŋ/
noun [U]
He usually goes jogging for half an hour before breakfast.
jog (PUSH) /dʒɒg/ US /dʒɑːg/
verb [T] -gg-
to push or knock someone or something slightly, especially with your arm:
A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag.
to push or knock someone or something slightly, especially with your arm:
A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag.
jog (MOVE FORWARD) /dʒɒg/ US /dʒɑːg/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] -gg-
to move forward slowly and shakily:
The horse and cart jogged down the rough track towards the farm.
We were getting more and more uncomfortable as we jogged along in the back of the truck.
to move forward slowly and shakily:
The horse and cart jogged down the rough track towards the farm.
We were getting more and more uncomfortable as we jogged along in the back of the truck.
interminable /ɪnˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bļ/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
continuing for too long and therefore boring or annoying:
an interminable delay
We had to listen to another of his interminable stories of his days as a soldier.
interminably /ɪnˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bli/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
continuing for too long and therefore boring or annoying:
an interminable delay
We had to listen to another of his interminable stories of his days as a soldier.
interminably /ɪnˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bli/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
mock.er.y
AHD: [m¼k“…-r¶]
D.J. [6mKk*ri8]
K.K. [6m$k*ri]
- Scornfully contemptuous ridicule; derision.嘲讽：责备地鄙视可笑之事；嘲笑
- A specific act of ridicule or derision.嘲笑：取笑或嘲笑的具体行动
- An object of scorn or ridicule:笑柄：嘲弄或取笑的对象：made a mockery of the rules.取笑这些规划
- A false, derisive, or impudent imitation:冒充：假冒，嘲弄或无礼的模仿：The trial was a mockery of justice.这次审判是一次假充公允
- Something ludicrously futile or unsuitable:极不合适的事物：极其地微不足道的或不合适的事物：The few packages of food seemed a mockery in the face of such enormous destitution.对于众多赤贫的人们，这几袋食物简直是杯水车薪
n.（名词） 【复数】 mock.er.ies
lax /læks/
adjective
lacking care, attention or control; not severe or strong enough:
He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security.
The subcommittee contends that the authorities were lax in investigating most of the cases.
laxity /ˈlæk.sə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO laxness)
laxly /ˈlæk.sli/
adverb
lacking care, attention or control; not severe or strong enough:
He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security.
The subcommittee contends that the authorities were lax in investigating most of the cases.
laxity /ˈlæk.sə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO laxness)
laxly /ˈlæk.sli/
adverb
lawyer /ˈlɔɪ.əʳ/ US /ˈlɑː.jɚ/
noun [C] (US ALSO attorney)
someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:
I want to see my lawyer before I say anything.
someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:
I want to see my lawyer before I say anything.
dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ US /ˈduː-/
adjective
1 thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted:
These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven.
He has been associated with some dubious characters.
Ruth Ellis has the dubious (= bad) distinction of being the last woman to be hanged in Britain.
2 feeling doubt or uncertainty:
I'm dubious about his promises to change his ways.
dubiously /ˈdjuː.bi.əs.li/ US /ˈduː-/
adverb
1 thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted:
These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven.
He has been associated with some dubious characters.
Ruth Ellis has the dubious (= bad) distinction of being the last woman to be hanged in Britain.
2 feeling doubt or uncertainty:
I'm dubious about his promises to change his ways.
dubiously /ˈdjuː.bi.əs.li/ US /ˈduː-/
adverb
enfranchise /ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
verb [T] FORMAL
to give a person or group of people the right to vote in elections:
Women in Britain were first enfranchised in 1918.
enfranchisement /ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
to give a person or group of people the right to vote in elections:
Women in Britain were first enfranchised in 1918.
enfranchisement /ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
stri.ate
AHD: [strº“³t”]
D.J. [6stra!7e!t]
K.K. [6stra!7et]
AHD: [-³”t¹d]
- To mark with striae or striations.在…上划条纹
v.tr.（及物动词） stri.at.ed,stri.at.ing,stri.ates
- Marked with striae; striped, grooved, or ridged.有条纹的：划有条纹的；有条纹，凹槽或参差不平的
- Consisting of a stria or striae.由条纹组成的
adj.also （形容词） 也作
语源：
- From Latin stri³tus [furrowed] 源自 拉丁语 stri³tus [槽痕的]
- from stria [furrow] * see stria 源自 stria [槽痕] *参见 stria
Strick.land
AHD: [str¹k“l…nd] William (1787-1854)
D.J. [6str!kl*nd]
K.K. [6str!kl*nd]
- American architect and engineer who led the Greek revival movement in American architecture.斯特里克兰，威廉：(1787-1854) 美国建筑家和工程师，领导美国建筑业中的希腊复兴式运动
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coma /ˈkəʊ.mə/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
noun [C]
a state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be woken, which is caused by damage to the brain after an accident or illness:
He's been in a coma for the past six weeks.
She went into a deep coma after taking an overdose of sleeping pills.
comatose /ˈkəʊ.mə.təʊs/ US /ˈkoʊ.mə.toʊs/
adjective
1 SPECIALIZED in a coma
2 INFORMAL very tired or in a deep sleep because of extreme tiredness, hard work or too much alcohol:
By midnight I was virtually comatose.
a state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be woken, which is caused by damage to the brain after an accident or illness:
He's been in a coma for the past six weeks.
She went into a deep coma after taking an overdose of sleeping pills.
comatose /ˈkəʊ.mə.təʊs/ US /ˈkoʊ.mə.toʊs/
adjective
1 SPECIALIZED in a coma
2 INFORMAL very tired or in a deep sleep because of extreme tiredness, hard work or too much alcohol:
By midnight I was virtually comatose.
combat /ˈkɒm.bæt/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C or U] a fight, especially during a war:
There was fierce combat between the two sides.
No one knew how many troops had died in combat.
The soldiers were engaged in hand-to-hand combat.
armed combat (= fighting with weapons)
unarmed combat (= fighting without weapons)
2 [C] a fight between two people or things:
The film explores the combat between good and evil.
combat /kəmˈbæt/ US /ˈkɑːm.bæt/
verb [T] -tt- or -t-
to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing:
to combat crime/terrorism/inflation/disease
The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt to combat drug abuse.
I have to combat this constant desire to eat chocolate.
combatant /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ US /ˈkɑːm.bə.tənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who fights in a war
combative /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ US /ˈkɑːm.bə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
eager to fight or argue:
The prime minister was in a combative mood, twice accusing the opposition of gross incompetence.
1 [C or U] a fight, especially during a war:
There was fierce combat between the two sides.
No one knew how many troops had died in combat.
The soldiers were engaged in hand-to-hand combat.
armed combat (= fighting with weapons)
unarmed combat (= fighting without weapons)
2 [C] a fight between two people or things:
The film explores the combat between good and evil.
combat /kəmˈbæt/ US /ˈkɑːm.bæt/
verb [T] -tt- or -t-
to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing:
to combat crime/terrorism/inflation/disease
The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt to combat drug abuse.
I have to combat this constant desire to eat chocolate.
combatant /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ US /ˈkɑːm.bə.tənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who fights in a war
combative /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ US /ˈkɑːm.bə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
eager to fight or argue:
The prime minister was in a combative mood, twice accusing the opposition of gross incompetence.
incinerate /ɪnˈsɪn.ər.eɪt/ US /-ə.reɪt/
verb [T]
to burn something completely:
to incinerate waste
The spacecraft and its crew were incinerated by the billion-degree temperatures generated by the fireball.
incineration /ɪnˌsɪn.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-əˈreɪ-/
noun [U]
incinerator /ɪnˈsɪn.ər.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ə.reɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
a device for burning things which are no longer wanted:
a garbage/hazardous-waste incinerator
a hospital incinerator
to burn something completely:
to incinerate waste
The spacecraft and its crew were incinerated by the billion-degree temperatures generated by the fireball.
incineration /ɪnˌsɪn.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-əˈreɪ-/
noun [U]
incinerator /ɪnˈsɪn.ər.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ə.reɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
a device for burning things which are no longer wanted:
a garbage/hazardous-waste incinerator
a hospital incinerator
ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl/ US /-ˈθɪr.i-/
adjective
light and delicate, especially in an unnatural way:
an ethereal being
ethereal beauty
ethereally /ɪˈθɪə.ri.ə.li/ US /-ˈθɪr.i-/
adverb
light and delicate, especially in an unnatural way:
an ethereal being
ethereal beauty
ethereally /ɪˈθɪə.ri.ə.li/ US /-ˈθɪr.i-/
adverb
turmoil /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/ US /ˈtɝː-/
noun [S or U]
a state of confusion, uncertainty or lack of order:
The whole region is in turmoil.
The country is in a state of political turmoil.
The Stock Exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling.
a state of confusion, uncertainty or lack of order:
The whole region is in turmoil.
The country is in a state of political turmoil.
The Stock Exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling.
turn a blind eye
to ignore something that you know is wrong:
Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace.
Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace.
turn a deaf ear
to ignore someone when they complain or ask for something:
In the past they've tended to turn a deaf ear to such requests.
In the past they've tended to turn a deaf ear to such requests.
turn a place inside out UK INFORMAL
to search a place very thoroughly:
I've turned the house inside out but I still can't find my keys.
I've turned the house inside out but I still can't find my keys.
turn away (NOT LOOK) phrasal verb
to move your face so you are not looking at something:
When they show an operation on TV, I have to turn away.
When they show an operation on TV, I have to turn away.
steep (NOT GRADUAL) /stiːp/
adjective
1 (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:
a steep slope
It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.
The castle is set on a steep hill/hillside.
2 A steep rise or fall is one which goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low:
There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.
steepen /ˈstiː.pən/
verb
1 [I or T] to become steeper, or to make something do this:
The trail began to steepen near the top of the hill.
2 [I] If something such as a cost steepens, it increases:
Our costs have steepened since we began this project.
steeply /ˈstiː.pli/
adverb
The beach slopes steeply down to the sea.
The value of the land has risen steeply.
steepness /ˈstiːp.nəs/
noun [U]
1 (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:
a steep slope
It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.
The castle is set on a steep hill/hillside.
2 A steep rise or fall is one which goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low:
There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.
steepen /ˈstiː.pən/
verb
1 [I or T] to become steeper, or to make something do this:
The trail began to steepen near the top of the hill.
2 [I] If something such as a cost steepens, it increases:
Our costs have steepened since we began this project.
steeply /ˈstiː.pli/
adverb
The beach slopes steeply down to the sea.
The value of the land has risen steeply.
steepness /ˈstiːp.nəs/
noun [U]
steep (TOO MUCH) /stiːp/
adjective INFORMAL
(especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:
They are having to face very steep taxes.
We enjoyed our meal at the restaurant, but the bill was a bit steep.
The membership fees at the golf club are pretty steep.
(especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:
They are having to face very steep taxes.
We enjoyed our meal at the restaurant, but the bill was a bit steep.
The membership fees at the golf club are pretty steep.
steep (MAKE WET) /stiːp/
verb [I or T]
to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean or to improve flavour:
Leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight.
We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert.
to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean or to improve flavour:
Leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight.
We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert.
point.er
AHD: [poin“t…r]
D.J. [6p%!nt*]
K.K. [6p%!nt+]
- One that directs, indicates, or points.指示者，指示物：指示方向，指示，或指的人或物
- A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.指针：手表，天平，或其它测量仪器上的一个指针
- A long, tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard.教鞭：用来指示图表或黑板上的物体的一根长的，一端尖细的棍子
- Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.猎犬：指示猎物位置的一种猎狗，典型特征是有一身光滑的浅毛，通常毛色为白色，间杂着黑或浅褐斑点
- A piece of advice; a suggestion.点子：一个建议；一点意见
- A piece of indicative information:一则指示性的信息：interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.利率和经济预测中的其它指数
- Computer Science A word that gives the address of a core storage location.【计算机科学】 指示字，指针：给出磁心存储器位置的地址的字
- Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper that are aligned so as to point to Polaris.指极星：大熊星座中两颗连线后指向北极星的星中的任一颗
n.（名词）
double chin
- A fold of fatty flesh beneath the chin.双下巴的：颚下有折叠的肥肉
n.（名词）
hedonism /ˈhed.ən.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself
hedonist /ˈhed.ən.ɪst/
noun [C]
hedonistic /ˌhed.ənˈɪs.tɪk/
adjective
living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself
hedonist /ˈhed.ən.ɪst/
noun [C]
hedonistic /ˌhed.ənˈɪs.tɪk/
adjective
heat exhaustion noun [U] (US ALSO heat prostration)
a condition in which you feel very weak and ill after being in a very hot place for too long
quail (BIRD) /kweɪl/
noun [C or U] plural quail or quails
a small brown bird which is shot for sport or food, or the meat of this bird:
Quails' eggs are considered to be a delicacy.
a small brown bird which is shot for sport or food, or the meat of this bird:
Quails' eggs are considered to be a delicacy.
quail (SHOW FEAR) /kweɪl/
verb [I] LITERARY
to feel or show fear; to want to be able to move away from something because you fear it:
Charlie quailed at the sound of his mother's angry voice.
She quailed before her boss's anger.
to feel or show fear; to want to be able to move away from something because you fear it:
Charlie quailed at the sound of his mother's angry voice.
She quailed before her boss's anger.
finicky /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING difficult to please:
a finicky eater
He's terribly finicky about his food.
2 needing a lot of attention to detail:
Repairing watches must be a very finicky job.
1 DISAPPROVING difficult to please:
a finicky eater
He's terribly finicky about his food.
2 needing a lot of attention to detail:
Repairing watches must be a very finicky job.
fir (tree) /ˈfɜːˌtriː/ US /ˈfɝː-/
noun [C]
a tall evergreen tree that grows in cold countries and has needle-like leaves
a tall evergreen tree that grows in cold countries and has needle-like leaves
quarantine /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
noun [U]
a period of time during which a person or animal that might have a disease is kept away from other people or animals so that the disease cannot spread:
The horse had to spend several months in quarantine when it reached Britain.
quarantine /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
verb [T]
a period of time during which a person or animal that might have a disease is kept away from other people or animals so that the disease cannot spread:
The horse had to spend several months in quarantine when it reached Britain.
quarantine /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/ US /ˈkwɔːr-/
verb [T]
enthusiasm /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/ US /-ˈθuː-/
noun
1 [U] a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it:
One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.
After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.
I just can't work up (= start to feel) any enthusiasm for the whole project.
2 [C] a subject or activity that interests you very much:
One of his greatest enthusiasms was yoga.
enthuse /ɪnˈθjuːz/ US /-ˈθuːz-/
verb
1 [I] to express excitement about something or great interest in it:
He was enthusing over a wonderful restaurant he'd been to.
[+ speech] "She's the best leader that this country has ever known!" he enthused.
2 [T] to give your feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject to other people:
He was passionately interested in classical music but failed to enthuse his children (with it).
enthusiast /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/ US /-ˈθuː-/
noun [C]
a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:
a keep-fit enthusiast
a model-aircraft enthusiast
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ US /-ˌθuː-/
adjective
showing enthusiasm:
You don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you want to go tonight?
enthusiastically /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪ/
adverb
1 [U] a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it:
One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.
After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.
I just can't work up (= start to feel) any enthusiasm for the whole project.
2 [C] a subject or activity that interests you very much:
One of his greatest enthusiasms was yoga.
enthuse /ɪnˈθjuːz/ US /-ˈθuːz-/
verb
1 [I] to express excitement about something or great interest in it:
He was enthusing over a wonderful restaurant he'd been to.
[+ speech] "She's the best leader that this country has ever known!" he enthused.
2 [T] to give your feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject to other people:
He was passionately interested in classical music but failed to enthuse his children (with it).
enthusiast /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/ US /-ˈθuː-/
noun [C]
a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:
a keep-fit enthusiast
a model-aircraft enthusiast
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ US /-ˌθuː-/
adjective
showing enthusiasm:
You don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you want to go tonight?
enthusiastically /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪ/
adverb
rite /raɪt/
noun [C usually plural]
(a usually religious ceremony with) a set of fixed words and actions:
funeral/marriage/fertility rites
You have to go through an initiation rite before you become a full member.
(a usually religious ceremony with) a set of fixed words and actions:
funeral/marriage/fertility rites
You have to go through an initiation rite before you become a full member.
mesh (NET) /meʃ/
noun [C or U]
(a piece of) net-like material with spaces in it, made from wire, plastic or thread:
a sieve with a fine/large mesh
a wire mesh fence
(a piece of) net-like material with spaces in it, made from wire, plastic or thread:
a sieve with a fine/large mesh
a wire mesh fence
mesh (SUIT) /meʃ/
verb [I]
When different things or people mesh, they suit each other or work well together:
The members of the team just didn't mesh.
Whether the new personal pension works will depend much on how well it meshes with employers' schemes.
When different things or people mesh, they suit each other or work well together:
The members of the team just didn't mesh.
Whether the new personal pension works will depend much on how well it meshes with employers' schemes.
mesh (JOIN) /meʃ/
verb [I] SPECIALIZED
to join together in the correct position:
The car's gears aren't meshing properly.
to join together in the correct position:
The car's gears aren't meshing properly.
fledgling (BIRD), fledgeling /ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/
noun [C]
a young bird that has grown feathers and is learning to fly
a young bird that has grown feathers and is learning to fly
fledgling (NEW), fledgeling /ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
new and lacking experience:
The current economic climate is particularly difficult for fledgling businesses.
new and lacking experience:
The current economic climate is particularly difficult for fledgling businesses.
affluent /ˈæf.lu.ənt/
adjective
having a lot of money or owning a lot of things; rich:
affluent nations/neighbourhoods
affluence /ˈæf.lu.ənts/
noun [U]
What we are seeing increasingly is a society of private affluence and public squalor.
having a lot of money or owning a lot of things; rich:
affluent nations/neighbourhoods
affluence /ˈæf.lu.ənts/
noun [U]
What we are seeing increasingly is a society of private affluence and public squalor.
sa.pi.ent
AHD: [s³“p¶-…nt]
D.J. [6se!pi8*nt]
K.K. [6sepi*nt]
- Having great wisdom and discernment.贤明的：极具智慧和洞察力的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin sapi¶ns sapient- [present participle of] sapere [to taste, be wise] * see sep- 源自 拉丁语 sapi¶ns sapient- [] sapere的现在分词 [尝试，变得明智] *参见 sep-
继承用法：
- sa“pience
n.（名词）
- sa“piently
adv.（副词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
aloof /əˈluːf/
adjective
1 describes an unfriendly person who refuses to take part in things:
She seemed rather aloof when in fact she was just shy.
2 not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening:
Whatever is happening in the office, she always remains aloof.
She kept herself aloof from her husband's business.
aloofness /əˈluːf.nəs/
noun [U]
1 describes an unfriendly person who refuses to take part in things:
She seemed rather aloof when in fact she was just shy.
2 not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening:
Whatever is happening in the office, she always remains aloof.
She kept herself aloof from her husband's business.
aloofness /əˈluːf.nəs/
noun [U]
contiguous /kənˈtɪg.ju.əs/
adjective FORMAL
next to or touching another, usually similar, thing:
The two states are contiguous with/to each other, but the laws are quite different.
contiguity /ˌkɒn.tɪˈgjuː.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəˈgjuː.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
next to or touching another, usually similar, thing:
The two states are contiguous with/to each other, but the laws are quite different.
contiguity /ˌkɒn.tɪˈgjuː.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌkɑːn.ţəˈgjuː.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
ap.pli.ca.ble
AHD: [²p“l¹-k…-b…l, …-pl¹k“…-]
D.J. [6#pl!k*b*l, *6pl!k*-]
K.K. [6#pl!k*b*l, *6pl!k*-]
- That can be applied; appropriate:可应用的；适当的：gave applicable examples to support her argument.举出适当的例子来支持她的论点
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ap”plicabil“ity
n.（名词）
- ap“plicably
adv.（副词）
infiltrate /ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪt/
verb [I + adverb or preposition; T]
1 to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves:
A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug cartel.
2 to move slowly into a substance, place, system or organization:
At about this time the new ideas about 'corporate management' had begun to infiltrate (into) local government.
infiltration /ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
infiltrator /ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
The infiltrator was identified and killed.
1 to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves:
A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug cartel.
2 to move slowly into a substance, place, system or organization:
At about this time the new ideas about 'corporate management' had begun to infiltrate (into) local government.
infiltration /ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
infiltrator /ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
The infiltrator was identified and killed.
autonomy /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ US /ɑːˈtɑː.nə-/
noun [U]
the right of a group of people to govern itself, or to organize its own activities:
Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region.
The universities are anxious to preserve their autonomy from central government.
autonomous /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/ US /ɑːˈtɑː.nə-/
adjective
independent and having the power to make your own decisions:
an autonomous region/province/republic/council
the right of a group of people to govern itself, or to organize its own activities:
Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region.
The universities are anxious to preserve their autonomy from central government.
autonomous /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/ US /ɑːˈtɑː.nə-/
adjective
independent and having the power to make your own decisions:
an autonomous region/province/republic/council
pusillanimous /ˌpjuː.sɪˈlæn.ɪ.məs/
adjective FORMAL
weak and cowardly; frightened of taking risks:
He's too pusillanimous to stand up to his opponents.
pusillanimity /ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
pusillanimously /ˌpjuː.sɪˈlæn.ɪ.mə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
weak and cowardly; frightened of taking risks:
He's too pusillanimous to stand up to his opponents.
pusillanimity /ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
pusillanimously /ˌpjuː.sɪˈlæn.ɪ.mə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ US /-ˈsɝːn/
verb [T] FORMAL
to see, recognize or understand something that is not clear:
I could just discern a figure in the darkness.
It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures.
discernible, US ALSO discernable /dɪˈsɜː.nɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
The influence of Rodin is discernible (= can be seen) in the younger artist.
There is no discernible reason (= one that can be understood) why this should be the case.
discernibly /dɪˈsɜː.nɪ.bli/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
to see, recognize or understand something that is not clear:
I could just discern a figure in the darkness.
It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures.
discernible, US ALSO discernable /dɪˈsɜː.nɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
The influence of Rodin is discernible (= can be seen) in the younger artist.
There is no discernible reason (= one that can be understood) why this should be the case.
discernibly /dɪˈsɜː.nɪ.bli/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
gladiator /ˈglæd.i.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
in ancient Rome, a man who fought another man or an animal, usually until one of them died, for public entertainment
gladiatorial /ˌglæd.i.əˈtɔː.ri.əl/ US /-ˈtɔːr.i-/
adjective LITERARY
relating to fierce fighting in which only one person or group can win:
gladiatorial combat
in ancient Rome, a man who fought another man or an animal, usually until one of them died, for public entertainment
gladiatorial /ˌglæd.i.əˈtɔː.ri.əl/ US /-ˈtɔːr.i-/
adjective LITERARY
relating to fierce fighting in which only one person or group can win:
gladiatorial combat
pen (WRITING DEVICE) /pen/
noun [C]
a long thin object used for writing or drawing with ink:
a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen
Don't write in (= using a) pen, or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make.
pen /pen/
verb [T] -nn- FORMAL
to write something:
She penned a note of thanks to her hostess.
a long thin object used for writing or drawing with ink:
a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen
Don't write in (= using a) pen, or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make.
pen /pen/
verb [T] -nn- FORMAL
to write something:
She penned a note of thanks to her hostess.
puny /ˈpjuː.ni/
adjective
small; weak; not effective:
a puny little man
My car only has a puny little engine.
The party's share of the vote rose from a puny 11% in the last election to 21% this time.
small; weak; not effective:
a puny little man
My car only has a puny little engine.
The party's share of the vote rose from a puny 11% in the last election to 21% this time.
wholesome /ˈhəʊl.səm/ US /ˈhoʊl-/
adjective APPROVING
beneficial for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally or emotionally:
wholesome food
good wholesome family entertainment
He looks like a nice, wholesome, young man.
wholesomeness /ˈhəʊl.səm.nəs/ US /ˈhoʊl-/
noun [U]
beneficial for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally or emotionally:
wholesome food
good wholesome family entertainment
He looks like a nice, wholesome, young man.
wholesomeness /ˈhəʊl.səm.nəs/ US /ˈhoʊl-/
noun [U]
whole-hearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd/ US /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.ţɪd/
adjective
completely enthusiastic:
The minister has pledged his whole-hearted support for the scheme.
whole-heartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd.li/ US /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.ţɪd-/
adverb
Both members are whole-heartedly in favour of the changes.
completely enthusiastic:
The minister has pledged his whole-hearted support for the scheme.
whole-heartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd.li/ US /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.ţɪd-/
adverb
Both members are whole-heartedly in favour of the changes.
daft /dɑːft/ US /dæft/
adjective INFORMAL
silly or stupid:
You daft idiot!
It was a pretty daft idea anyway.
Don't be daft - let me pay - you paid last time.
silly or stupid:
You daft idiot!
It was a pretty daft idea anyway.
Don't be daft - let me pay - you paid last time.
agreeable (AGREEING) /əˈgriː.ə.bļ/
adjective
1 able to be accepted by everyone:
The talks are aimed at finding a mutually agreeable solution.
We must find a compromise that is agreeable to both sides of the party.
2 FORMAL willing to do or accept something:
If Bridget is agreeable to the proposal, we'll start the project in June.
1 able to be accepted by everyone:
The talks are aimed at finding a mutually agreeable solution.
We must find a compromise that is agreeable to both sides of the party.
2 FORMAL willing to do or accept something:
If Bridget is agreeable to the proposal, we'll start the project in June.
agreeable (PLEASANT) /əˈgriː.ə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
pleasant; pleasing:
We spent a most agreeable evening by the river.
pleasant; pleasing:
We spent a most agreeable evening by the river.
mel.o.dra.mat.ic
AHD: [mµl”…-dr…-m²t“¹k]
D.J. [7mel*dr*6m#t!k]
K.K. [7mWl*dr*6m#t!k]
- Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama:通俗闹剧般的，戏剧性的：具有通俗闹剧般令人感情激动之作用的：“a melodramatic account of two perilous days spent among the planters”(&b{Frank O. Gatell})“对在殖民者中间度过的两天的充满危险的戏剧性的描述”(弗兰克O.盖特尔)
- Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental; histrionic:感情夸张的，伤感的；戏剧性的：“Accuse me, if you will, of melodramatic embroidery”(&b{Erskine Childers})See Synonyms at &b{dramatic}“如果你愿意，你可以指责滥用了大量戏剧性的描述”(厄斯金·蔡尔德斯)参见 dramatic
- Characterized by false pathos and sentiment.耸人听闻的：以假悲哀及伤感为特征的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mel”odramat“ically
adv.（副词）
current ratio
- The arithmetic ratio of current assets to liabilities.流动比率：流动资产对负债的算术比率
n.（名词）
par.a.ble
AHD: [p²r“…-b…l]
D.J. [6p#r*b*l]
K.K. [6p#r*b*l]
- A simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.格言，寓言：一种讲明道德或宗教的浅显的故事
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin parabola 源自 后期拉丁语 parabola
- from Greek parabol¶ 源自 希腊语 parabol¶
- from paraballein [to compare] 源自 paraballein [比较]
- para- [beside] * see para- 1para- [旁边] *参见 para-1
- ballein [to throw] * see g wel…- ballein [抛丢] *参见 g wel…-
dirt bike
- A motorbike or bicycle designed for use on rough surfaces, such as dirt roads or trails.泥土路摩托车：设计用来在粗糙路上行驶的摩托车或自行车，如泥土路或小径上
n.（名词）
dirt-cheap
AHD: [dûrt“ch¶p“]
D.J. [6dT8t6t.i8p]
K.K. [6dPt6t.ip]
adv.（副词）
- Very cheap:非常便宜（的）：bought the property dirt-cheap; a dirt-cheap piece of property.非常便宜地购得财产；一份非常便宜的财产
adj.（形容词）
procrastinate /prəʊˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/ US /proʊ-/
verb [I]
to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring:
I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point - I'm just procrastinating.
procrastination /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /proʊ-/
noun [U]
to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring:
I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point - I'm just procrastinating.
procrastination /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /proʊ-/
noun [U]
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
deft /deft/
adjective
skilful, clever or quick:
Her movements were deft and quick.
She answered the journalist's questions with a deft touch.
He's very deft at handling awkward situations.
deftly /ˈdeft.li/
adverb
He deftly (= skilfully) caught the ball.
deftness /ˈdeft.nəs/
noun [U]
skilful, clever or quick:
Her movements were deft and quick.
She answered the journalist's questions with a deft touch.
He's very deft at handling awkward situations.
deftly /ˈdeft.li/
adverb
He deftly (= skilfully) caught the ball.
deftness /ˈdeft.nəs/
noun [U]
ex.or.cise
AHD: [µk“sôr-sºz”, -s…r-]
D.J. [6eks%87sa!z, -s*-]
K.K. [6Wks%r7sa!z, -s*-]
- To expel (an evil spirit) by or as if by incantation, command, or prayer.驱赶：用念咒、命令或祈祷的方法驱走（恶魔），或采用类似的方法
- To free from evil spirits or malign influences.驱邪：摆脱邪恶的灵魂或不好的影响
v.tr.（及物动词） ex.or.cised,ex.or.cis.ing,ex.or.cis.es
语源：
- Middle English exorcisen 中古英语 exorcisen
- from Late Latin exorciz³re 源自 后期拉丁语 exorciz³re
- from Greek exorkizein 源自 希腊语 exorkizein
- ex- [ex-] ex- [前缀，表“出自…”]
- horkizein [to make one swear] from horkos [oath] horkizein [让某人发誓] 源自 horkos [誓言]
继承用法：
- ex“orcis”er
n.（名词）
注释：
- An oath is to be found at the etymological heart ofexorcise, a term going back to the Greek wordexorkizein, meaning “to swear in,” “to take an oath by,” “to conjure,” and “to exorcise.” Exorkizein in turn is formed from the prefixex-, “thoroughly,” and the verb horkizein, “to make one swear, administer an oath to,” derived from horkos, “oath.” Our wordexorcise is first recorded in English in a work composed possibly before the beginning of the 15th century, and in this useexorcise means “to call up or conjure spirits” rather than “to drive out spirits,” a sense first recorded in 1546.誓言在语源学中是exorcise 的基本意思， 而这个词又可以追溯到希腊语exorkizein， 后者意味着“宣誓”、“发誓”、“恳求”和“驱赶”。 Exorkizein 依次由含有“完全地”这个意思的前缀ex- 和含有“使发誓，在誓言约束下”这个意思的动词 horkizein 构成，后者源自 horkos “誓言”。 我们现在用的exorcise 最早在英文中的记录出自一本可能早于15世纪初写的一本著作中。 在当时，exorcise 通常意味着“召回灵魂”， 而不是1546年才最早记录到的“驱赶鬼魂”这个含义
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
ma.li.cious
AHD: [m…-l¹sh“…s]
D.J. [m*6l!.*s]
K.K. [m*6l!.*s]
- Having the nature of or resulting from malice; deliberately harmful; spiteful:恶意的：具有恶毒的本性的或由恶意而产生的；蓄意要伤害别人的；怨恨的：malicious gossip.用意歹毒的流言蜚语
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mali“ciously
adv.（副词）
- mali“ciousness
n.（名词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
misrepresent /ˌmɪs.rep.rɪˈzent/
verb [T]
to describe falsely an idea, opinion or situation or the opinions of someone, often in order to obtain an advantage:
She accused her opponents of deliberately misrepresenting her as an extremist.
I've grown used to my views being misrepresented in the press.
misrepresentation /ˌmɪs.rep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The documentary was a misrepresentation of the truth and bore little resemblance to actual events.
The MP laughed off the remarks as media misrepresentation.
to describe falsely an idea, opinion or situation or the opinions of someone, often in order to obtain an advantage:
She accused her opponents of deliberately misrepresenting her as an extremist.
I've grown used to my views being misrepresented in the press.
misrepresentation /ˌmɪs.rep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The documentary was a misrepresentation of the truth and bore little resemblance to actual events.
The MP laughed off the remarks as media misrepresentation.
mirage /mɪˈrɑːʒ/
noun [C]
1 an image, produced by very hot air, of something which seems to be far away but does not really exist
2 LITERARY a hope or desire that has no chance of being achieved:
Electoral victory is just a distant mirage.
1 an image, produced by very hot air, of something which seems to be far away but does not really exist
2 LITERARY a hope or desire that has no chance of being achieved:
Electoral victory is just a distant mirage.
in.fat.u.ate
AHD: [¹n-f²ch“›-³t”]
D.J. [!n6f#t.u87e!t]
K.K. [!n6f#t.u7et]
AHD: [-¹t, -³t”]
- To inspire with unreasoning love or attachment.使迷恋：使不自觉的爱慕或迷恋
- To cause to behave foolishly.使糊涂：使愚蠢地做
v.tr.（及物动词） in.fat.u.at.ed,in.fat.u.at.ing,in.fat.u.ates
- Infatuated.着迷的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin &9{ºnfatu³re} &9{º}nfatu³t- 拉丁语 &9{ºnfatu³re} &9{º}nfatu³t-
- in- [causative pref.] * see in- 2in- [表原因的前缀] *参见 in-2
- fatuus [foolish] fatuus [愚蠢的]
default (FAIL) /dɪˈfɒlt/ US /-ˈfɑːlt/
verb [I]
to fail to do something, such as pay a debt, that you legally have to do:
People who default on their mortgage repayments may have their home repossessed.
default /dɪˈfɒlt/ US /-ˈfɑːlt/
noun [C or U]
Defaults on loan repayments have reached 52 000 a month.
Any default on your mortgage repayments may mean you will lose your house.
Since they refuse to reply, I think we've won the argument by default (= because of their failure to act).
The default rate (= the number of people failing to do something) is estimated at 1 in 10 of tax payers.
to fail to do something, such as pay a debt, that you legally have to do:
People who default on their mortgage repayments may have their home repossessed.
default /dɪˈfɒlt/ US /-ˈfɑːlt/
noun [C or U]
Defaults on loan repayments have reached 52 000 a month.
Any default on your mortgage repayments may mean you will lose your house.
Since they refuse to reply, I think we've won the argument by default (= because of their failure to act).
The default rate (= the number of people failing to do something) is estimated at 1 in 10 of tax payers.
default (RESULT) /dɪˈfɒlt/ US /-ˈfɑːlt/
noun [U]
what exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action:
Unless something else happens, the default is to meet at the hotel at 7.00 p.m.
The computer will take '0' as the default value, unless you type in something different.
FORMAL In default of (= Because there is not) any better alternative, we will have to proceed with the original plan.
what exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action:
Unless something else happens, the default is to meet at the hotel at 7.00 p.m.
The computer will take '0' as the default value, unless you type in something different.
FORMAL In default of (= Because there is not) any better alternative, we will have to proceed with the original plan.
leer /lɪəʳ/ US /lɪr/
verb [I]
(especially of men) to look at someone in an unpleasant and sexually interested way:
He was always leering at female members of staff.
leer /lɪəʳ/ US /lɪr/
noun [C]
He gave the women at the bar a drunken leer.
(especially of men) to look at someone in an unpleasant and sexually interested way:
He was always leering at female members of staff.
leer /lɪəʳ/ US /lɪr/
noun [C]
He gave the women at the bar a drunken leer.
an.tag.o.nize
AHD: [²n-t²g“…-nºz”]
D.J. [#n6t#g*7na!z]
K.K. [#n6t#g*7na!z]
- To incur the dislike of.使不满，使反感
- To counteract.对抗，抵消
v.tr.（及物动词） an.tag.o.nized,an.tag.o.niz.ing,an.tag.o.niz.es
语源：
- Greek antag½nizesthai [to struggle against] 希腊语 antag½nizesthai [反抗，与…斗争]
- anti- [anti-] anti- [前缀，表示“反对”，“敌对”]
- ag½nizesthai [to struggle] from ag½n [contest] * see agony ag½nizesthai [抵抗，斗争] 源自 ag½n [竞赛，较量] *参见 agony
aesthete 或 es.thete
AHD: [µs“th¶t]
D.J. [6esGi8t]
K.K. [6WsGit]
- One who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature.审美家：对诸如艺术及自然之美具有异乎寻常高敏感度的人
- One whose pursuit and admiration of beauty is regarded as excessive or affected.唯美主义者：被认为是过于或装假追求和崇拜美的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- Back-formation from aesthetic 源自 aesthetic的逆构词
sprawl (BODY) /sprɔːl/ US /sprɑːl/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to spread the arms and legs out carelessly and untidily while sitting or lying down:
I knocked into her in the corridor and sent her sprawling (= knocked her over).
sprawl /sprɔːl/ US /sprɑːl/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
sprawled /sprɔːld/ US /sprɑːld/
adjective [after verb]
He was sprawled (out) on the floor.
to spread the arms and legs out carelessly and untidily while sitting or lying down:
I knocked into her in the corridor and sent her sprawling (= knocked her over).
sprawl /sprɔːl/ US /sprɑːl/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
sprawled /sprɔːld/ US /sprɑːld/
adjective [after verb]
He was sprawled (out) on the floor.
sprawl (CITY) /sprɔːl/ US /sprɑːl/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] DISAPPROVING
(especially of a city) to cover a large area of land with buildings which have been added at different times so that it looks untidy:
The refugee camps sprawl across the landscape.
sprawl /sprɔːl/ US /sprɑːl/
noun [C usually singular] DISAPPROVING
the urban sprawl of South Florida
sprawling /ˈsprɔː.lɪŋ/ US /ˈsprɑː-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
sprawling suburbs
(especially of a city) to cover a large area of land with buildings which have been added at different times so that it looks untidy:
The refugee camps sprawl across the landscape.
sprawl /sprɔːl/ US /sprɑːl/
noun [C usually singular] DISAPPROVING
the urban sprawl of South Florida
sprawling /ˈsprɔː.lɪŋ/ US /ˈsprɑː-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
sprawling suburbs
slumber /ˈslʌm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
noun [C or U] LITERARY
sleep:
I fell into a gentle slumber.
I didn't want to rouse you from your slumbers.
FIGURATIVE Sharp cuts in interest rates have failed to bring the economy out of its slumber.
slumber /ˈslʌm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
verb [I] LITERARY
to sleep
sleep:
I fell into a gentle slumber.
I didn't want to rouse you from your slumbers.
FIGURATIVE Sharp cuts in interest rates have failed to bring the economy out of its slumber.
slumber /ˈslʌm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
verb [I] LITERARY
to sleep
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
banter /ˈbæn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [U]
conversation which is amusing and not serious:
He considered himself a master of witty banter.
banter /ˈbæn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [I]
to talk to someone in a friendly and amusing way:
He stood around bantering with his colleagues.
bantering /ˈbæn.tər.ɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
I grew weary of his bantering style of conversation.
conversation which is amusing and not serious:
He considered himself a master of witty banter.
banter /ˈbæn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [I]
to talk to someone in a friendly and amusing way:
He stood around bantering with his colleagues.
bantering /ˈbæn.tər.ɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
I grew weary of his bantering style of conversation.
bank balance noun [C]
the amount of money in a bank account:
I'd like to check my bank balance, please.
I'd like to check my bank balance, please.
adumbrate /ˈæd.əm.breɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to give only the main facts and not the details about something, especially something that will happen in the future:
The project's objectives were adumbrated in the report.
adumbration /ˌæd.əmˈbreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to give only the main facts and not the details about something, especially something that will happen in the future:
The project's objectives were adumbrated in the report.
adumbration /ˌæd.əmˈbreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
adulterate /əˈdʌl.tə.reɪt/
verb [T always passive]
to make food or drink weaker or to lower its quality, by adding something else:
There were complaints that the beer had been adulterated with water.
adulterated /əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
adulterated drugs/food
adulteration /əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to make food or drink weaker or to lower its quality, by adding something else:
There were complaints that the beer had been adulterated with water.
adulterated /əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
adulterated drugs/food
adulteration /əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
scruple /ˈskruː.pļ/
noun [C or U]
a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you uncertain about doing it:
Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor.
He is a man without scruple - he has no conscience.
scruple /ˈskruː.pļ/
verb FORMAL
not scruple to do sth to not care that something you do is morally wrong or likely to have bad results:
He wouldn't scruple to cheat his own mother if there was money in it for him.
a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you uncertain about doing it:
Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor.
He is a man without scruple - he has no conscience.
scruple /ˈskruː.pļ/
verb FORMAL
not scruple to do sth to not care that something you do is morally wrong or likely to have bad results:
He wouldn't scruple to cheat his own mother if there was money in it for him.
convenience /kənˈviː.ni.ənts/
noun
1 [C] a device or machine, usually in the house, which operates quickly and needs little effort:
The house has every modern convenience.
2 [C usually plural] (ALSO public convenience) FORMAL a public toilet
1 [C] a device or machine, usually in the house, which operates quickly and needs little effort:
The house has every modern convenience.
2 [C usually plural] (ALSO public convenience) FORMAL a public toilet
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
ser.rate
AHD: [sµr“³t”]
D.J. [6ser7e!t]
K.K. [6sWr7et]
- Having or forming a row of small, sharp, projections resembling the teeth of a saw:锯齿状的：有或形成一排小而尖的锯齿样的凸出部分的：serrate teeth; a serrate talon.如锯般的牙齿；锯齿形的爪
- Having a saw-toothed edge or margin notched with toothlike projections:锯齿状的：有齿状凸出部分的锯齿边缘或边界的：serrate leaves.齿状叶
adj.（形容词）
- To make serrate or saw-toothed; jag the edge of.使成锯齿状：使成锯齿状；使边缘不整齐
v.tr.（及物动词） ser.rat.ed,ser.rat.ing,ser.rates
语源：
- Latin serr³tus [saw-shaped] 拉丁语 serr³tus [锯形的]
- from serra [saw] 源自 serra [锯]
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
yoke (WOODEN BAR) /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
noun [C]
a wooden bar which is fastened over the necks of two animals, especially cattle, and connected to the vehicle or load that they are pulling
yoke /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
verb [T]
Two oxen yoked to a plough walked wearily up and down the field.
a wooden bar which is fastened over the necks of two animals, especially cattle, and connected to the vehicle or load that they are pulling
yoke /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
verb [T]
Two oxen yoked to a plough walked wearily up and down the field.
yoke (CONNECTION) /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
noun [C] FORMAL
something which connects two things or people, usually in a way that unfairly limits freedom:
the yoke of marriage
Both countries had recently thrown off the communist yoke.
yoke /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
verb [T often passive] FORMAL
to combine or connect two things:
All these different political elements have somehow been yoked together to form a new alliance.
something which connects two things or people, usually in a way that unfairly limits freedom:
the yoke of marriage
Both countries had recently thrown off the communist yoke.
yoke /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
verb [T often passive] FORMAL
to combine or connect two things:
All these different political elements have somehow been yoked together to form a new alliance.
yoke (CLOTHES) /jəʊk/ US /joʊk/
noun [C]
a fitted part of an item of clothing, especially a strip which goes around the shoulders or waist, to which is sewn a looser piece of material
a fitted part of an item of clothing, especially a strip which goes around the shoulders or waist, to which is sewn a looser piece of material
Stygian /ˈstɪdʒ.i.ən/
adjective LITERARY
extremely and unpleasantly dark:
Stygian gloom
extremely and unpleasantly dark:
Stygian gloom
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
hyp.not.ic
AHD: [h¹p-n¼t“¹k]
D.J. [h!p6nKt!k]
K.K. [h!p6n$t!k]
- Of or relating to hypnosis.催眠的，催眠术的：催眠术的，或与之有关的
- Of or relating to hypnotism.催眠状态的：催眠状态的，或与之有关的
- Inducing or tending to induce sleep; soporific:催眠的：引导或易于产生睡眠的；催眠的：read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice.用催眠的声音读睡前的故事
adj.（形容词）
- A person who is hypnotized.催眠者
- A person who can be hypnotized.被催眠者
- An agent that causes sleep; a soporific.引起睡眠的一种剂；安眠药
n.（名词）
语源：
- French hypnotique 法语 hypnotique
- from Late Latin hypn½ticus [inducing sleep] 源自 后期拉丁语 hypn½ticus [引向睡眠]
- from Greek hupn½tikos 源自 希腊语 hupn½tikos
- from hupnoun [to put to sleep] 源自 hupnoun [让进入睡眠]
- from hupnos [sleep] * see swep- 源自 hupnos [睡眠] *参见 swep-
继承用法：
- hypnot“ically
adv.（副词）
defile (SPOIL) /dɪˈfaɪl/
verb [T] FORMAL
to spoil the beauty, importance, purity, etc. of something or someone:
It's a shame that such a beautiful area has been defiled by a rubbish dump.
The soldiers deliberately defiled all the holy places.
defilement /dɪˈfaɪl.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
to spoil the beauty, importance, purity, etc. of something or someone:
It's a shame that such a beautiful area has been defiled by a rubbish dump.
The soldiers deliberately defiled all the holy places.
defilement /dɪˈfaɪl.mənt/
noun [U] FORMAL
defile (VALLEY) /dɪˈfaɪl/
noun [C] LITERARY
a very narrow valley between two mountains
a very narrow valley between two mountains
summary /ˈsʌm.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
done suddenly, without discussion or legal arrangements:
summary arrest/dismissal/execution
summarily /ˌsʌmˈer.ɪ.li/
adverb
done suddenly, without discussion or legal arrangements:
summary arrest/dismissal/execution
summarily /ˌsʌmˈer.ɪ.li/
adverb
summat /ˈsʌm.ət/
pronoun UK NOT STANDARD
something:
There's summat wrong with this machine.
something:
There's summat wrong with this machine.
al.lude
AHD: […-l›d“]
D.J. [*6lu8d]
K.K. [*6lud]
- To make an indirect reference:暗指，间接提到：The candidate alluded to the recent war by saying, “We've all made sacrifices.”候选人间接提到最近发生的战争时说“我们都做出了牺牲。”
v.intr.（不及物动词） al.lud.ed,al.lud.ing,al.ludes
语源：
- Latin all&9{¿dere} [to play with] 拉丁语 all&9{¿dere} [玩…]
- ad- [ad-] ad- [前缀，表“添加”]
- l&9{¿dere} [to play] from l&9{¿dus} [game] * see leid- l&9{¿dere} [玩] 源自 l&9{¿dus} [游戏] *参见 leid-
用法：
- Allude and allusion are often used where the more general terms refer and reference would be preferable. Allude and allusion apply to indirect references in which the source is not specifically identified: “Well, we'll always have Paris,” he told the travel agent, in an allusion to Casablanca. Refer and reference, unless qualified, usually imply specific mention of a source: I will refer to Hamlet for my conclusion: As Polonius says, “Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.” See Usage Note at refer Allude 和 allusion 在使用时经常可以被更普遍的词 refer 和 reference 所代替。 Allude 和 allusion 用在来源没有特别指明的间接引用语中： “对，我们将永远拥有巴黎，”他对旅行社服务员说。这句话引自卡萨布兰卡。 Refer 和 reference 通常指明确提到出处，除非有所限制： 我将引用 哈姆雷特 里的话作为我的结论： 正如波洛涅斯所说，“尽管这是发疯，但其中颇有理性。” 参见 refer
distraught /dɪˈstrɔːt/ US /-ˈstrɑːt/
adjective
extremely worried, anxious or upset:
The missing child's distraught parents made an emotional appeal for information on TV.
extremely worried, anxious or upset:
The missing child's distraught parents made an emotional appeal for information on TV.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
pre.med.i.tate
AHD: [pr¶-mµd“¹-t³t”]
D.J. [pri86med!7te!t]
K.K. [pri6mWd!7tet]
v.（动词） pre.med.i.tat.ed,pre.med.i.tat.ing,pre.med.i.tates
- To plan, arrange, or plot (a crime, for example) in advance.预谋：预先计划、安排或图谋（如犯罪）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To reflect, ponder, or deliberate beforehand.预先思考、深思或考虑
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- premed“ita”tive
adj.（形容词）
- premed“ita”tor
n.（名词）
posit /ˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /ˈpɑː.zɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to suggest something as a basic fact or principle from which a further idea is formed or developed:
[+ that] If we posit that wage rises cause inflation, it follows that we should try to minimize them.
to suggest something as a basic fact or principle from which a further idea is formed or developed:
[+ that] If we posit that wage rises cause inflation, it follows that we should try to minimize them.
positive vetting noun [U] UK
the detailed examination of a person's past, political beliefs, etc. in order to discover if they are suitable for a government job which might involve dealing with secret information
defray /dɪˈfreɪ/
verb [T] FORMAL
(especially of an organization) to pay the cost of something:
The company will defray all your expenses, including car hire.
(especially of an organization) to pay the cost of something:
The company will defray all your expenses, including car hire.
impostor, imposter /ɪmˈpɒs.təʳ/ US /-ˈpɑː.stɚ/
noun [C]
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others:
He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there.
imposture /ɪmˈpɒs.tjəʳ/ US /-ˈpɑː.stjɚ/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
the act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others:
He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there.
imposture /ɪmˈpɒs.tjəʳ/ US /-ˈpɑː.stjɚ/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
the act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others
gall (RUDENESS) /gɔːl/ US /gɑːl/
noun [U]
rudeness and inability to understand that your behaviour or what you say is not acceptable to other people:
[+ to infinitive] Considering that he never even bothers to visit my parents I'm amazed that Tim has the gall to ask them for money!
rudeness and inability to understand that your behaviour or what you say is not acceptable to other people:
[+ to infinitive] Considering that he never even bothers to visit my parents I'm amazed that Tim has the gall to ask them for money!
gall (ANNOY) /gɔːl/ US /gɑːl/
verb [T]
to make someone feel annoyed:
I think it galls him to take orders from a younger and less experienced colleague.
galling /ˈgɔː.lɪŋ/ US /ˈgɑː-/
adjective
annoying:
[+ to infinitive] It was very galling to have a younger brother who did everything better than me.
to make someone feel annoyed:
I think it galls him to take orders from a younger and less experienced colleague.
galling /ˈgɔː.lɪŋ/ US /ˈgɑː-/
adjective
annoying:
[+ to infinitive] It was very galling to have a younger brother who did everything better than me.
dis.junc.tive
AHD: [d¹s-j¾ngk“t¹v]
D.J. [d!s6d9J0kt!v]
K.K. [d!s6d9J0kt!v]
- Serving to separate or divide.造成分离的，造成分裂的
- Grammar Serving to establish a relationship of contrast or opposition. The conjunctionbut in the phrase poor but comfortable is disjunctive. 【语法】 转折的，反意的：用于建立对比或相反关系的，连词but（但是） 在短语 poor but comfortable（贫穷但舒服） 中表示转折
- Logic 【逻辑学】
- Of a proposition that presents two or more alternative terms.析取的，选言的：有两个或两个以上可供选择的析取命题的
- Of a syllogism that contains a disjunction as one premise.以含有一个析取问题作为前提的三段论法的
adj.（形容词）
- A disjunctive conjunction.转折连词，反意连词
n.Grammar （名词）【语法】
继承用法：
- disjunc“tively
adv.（副词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
absolute (VERY GREAT) /ˌæb.səˈluːt/ /ˈ---/
adjective
1 very great or to the largest degree possible:
a man of absolute integrity/discretion
I have absolute faith in her judgment.
There was no absolute proof of fraud.
2 [before noun] used when expressing a strong opinion:
He's an absolute idiot!
That's absolute rubbish!
absolutely /ˌæb.səˈluːt.li/ /ˈ--ˌ--/
adverb
1 completely:
I believed/trusted him absolutely.
You must be absolutely silent or the birds won't appear.
We've achieved absolutely nothing today.
2 used for adding force to a strong adjective which is not usually used with 'very', or to a verb expressing strong emotion:
It's absolutely impossible to work with all this noise.
The food was absolutely disgusting/delicious.
I absolutely loathe/adore jazz.
3 used as a way of strongly saying 'yes':
"It was an excellent film, though." "Absolutely!"
4 absolutely not used as a way of strongly saying 'no':
"Are you too tired to continue?" "Absolutely not!"
1 very great or to the largest degree possible:
a man of absolute integrity/discretion
I have absolute faith in her judgment.
There was no absolute proof of fraud.
2 [before noun] used when expressing a strong opinion:
He's an absolute idiot!
That's absolute rubbish!
absolutely /ˌæb.səˈluːt.li/ /ˈ--ˌ--/
adverb
1 completely:
I believed/trusted him absolutely.
You must be absolutely silent or the birds won't appear.
We've achieved absolutely nothing today.
2 used for adding force to a strong adjective which is not usually used with 'very', or to a verb expressing strong emotion:
It's absolutely impossible to work with all this noise.
The food was absolutely disgusting/delicious.
I absolutely loathe/adore jazz.
3 used as a way of strongly saying 'yes':
"It was an excellent film, though." "Absolutely!"
4 absolutely not used as a way of strongly saying 'no':
"Are you too tired to continue?" "Absolutely not!"
absolute (POWERFUL) /ˌæb.səˈluːt/ /ˈ---/
adjective
describes a ruler who has unlimited power:
an absolute monarch
absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɪ-/
noun [U]
a political system in which a single ruler, group or political party has complete power over a country
describes a ruler who has unlimited power:
an absolute monarch
absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɪ-/
noun [U]
a political system in which a single ruler, group or political party has complete power over a country
absolute (NOT CHANGING) /ˌæb.səˈluːt/ /ˈ---/
adjective [before noun]
not dependent on anything else; true, right, or the same in all situations:
an absolute law/principle/doctrine
Do you think there's such a thing as absolute truth/beauty?
Her contribution was better than most, but in absolute terms (= without comparing it with anything else) it was still rather poor.
not dependent on anything else; true, right, or the same in all situations:
an absolute law/principle/doctrine
Do you think there's such a thing as absolute truth/beauty?
Her contribution was better than most, but in absolute terms (= without comparing it with anything else) it was still rather poor.
wry /raɪ/
adjective [before noun]
showing that you find a bad or difficult situation slightly amusing:
a wry smile/comment
wryly /ˈraɪ.li/
adverb
showing that you find a bad or difficult situation slightly amusing:
a wry smile/comment
wryly /ˈraɪ.li/
adverb
gull /gʌl/
noun [C] (ALSO seagull)
a sea bird with black and white or grey and white feathers.
a sea bird with black and white or grey and white feathers.
gullet /ˈgʌl.ət/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
the tube which food travels down from the mouth to the stomach
the tube which food travels down from the mouth to the stomach
antediluvian /ˌæn.ti.dɪˈluː.vi.ən/ US /-ţi-/
adjective MAINLY HUMOROUS
extremely old-fashioned:
My mother has some hopelessly antediluvian ideas about the role of women.
extremely old-fashioned:
My mother has some hopelessly antediluvian ideas about the role of women.
indoctrinate /ɪnˈdɒk.trɪ.neɪt/ US /-ˈdɑːk-/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to repeat an idea or belief frequently to someone in order to persuade them to accept it:
Some parents were critical of attempts to indoctrinate children in green ideology.
They have been indoctrinated by television to believe that violence is normal.
indoctrination /ɪnˌdɒk.trɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌdɑːk-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
religious/political/ideological indoctrination
to repeat an idea or belief frequently to someone in order to persuade them to accept it:
Some parents were critical of attempts to indoctrinate children in green ideology.
They have been indoctrinated by television to believe that violence is normal.
indoctrination /ɪnˌdɒk.trɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌdɑːk-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
religious/political/ideological indoctrination
articulate (CLEAR) /ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ US /ɑːr-/
adjective
able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality:
an intelligent and highly articulate young woman
She gave a witty, entertaining and articulate speech.
articulately /ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət.li/ US /ɑːr-/
adverb
articulateness /ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət.nəs/ US /ɑːr-/
noun [U] (ALSO articulacy)
able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality:
an intelligent and highly articulate young woman
She gave a witty, entertaining and articulate speech.
articulately /ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət.li/ US /ɑːr-/
adverb
articulateness /ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət.nəs/ US /ɑːr-/
noun [U] (ALSO articulacy)
articulate (SAY) /ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ US /ɑːr-/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to express in words:
I found myself unable to articulate my feelings.
Many people are opposed to the new law, but have had no opportunity to articulate their opposition.
2 to pronounce:
When children first learn to talk, there are some sounds that they find difficult to articulate.
articulation /ɑːˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ɑːr-/
noun [U]
A good singer needs to have good articulation (= a clear way of pronouncing words).
1 to express in words:
I found myself unable to articulate my feelings.
Many people are opposed to the new law, but have had no opportunity to articulate their opposition.
2 to pronounce:
When children first learn to talk, there are some sounds that they find difficult to articulate.
articulation /ɑːˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ɑːr-/
noun [U]
A good singer needs to have good articulation (= a clear way of pronouncing words).
article of faith noun [C]
something that you believe in very strongly:
Socialism was an article of faith with his parents.
Socialism was an article of faith with his parents.
insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
lacking a strong taste or character, or lacking interest or energy:
a pale insipid wine
He's an insipid old bore.
Why anyone buys music with such insipid lyrics is a mystery.
insipidly /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd.li/
adverb
insipidness /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U] (ALSO insipidity)
lacking a strong taste or character, or lacking interest or energy:
a pale insipid wine
He's an insipid old bore.
Why anyone buys music with such insipid lyrics is a mystery.
insipidly /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd.li/
adverb
insipidness /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U] (ALSO insipidity)
instalment UK, US installment /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ US /-ˈstɑːl-/
noun [C]
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
congeal /kənˈdʒɪəl/
verb [I]
to change from a liquid or soft state to a thick or solid state:
The blood had congealed in thick black clots.
congealed /kənˈdʒɪəld/
adjective
congealed fat
to change from a liquid or soft state to a thick or solid state:
The blood had congealed in thick black clots.
congealed /kənˈdʒɪəld/
adjective
congealed fat
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
sodden /ˈsɒd.ən/ US /ˈsɑː.dən/
adjective
(of something which can absorb water) extremely wet:
The football pitch was absolutely sodden.
Her thin coat quickly became sodden.
(of something which can absorb water) extremely wet:
The football pitch was absolutely sodden.
Her thin coat quickly became sodden.
turbid /ˈtɜː.bɪd/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
(of a liquid) not transparent because a lot of small pieces of matter are held in it:
Several different species of fish inhabit these turbid shallow waters.
turbidity /tɜːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /tɝːˈbɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
(of a liquid) not transparent because a lot of small pieces of matter are held in it:
Several different species of fish inhabit these turbid shallow waters.
turbidity /tɜːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /tɝːˈbɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
cling (HOLD) /klɪŋ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] clung, clung
to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding them:
We got so wet that our clothes clung to us.
They clung together in terror as the screams grew louder.
One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy.
She clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps.
clingy /klɪŋ.i/
adjective
clingy material
a clingy skirt
to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding them:
We got so wet that our clothes clung to us.
They clung together in terror as the screams grew louder.
One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy.
She clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps.
clingy /klɪŋ.i/
adjective
clingy material
a clingy skirt
cling (STAY CLOSE) /klɪŋ/
verb clung, clung
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to stay close or near:
The road clings to (= closely follows) the coastline for several miles, then it turns inland.
2 [I] DISAPPROVING to stay close to someone who is caring for you, in a dependent way:
Jenny is the kind of child who always clings whenever she's taken to a new place.
clinging /ˈklɪŋ.ɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO clingy) DISAPPROVING
Jimmy is a very clingy child.
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to stay close or near:
The road clings to (= closely follows) the coastline for several miles, then it turns inland.
2 [I] DISAPPROVING to stay close to someone who is caring for you, in a dependent way:
Jenny is the kind of child who always clings whenever she's taken to a new place.
clinging /ˈklɪŋ.ɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO clingy) DISAPPROVING
Jimmy is a very clingy child.
squall (STRONG WIND) /skwɔːl/ US /skwɑːl/
noun [C]
a sudden strong wind or brief storm:
Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane.
squally /ˈskwɔː.li/ US /ˈskwɑː-/
adjective
a sudden strong wind or brief storm:
Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane.
squally /ˈskwɔː.li/ US /ˈskwɑː-/
adjective
squall (SHOUT) /skwɔːl/ US /skwɑːl/
verb [I]
(especially of a baby) to make a loud sharp noise
squall /skwɔːl/ US /skwɑːl/
noun [C]
(especially of a baby) to make a loud sharp noise
squall /skwɔːl/ US /skwɑːl/
noun [C]
square brackets plural noun
the [ ] brackets that are shaped like two halves of a square
justify /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
to give or to be a good reason for:
[+ ing form of verb] I can't really justify taking another day off work
Are you sure that these measures are justified?
justify yourself verb [R]
If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what you have done:
It was the only thing that I could do - I don't have to justify myself to anyone.
justifiable /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bļ/ /ˌ--ˈ---/
adjective
Her actions were quite justifiable (= there was a good reason for them) in the circumstances.
justifiably /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bli/ /ˌ--ˈ---/
adverb
He was justifiably proud of his achievements.
justification /ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
a good reason or explanation for something:
There is no justification for treating people so badly.
It can be said, with some justification, that she is one of the greatest actresses on the English stage today.
justified /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd/
adjective
having a good reason for something:
I accept that the criticism is completely justified.
I think you were quite justified in complaining.
to give or to be a good reason for:
[+ ing form of verb] I can't really justify taking another day off work
Are you sure that these measures are justified?
justify yourself verb [R]
If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what you have done:
It was the only thing that I could do - I don't have to justify myself to anyone.
justifiable /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bļ/ /ˌ--ˈ---/
adjective
Her actions were quite justifiable (= there was a good reason for them) in the circumstances.
justifiably /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bli/ /ˌ--ˈ---/
adverb
He was justifiably proud of his achievements.
justification /ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
a good reason or explanation for something:
There is no justification for treating people so badly.
It can be said, with some justification, that she is one of the greatest actresses on the English stage today.
justified /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd/
adjective
having a good reason for something:
I accept that the criticism is completely justified.
I think you were quite justified in complaining.
earnest /ˈɜː.nɪst/ US /ˈɝː-/
adjective
1 serious or determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions amusing:
He was a very earnest young man.
2 in deadly earnest completely serious:
These fanatics are in deadly earnest when they say they want to destroy all forms of government.
3 in earnest When something begins in earnest, it has already started but is now being done in a serious and complete way:
The election campaign has begun in earnest.
4 be in earnest to be speaking honestly:
I thought he was joking - I didn't realize he was in earnest.
earnestly /ˈɜː.nɪst.li/ US /ˈɝː-/
adverb
earnestness /ˈɜː.nɪst.nəs/ US /ˈɝː-/
noun [U]
1 serious or determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions amusing:
He was a very earnest young man.
2 in deadly earnest completely serious:
These fanatics are in deadly earnest when they say they want to destroy all forms of government.
3 in earnest When something begins in earnest, it has already started but is now being done in a serious and complete way:
The election campaign has begun in earnest.
4 be in earnest to be speaking honestly:
I thought he was joking - I didn't realize he was in earnest.
earnestly /ˈɜː.nɪst.li/ US /ˈɝː-/
adverb
earnestness /ˈɜː.nɪst.nəs/ US /ˈɝː-/
noun [U]
resplendent /rɪˈsplen.dənt/
adjective LITERARY
having a very bright or splendid appearance:
the queen's resplendent purple robes
I saw Anna at the other end of the room, resplendent in a red sequined cocktail dress.
resplendently /rɪˈsplen.dənt.li/
adverb LITERARY
resplendence /rɪˈsplen.dənts/
noun [U] LITERARY
having a very bright or splendid appearance:
the queen's resplendent purple robes
I saw Anna at the other end of the room, resplendent in a red sequined cocktail dress.
resplendently /rɪˈsplen.dənt.li/
adverb LITERARY
resplendence /rɪˈsplen.dənts/
noun [U] LITERARY
pulverize, UK USUALLY pulverise /ˈpʌl.vər.aɪz/ US /-və.raɪz/
verb [T]
1 to press or crush something until it becomes powder or a soft mass:
pulverized coal/bones
2 INFORMAL to defeat someone easily
pulverization, UK USUALLY pulverisation /ˌpʌl.vər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /-vɚ.ɪ-/
noun [U]
1 to press or crush something until it becomes powder or a soft mass:
pulverized coal/bones
2 INFORMAL to defeat someone easily
pulverization, UK USUALLY pulverisation /ˌpʌl.vər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /-vɚ.ɪ-/
noun [U]
pumice (stone) /ˈpʌm.ɪsˌstəʊn/ US /-ˌstoʊn/
noun [C or U]
a type of grey light stone which is used in pieces or as a powder for rubbing things to make them smooth:
Pumice is produced in volcanic eruptions.
You can use a pumice stone in the bath to remove dry skin from your feet.
a type of grey light stone which is used in pieces or as a powder for rubbing things to make them smooth:
Pumice is produced in volcanic eruptions.
You can use a pumice stone in the bath to remove dry skin from your feet.
shred (CUT) /ʃred/
verb [T] -dd-
1 to cut or tear something roughly into thin strips:
Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish.
shredded carrot/paper
2 to destroy a document by tearing it into strips:
He ordered his secretary to shred important documents when government inspectors started investigating his business affairs.
shred /ʃred/
noun [C usually plural]
a very small thin piece that has been torn from something:
Cut the radishes into shreds to garnish the plates
shredder /ˈʃred.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a tool or machine that is used for cutting things into very small pieces:
a paper/document/vegetable shredder
Much of the documentary evidence against her had been put through the shredder before she was arrested.
1 to cut or tear something roughly into thin strips:
Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish.
shredded carrot/paper
2 to destroy a document by tearing it into strips:
He ordered his secretary to shred important documents when government inspectors started investigating his business affairs.
shred /ʃred/
noun [C usually plural]
a very small thin piece that has been torn from something:
Cut the radishes into shreds to garnish the plates
shredder /ˈʃred.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a tool or machine that is used for cutting things into very small pieces:
a paper/document/vegetable shredder
Much of the documentary evidence against her had been put through the shredder before she was arrested.
shred (SMALL AMOUNT) /ʃred/
noun [S]
a very small amount of something:
There's still a shred of hope that a peace agreement can be reached.
There isn't a shred of evidence to support her accusation.
a very small amount of something:
There's still a shred of hope that a peace agreement can be reached.
There isn't a shred of evidence to support her accusation.
com.mence.ment
AHD: [k…-mµns“m…nt]
D.J. [k*6mensm*nt]
K.K. [k*6mWnsm*nt]
- A beginning; a start.开始；开端
- A ceremony at which academic degrees or diplomas are conferred.学位授予典礼：授予学术学位或学位证书的仪式
- The day on which such a ceremony occurs.毕业典礼日：这一仪式举行的一天
n.（名词）
estimable /ˈes.tɪ.mə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
of a person or their behaviour, producing a good opinion; very good:
He writes estimable poetry under a pseudonym.
Her performance under such stressful conditions was estimable.
of a person or their behaviour, producing a good opinion; very good:
He writes estimable poetry under a pseudonym.
Her performance under such stressful conditions was estimable.
slack (NOT TIGHT) /slæk/
adjective
not tight; loose:
These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening.
slacken /ˈslæk.ən/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) loosen:
Slacken the reins or you'll hurt the horse's mouth.
slack /slæk/
noun [U]
when something is too loose:
There's too much slack in these ropes.
The men pulled on the ropes to take up the slack (= to tighten them).
slackly /ˈslæk.li/
adverb
not tightly
slackness /ˈslæk.nəs/
noun [U]
not tight; loose:
These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening.
slacken /ˈslæk.ən/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) loosen:
Slacken the reins or you'll hurt the horse's mouth.
slack /slæk/
noun [U]
when something is too loose:
There's too much slack in these ropes.
The men pulled on the ropes to take up the slack (= to tighten them).
slackly /ˈslæk.li/
adverb
not tightly
slackness /ˈslæk.nəs/
noun [U]
slack (NOT ACTIVE) /slæk/
adjective
showing a lack of activity; not busy or happening in a positive way:
Business is always slack at this time of year.
DISAPPROVING Discipline in Mr Brown's class has become very slack recently.
DISAPPROVING The job is taking a long time because the workmen are so slack.
slack /slæk/
verb [I] INFORMAL
to work slower and with less effort than usual, or to go slower:
Everyone slacks off/up a bit at the end of the week.
DISAPPROVING You'll be in trouble if you're caught slacking on the job like that.
Slack off your speed as you approach the corner.
slacken /ˈslæk.ən/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) become slower or less active:
He stooped to pick it up, without slackening his pace (= without walking more slowly).
The pace of trading slackened during the winter months.
The management expects demand to slacken (off) in the New Year.
The car's speed slackened (off) as it went up a steep hill.
Most people slacken off/up at the end of a day's work.
slacker /ˈslæk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
a person who does not work hard enough:
Those slackers have gone home early again.
slackness /ˈslæk.nəs/
noun [U]
1 when something is slower and less active than usual:
Low sales figures were partly because of normal mid-summer slackness in/of demand.
2 DISAPPROVING when a person or organization is not working as well and as hard as they should:
The inspector criticized the slackness and incompetence of the staff.
showing a lack of activity; not busy or happening in a positive way:
Business is always slack at this time of year.
DISAPPROVING Discipline in Mr Brown's class has become very slack recently.
DISAPPROVING The job is taking a long time because the workmen are so slack.
slack /slæk/
verb [I] INFORMAL
to work slower and with less effort than usual, or to go slower:
Everyone slacks off/up a bit at the end of the week.
DISAPPROVING You'll be in trouble if you're caught slacking on the job like that.
Slack off your speed as you approach the corner.
slacken /ˈslæk.ən/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) become slower or less active:
He stooped to pick it up, without slackening his pace (= without walking more slowly).
The pace of trading slackened during the winter months.
The management expects demand to slacken (off) in the New Year.
The car's speed slackened (off) as it went up a steep hill.
Most people slacken off/up at the end of a day's work.
slacker /ˈslæk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
a person who does not work hard enough:
Those slackers have gone home early again.
slackness /ˈslæk.nəs/
noun [U]
1 when something is slower and less active than usual:
Low sales figures were partly because of normal mid-summer slackness in/of demand.
2 DISAPPROVING when a person or organization is not working as well and as hard as they should:
The inspector criticized the slackness and incompetence of the staff.
slack (COAL) /slæk/
noun [U]
very small pieces and dust from coal
very small pieces and dust from coal
garish /ˈgeə.rɪʃ/ US /ˈger.ɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
unpleasantly bright:
a pair of garish Bermuda shorts
unpleasantly bright:
a pair of garish Bermuda shorts
ag.o.nize
AHD: [²g“…-nºz”]
D.J. [6#g*7na!z]
K.K. [6#g*7na!z]
v.（动词） ag.o.nized,ag.o.niz.ing,ag.o.niz.es
- To suffer extreme pain or great anguish.痛苦：感到巨大疼痛或极度痛苦
- To make a great effort; struggle.See Synonyms at writhe 力争；苦斗：做很大的努力；斗争参见 writhe
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cause great pain or anguish to.See Synonyms at afflict 折磨：给…造成巨大的疼痛或极度的痛苦参见 afflict
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- Medieval Latin ag½niz³re 中世纪拉丁语 ag½niz³re
- from Greek ag½nizesthai [to struggle] 源自 希腊语 ag½nizesthai [斗争]
- from ag½n [contest] * see agony 源自 ag½n [竞赛] *参见 agony
继承用法：
- ag“oniz”ingly
adv.（副词）
ac.ro.bat
AHD: [²k“r…-b²t”]
D.J. [6#kr*7b#t]
K.K. [6#kr*7b#t]
- One who is skilled in feats of balance and agility in gymnastics.杂技演员，体操运动员：在体操的平衡与灵活技巧方面十分娴熟
- One who is facile at changing one's viewpoint or position on short notice in response to the circumstances.见风转舵的人：观点或立场善于随环境变化的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- French acrobate 法语 acrobate
- from Greek akrobat¶s 源自 希腊语 akrobat¶s
- from akrobatein [to walk on tiptoe] 源自 akrobatein [立起脚走路]
- akros [high] * see acro- akros [高] *参见 acro-
- bainein bat- [to walk] * see g w³- bainein bat- [行走] *参见 g w³-
继承用法：
- ac”robat“ic
adj.（形容词）
- ac”robat“ically
adv.（副词）
accelerate (MOVE FASTER) /əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/ US /-ɚ.eɪt/
verb [I]
1 When a vehicle or its driver accelerates, the speed of the vehicle increases:
I accelerated to overtake the bus.
Compare decelerate.
2 If a person or object accelerates, it goes faster.
acceleration /əkˌsel.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
when something goes faster, or its ability to do this:
An older car will have poor acceleration.
High winds significantly hampered the plane's acceleration.
accelerator /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ US /-ɚ.eɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 the pedal (= part that you push with your foot) in a vehicle that makes it go faster
2 SPECIALIZED in physics, a machine which makes particles (= small pieces of matter) move very fast
1 When a vehicle or its driver accelerates, the speed of the vehicle increases:
I accelerated to overtake the bus.
Compare decelerate.
2 If a person or object accelerates, it goes faster.
acceleration /əkˌsel.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
when something goes faster, or its ability to do this:
An older car will have poor acceleration.
High winds significantly hampered the plane's acceleration.
accelerator /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ US /-ɚ.eɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 the pedal (= part that you push with your foot) in a vehicle that makes it go faster
2 SPECIALIZED in physics, a machine which makes particles (= small pieces of matter) move very fast
accelerate (HAPPEN FASTER) /əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/ US /-ɚ.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to happen or make something happen sooner or faster:
Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.
They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.
acceleration /əkˌsel.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
The acceleration in the decline of manufacturing industry is being blamed on the high value of sterling.
to happen or make something happen sooner or faster:
Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.
They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.
acceleration /əkˌsel.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
The acceleration in the decline of manufacturing industry is being blamed on the high value of sterling.
converge /kənˈvɜːdʒ/ US /-ˈvɝːdʒ/
verb [I]
1 If lines, roads or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet:
The paths all converge at the main gate of the park.
Due to roadworks, three lanes of traffic have to converge into two.
Compare diverge.
2 If ideas and opinions converge, they gradually become similar.
3 to come from other places to meet in a particular place:
Ambulances, police cars and fire engines all converged on the scene.
100 000 people are expected to converge on the town for the festival.
convergence /kənˈvɜː.dʒənts/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun [C or U]
a convergence of interests/opinions/ideas
convergent /kənˈvɜː.dʒənt/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adjective
convergent lines/opinions
1 If lines, roads or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet:
The paths all converge at the main gate of the park.
Due to roadworks, three lanes of traffic have to converge into two.
Compare diverge.
2 If ideas and opinions converge, they gradually become similar.
3 to come from other places to meet in a particular place:
Ambulances, police cars and fire engines all converged on the scene.
100 000 people are expected to converge on the town for the festival.
convergence /kənˈvɜː.dʒənts/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
noun [C or U]
a convergence of interests/opinions/ideas
convergent /kənˈvɜː.dʒənt/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adjective
convergent lines/opinions
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
fluent /ˈfluː.ənt/
adjective
1 When a person is fluent, they can speak a language easily, well and quickly:
She's fluent in French.
2 When a language is fluent, it is spoken easily and without many pauses:
He speaks fluent Chinese.
He's a fluent Russian speaker.
fluency /ˈfluː.ənt.si/
noun [U]
One of the requirements of the job is fluency in two or more African languages.
fluently /ˈfluː.ənt.li/
adverb
I'd like to speak English fluently.
1 When a person is fluent, they can speak a language easily, well and quickly:
She's fluent in French.
2 When a language is fluent, it is spoken easily and without many pauses:
He speaks fluent Chinese.
He's a fluent Russian speaker.
fluency /ˈfluː.ənt.si/
noun [U]
One of the requirements of the job is fluency in two or more African languages.
fluently /ˈfluː.ənt.li/
adverb
I'd like to speak English fluently.
fluted /ˈfluː.tɪd/ US /ˈfluː.ţɪd/
adjective
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
offbeat /ˌɒfˈbiːt/ US /ˌɑːfˈbiːt/
adjective
unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable:
an offbeat sense of humour
unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable:
an offbeat sense of humour
hone /həʊn/ US /hoʊn/
verb [T]
1 to sharpen an object:
The bone had been honed to a point.
2 to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose:
His physique was honed to perfection.
Her debating skills were honed in the students' union.
1 to sharpen an object:
The bone had been honed to a point.
2 to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose:
His physique was honed to perfection.
Her debating skills were honed in the students' union.
homicide /ˈhɒm.ɪ.saɪd/ US /ˈhɑː.mə-/
noun [C or U] US FORMAL OR LEGAL
(an act of) murder:
He was convicted of homicide.
The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.
homicidal /ˌhɒm.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ US /ˌhɑː.mə-/
adjective
likely to murder:
a homicidal maniac
(an act of) murder:
He was convicted of homicide.
The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.
homicidal /ˌhɒm.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ US /ˌhɑː.mə-/
adjective
likely to murder:
a homicidal maniac
nominal (NOT IN REALITY) /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/
adjective
in name or thought but not reality:
She's the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy.
nominally /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nə.li/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/
adverb
The province is nominally independent.
in name or thought but not reality:
She's the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy.
nominally /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nə.li/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/
adverb
The province is nominally independent.
nominal (SMALL) /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/
adjective
describes a sum of money which is very small compared to an expected price or value:
a nominal sum/charge
For a nominal fee, they will deliver orders to customers' homes.
describes a sum of money which is very small compared to an expected price or value:
a nominal sum/charge
For a nominal fee, they will deliver orders to customers' homes.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
petulant /ˈpet.jʊ.lənt/
adjective DISAPPROVING
easily annoyed and complaining in a childish and rude way
petulantly /ˈpet.jʊ.lənt.li/
adverb
"Well, he didn't invite me to his party so I'm certainly not inviting him to mine!" she said petulantly.
petulance /ˈpet.jʊ.lənts/
noun [U]
easily annoyed and complaining in a childish and rude way
petulantly /ˈpet.jʊ.lənt.li/
adverb
"Well, he didn't invite me to his party so I'm certainly not inviting him to mine!" she said petulantly.
petulance /ˈpet.jʊ.lənts/
noun [U]
buttress /ˈbʌt.rəs/
noun [C]
a structure made of stone or brick, which sticks out from and supports a wall of a building
buttress /ˈbʌt.rəs/
verb [T]
1 to build buttresses to support a building or structure:
It was decided to buttress the crumbling walls.
2 to make support for an idea or argument stronger by providing a good reason for it:
The arguments for change are buttressed by events elsewhere.
a structure made of stone or brick, which sticks out from and supports a wall of a building
buttress /ˈbʌt.rəs/
verb [T]
1 to build buttresses to support a building or structure:
It was decided to buttress the crumbling walls.
2 to make support for an idea or argument stronger by providing a good reason for it:
The arguments for change are buttressed by events elsewhere.
buttock /ˈbʌt.ək/ US /ˈbʌţ-/
noun [C usually plural]
either side of a person's bottom.
either side of a person's bottom.
colt.ish
AHD: [k½l“t¹sh]
D.J. [6k*<!.]
K.K. [6kolt!.]
- Relating to or suggestive of a colt.小马（似）的：和小马有关或象小马的
- Lively and playful; frisky.活泼的：活泼的、好玩的；活跃的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- colt“ishly
adv.（副词）
- colt“ishness
n.（名词）
incense (SUBSTANCE) /ˈɪn.sents/
noun [U]
a substance that is burnt to produce a sweet smell, especially as part of a religious ceremony:
an incense burner/stick
a substance that is burnt to produce a sweet smell, especially as part of a religious ceremony:
an incense burner/stick
incense (ANGER) /ɪnˈsents/
verb [T usually passive]
to cause someone to be extremely angry:
The editor said a lot of readers would be incensed by my article on abortion.
I was so incensed by what he was saying I had to walk out.
incensed /ɪnˈsentst/
adjective
The villagers are incensed at the decision to close the railway station.
to cause someone to be extremely angry:
The editor said a lot of readers would be incensed by my article on abortion.
I was so incensed by what he was saying I had to walk out.
incensed /ɪnˈsentst/
adjective
The villagers are incensed at the decision to close the railway station.
loath, loth /ləʊθ/ US /loʊθ/
adjective FORMAL
be loath to do sth to be unwilling to do something:
I'm loath to spend it all at once.
be loath to do sth to be unwilling to do something:
I'm loath to spend it all at once.
locomotion /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the ability to move; movement
locomotive /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
the ability to move; movement
locomotive /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
副 词: condignly
clog (BLOCK) /klɒg/ US /klɑːg/
verb [I or T] -gg-
to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog (up).
Leaves are clogging (up) the drain.
clogged /klɒgd/ US /klɑːgd/
adjective
blocked:
clogged pipes
to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog (up).
Leaves are clogging (up) the drain.
clogged /klɒgd/ US /klɑːgd/
adjective
blocked:
clogged pipes
clog (SHOE) /klɒg/ US /klɑːg/
noun [C usually plural]
a type of shoe made of wood, or with the top part made of leather and the bottom part of wood
a type of shoe made of wood, or with the top part made of leather and the bottom part of wood
clone /kləʊn/ US /kloʊn/
noun [C]
1 a plant or animal which has the same genes as the original from which it was produced
2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING someone or something that looks very much like someone or something else:
Most people saw her as just another blond-haired, red-lipped Marilyn Monroe clone.
3 SPECIALIZED a computer that operates in a very similar way to the one that it was copied from
clone /kləʊn/ US /kloʊn/
verb [T]
to create a clone of a plant or animal:
Scientists have already cloned a sheep.
Experiments to try to clone human embryos have met with hostility from some sections of the public.
cloning /ˈkləʊ.nɪŋ/ US /ˈkloʊ-/
noun [U]
animal/human cloning
1 a plant or animal which has the same genes as the original from which it was produced
2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING someone or something that looks very much like someone or something else:
Most people saw her as just another blond-haired, red-lipped Marilyn Monroe clone.
3 SPECIALIZED a computer that operates in a very similar way to the one that it was copied from
clone /kləʊn/ US /kloʊn/
verb [T]
to create a clone of a plant or animal:
Scientists have already cloned a sheep.
Experiments to try to clone human embryos have met with hostility from some sections of the public.
cloning /ˈkləʊ.nɪŋ/ US /ˈkloʊ-/
noun [U]
animal/human cloning
captivate /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
verb [T]
to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, charming or attractive:
With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.
captivating /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
a captivating performance
to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, charming or attractive:
With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.
captivating /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
a captivating performance
wax (SUBSTANCE) /wæks/
noun [U]
1 a solid fatty substance that softens and melts when warm:
She watched the wax as it dripped down the side of the candle.
See also beeswax.
2 the soft yellowish substance inside your ears
wax /wæks/
verb [T]
to put a thin layer of wax on the surface of something, either to make it waterproof or to improve its appearance:
I've waxed the floor so I'm afraid it's a bit slippery.
waxed /wækst/
adjective
a waxed jacket
waxen /ˈwæk.sən/
adjective LITERARY
describes a face that has pale shiny skin and does not look healthy:
a waxen complexion
waxy /ˈwæk.si/
adjective
slightly shiny; looking like wax
1 a solid fatty substance that softens and melts when warm:
She watched the wax as it dripped down the side of the candle.
See also beeswax.
2 the soft yellowish substance inside your ears
wax /wæks/
verb [T]
to put a thin layer of wax on the surface of something, either to make it waterproof or to improve its appearance:
I've waxed the floor so I'm afraid it's a bit slippery.
waxed /wækst/
adjective
a waxed jacket
waxen /ˈwæk.sən/
adjective LITERARY
describes a face that has pale shiny skin and does not look healthy:
a waxen complexion
waxy /ˈwæk.si/
adjective
slightly shiny; looking like wax
wax (APPEAR LARGER) /wæks/
verb [I] FORMAL
When the moon waxes, it gradually appears larger and rounder each day.
When the moon waxes, it gradually appears larger and rounder each day.
wax (SPEAK/WRITE) /wæks/
OLD USE OR FORMAL
wax lyrical/eloquent, etc. to speak or write in the stated way:
My mother, a Spaniard, always used to wax lyrical about the lemon trees in the family garden.
wax lyrical/eloquent, etc. to speak or write in the stated way:
My mother, a Spaniard, always used to wax lyrical about the lemon trees in the family garden.
exotic /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈzɑː.ţɪk/
adjective
unusual and often exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from a distant, especially tropical country:
exotic flowers/food/designs
exotica /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪ.kə/ US /-ˈzɑː.ţɪ-/
plural noun
unusual objects, often ones that have come from a distant country:
Collectors of eighteenth century exotica are our main customers.
exoticism /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈzɑː.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
unusual and often exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from a distant, especially tropical country:
exotic flowers/food/designs
exotica /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪ.kə/ US /-ˈzɑː.ţɪ-/
plural noun
unusual objects, often ones that have come from a distant country:
Collectors of eighteenth century exotica are our main customers.
exoticism /ɪgˈzɒt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈzɑː.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
dabble (TRY) /ˈdæb.ļ/
verb [I]
to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period:
He first dabbled in politics when he was at law school.
She dabbled with drugs at university.
dabbler /ˈdæb.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period:
He first dabbled in politics when he was at law school.
She dabbled with drugs at university.
dabbler /ˈdæb.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
dabble (MOVE IN WATER) /ˈdæb.ļ/
verb [T]
to put part of your body, such as your hand or foot, into the water of a pool or stream, etc. and move it about
to put part of your body, such as your hand or foot, into the water of a pool or stream, etc. and move it about
self-a.base.ment
AHD: [sµlf”…-b³s“m…nt]
D.J. [7self*6be!sm*nt]
K.K. [7sWlf*6besm*nt]
- Degradation or humiliation of oneself, especially because of feelings of guilt or inferiority.自卑，自贬，自我菲薄：自我贬低或羞辱，尤指出于负罪感或自卑感
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
synthesis (MIX) /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
noun [C] plural syntheses FORMAL
the mixing of different ideas, influences or things to make a whole which is different or new:
He describes his latest record as 'a synthesis of African and Latin rhythms'.
the mixing of different ideas, influences or things to make a whole which is different or new:
He describes his latest record as 'a synthesis of African and Latin rhythms'.
synthesis (CHEMICAL PRODUCTION) /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the production of a substance from simpler materials after a chemical reaction
See also photosynthesis.
synthetically /sɪnˈθet.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈθeţ-/
adverb
synthesize, UK USUALLY synthesise /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
There are many vitamins that the body cannot synthesize (= produce) itself.
the production of a substance from simpler materials after a chemical reaction
See also photosynthesis.
synthetically /sɪnˈθet.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈθeţ-/
adverb
synthesize, UK USUALLY synthesise /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
There are many vitamins that the body cannot synthesize (= produce) itself.
be.la.bor
AHD: [b¹-l³“b…r]
D.J. [b!6le!b*]
K.K. [b!6leb+]
- To attack with blows; hit, beat, or whip.See Synonyms at beat 痛打：用拳击；击、打或抽参见 beat
- To assail verbally.抨击
- To discuss repeatedly or at length; harp on:喋喋不休：反复地或冗长地讨论；喋喋不休地讲：Don't belabor the point.别再罗嗦这事儿了
v.tr.（及物动词） be.la.bored,be.la.bor.ing,be.la.bors
an.noy.ance
AHD: […-noi“…ns]
D.J. [*6n%!*ns]
K.K. [*6n%!*ns]
- The act of annoying or the state of being annoyed.恼怒，烦恼：恼怒的行为或被打扰的状态
- A cause of irritation or vexation; a nuisance.令人烦恼的事，令人烦恼的人：使人烦恼或生气的原因；讨厌的东西（或人）
n.（名词）
wanderlust /ˈwɒn.də.lʌst/ US /ˈwɑːn.dɚ-/
noun [U]
the desire to travel far away and to many different places:
In July wanderlust takes over the whole nation.
the desire to travel far away and to many different places:
In July wanderlust takes over the whole nation.
ingrained /ɪnˈgreɪnd/
adjective
1 (of beliefs) so firmly held that they are not likely to change:
Such ingrained prejudices cannot be corrected easily.
The belief that you should own your house is deeply ingrained in British society.
2 Ingrained dirt has got under the surface of something and is difficult to remove:
The oil had become ingrained in his skin.
1 (of beliefs) so firmly held that they are not likely to change:
Such ingrained prejudices cannot be corrected easily.
The belief that you should own your house is deeply ingrained in British society.
2 Ingrained dirt has got under the surface of something and is difficult to remove:
The oil had become ingrained in his skin.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
check (EXAMINE) /tʃek/
verb [I or T]
to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe or suitable by examining it or them quickly:
You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
Customs stopped us and checked (= searched) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.
After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.
The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.
My wife checks on (= visits) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright.
[+ (that)] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house.
[+ question word] I rang them yesterday to check when they were arriving.
He double-checked all the doors (= checked them all twice) before leaving the house.
[+ to infinitive] If you're near the garage, could you check to see (= ask) if the car's ready?
If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with (= ask) a lawyer.
See also crosscheck.
check /tʃek/
noun [C]
an examination of something in order to make certain that it is correct or the way it should be:
The soldiers gave their equipment a final check before setting off.
"I can't find my keys." "Have another check in/through your jacket pockets."
Security checks have become really strict at the airport.
The police are carrying out spot checks on (= quick examinations of a limited number of) drivers over the Christmas period to test for alcohol levels.
It's my job to keep a check on stock levels.
I'll just run a check on (= find information about) that name for you in the computer.
checker /ˈtʃek.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] US
a cashier (PERSON)
to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe or suitable by examining it or them quickly:
You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
Customs stopped us and checked (= searched) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.
After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.
The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.
My wife checks on (= visits) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright.
[+ (that)] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house.
[+ question word] I rang them yesterday to check when they were arriving.
He double-checked all the doors (= checked them all twice) before leaving the house.
[+ to infinitive] If you're near the garage, could you check to see (= ask) if the car's ready?
If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with (= ask) a lawyer.
See also crosscheck.
check /tʃek/
noun [C]
an examination of something in order to make certain that it is correct or the way it should be:
The soldiers gave their equipment a final check before setting off.
"I can't find my keys." "Have another check in/through your jacket pockets."
Security checks have become really strict at the airport.
The police are carrying out spot checks on (= quick examinations of a limited number of) drivers over the Christmas period to test for alcohol levels.
It's my job to keep a check on stock levels.
I'll just run a check on (= find information about) that name for you in the computer.
checker /ˈtʃek.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] US
a cashier (PERSON)
check (STOP) /tʃek/
verb [T]
to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:
They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease.
check /tʃek/
noun
hold/keep sth in check to limit something:
We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check.
to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:
They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease.
check /tʃek/
noun
hold/keep sth in check to limit something:
We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check.
check (LEAVE) /tʃek/
verb [T] US
to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time:
It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery.
to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time:
It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery.
check (PATTERN) /tʃek/
noun [C or U]
a pattern of squares formed by lines of different colours crossing each other:
a shirt with a pattern of blue and yellow checks
a grey check suit
checked /tʃekt/
adjective
a red and white checked tablecloth
a pattern of squares formed by lines of different colours crossing each other:
a shirt with a pattern of blue and yellow checks
a grey check suit
checked /tʃekt/
adjective
a red and white checked tablecloth
check (AGREE) /tʃek/
verb [I] MAINLY US
If information checks, it agrees with other information:
Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports.
If information checks, it agrees with other information:
Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports.
check (THREATEN) /tʃek/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
in the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that the other player is forced to defend against the attack in their next move
check /tʃek/
noun SPECIALIZED
1 in check If your king is in check, it is being directly attacked by the other player:
Your king is in check from my knight.
See also checkmate.
2 give check To give check is to directly attack the other player's king:
I think I should have given check at move 23 instead of trying to find a safer square for the rook.
3 In chess, if you directly attack the other player's king, you usually say check.
in the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that the other player is forced to defend against the attack in their next move
check /tʃek/
noun SPECIALIZED
1 in check If your king is in check, it is being directly attacked by the other player:
Your king is in check from my knight.
See also checkmate.
2 give check To give check is to directly attack the other player's king:
I think I should have given check at move 23 instead of trying to find a safer square for the rook.
3 In chess, if you directly attack the other player's king, you usually say check.
check (YES) /tʃek/
exclamation US
used to say yes to someone who is making certain that all the items on a list have been dealt with or included:
"Did you bring your sleeping bag?" "Check (= Yes)." "Pillow?" "Check."
used to say yes to someone who is making certain that all the items on a list have been dealt with or included:
"Did you bring your sleeping bag?" "Check (= Yes)." "Pillow?" "Check."
impervious (SUBSTANCE) /ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
adjective
not allowing liquid to go through:
How does glue bond with impervious substances like glass and metal?
not allowing liquid to go through:
How does glue bond with impervious substances like glass and metal?
impervious (PERSON) /ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
adjective
describes a person who is not influenced or affected by something:
He is impervious to criticism and rational argument.
describes a person who is not influenced or affected by something:
He is impervious to criticism and rational argument.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
damp.en
AHD: [d²m“p…n]
D.J. [6d#mp*n]
K.K. [6d#mp*n]
v.（动词） damp.ened,damp.en.ing,damp.ens
- To make damp.使潮湿
- To deaden, restrain, or depress:消除，抑制，压抑：“trade moves . . . aimed at dampening protectionist pressures in Congress”(&b{Christian Science Monitor})“贸易流动…目的在于抑制贸易保护主义在议会中形成的压力”(基督教科学箴言报)
- To soundproof.隔音，防音
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become damp.变得潮湿
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- damp“ener
n.（名词）
bi.cau.dal
AHD: [bº-kôd“l]
D.J. [ba!6k%8dl]
K.K. [ba!6k%d1]
- Having two tails.双尾的
adj.Zoology （形容词）【动物学】
re.ful.gent
AHD: [r¹-f‹l“j…nt, -f¾l“-]
D.J. [r!6f&ld9*nt, -6fJl-]
K.K. [r!6f&ld9*nt, -6fJl-]
- Shining radiantly; resplendent.辉耀的；灿烂的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin refulg¶ns refulgent- [present participle of] refulg¶re [to flash back] 拉丁语 refulg¶ns refulgent- [] refulg¶re的现在分词 [反射回]
- re- [re-] re- [re-前缀]
- fulg¶re [to flash] * see bhel- 1fulg¶re [闪烁] *参见 bhel- 1
继承用法：
- reful“gence 或
n.（名词）
reful“gency - reful“gently
adv.（副词）
re.gard.less
AHD: [r¹-gärd“l¹s]
D.J. [r!6g$8dl!s]
K.K. [r!6g$rdl!s]
- In spite of everything; anyway:不顾后果；无论如何：continues to work regardless.不顾后果地继续工作
adv.（副词）
- Heedless; unmindful.毫不在意的；毫不顾及的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- regard“lessly
adv.（副词）
- regard“lessness
n.（名词）
etch /etʃ/
verb [T]
to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or sometimes a sharp instrument:
He etched his name on a piece of glass.
etcher /ˈetʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who makes etchings
etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/
noun
1 [U] the practice of etching
2 [C] a picture produced by printing from a metal plate which has been etched with acid
to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or sometimes a sharp instrument:
He etched his name on a piece of glass.
etcher /ˈetʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who makes etchings
etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/
noun
1 [U] the practice of etching
2 [C] a picture produced by printing from a metal plate which has been etched with acid
sound 1
AHD: [sound]
D.J. [sa&nd]
K.K. [sa&nd]
- Vibrations transmitted through an elastic material or a solid, liquid, or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing.声音，响声：通过有弹性的物质或者固体、液体或气体传送的振动，频率在20至20,000赫兹之间，能够被人的听觉器官感觉到
- Transmitted vibrations of any frequency.声音：传送过来的任何频率的振动
- The sensation stimulated in the organs of hearing by such vibrations in the air or other medium.听力：受空气或其他传媒中这种振动的刺激，而在听觉器官中产生的感觉
- Such sensations considered as a group.听力系统：被认为是一个群体的这种感觉
- A distinctive noise:很明显的闹声、嘈杂声：a hollow sound.沉闷的嘈杂声
- The distance over which something can be heard:听力范围：某种东西能被听见的距离：within sound of my voice.在我声音的听距之内
- Linguistics 【语言学】
- An articulation made by the vocal apparatus:音：由发声装置所发出的声音：a vowel sound; a speech sound.元音；演讲音
- The distinctive character of such an articulation:音值：这种音的独特的特点：The words&I{bear} and &I{bare} have the same sound.bear 和 bare 这两个词拥有相同的音值
- A mental impression; an implication:弦外之音；言外之意：didn't like the sound of the invitation.不喜欢这次邀请所含的弦外之音
- Auditory material that is recorded, as for a movie.录音材料：（如为电影）而录制的可听到的材料
- Meaningless noise.没有意义的嘈杂声
- Music A distinctive style, as of an orchestra or a singer.【音乐】 （如交响乐队或歌手的）独特音乐风格
- Archaic Rumor; report.【古语】 谣传；讯息
n.（名词）
v.（动词） sound.ed,sound.ing,sounds
- To make or give forth a sound:作声，发声：制造或发出声响：The siren sounded.汽笛响起来了
- To be given forth as a sound:被吹响，被奏响：The fanfare sounded.响亮的喇叭声吹起来
- To present a particular impression:听起来：给人一种特别的印象：That argument sounds reasonable.那个观点听起来有道理
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cause to give forth or produce a sound:使发出或产生声响：sounded the gong.敲锣
- To summon, announce, or signal by a sound:发出信号：以声音召集、宣布或发信号：sound a warning.发出警告
- Linguistics To articulate; pronounce:【语言学】 发…的音；发音：sound a vowel.发一个元音
- To make known; celebrate:使知名；庆贺（祝）：“Nations unborn your mighty names shall sound”(&b{Alexander Pope})“未诞生的国家，你们英武的名字应传颂”(亚历山大·波普)
- To examine (a body organ or part) by causing to emit sound; auscultate.听诊，听验：通过使发出声音而检查（身体器官或部分）；听诊
v.tr.（及物动词）
常用词组：
- sound off
- To express one's views vigorously:高声谈论：有力地抒发自己的见解：was always sounding off about higher taxes.总是就更高税收有力地抒发自己的见解
- To count cadence when marching in military formation.报数：喊行军齐步走口令
语源：
- Middle English soun 中古英语 soun
- from Old French son 源自 古法语 son
- from Latin sonus * see swen- 源自 拉丁语 sonus *参见 swen-
sound 2
AHD: [sound]
D.J. [sa&nd]
K.K. [sa&nd]
- Free from defect, decay, or damage; in good condition.完好的：无疵的，没有腐损的或完好无损伤的；完好的
- Free from disease or injury.See Synonyms at healthy 健全的：没有疾病或损伤的参见 healthy
- Having a firm basis; unshakable:基础牢固的；不可动摇的：a sound foundation.牢固的基础
- Financially secure or safe:财政上充实的或安全的：a sound economy.殷实的经济
- Based on valid reasoning:合理的：建立在有效推理之上的：a sound observation.See Synonyms at &b{valid}合理的说法参见 valid
- Free from logical flaws:没有逻辑错误的：sound reasoning.符合逻辑的推理
- Logic Of or relating to an argument in which all the premises are true and the conclusion follows from the premises.【逻辑学】 推理的：某种论点的或与之有关的，这种论点中的所有前提都是真实的，而且结论来源于前提
- Thorough; complete:彻底的；完全的：a sound flogging.狠狠的鞭打
- Deep and unbroken; undisturbed:深沉而不间断的；不受打扰的：a sound sleep.酣睡
- Free from moral defect; upright.没有道德缺点的；正直的
- Worthy of confidence; trustworthy.值得信任的；值得信赖的
- Marked by or showing common sense and good judgment; levelheaded:有识别力的：表现基本常识及良好判断或者具有这种特点的；头脑清醒的：a sound approach to the problem.对该问题见解正确的方法
- Compatible with an accepted point of view; conservative.保守的：与被接受的观点相一致的；保守的
- Law Legally valid.【法律】 法律上有效的
adj.（形容词） sound.er,sound.est
- Thoroughly; deeply:充分地；酣畅地：sound asleep.酣睡
adv.（副词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English gesund 源自 古英语 gesund
继承用法：
- sound“ly
adv.（副词）
- sound“ness
n.（名词）
sound 3
AHD: [sound]
D.J. [sa&nd]
K.K. [sa&nd]
- Abbr. sd.A long, relatively wide body of water, larger than a strait or a channel, connecting larger bodies of water.缩写 sd.海峡：一条长、相对较宽的水域，比strait或者channel大，连接更大的水域
- A long, wide ocean inlet.长而宽大的海湾
- The air bladder of a fish.鱼的鳔
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English sund [swimming, sea] 源自 古英语 sund [游泳，海]
sound 4
AHD: [sound]
D.J. [sa&nd]
K.K. [sa&nd]
v.（动词） sound.ed,sound.ing,sounds
- To measure the depth of (water), especially by means of a weighted line; fathom.探测深度：探测（水域的）深度，尤指利用加重线锤测；用测深绳测量
- To try to learn the attitudes or opinions of:试探、询问：试图得知某人的态度或观点：sounded out her feelings.探听出她的情感
- To probe (a body cavity) with a sound.用探子探测检查（体腔）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To measure depth.测量深度
- To dive swiftly downward. Used of a whale or fish.突然迅速地潜入深水用于指鲸鱼或其他鱼
- To look into a possibility; investigate.试探可能性；进行调查
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- An instrument used to examine or explore body cavities, as for foreign bodies or other abnormalities, or to dilate strictures in them.探子：用于检查或探测体腔的一种仪器，如为异物或其他不正常的东西，或者为扩大这些体腔的狭窄部分
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English sounden 中古英语 sounden
- from Old French sonder 源自 古法语 sonder
- from sonde [sounding line] 源自 sonde [测深绳]
- [probably of Germanic origin] [可能源于日耳曼语]
继承用法：
- sound“able
adj.（形容词）
gripe /graɪp/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a strong complaint:
Her main gripe is that she's not being trained properly.
gripe /graɪp/
verb [I] INFORMAL
There's no point griping about the price of things.
a strong complaint:
Her main gripe is that she's not being trained properly.
gripe /graɪp/
verb [I] INFORMAL
There's no point griping about the price of things.
dullard /ˈdʌl.əd/ US /-ɚd/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a stupid person
a stupid person
cloud-burst /ˈklaʊd.bɜːst/ US /-bɝːst/
noun [C]
a sudden heavy fall of rain
a sudden heavy fall of rain
rebuff /rɪˈbʌf/
verb [T] FORMAL
to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way:
She rebuffed all suggestions that she should resign.
rebuff /rɪˈbʌf/
noun [C] FORMAL
Her desperate request for help was met with a rebuff.
to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way:
She rebuffed all suggestions that she should resign.
rebuff /rɪˈbʌf/
noun [C] FORMAL
Her desperate request for help was met with a rebuff.
offhand (NOT INTERESTED) /ˌɒfˈhænd/ US /ˌɑːf-/
adjective (UK INFORMAL offish)
not friendly, and showing lack of interest in other people in a way that seems slightly rude:
I hope I didn't appear offhand with her - it's just that I was in such a hurry.
offhandedly /ˌɒfˈhæn.dɪd.li/ US /ˌɑːf-/
adverb
offhandedness /ˌɒfˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/ US /ˌɑːf-/
noun [U]
not friendly, and showing lack of interest in other people in a way that seems slightly rude:
I hope I didn't appear offhand with her - it's just that I was in such a hurry.
offhandedly /ˌɒfˈhæn.dɪd.li/ US /ˌɑːf-/
adverb
offhandedness /ˌɒfˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/ US /ˌɑːf-/
noun [U]
offhand (IMMEDIATELY) /ˌɒfˈhænd/ US /ˌɑːf-/
adverb
without looking for information and without thinking carefully; immediately:
I can't quote the exact statistics for you offhand, but they're there for you to see in the report.
without looking for information and without thinking carefully; immediately:
I can't quote the exact statistics for you offhand, but they're there for you to see in the report.
offensive /əˈfent.sɪv/
noun [C]
a planned military attack:
They launched the land offensive in the middle of the night.
UN troops have gone on the offensive (= started to attack).
offensive /əˈfent.sɪv/
adjective
used for attacking:
Since the other side had taken offensive action (= attacked), we had no choice but to defend ourselves.
Knives of any sort are classed as offensive weapons.
a planned military attack:
They launched the land offensive in the middle of the night.
UN troops have gone on the offensive (= started to attack).
offensive /əˈfent.sɪv/
adjective
used for attacking:
Since the other side had taken offensive action (= attacked), we had no choice but to defend ourselves.
Knives of any sort are classed as offensive weapons.
o.di.um
AHD: [½“d¶-…m]
D.J. [6*&di8*m]
K.K. [6odi*m]
- The state or quality of being odious.可憎的状态或性质
- Strong dislike, contempt, or aversion.强烈的不喜欢、轻视或反感
- A state of disgrace resulting from hateful or detestable conduct.See Synonyms at disgrace 耻辱：因做了可憎的事而处于不光彩的状态参见 disgrace
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin [hatred] * see od- 拉丁语 [恨，憎恶] *参见 od-
der.map.ter.an
AHD: [d…r-m²p“t…r-…n]
D.J. [d*6m#pt*r*n]
K.K. [d+6m#pt*r*n]
- Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera, including the earwigs, having an elongated, flattened body equipped with a pair of pincerlike appendages at the posterior end.革翅目：革翅目昆虫（包括蠼螋），它长而肥胖的身躯尾部有一对X形的附属物（翅膀）
n.（名词）
- Of or belonging to the order Dermaptera.革翅目的，与革翅有关的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From New Latin Dermaptera [order name] 源自 现代拉丁语 Dermaptera [类名]
- Greek derma- [derma-] 希腊语 derma- [前缀，表“皮肤”]
- Greek ptera [pl. of] pteron [wing] * see -pter 希腊语 ptera [] pteron的复数 [翅膀] *参见 -pter
goggle /ˈgɒg.ļ/ US /ˈgɑː.gļ/
verb [I] INFORMAL
to look with the eyes wide open because you are surprised:
The cathedral was full of goggling tourists.
to look with the eyes wide open because you are surprised:
The cathedral was full of goggling tourists.
golf ball (SPORT) noun [C]
a small hard white ball used for playing golf
golf ball (PRINTING) noun [C]
a small metal ball with raised letter shapes on it which is used in some types of computer printer and typewriter
consolidate /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ US /-ˈsɑː.lɪ-/
verb [I or T]
1 to become, or cause something to become, stronger and more certain:
The success of their major product consolidated the firm's position in the market.
She hoped that marriage would consolidate their relationship.
The party consolidated its hold on power during its term of office.
The company has been expanding rapidly and I feel it's now time to consolidate (= stop growing and make our present position stronger).
2 to combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective, or to be combined in this way:
The two firms consolidated to form a single company.
consolidated /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/ US /-ˈsɑː.lɪ.deɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
consolidated trading/accounts
consolidation /kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌsɑː.lɪ-/
noun [C or U]
The company is entering a period of consolidation (= becoming better and stronger at what it does).
We have seen a similar consolidation (= joining together) of booksellers and distributors.
1 to become, or cause something to become, stronger and more certain:
The success of their major product consolidated the firm's position in the market.
She hoped that marriage would consolidate their relationship.
The party consolidated its hold on power during its term of office.
The company has been expanding rapidly and I feel it's now time to consolidate (= stop growing and make our present position stronger).
2 to combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective, or to be combined in this way:
The two firms consolidated to form a single company.
consolidated /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/ US /-ˈsɑː.lɪ.deɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
consolidated trading/accounts
consolidation /kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌsɑː.lɪ-/
noun [C or U]
The company is entering a period of consolidation (= becoming better and stronger at what it does).
We have seen a similar consolidation (= joining together) of booksellers and distributors.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
countermand /ˌkaʊn.təˈmɑːnd/ US /-ţɚˈmænd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to change an order that has already been given, especially by giving a new order
to change an order that has already been given, especially by giving a new order
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
scourge /skɜːdʒ/ US /skɝːdʒ/
noun [C usually singular]
something or someone that causes great suffering or a lot of trouble:
the scourge of war
Aids has been described as the scourge of the modern world.
scourge /skɜːdʒ/ US /skɝːdʒ/
verb [T]
The country has been scourged by (= has suffered very much because of) famine in recent years.
something or someone that causes great suffering or a lot of trouble:
the scourge of war
Aids has been described as the scourge of the modern world.
scourge /skɜːdʒ/ US /skɝːdʒ/
verb [T]
The country has been scourged by (= has suffered very much because of) famine in recent years.
po.ten.ti.ate
AHD: [p…-tµn“sh¶-³t”]
D.J. [p*6ten.i87e!t]
K.K. [p*6tWn.i7et]
- To make potent or powerful.赋予力量：使强有力或使有权力
- To enhance or increase the effect of (a drug).使更有效力：增强或强化（药物的）效力
- To promote or strengthen (a biochemical or physiological action or effect).加强：促进或加强（生化或生理行为、效力）
v.tr.（及物动词） po.ten.ti.at.ed,po.ten.ti.at.ing,po.ten.ti.ates
语源：
- From Latin potentia [power] * see potential 源自 拉丁语 potentia [能力，权力] *参见 potential
继承用法：
- poten”tia“tion
n.（名词）
Drake
AHD: [dr³k] Sir Francis (1540?-1596)
D.J. [dre!k]
K.K. [drek]
- English naval hero and explorer who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world (1577-1580) and was vice admiral of the fleet that destroyed the Spanish Armada (1588).德雷克，弗朗西斯：(1540?-1596) 英国海军英雄和航海家，是第一个环球航行的英国人（1577-1580年），曾任舰队副司令击败西班牙无敌舰队（1588年）
NONE（无词性）
fleet (SHIPS) /fliːt/
noun [C]
a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy:
a fleet of 20 sailing ships
a fishing fleet
The British fleet sailed from Southampton early this morning.
a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy:
a fleet of 20 sailing ships
a fishing fleet
The British fleet sailed from Southampton early this morning.
fleet (VEHICLES) /fliːt/
noun [C]
a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization:
He owns a fleet of taxis.
a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization:
He owns a fleet of taxis.
fleet (QUICK) /fliːt/
adjective LITERARY
able to run quickly:
She was slight and fleet of foot/fleet-footed.
fleeting /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
brief or quick:
a fleeting glimpse
This is just a fleeting visit.
fleetingly /ˈfliː.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb
I glimpsed her fleetingly through the window.
fleetness /ˈfliːt.nəs/
noun [U]
able to run quickly:
She was slight and fleet of foot/fleet-footed.
fleeting /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
brief or quick:
a fleeting glimpse
This is just a fleeting visit.
fleetingly /ˈfliː.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb
I glimpsed her fleetingly through the window.
fleetness /ˈfliːt.nəs/
noun [U]
smug /smʌg/
adjective smugger, smuggest DISAPPROVING
too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know:
a smug grin
She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so damned smug about it.
There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice.
He's been unbearably smug since he gave up smoking.
smugly /ˈsmʌg.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
in a way that shows too much satisfaction or confidence:
"I own three cars and two boats, " he said smugly.
smugness /ˈsmʌg.nəs/
noun [U]
too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know:
a smug grin
She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so damned smug about it.
There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice.
He's been unbearably smug since he gave up smoking.
smugly /ˈsmʌg.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
in a way that shows too much satisfaction or confidence:
"I own three cars and two boats, " he said smugly.
smugness /ˈsmʌg.nəs/
noun [U]
brandish /ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
verb [T]
to wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way:
She brandished a saucepan at me so I ran out of the kitchen.
to wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way:
She brandished a saucepan at me so I ran out of the kitchen.
kindle /ˈkɪn.dļ/
verb
1 [T] to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood etc.
2 [T often passive] LITERARY to cause strong feelings or ideas in someone:
Her imagination was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her.
kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/
noun [U]
small dry sticks or other materials used to start a fire
1 [T] to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood etc.
2 [T often passive] LITERARY to cause strong feelings or ideas in someone:
Her imagination was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her.
kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/
noun [U]
small dry sticks or other materials used to start a fire
play.ful
AHD: [pl³“f…l]
D.J. [6ple!f*l]
K.K. [6plef*l]
- Full of fun and high spirits; frolicsome or sportive:爱嬉戏的，顽皮的：充满乐趣和兴致的；嬉戏的或顽皮的：a playful kitten.顽皮的小猫
- Humorous; jesting:开玩笑的，逗笑的：幽默的；开玩笑的：“He meant to be conversationally playful but his voice had no tone”(&b{Saul Bellow})“他想使交谈幽默一些，但他的话里没有一点幽默的语气”(索尔·贝洛)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- play“fully
adv.（副词）
- play“fulness
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- playful,mischievous,impish,waggish,frolicsome
- These adjectives mean inclined to or marked by lighthearted fun.这些形容词意指倾向于轻松愉快的嬉戏或以轻松愉快的嬉戏为特点。
- Playful, the most general, suggests high spirits, gaiety, and often lively humor: Playful 是最常用的，暗示有朝气、优雅且经常是生动的幽默：“the playful children just let loose from school” (Oliver Goldsmith).“顽皮的儿童们刚从学校中解放出来” （奥利弗·戈德史密斯）。
- Mischievous usually implies naughty and sometimes annoying or embarrassing playfulness: Mischievous 经常暗指顽皮的和常是令人讨厌的或令人窘迫的嬉戏：“A mischievous excitability is the most obvious expression of [his face]. If he were a horse, nobody would buy him;with that eye no one could answer for his temper” (Walter Bagehot).“顽皮的兴奋是最明显的表情。 如果他是一匹马，没有人会买他；带有那种眼神的人，没有人能知道他的性情” （沃尔特·巴杰特）。
- Impish suggests an appealingly bold and devilish or rascally quality: Impish 暗指吸引人的大胆和凶暴或无赖的品质：“teasing and worrying with impish laughter half suppressed” (Thomas Hardy).“用顽皮笑声戏弄和使人烦恼被抑制了一半” （托马斯·哈迪）。
- Waggish stresses wittiness or jocularity: Waggish 强调机智或诙谐：“Muskrat Castle, as the house had been facetiously named by some waggish officer” (James Fenimore Cooper).“马斯克拉特城堡，是一些机智幽默的军官给这所房子所起的滑稽的名字” （詹姆斯·费尼莫尔·库珀）。
- Frolicsome suggests high-spirited, carefree, and uninhibited merriment: Frolicsome 暗指有朝气、无忧无虑和尽情的快乐：Frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes.欢乐的学生们用聚会和恶作剧来庆祝他们的毕业
agape /əˈgeɪp/
adjective
with the mouth open, especially showing surprise or shock:
We watched, our mouths agape in excitement.
with the mouth open, especially showing surprise or shock:
We watched, our mouths agape in excitement.
diverge /ˌdaɪˈvɜːdʒ/ US /dɪˈvɝːdʒ/
verb [I]
to follow a different direction, or to be or become different:
They walked along the road together until they reached the village, but then their paths diverged.
Although the two organizations have worked together for many years, their objectives have diverged recently.
NOTE: The opposite is converge.
divergence /ˌdaɪˈvɜː.dʒənts/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
noun [C or U]
The divergence between the incomes of the rich and the poor countries seems to be increasing.
Recently published figures show a divergence from previous trends.
divergent /ˌdaɪˈvɜː.dʒənt/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
adjective
They hold widely divergent opinions on controversial issues like abortion.
to follow a different direction, or to be or become different:
They walked along the road together until they reached the village, but then their paths diverged.
Although the two organizations have worked together for many years, their objectives have diverged recently.
NOTE: The opposite is converge.
divergence /ˌdaɪˈvɜː.dʒənts/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
noun [C or U]
The divergence between the incomes of the rich and the poor countries seems to be increasing.
Recently published figures show a divergence from previous trends.
divergent /ˌdaɪˈvɜː.dʒənt/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
adjective
They hold widely divergent opinions on controversial issues like abortion.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
agog /əˈgɒg/ US /-ˈgɑːg/
adjective [after verb]
excited; eager (to know or see more):
We waited agog for news.
excited; eager (to know or see more):
We waited agog for news.
agnosia /ˌægˈnəʊ.zi.ə/ US /-ˈnoʊ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
an inability to recognize objects, caused by damage to the brain:
visual agnosia
an inability to recognize objects, caused by damage to the brain:
visual agnosia
polemic /pəˈlem.ɪk/
noun [C] FORMAL
a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea or set of beliefs:
She has published a fierce anti-war polemic.
polemical /pəˈlem.ɪ.kəl/
adjective FORMAL
a polemical essay
a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea or set of beliefs:
She has published a fierce anti-war polemic.
polemical /pəˈlem.ɪ.kəl/
adjective FORMAL
a polemical essay
abreast /əˈbrest/
adverb
1 describes two or more people who are next to each other and moving in the same direction:
We were running/cycling two abreast.
The motorcyclist came abreast of her car and shouted abuse at her.
2 keep abreast of sth to stay informed about the most recent facts about a subject or situation:
I try to keep abreast of any developments.
1 describes two or more people who are next to each other and moving in the same direction:
We were running/cycling two abreast.
The motorcyclist came abreast of her car and shouted abuse at her.
2 keep abreast of sth to stay informed about the most recent facts about a subject or situation:
I try to keep abreast of any developments.
abscess /ˈæb.ses/
noun [C]
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
indelible /ɪnˈdel.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
1 describes a mark or substance that is impossible to remove by washing or in any other way:
indelible ink
The blood had left an indelible mark on her shirt.
2 [usually before noun] Indelible memories or actions are impossible to forget, or have a permanent influence or effect:
I have an indelible memory of that meeting with Anastasia.
In his twenty years working for the company, Joe Pearson made an indelible impression on it.
indelibly /ɪnˈdel.ɪ.bli/
adverb
1 describes a mark or substance that is impossible to remove by washing or in any other way:
indelible ink
The blood had left an indelible mark on her shirt.
2 [usually before noun] Indelible memories or actions are impossible to forget, or have a permanent influence or effect:
I have an indelible memory of that meeting with Anastasia.
In his twenty years working for the company, Joe Pearson made an indelible impression on it.
indelibly /ɪnˈdel.ɪ.bli/
adverb
con.vul.sion
AHD: [k…n-v¾l“sh…n]
D.J. [k*n6vJl.*n]
K.K. [k*n6vJl.*n]
- An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.抽搐：一种强烈的、阵发性的、不自觉的肌肉收缩
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.狂笑，发作：无法控制的发作，如大笑等；突然发作
- Violent turmoil:骚乱：强烈的骚动或动乱：“The market convulsions of the last few weeks have shaken the world”(&b{Felix Rohatyn})“前几周的市场动荡震动了整个世界”(费利克斯·罗哈廷)
n.（名词）
immune /ɪˈmjuːn/
adjective
1 protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood:
Most people who've had chicken pox once are immune to it for the rest of their lives.
He seems to be immune to colds - he just never gets them.
2 [after verb] not affected or upset by a particular type of behaviour or emotion:
The press had criticised her so often that in the end she had become immune (to it).
3 [after verb] not able to be punished or damaged by something:
Journalists, he insisted, must be immune (= protected) from prosecution.
immunity /ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when you are immune, especially to disease or from legal action:
The vaccination gives you immunity against the disease for up to six months.
He was granted immunity from prosecution because he confessed the names of the other spies.
immunize, UK USUALLY immunise /ˈɪm.jʊ.naɪz/
verb [T]
to give a person or animal protection against a particular disease by introducing a special substance into their body, usually by injection:
Children are routinely immunized against polio.
immunization, UK USUALLY immunisation /ˌɪm.jʊ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
mass/routine immunization
1 protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood:
Most people who've had chicken pox once are immune to it for the rest of their lives.
He seems to be immune to colds - he just never gets them.
2 [after verb] not affected or upset by a particular type of behaviour or emotion:
The press had criticised her so often that in the end she had become immune (to it).
3 [after verb] not able to be punished or damaged by something:
Journalists, he insisted, must be immune (= protected) from prosecution.
immunity /ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when you are immune, especially to disease or from legal action:
The vaccination gives you immunity against the disease for up to six months.
He was granted immunity from prosecution because he confessed the names of the other spies.
immunize, UK USUALLY immunise /ˈɪm.jʊ.naɪz/
verb [T]
to give a person or animal protection against a particular disease by introducing a special substance into their body, usually by injection:
Children are routinely immunized against polio.
immunization, UK USUALLY immunisation /ˌɪm.jʊ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
mass/routine immunization
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
monarch /ˈmɒn.ək/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚk/
noun [C]
a king or queen:
a hereditary monarch
Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch (= only has very limited powers).
monarchic /məˈnɑː.kɪk/ US /-ˈnɑːr-/
adjective (ALSO monarchical) FORMAL
monarchist /ˈmɒn.ə.kɪst/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun [C]
a person who supports the system of having a king or queen
monarchy /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a country which has a king or queen
2 [U] the system of having a king or queen:
Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished?
a king or queen:
a hereditary monarch
Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch (= only has very limited powers).
monarchic /məˈnɑː.kɪk/ US /-ˈnɑːr-/
adjective (ALSO monarchical) FORMAL
monarchist /ˈmɒn.ə.kɪst/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun [C]
a person who supports the system of having a king or queen
monarchy /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a country which has a king or queen
2 [U] the system of having a king or queen:
Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished?
monarch /ˈmɒn.ək/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚk/
noun [C]
a king or queen:
a hereditary monarch
Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch (= only has very limited powers).
monarchic /məˈnɑː.kɪk/ US /-ˈnɑːr-/
adjective (ALSO monarchical) FORMAL
monarchist /ˈmɒn.ə.kɪst/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun [C]
a person who supports the system of having a king or queen
monarchy /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a country which has a king or queen
2 [U] the system of having a king or queen:
Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished?
a king or queen:
a hereditary monarch
Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch (= only has very limited powers).
monarchic /məˈnɑː.kɪk/ US /-ˈnɑːr-/
adjective (ALSO monarchical) FORMAL
monarchist /ˈmɒn.ə.kɪst/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun [C]
a person who supports the system of having a king or queen
monarchy /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/ US /ˈmɑː.nɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a country which has a king or queen
2 [U] the system of having a king or queen:
Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished?
prospect (POSSIBILITY) /ˈprɒs.pekt/ US /ˈprɑː.spekt/
noun
1 [C or U] the possibility that something good might happen in the future:
Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
There seems little prospect of an end to the dispute.
[+ that] There's not much prospect that this war will be over soon.
There's every prospect of success.
2 [S] the idea of something that will or might happen in the future:
The prospect of spending three whole days with her fills me with horror.
I'm very excited at the prospect of seeing her again.
We face the prospect of having to start all over again.
3 [C] a person who might be chosen, for example as an employee:
We'll be interviewing four more prospects for the posts this afternoon.
prospects /ˈprɒs.pekts/ US /ˈprɑː.spekts/
plural noun
the possibility of being successful, especially at work:
She's hoping the course will improve her career prospects.
Prospects of/for (= Opportunities for) employment remain bleak for most people in the area.
prospective /prəˈspek.tɪv/
adjective
prospective buyers/employers/parents, etc. people who are expected to buy something/employ someone/become a parent, etc:
We've had three sets of prospective buyers looking round the house.
1 [C or U] the possibility that something good might happen in the future:
Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
There seems little prospect of an end to the dispute.
[+ that] There's not much prospect that this war will be over soon.
There's every prospect of success.
2 [S] the idea of something that will or might happen in the future:
The prospect of spending three whole days with her fills me with horror.
I'm very excited at the prospect of seeing her again.
We face the prospect of having to start all over again.
3 [C] a person who might be chosen, for example as an employee:
We'll be interviewing four more prospects for the posts this afternoon.
prospects /ˈprɒs.pekts/ US /ˈprɑː.spekts/
plural noun
the possibility of being successful, especially at work:
She's hoping the course will improve her career prospects.
Prospects of/for (= Opportunities for) employment remain bleak for most people in the area.
prospective /prəˈspek.tɪv/
adjective
prospective buyers/employers/parents, etc. people who are expected to buy something/employ someone/become a parent, etc:
We've had three sets of prospective buyers looking round the house.
prospect (SEARCH) /ˈprɒs.pekt/ US /ˈprɑː.spekt/
verb [I]
to search for gold, oil or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth:
to prospect for oil/gold
prospector /prəˈspek.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to search for gold, oil or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth:
to prospect for oil/gold
prospector /prəˈspek.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
prospect (VIEW) /ˈprɒs.pekt/ US /ˈprɑː.spekt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a good view of a large land area or of a city:
From the restaurant there was a marvellous prospect of/over Sienna and the countryside beyond.
a good view of a large land area or of a city:
From the restaurant there was a marvellous prospect of/over Sienna and the countryside beyond.
gloss (APPEARANCE) /glɒs/ US /glɑːs/
noun [S or U]
a smooth shiny appearance on the surface of something, or paint or a similar substance which produces this appearance:
Marble can be polished to a high gloss.
This varnish provides a long-lasting and hard-wearing gloss finish.
lip gloss
We'll need a litre of gloss (paint) to cover the woodwork.
glossy /ˈglɒs.i/ US /ˈglɑː.si/
adjective
1 smooth and shiny:
She has wonderfully glossy hair.
a dog with a glossy coat
2 describes a book or magazine which has been produced on shiny and expensive paper and contains many colour pictures:
a glossy coffee-table book
a pile of glossy magazines/car brochures
3 MAINLY DISAPPROVING looking attractive, but often not having serious value or quality:
This magazine is full of glossy advertisements for aftershave.
glossy /ˈglɒs.i/ US /ˈglɑː.si/
noun [C] US
a photograph printed on smooth shiny paper
glossily /ˈglɒs.ɪ.li/
adverb
glossiness /ˈglɒs.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈglɑː.sɪ-/
noun [U]
the quality of being glossy
a smooth shiny appearance on the surface of something, or paint or a similar substance which produces this appearance:
Marble can be polished to a high gloss.
This varnish provides a long-lasting and hard-wearing gloss finish.
lip gloss
We'll need a litre of gloss (paint) to cover the woodwork.
glossy /ˈglɒs.i/ US /ˈglɑː.si/
adjective
1 smooth and shiny:
She has wonderfully glossy hair.
a dog with a glossy coat
2 describes a book or magazine which has been produced on shiny and expensive paper and contains many colour pictures:
a glossy coffee-table book
a pile of glossy magazines/car brochures
3 MAINLY DISAPPROVING looking attractive, but often not having serious value or quality:
This magazine is full of glossy advertisements for aftershave.
glossy /ˈglɒs.i/ US /ˈglɑː.si/
noun [C] US
a photograph printed on smooth shiny paper
glossily /ˈglɒs.ɪ.li/
adverb
glossiness /ˈglɒs.ɪ.nəs/ US /ˈglɑː.sɪ-/
noun [U]
the quality of being glossy
gloss (EXPLANATION) /glɒs/ US /glɑːs/
verb [T]
to provide an explanation for a word or phrase:
In the school edition of the book, the older and more rare words have been glossed.
gloss /glɒs/ US /glɑːs/
noun [C]
an explanation for a word or phrase:
Difficult expressions are explained in the glosses at the bottom of the page.
to provide an explanation for a word or phrase:
In the school edition of the book, the older and more rare words have been glossed.
gloss /glɒs/ US /glɑːs/
noun [C]
an explanation for a word or phrase:
Difficult expressions are explained in the glosses at the bottom of the page.
glory days plural noun
Someone's glory days are a period of time when they were very successful:
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
Her popularity as a singer has waned since the glory days of the 1980s.
swear (USE RUDE WORDS) /sweəʳ/ US /swer/
verb [I] swore, sworn
to use words that are rude or offensive as a way of emphasizing what you mean or as a way of insulting someone or something:
It was a real shock, the first time I heard my mother swear.
When the taxi driver started to swear at him, he walked off.
swearing /ˈsweə.rɪŋ/ US /ˈswer.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
when someone uses rude or offensive language
to use words that are rude or offensive as a way of emphasizing what you mean or as a way of insulting someone or something:
It was a real shock, the first time I heard my mother swear.
When the taxi driver started to swear at him, he walked off.
swearing /ˈsweə.rɪŋ/ US /ˈswer.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
when someone uses rude or offensive language
swear (PROMISE) /sweəʳ/ US /swer/
verb [I or T] swore, sworn
to state or promise that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way:
I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).
[+ (that)] You might find it difficult to believe, but I swear (that) the guy just came up to me and gave me the money.
INFORMAL She swore blind (= promised definitely) (that) she didn't know what had happened to the money.
[+ to infinitive] New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.
In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.
I swore an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
A few of us knew what was going to happen, but we were sworn to secrecy (= we were made to promise that we would keep it a secret).
I think his birthday is on the 5th, but I wouldn't/couldn't swear to it (= I am not completely certain about it).
to state or promise that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way:
I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).
[+ (that)] You might find it difficult to believe, but I swear (that) the guy just came up to me and gave me the money.
INFORMAL She swore blind (= promised definitely) (that) she didn't know what had happened to the money.
[+ to infinitive] New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.
In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.
I swore an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
A few of us knew what was going to happen, but we were sworn to secrecy (= we were made to promise that we would keep it a secret).
I think his birthday is on the 5th, but I wouldn't/couldn't swear to it (= I am not completely certain about it).
sweatshirt /ˈswet.ʃɜːt/ US /-ʃɝːt/
noun [C]
a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body:
She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.
a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body:
She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.
pervade /pəˈveɪd/ US /pɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
pervade /pəˈveɪd/ US /pɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
im.mure
AHD: [¹-my‹r“]
D.J. [!6mj&*]
K.K. [!6mj&r]
- To confine within or as if within walls; imprison.监禁：困在房间内或好象困在房间内；监禁
- To build into a wall:筑于墙内：immure a shrine.把神龛嵌于墙内
- To entomb in a wall.埋在墙内
v.tr.（及物动词） im.mured,im.mur.ing,im.mures
语源：
- Medieval Latin imm&9{¿r³re} 中世纪拉丁语 imm&9{¿r³re}
- Latin in- [in] * see in- 2拉丁语 in- [在…里面] *参见 in-2
- Latin m&9{¿rus} [wall] 拉丁语 m&9{¿rus} [墙壁]
继承用法：
- immure“ment
n.（名词）
assiduous /əˈsɪd.ju.əs/
adjective FORMAL
showing hard work, care and attention to detail:
assiduous research/efforts
an assiduous student
The Government has been assiduous in the fight against inflation.
assiduously /əˈsɪd.ju.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
Before apartheid ended, I assiduously avoided buying South African products.
assiduousness /əˈsɪd.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
showing hard work, care and attention to detail:
assiduous research/efforts
an assiduous student
The Government has been assiduous in the fight against inflation.
assiduously /əˈsɪd.ju.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
Before apartheid ended, I assiduously avoided buying South African products.
assiduousness /əˈsɪd.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
scoff (LAUGH) /skɒf/ US /skɑːf/
verb [I]
to laugh and speak about a person or idea in a way which shows that you think they are stupid or ridiculous:
The critics scoffed at his paintings.
Years ago people would have scoffed at the idea that cars would be built by robots.
scoff /skɒf/ US /skɑːf/
noun [C usually plural]
Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.
scoffer /ˈskɒf.əʳ/ US /ˈskɑː.fɚ/
noun [C usually plural]
I was able to prove the scoffers wrong.
to laugh and speak about a person or idea in a way which shows that you think they are stupid or ridiculous:
The critics scoffed at his paintings.
Years ago people would have scoffed at the idea that cars would be built by robots.
scoff /skɒf/ US /skɑːf/
noun [C usually plural]
Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.
scoffer /ˈskɒf.əʳ/ US /ˈskɑː.fɚ/
noun [C usually plural]
I was able to prove the scoffers wrong.
scoff (EAT) /skɒf/ US /skɑːf/
verb [T] (US ALSO scarf) INFORMAL
to eat something quickly and eagerly:
I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids scoffed the lot.
to eat something quickly and eagerly:
I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids scoffed the lot.
feign /feɪn/
verb [T]
to pretend to feel something, usually an emotion:
You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.
She responded to his remarks with feigned amusement.
to pretend to feel something, usually an emotion:
You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.
She responded to his remarks with feigned amusement.
fella /ˈfel.ə/
noun [C] NOT STANDARD
1 a man:
There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar.
2 a male sexual partner or boyfriend:
Was she with her fella?
1 a man:
There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar.
2 a male sexual partner or boyfriend:
Was she with her fella?
whimsical /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/
adjective
unusual and strange in a way that might be amusing or annoying:
a whimsical tale
Despite his kindly, sometimes whimsical air, he was a shrewd observer of people.
whimsically /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kli/
adverb
whimsicality /ˌwɪm.zɪˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
unusual and strange in a way that might be amusing or annoying:
a whimsical tale
Despite his kindly, sometimes whimsical air, he was a shrewd observer of people.
whimsically /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kli/
adverb
whimsicality /ˌwɪm.zɪˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
ferocious /fəˈrəʊ.ʃəs/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
adjective
fierce and violent:
a ferocious dog
a ferocious battle
She's got a ferocious (= very bad) temper.
The president came in for some ferocious criticism.
ferociously /fəˈrəʊ.ʃə.sli/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
adverb
A female lion defends her young ferociously.
ferocity /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/ US /-ˈrɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO ferociousness)
The ferocity of the attack shocked a lot of people.
fierce and violent:
a ferocious dog
a ferocious battle
She's got a ferocious (= very bad) temper.
The president came in for some ferocious criticism.
ferociously /fəˈrəʊ.ʃə.sli/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
adverb
A female lion defends her young ferociously.
ferocity /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/ US /-ˈrɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO ferociousness)
The ferocity of the attack shocked a lot of people.
fender bender US noun [C] (UK prang) INFORMAL
a road accident in which the vehicles involved are only slightly damaged
feng shui /ˌfeŋˈʃuːi/ /ˌfʊŋˈʃweɪ/
noun [U]
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
warp (BEND) /wɔːp/ US /wɔːrp/
verb [I or T]
(especially of wood) to become damaged by bending or twisting, usually as a result of the presence of water or heat, or (of water or heat) to cause this to happen:
Left in the garage where it was damp, the wooden frame had warped.
If I put the shelves near the radiator, the heat might warp them.
warped /wɔːpt/ US /wɔːrpt/
adjective
Have you noticed how warped these shelves are?
(especially of wood) to become damaged by bending or twisting, usually as a result of the presence of water or heat, or (of water or heat) to cause this to happen:
Left in the garage where it was damp, the wooden frame had warped.
If I put the shelves near the radiator, the heat might warp them.
warped /wɔːpt/ US /wɔːrpt/
adjective
Have you noticed how warped these shelves are?
warp (STRANGE) /wɔːp/ US /wɔːrp/
verb [T]
to make a person or their behaviour strange, in an unpleasant or harmful way:
Prison warps people. Had it warped Kelley enough that he would kill a stranger?
warped /wɔːpt/ US /wɔːrpt/
adjective DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
strange and unpleasant:
I suppose I shouldn't be laughing about death - perhaps I've got a warped mind/sense of humour!
to make a person or their behaviour strange, in an unpleasant or harmful way:
Prison warps people. Had it warped Kelley enough that he would kill a stranger?
warped /wɔːpt/ US /wɔːrpt/
adjective DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
strange and unpleasant:
I suppose I shouldn't be laughing about death - perhaps I've got a warped mind/sense of humour!
schism /ˈskɪz.əm/ /ˈsɪz-/
noun [C]
a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious organization:
a schism in/within the Church
a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious organization:
a schism in/within the Church
intrepid /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/
adjective
extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations:
a team of intrepid explorers
intrepidly /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd.li/
adverb
extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations:
a team of intrepid explorers
intrepidly /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd.li/
adverb
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
supplement /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/
noun [C]
1 something which is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra:
The doctor said she should be taking vitamin supplements.
The money I get from teaching evening classes provides a supplement to my main income.
We paid a supplement (= an extra amount of money) so that we could have a cabin on board the ship.
2 a part of a magazine or newspaper, either produced separately or as part of the magazine or newspaper:
The newspaper publishes a sports supplement every Monday.
3 A supplement to a book is an additional part of it, either produced separately or included at the end of the book, which contains information that was not available when the book was first produced:
There is a supplement to the dictionary containing new words.
supplement /ˈsʌp.lɪ.ment/ /ˌ--ˈ-/
verb [T]
to add something to something to make it larger or better:
He supplements (= adds to) his income by working in a bar in the evening.
Some vegetarians like to supplement their diets with iron tablets.
supplementary /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective (US ALSO supplemental)
a supplementary income
1 something which is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra:
The doctor said she should be taking vitamin supplements.
The money I get from teaching evening classes provides a supplement to my main income.
We paid a supplement (= an extra amount of money) so that we could have a cabin on board the ship.
2 a part of a magazine or newspaper, either produced separately or as part of the magazine or newspaper:
The newspaper publishes a sports supplement every Monday.
3 A supplement to a book is an additional part of it, either produced separately or included at the end of the book, which contains information that was not available when the book was first produced:
There is a supplement to the dictionary containing new words.
supplement /ˈsʌp.lɪ.ment/ /ˌ--ˈ-/
verb [T]
to add something to something to make it larger or better:
He supplements (= adds to) his income by working in a bar in the evening.
Some vegetarians like to supplement their diets with iron tablets.
supplementary /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective (US ALSO supplemental)
a supplementary income
rampant (INCREASING) /ˈræm.pənt/
adjective
(of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way:
rampant corruption
Rampant inflation means that our wage increases soon become worth nothing.
He said that he had encountered rampant prejudice in his attempts to get a job.
Disease is rampant in the overcrowded city.
(of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way:
rampant corruption
Rampant inflation means that our wage increases soon become worth nothing.
He said that he had encountered rampant prejudice in his attempts to get a job.
Disease is rampant in the overcrowded city.
ramp sth up phrasal verb
1 [M] If a business ramps up its activity, it increases it:
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
spleen (ORGAN) /spliːn/
noun [C]
an organ near the stomach which produces and cleans the body's blood
an organ near the stomach which produces and cleans the body's blood
spleen (ANGER) /spliːn/
noun [U] FORMAL
a feeling of anger and dissatisfaction:
MAINLY UK She threatened, in a fit/burst of spleen, to resign.
Shareholders used the conference as an opportunity to vent their spleen on (= get angry with) the Board of Directors.
a feeling of anger and dissatisfaction:
MAINLY UK She threatened, in a fit/burst of spleen, to resign.
Shareholders used the conference as an opportunity to vent their spleen on (= get angry with) the Board of Directors.
umbrage /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/
noun SLIGHTLY FORMAL
take umbrage to feel upset or annoyed, usually because you feel that someone has been rude or shown a lack of respect to you:
You don't think she'll take umbrage if she isn't invited to the wedding, do you?
take umbrage to feel upset or annoyed, usually because you feel that someone has been rude or shown a lack of respect to you:
You don't think she'll take umbrage if she isn't invited to the wedding, do you?
umlaut /ˈʊm.laʊt/
noun [C]
a mark put over a vowel in some languages, such as German, to show that the pronunciation of the vowel is changed:
The German word 'Geb盲ude', which means 'building', has an umlaut over the 'a'.
a mark put over a vowel in some languages, such as German, to show that the pronunciation of the vowel is changed:
The German word 'Geb盲ude', which means 'building', has an umlaut over the 'a'.
referee (JUDGE) /ˌref.əˈriː/
noun [C]
1 a person who is in charge of a game and who makes certain that the rules are followed:
Liverpool only lost the game because the referee was biased.
2 a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement:
A senior judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management.
referee /ˌref.əˈriː/
verb [I or T]
They had to ask one of the spectators to referee (the match).
1 a person who is in charge of a game and who makes certain that the rules are followed:
Liverpool only lost the game because the referee was biased.
2 a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement:
A senior judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management.
referee /ˌref.əˈriː/
verb [I or T]
They had to ask one of the spectators to referee (the match).
referee (SUPPORTER) UK /ˌref.əˈriː/
noun [C] (ALSO reference)
a person who knows you and who is willing to describe and, usually, praise you, to support you when you are trying to get a job, etc:
She gave her college tutor as her referee to the interviewer.
a person who knows you and who is willing to describe and, usually, praise you, to support you when you are trying to get a job, etc:
She gave her college tutor as her referee to the interviewer.
stock (SUPPLY) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun
1 [C or U] a supply of something for use or sale:
It is now halfway through winter and food stocks are already low.
The local shop has a good stock of postcards and guidebooks.
Much of the city's housing stock (= the number of houses in the city) is over 100 years old.
2 [U] the total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop:
This shop sells its old stock at a very low prices.
We'll be getting our new stock in on Friday.
The new edition is in/out of stock (= available/not available) in major bookshops.
stock /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
verb [T]
1 If a shop or factory stocks something, it keeps a supply of it:
Most supermarkets stock a wide range of wines.
2 to fill something such as a cupboard or shelves with food or goods:
He has a Saturday job stocking shelves in the local supermarket.
I always stock up the fridge before my sister comes to stay.
stockist /ˈstɒk.ɪst/ US /ˈstɑː.kɪst/
noun [C] UK
a shop that sells a particular type of goods:
a health food stockist
stocktaking /ˈstɒkˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ US /ˈstɑːk-/
noun [U] UK
the counting of all the goods, materials, etc. kept in a place such as a shop
1 [C or U] a supply of something for use or sale:
It is now halfway through winter and food stocks are already low.
The local shop has a good stock of postcards and guidebooks.
Much of the city's housing stock (= the number of houses in the city) is over 100 years old.
2 [U] the total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop:
This shop sells its old stock at a very low prices.
We'll be getting our new stock in on Friday.
The new edition is in/out of stock (= available/not available) in major bookshops.
stock /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
verb [T]
1 If a shop or factory stocks something, it keeps a supply of it:
Most supermarkets stock a wide range of wines.
2 to fill something such as a cupboard or shelves with food or goods:
He has a Saturday job stocking shelves in the local supermarket.
I always stock up the fridge before my sister comes to stay.
stockist /ˈstɒk.ɪst/ US /ˈstɑː.kɪst/
noun [C] UK
a shop that sells a particular type of goods:
a health food stockist
stocktaking /ˈstɒkˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ US /ˈstɑːk-/
noun [U] UK
the counting of all the goods, materials, etc. kept in a place such as a shop
stock (MONEY) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun
1 [U] the amount of money which a company has through selling shares to people:
They own 20% of the company's stock.
2 [C or U] part of the ownership of a company which people buy as an investment:
Stock prices fell yesterday in heavy trading.
She buys and sells stocks and shares.
3 [C or U] UK money which people invest in the government and which produces a fixed rate of interest:
government stock(s)
stockbroker /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊ.kəʳ/ US /ˈstɑːkˌbroʊ.kɚ/
noun [C]
a person or company that buys and sells stocks and shares for other people
stockbroking /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊ.kɪŋ/ US /ˈstɑːkˌbroʊ.kɪŋ/
noun [U]
stockholder /ˈstɒkˌhəʊl.dəʳ/ US /ˈstɑːkˌhoʊl.dɚ/
noun [C]
US FOR shareholder
1 [U] the amount of money which a company has through selling shares to people:
They own 20% of the company's stock.
2 [C or U] part of the ownership of a company which people buy as an investment:
Stock prices fell yesterday in heavy trading.
She buys and sells stocks and shares.
3 [C or U] UK money which people invest in the government and which produces a fixed rate of interest:
government stock(s)
stockbroker /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊ.kəʳ/ US /ˈstɑːkˌbroʊ.kɚ/
noun [C]
a person or company that buys and sells stocks and shares for other people
stockbroking /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊ.kɪŋ/ US /ˈstɑːkˌbroʊ.kɪŋ/
noun [U]
stockholder /ˈstɒkˌhəʊl.dəʳ/ US /ˈstɑːkˌhoʊl.dɚ/
noun [C]
US FOR shareholder
stock (LIQUID) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun [U]
a liquid used to add flavour to food and which is made by boiling meat or fish bones or vegetables in water:
vegetable/beef/chicken stock
a liquid used to add flavour to food and which is made by boiling meat or fish bones or vegetables in water:
vegetable/beef/chicken stock
stock (ANIMALS) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun [U]
animals, such as cows or sheep, kept on a farm
animals, such as cows or sheep, kept on a farm
stock (POPULARITY) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun [U] FORMAL
the degree to which a person or organization is popular and respected:
At present, the Prime Minister's stock is high/low.
the degree to which a person or organization is popular and respected:
At present, the Prime Minister's stock is high/low.
stock (ORIGIN) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
the family or group from which a person or animal originates:
He's an American of Irish stock.
She's of peasant/noble stock.
Some of the animals will be kept as breeding stock.
the family or group from which a person or animal originates:
He's an American of Irish stock.
She's of peasant/noble stock.
Some of the animals will be kept as breeding stock.
stock (HANDLE) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun [C]
the support or handle of a tool, especially the triangular part of a gun that rests against your shoulder
the support or handle of a tool, especially the triangular part of a gun that rests against your shoulder
stock (PLANT) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
noun [C]
a garden plant with small pleasant-smelling, brightly-coloured flowers
a garden plant with small pleasant-smelling, brightly-coloured flowers
stock (USUAL) /stɒk/ US /stɑːk/
adjective
(of an idea, expression or action) usual or typical, and used or done so many times that it is no longer original:
a stock phrase/response
"Don't worry - worse things happen at sea" is her stock expression for whenever anything goes wrong.
(of an idea, expression or action) usual or typical, and used or done so many times that it is no longer original:
a stock phrase/response
"Don't worry - worse things happen at sea" is her stock expression for whenever anything goes wrong.
rough diamond UK noun [C] (US diamond in the rough)
a person who is kinder and more pleasant than they seem to be from their appearance and manner
pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/
noun [C]
a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is therefore often asked to give an opinion about it:
a political/foreign-policy/sports pundit
a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is therefore often asked to give an opinion about it:
a political/foreign-policy/sports pundit
in.cul.pate
AHD: [¹n-k¾l“p³t”, ¹n“k¾l-]
D.J. [!n6kJl7pe!t, 6!nkJl-]
K.K. [!n6kJl7pet, 6!nkJl-]
- To incriminate.控告，指责
v.tr.（及物动词） in.cul.pat.ed,in.cul.pat.ing,in.cul.pates
语源：
- Latin inculp³re inculp³t- 拉丁语 inculp³re inculp³t-
- in- [on] * see in- 2in- [在…上] *参见 in-2
- culp³re [to blame] from culpa [fault] culp³re [责备] 源自 culpa [错误]
继承用法：
- in”culpa“tion
n.（名词）
- incul“pato”ry AHD: [-p…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] （形容词）
depose /dɪˈpəʊz/ US /-ˈpoʊz/
verb [T]
to remove someone important from a powerful position:
Margaret Thatcher was deposed as leader of the British Conservative Party in 1991.
King Charles I was deposed from the English throne in 1646.
deposition /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Crowds celebrated the dictator's deposition.
See also deposition.
to remove someone important from a powerful position:
Margaret Thatcher was deposed as leader of the British Conservative Party in 1991.
King Charles I was deposed from the English throne in 1646.
deposition /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Crowds celebrated the dictator's deposition.
See also deposition.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
ex.trac.tion
AHD: [¹k-str²k“sh…n]
D.J. [!k6str#k.*n]
K.K. [!k6str#k.*n]
- The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.榨取，提取：榨取，提取的行为或被榨取的状态
- Something obtained by extracting; an extract.精选，摘录：通过摘录而得到的东西；摘录
- Origin; lineage:血统；出身：of Spanish extraction.西班牙血统的
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ US /ˈfɝː-/
adjective (ALSO fervid) FORMAL
describes beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs:
a fervent supporter of the communist party
It is his fervent hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found.
fervently /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/ US /ˈfɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
The nationalists believe fervently in independence for their country.
fervour UK, US fervor /ˈfɜː.vəʳ/ US /ˈfɝː.vɚ/
noun [U] (FORMAL fervency) FORMAL
nationalist/religious fervour
describes beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs:
a fervent supporter of the communist party
It is his fervent hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found.
fervently /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/ US /ˈfɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
The nationalists believe fervently in independence for their country.
fervour UK, US fervor /ˈfɜː.vəʳ/ US /ˈfɝː.vɚ/
noun [U] (FORMAL fervency) FORMAL
nationalist/religious fervour
fender bender US noun [C] (UK prang) INFORMAL
a road accident in which the vehicles involved are only slightly damaged
feng shui /ˌfeŋˈʃuːi/ /ˌfʊŋˈʃweɪ/
noun [U]
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
certitude /ˈsɜː.tɪ.tjuːd/ US /ˈsɝː.ţə.tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
certainty or confidence:
It is impossible to predict the outcome of the negotiations with any degree of certitude.
certainty or confidence:
It is impossible to predict the outcome of the negotiations with any degree of certitude.
stride (WALK) /straɪd/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] strode, strode, stridden
to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:
She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.
He strode across/into/out of the room.
stride /straɪd/
noun [C]
a long step when walking or running:
She attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride.
to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:
She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.
He strode across/into/out of the room.
stride /straɪd/
noun [C]
a long step when walking or running:
She attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride.
stride (DEVELOPMENT) /straɪd/
noun [C]
an important positive development:
The West made impressive strides in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the seventies.
The group has made strides to expand internationally.
an important positive development:
The West made impressive strides in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the seventies.
The group has made strides to expand internationally.
scant /skænt/
adjective [before noun]
1 very little and not enough:
He pays scant attention to the needs of his children.
scant regard for the truth
2 almost:
Add a scant half litre (= almost half a litre) of milk to the mixture and stir well.
1 very little and not enough:
He pays scant attention to the needs of his children.
scant regard for the truth
2 almost:
Add a scant half litre (= almost half a litre) of milk to the mixture and stir well.
con.ten.tious
AHD: [k…n-tµn“sh…s]
D.J. [k*n6ten.*s]
K.K. [k*n6tWn.*s]
- Given to contention; quarrelsome.See Synonyms at argumentative ,belligerent 好争的：爱争论的；动辄争吵的参见 argumentative,belligerent
- Involving or likely to cause contention; controversial:有争议的：涉及到或可能引起争论的；有争议的：“a central and contentious element of the book”(&b{Tim W. Ferguson})“此书中最主要也是引起争议的一点”(蒂姆W.弗格森)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- conten“tiously
adv.（副词）
- conten“tiousness
n.（名词）
con.tes.sa
AHD: [k…n-tµs“…, k½n-tµs“sä]
D.J. [k*n6tes*, k*&n6tess$8]
K.K. [k*n6tWs*, kon6tWss$]
- An Italian countess.女伯爵：意大利女伯爵
n.（名词）
语源：
- Italian [feminine of] conte [count] 意大利语 [] conte的阴性词 [伯爵]
- from Late Latin comes comit- * see count 2源自 后期拉丁语 comes comit- *参见 count2
adversary /ˈæd.və.sər.i/ US /ˈæd.vɚ.ser-/
noun [C] FORMAL
an enemy:
He saw her as his main adversary within the company.
adversarial /ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əl/ US /-vɚˈser.i-/
adjective FORMAL
involving opposition or disagreement:
In the old days of two-party adversarial politics, voting was easy.
an enemy:
He saw her as his main adversary within the company.
adversarial /ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əl/ US /-vɚˈser.i-/
adjective FORMAL
involving opposition or disagreement:
In the old days of two-party adversarial politics, voting was easy.
advertise /ˈæd.və.taɪz/ US /-vɚ-/
verb [I or T]
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car (= published a description of it together with the price we wanted for it) in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work.
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ US /ˈæd.vɝː.taɪz.mənt/
noun [C]
1 (INFORMAL ad, UK ALSO INFORMAL advert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car
She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.
2 be an advertisement for sth If you are an advertisement for something, you show its good effects:
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!
advertiser /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zəʳ/ US /-vɚ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C]
Whilst claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.
advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-vɚ-/
noun [U]
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:
Fiona works in advertising.
the advertising industry
advertorial /ˌæd.vəˈt
noun [C]
an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an article by the writers of the magazine
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car (= published a description of it together with the price we wanted for it) in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work.
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ US /ˈæd.vɝː.taɪz.mənt/
noun [C]
1 (INFORMAL ad, UK ALSO INFORMAL advert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car
She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.
2 be an advertisement for sth If you are an advertisement for something, you show its good effects:
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!
advertiser /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zəʳ/ US /-vɚ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C]
Whilst claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.
advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-vɚ-/
noun [U]
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:
Fiona works in advertising.
the advertising industry
advertorial /ˌæd.vəˈt
noun [C]
an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an article by the writers of the magazine
venal /ˈviː.nəl/
adjective FORMAL
1 A venal person is willing to behave in a dishonest or immoral way in exchange for money:
a venal ruler
NOTE: Do not confuse with venial.
2 A venal activity is done in order to obtain money:
a venal regime
They are accused of being involved in venal practices.
venality /viːˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ US /vɪˈnæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
1 A venal person is willing to behave in a dishonest or immoral way in exchange for money:
a venal ruler
NOTE: Do not confuse with venial.
2 A venal activity is done in order to obtain money:
a venal regime
They are accused of being involved in venal practices.
venality /viːˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ US /vɪˈnæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
veggieburger, UK ALSO vegeburger /ˈvedʒ.iˌbɜː.gəʳ/ US /-ˌbɝː.gɚ/
noun [C]
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
ros.ter
AHD: [r¼s“t…r, rô“st…r]
D.J. [6rKst*, 6r%8st*]
K.K. [6r$st+, 6r%st+]
- A list, especially of names.花名册，登记表
- A list of the names of military officers and enlisted personnel enrolled for active duty.值勤人员表：军官和入伍的现役军人的名单
n.（名词）
语源：
- Dutch rooster [gridiron, roster (from the ruled paper used for a roster)] 荷兰语 rooster [烤架，项目单（源于做花名册用的印有平行线的纸张）]
- from roosten [to roast] 源自 roosten [烤]
注释：
- To be told that the wordroster is related to a gridiron upon which one roasts meat might not come as a surprise, depending on what sort of rosters one's name has graced.The connection between the roster as we know it and a gridiron was made in Dutch,where the wordrooster, meaning “gridiron” (from the verb roosten, “to roast”), was extended in sense to mean “a table, list.”This extension was made because of the resemblance of a gridiron to a piece of paper divided by parallel lines that contains a list or table.The earliest use in English (first recorded in 1727) for the wordroster borrowed from Dutch was military, referring to a list or plan that outlined when officers, men, and bodies of troops should perform their turn of duty. Roster is no longer exclusively military in usage,nor does it mean simply a list of rotating turns of duty;one could perhaps even have a roster of meats to be roasted at a barbecue.如果说roster 一词与供烤肉用的烧烤架有关也许不会令人吃惊， 这就要看名字上了什么样的花名册。荷兰语把我们所知道的roster（花名册）与gridiron（烤架）联系了起来，rooster 意为“烤架”（源于动词 roosten ，意思是“烤”）， 词义延伸后意为“表格，名单”。该词之所以有这样的延伸义是因为烤架与被平行线分成表格的纸张有相似之处。roster 一词从荷兰语中借用后，在英语中（第一次记载于1727年）最早运用于军事， 指粗略记录军官、士兵和部队轮流执行任务的名单或计划。 Roster 不再为军队专用，也不仅仅表示“轮班的名单”的意思，烧烤时我们甚至可以用“烤肉的肉单”
eolian 也作 ae.o.li.an
AHD: [¶-½“l¶-…n, ¶-½l“y…n]
D.J. [i86*&li8*n, i86*&lj*n]
K.K. [i6oli*n, i6olj*n]
- Relating to, caused by, or carried by the wind.风的，风成的或风积的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Aeolus 源自 Aeolus
stul.ti.fy
AHD: [st¾l“t…-fº”]
D.J. [6stJlt*7fa!]
K.K. [6stJlt*7fa!]
- To render useless or ineffectual; cripple.使无效：使失效或消弱；使残废
- To cause to appear stupid, inconsistent, or ridiculous.使显得愚蠢：使显得愚蠢、不一致或可笑
- Law To allege or prove insane and so not legally responsible.【法律】 声明或证明（某人）精神错乱以不承担法律责任
v.tr.（及物动词） stul.ti.fied,stul.ti.fy.ing,stul.ti.fies
语源：
- Late Latin stultific³re [to make foolish] 后期拉丁语 stultific³re [使变得愚蠢]
- Latin stultus [foolish] * see stel- 拉丁语 stultus [愚蠢的] *参见 stel-
- Latin -fic³re [-fy] 拉丁语 -fic³re [后缀，表示“使变得…”]
继承用法：
- stul”tifica“tion AHD: [-f¹-k³“sh…n] （名词）
- stul“tifi”er
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
lissome 也作 lis.som
AHD: [l¹s“…m]
D.J. [6l!s*m]
K.K. [6l!s*m]
- Easily bent; supple.柔软的：易弯的；柔软的
- Having the ability to move with ease; limber.敏捷的：能活动自如的；灵活的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Alteration of lithesome lithesome的变化
继承用法：
- lis“somely
adv.（副词）
- lis“someness
n.（名词）
cover song
- See cover version 参见 cover version
n.（名词）
par.a.noid
AHD: [p²r“…-noid”]
D.J. [6p#r*7n%!d]
K.K. [6p#r*7n%!d]
- Relating to, characteristic of, or affected with paranoia.类偏执狂的，有偏执狂特征的：与偏执症有关的、有其特征的或有此症状的
- Exhibiting or characterized by extreme fear or distrust of others:多疑的：表现出或具有对他人极端恐惧和怀疑特征的：a paranoid suspicion that the phone might be bugged.怀疑电话可能被窃听的多疑猜测
adj.（形容词）
- One affected with paranoia.偏执狂患者，多疑症患者
n.（名词）
per.il.ous
AHD: [pµr“…-l…s]
D.J. [6per*l*s]
K.K. [6pWr*l*s]
- Full of or involving peril; dangerous.充满或包含危险的；危险的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- per“ilously
adv.（副词）
- per“ilousness
n.（名词）
dis.pen.sa.to.ry
AHD: [d¹-spµn“s…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [d!6spens*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [d!6spWns*7t%ri, -7tori]
- A book in which the contents, preparation, and uses of medicines are described; a pharmacopoeia.处方手册，药典：描写药物成分、药剂及如何服用的手册；药典
n.（名词） 【复数】 dis.pen.sa.to.ries
therapeutic /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/ US /-ţɪk/
adjective
causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed or to be more healthy:
I find gardening very therapeutic.
causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed or to be more healthy:
I find gardening very therapeutic.
oaf /əʊf/ US /oʊf/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a stupid, rude or awkward person, especially a man:
a drunken/insensitive/stupid oaf
You clumsy oaf! You've broken it!
oafish /ˈəʊ.fɪʃ/ US /ˈoʊ-/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
oafish behaviour
an oafish young man
oafishness /ˈəʊ.fɪʃ.nəs/ US /ˈoʊ-/
noun [U] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
a stupid, rude or awkward person, especially a man:
a drunken/insensitive/stupid oaf
You clumsy oaf! You've broken it!
oafish /ˈəʊ.fɪʃ/ US /ˈoʊ-/
adjective INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
oafish behaviour
an oafish young man
oafishness /ˈəʊ.fɪʃ.nəs/ US /ˈoʊ-/
noun [U] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
postulate /ˈpɒs.tjʊ.leɪt/ US /ˈpɑː.stjə-/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed:
It was the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, who postulated that the Earth was at the centre of the universe.
postulate /ˈpɒs.tjʊ.lət/ US /ˈpɑː.stjə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
an idea that is suggested or accepted as a basic principle before a further idea is formed or developed from it
to suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed:
It was the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, who postulated that the Earth was at the centre of the universe.
postulate /ˈpɒs.tjʊ.lət/ US /ˈpɑː.stjə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
an idea that is suggested or accepted as a basic principle before a further idea is formed or developed from it
posturing /ˈpɒs.tʃər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
behaviour or speech which is intended to attract attention and interest, or to make people believe something that is not true:
His writing has been dismissed as mere intellectual posturing.
posture /ˈpɒs.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
verb [I]
behaviour or speech which is intended to attract attention and interest, or to make people believe something that is not true:
His writing has been dismissed as mere intellectual posturing.
posture /ˈpɒs.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
verb [I]
sed.u.lous
AHD: [sµj“…-l…s]
D.J. [6sed9*l*s]
K.K. [6sWd9*l*s]
- Persevering and constant in effort or application; assiduous.See Synonyms at busy 勤勉的：在努力和勤奋上坚持不懈和持之以恒的；勤奋的参见 busy
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin s¶dulus 源自 拉丁语 s¶dulus
- from s¶dul½ [zealously] 源自 s¶dul½ [热心的]
- s¶ [without] * see s(w)e- s¶ [没有] *参见 s(w)e-
- dol½ [ablative of] dolus [trickery] probably from Greek dolos [cunning] * see del- 2dol½ [] dolus的夺格 [恶作剧] 可能源自 希腊语 dolos [狡猾的] *参见 del- 2
继承用法：
- sed“ulously
adv.（副词）
- sed”ulousness 或 sedu“lity AHD: [s¹-d›“l¹-t¶, -dy›“-] （名词）
See.ing Eye
AHD: [s¶“¹ng]
D.J. [6si8!0]
K.K. [6si!0]
- A trademark used for a dog trained to lead a sightless person.导盲犬：训练成可为盲人引路的狗的一种标记
NONE（无词性）
seek
AHD: [s¶k]
D.J. [si8k]
K.K. [sik]
v.（动词） sought[sôt] seek.ing,seeks
- To try to locate or discover; search for.寻找：试图寻找或发现；寻找
- To endeavor to obtain or reach:追求：努力得到或达到：seek a college education.努力获得高等教育
- To go to or toward:往或朝…而去：Water seeks its own level.水往低处流
- To inquire for; request:征求；询问：seek directions from a police officer.向警官询问方向
- To try; endeavor:试图；努力：seek to do good.试图行善
- Obsolete To explore.【废语】 考察
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To make a search or an investigation:查找，查寻：Seek and you will find.找一找，你就会发现
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English sechen, seken 中古英语 sechen, seken
- from Old English s¶can * see s³g- 源自 古英语 s¶can *参见 s³g-
参考词汇：
- seek,hunt,quest,search
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to make an effort to find something”: 这些动词所共有的中心意思是“努力寻找某物”：searched his face for his reaction.从他的脸上寻找他的反应
inherent /ɪnˈher.ənt/ /-ˈhɪə.rənt/ US /-ˈhɪr.ənt/
adjective
existing as a natural or basic part of something:
There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.
I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
inherently /ɪnˈher.ənt.li/
adverb
There's nothing inherently wrong with his ideas.
existing as a natural or basic part of something:
There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.
I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
inherently /ɪnˈher.ənt.li/
adverb
There's nothing inherently wrong with his ideas.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
martinet /ˌmɑː.tɪˈnet/ US /ˌmɑːr.ţɪ-/
noun [C] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
someone who demands that rules and orders always be obeyed, even when it is unnecessary or unreasonable to do so
someone who demands that rules and orders always be obeyed, even when it is unnecessary or unreasonable to do so
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
sprightly /ˈspraɪt.li/
adjective
(especially of old people) energetic and in good health:
He's a sprightly old man of seventy-five.
sprightliness /ˈspraɪt.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
(especially of old people) energetic and in good health:
He's a sprightly old man of seventy-five.
sprightliness /ˈspraɪt.lɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
gour.met
AHD: [g‹r-m³“, g‹r“m³”]
D.J. [g&*6me!, 6g&*7me!]
K.K. [g&r6me, 6g&r7me]
- A connoisseur of fine food and drink.美食家：美食和美酒的品尝家
n.（名词）
- Often used to modify another noun:经常用来修饰另一个名词：gourmet cooking; gourmet restaurants.美食烹调法；美食馆
n.attributive.（定语名词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- alteration influenced by gourmand [glutton] * see gourmand 受 gourmand的影响 [贪食的人] *参见 gourmand
- of groumet [servant, valet in charge of wines] groumet的变化 [斟酒的男仆]
- from Middle English grom [boy, valet] 源自 中古英语 grom [男孩，男仆]
用法：
- Agourmet is a person with discriminating taste in food and wine, as is agourmand. Gourmandcan also mean one who enjoys food in great quantities. Anepicure is much the same as a gourmet, but the word may sometimes carry overtones of excessive refinement.gourmet 是指对食物和酒的味道有鉴别力的人， 这个意思跟gourmand 相同。 Gourmand还有一个意思是指吃大量食物的人。 epicure 与 gourmet 意思更相近， 但这个词有时候有过度挑剔食物的含义
chain fern
- Any of various terrestrial ferns of the genusWoodwardia, native chiefly to the Northern Hemisphere, having pinnately compound or divided leaves that when fertile bear chainlike rows of spore cases. 链蕨：一种狗脊蕨属 陆生蕨类植物，原主要产于北半球，具有羽状复叶或全裂叶， 繁殖时叶子能长出一排排链状的孢子囊
n.（名词）
languid /ˈlæŋ.gwɪd/
adjective LITERARY
moving or speaking slowly with little energy, often in an attractive way:
a languid manner/voice
languidly /ˈlæŋ.gwɪd.li/
adverb LITERARY
moving or speaking slowly with little energy, often in an attractive way:
a languid manner/voice
languidly /ˈlæŋ.gwɪd.li/
adverb LITERARY
vig.or.ous
AHD: [v¹g“…r-…s]
D.J. [6v!g*r*s]
K.K. [6v!g*r*s]
- Strong, energetic, and active in mind or body; robust.See Synonyms at healthy 精力充沛的：头脑或身体强壮的、有活力和活泼的；精力旺盛的参见 healthy
- Marked by or done with force and energy.See Synonyms at active 用力的，强劲的：以力量和精力为标志的，用力量和精力从事的参见 active
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- vig“orously
adv.（副词）
- vig“orousness
n.（名词）
impertinent /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ US /-ˈpɝː.ţən.ənt/
adjective
rude and not respectful, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you:
I hope he didn't think me impertinent when I asked him about his private life.
an impertinent remark/question
impertinently /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt.li/ US /-ˈpɝː.ţən.ənt-/
adverb
impertinence /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənts/ US /-ˈpɝː.ţən.ənts/
noun [C or U]
She even had the impertinence to lecture Loretta on how to be the wife of an eminent clergyman.
rude and not respectful, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you:
I hope he didn't think me impertinent when I asked him about his private life.
an impertinent remark/question
impertinently /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt.li/ US /-ˈpɝː.ţən.ənt-/
adverb
impertinence /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənts/ US /-ˈpɝː.ţən.ənts/
noun [C or U]
She even had the impertinence to lecture Loretta on how to be the wife of an eminent clergyman.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
augur /ˈɔː.gəʳ/ US /ˈɑː.gɚ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition; T] FORMAL
to be a sign of especially good or bad things in the future:
The company's sales figures for the first six months augur well for the rest of the year.
Do you think that this recent ministerial announcement augurs (= is a sign of) a shift in government policy?
augury /ˈɔːg.jʊ.ri/ US /ˈɑːg.jɚ.i/
noun FORMAL
1 [C] a sign of what might happen in the future:
These sales figures are a good augury for another profitable year.
2 [U] the skill of knowing what will happen in the future:
His remarkable recovery defied all medical augury.
to be a sign of especially good or bad things in the future:
The company's sales figures for the first six months augur well for the rest of the year.
Do you think that this recent ministerial announcement augurs (= is a sign of) a shift in government policy?
augury /ˈɔːg.jʊ.ri/ US /ˈɑːg.jɚ.i/
noun FORMAL
1 [C] a sign of what might happen in the future:
These sales figures are a good augury for another profitable year.
2 [U] the skill of knowing what will happen in the future:
His remarkable recovery defied all medical augury.
capitulate /kəˈpɪt.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [I]
1 to accept military defeat:
Their forces capitulated five hours after the Allied bombardment of the city began.
2 to accept something or agree to do something unwillingly:
The sports minister today capitulated to calls for his resignation.
capitulation /kəˌpɪt.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
1 to accept military defeat:
Their forces capitulated five hours after the Allied bombardment of the city began.
2 to accept something or agree to do something unwillingly:
The sports minister today capitulated to calls for his resignation.
capitulation /kəˌpɪt.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
rigmarole, US ALSO rigamarole /ˈrɪg.mə.rəʊl/ US /-roʊl/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
a long set of actions or words without any real purpose:
The customs officials made us go through the (whole) rigmarole of opening up our bags for inspection.
a long set of actions or words without any real purpose:
The customs officials made us go through the (whole) rigmarole of opening up our bags for inspection.
de.pressed
AHD: [d¹-prµst“]
D.J. [d!6prest]
K.K. [d!6prWst]
- Low in spirits; dejected.情绪低落的；沮丧的
- Suffering from psychological depression.生理压抑的
- Sunk below the surrounding region:下陷的，凹的：陷到周围区域之下的：the depressed center of a crater.火山口凹陷的中心
- Lower in amount, degree, or position:下降的，低的：在数量，程度或身份上降低的：Oil reserves were at depressed levels because of increasing industrial demands.由于不断增长的工业需求，油储量越来越少
- Sluggish in growth or activity:缓慢的：在生长或行动上缓慢的：a depressed sector of the economy.经济萧条的环节
- Suffering from social and economic hardship:萧条的，不景气的：遇到社会或经济困难的：a depressed region.萧条的地区
- Botany Flattened downward, as if pressed from above.【植物学】 扁平的：向下变平的，如同从上面压下一般
- Zoology Flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces.【动物学】 匍匐的：沿着背部和腹部表面变平的
adj.（形容词）
参考词汇：
- depressed,blue,dejected,dispirited,downcast,downhearted
- The central meaning shared by these adjectives is “affected or marked by low spirits”: 这些形容词共有的中心意义是：“精神不振的”：a card welcomed by the downhearted patient.受到心情忧郁的病人欢迎的卡片
principal (MAIN) /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pəl/
adjective [before noun]
first in order of importance:
Iraq's principal export is oil.
He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
That was my principal reason for moving.
principally /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pli/
adverb
mainly:
The advertising campaign is aimed principally at women.
first in order of importance:
Iraq's principal export is oil.
He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
That was my principal reason for moving.
principally /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pli/
adverb
mainly:
The advertising campaign is aimed principally at women.
principal (PERSON) /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pəl/
noun [C] US
the person in charge of a school or college for children aged between approximately 11 and 18
the person in charge of a school or college for children aged between approximately 11 and 18
principal (MONEY) /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pəl/
noun [C usually singular] SPECIALIZED
an amount of money which someone has invested in a bank or lent to a person or organization so that they will receive interest on it from the bank, person or organization:
She lives off the interest and tries to keep the principal intact.
an amount of money which someone has invested in a bank or lent to a person or organization so that they will receive interest on it from the bank, person or organization:
She lives off the interest and tries to keep the principal intact.
implement (TOOL) /ˈɪm.plɪ.mənt/
noun [C]
a tool which works by being moved by hand or by being pulled across a surface, but which is not powered directly by electricity or fuel:
garden/household/agricultural implements
Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children.
a tool which works by being moved by hand or by being pulled across a surface, but which is not powered directly by electricity or fuel:
garden/household/agricultural implements
Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children.
implement (USE) /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/
verb [T]
to put a plan or system into operation:
The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.
implementation /ˌɪm.plɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
implementation of the law/agreement
to put a plan or system into operation:
The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.
implementation /ˌɪm.plɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
implementation of the law/agreement
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
dissension /dɪˈsen.tʃən/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
arguments and disagreement, especially in an organization, group, political party, etc:
There are signs of dissension within the ruling political party.
arguments and disagreement, especially in an organization, group, political party, etc:
There are signs of dissension within the ruling political party.
gauge (MEASURE), US ALSO gage /geɪdʒ/
verb [T]
to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device:
Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.
I tried to gauge (= guess) the weight of the box.
gauge, US ALSO gage /geɪdʒ/
noun [C]
1 a device for measuring the amount or size of something:
a fuel/rain/temperature gauge
2 a device used to measure the pressure of the air in a tyre:
a tyre gauge
3 SPECIALIZED the distance between the rails (= the two long metal bars fixed to the ground) on a railway line:
a narrow/standard gauge railway
4 SPECIALIZED the thickness of something, especially metal or wire
to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device:
Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.
I tried to gauge (= guess) the weight of the box.
gauge, US ALSO gage /geɪdʒ/
noun [C]
1 a device for measuring the amount or size of something:
a fuel/rain/temperature gauge
2 a device used to measure the pressure of the air in a tyre:
a tyre gauge
3 SPECIALIZED the distance between the rails (= the two long metal bars fixed to the ground) on a railway line:
a narrow/standard gauge railway
4 SPECIALIZED the thickness of something, especially metal or wire
gauge (JUDGE), US ALSO gage /geɪdʒ/
verb [T]
to make a judgment about something, usually people's feelings:
A poll was conducted to gauge consumers' attitudes.
[+ question word] It's difficult to gauge how they'll react.
gauge /geɪdʒ/
noun [S]
a way of judging or showing something, especially the success or popularity of something:
The fact that the play has transferred to New York is a gauge of its success.
to make a judgment about something, usually people's feelings:
A poll was conducted to gauge consumers' attitudes.
[+ question word] It's difficult to gauge how they'll react.
gauge /geɪdʒ/
noun [S]
a way of judging or showing something, especially the success or popularity of something:
The fact that the play has transferred to New York is a gauge of its success.
gaunt /gɔːnt/ US /gɑːnt/
adjective
1 very thin, especially because of illness or hunger:
Her face was gaunt and grey.
2 LITERARY bare and unattractive:
The house looked gaunt and unwelcoming.
gauntness /ˈgɔːnt.nəs/ US /ˈgɑːnt-/
noun [U]
1 very thin, especially because of illness or hunger:
Her face was gaunt and grey.
2 LITERARY bare and unattractive:
The house looked gaunt and unwelcoming.
gauntness /ˈgɔːnt.nəs/ US /ˈgɑːnt-/
noun [U]
sanitary /ˈsæn.ɪ.tri/ US /-ter.i/
adjective
1 clean and not dangerous for the health, or protecting health by the removal of dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean).
2 describes the items which are used by women during their period:
sanitary protection
disposable sanitary products
1 clean and not dangerous for the health, or protecting health by the removal of dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
His kitchen didn't look very sanitary (= clean).
2 describes the items which are used by women during their period:
sanitary protection
disposable sanitary products
abhor /əˈbɔːʳ/ US /æbˈhɔːr/
verb [T not continuous] -rr- FORMAL
to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is immoral:
I abhor all forms of racism.
abhorrent /əˈbɒr.ənt/ US /æbˈhɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
morally very bad:
an abhorrent crime
Racism of any kind is abhorrent to me.
abhorrence /əˈbɒr.ənts/ US /æbˈhɔːr-/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
She looked at him in/with abhorrence.
She has an abhorrence of change.
to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is immoral:
I abhor all forms of racism.
abhorrent /əˈbɒr.ənt/ US /æbˈhɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
morally very bad:
an abhorrent crime
Racism of any kind is abhorrent to me.
abhorrence /əˈbɒr.ənts/ US /æbˈhɔːr-/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
She looked at him in/with abhorrence.
She has an abhorrence of change.
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
un.der.gird
AHD: [¾n”d…r-gûrd“]
D.J. [7Jnd*6gT8d]
K.K. [7Jnd+6gPd]
- To support or strengthen from beneath.从底层支持，加固：从下方给予支持或加固
v.tr.（及物动词） un.der.gird.ed 或 un.der.girt [-gûrt“] un.der.gird.ing,un.der.girds
un.der.lay.ment
AHD: [¾n”d…r-l³“m…nt]
D.J. [7Jnd*6le!m*nt]
K.K. [7Jnd+6lem*nt]
- See underlay 1参见 underlay1
n.（名词）
expansive /ɪkˈspænt.sɪv/
adjective FORMAL
very happy to talk to people in a friendly way:
He was in an expansive mood on the night of the party.
expansively /ɪkˈspænt.sɪv.li/
adverb
expansiveness /ɪkˈspænt.sɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
very happy to talk to people in a friendly way:
He was in an expansive mood on the night of the party.
expansively /ɪkˈspænt.sɪv.li/
adverb
expansiveness /ɪkˈspænt.sɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
aloft /əˈlɒft/ US /-ˈlɑːft/
adverb FORMAL
in the air or in a higher position:
We held our glasses aloft.
in the air or in a higher position:
We held our glasses aloft.
grisly /ˈgrɪz.li/
adjective
extremely unpleasant, especially because death or blood is involved:
The 55-year-old Canadian had suffered a grisly death.
a grisly murder
extremely unpleasant, especially because death or blood is involved:
The 55-year-old Canadian had suffered a grisly death.
a grisly murder
impotent (LACKING POWER) /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
adjective
lacking the power or ability to change or improve a situation:
You feel so impotent when your child is ill and you cannot help them.
impotence /ˈɪm.pə.tənts/ US /-ţənts/
noun [U]
political impotence
a sense of impotence
lacking the power or ability to change or improve a situation:
You feel so impotent when your child is ill and you cannot help them.
impotence /ˈɪm.pə.tənts/ US /-ţənts/
noun [U]
political impotence
a sense of impotence
impotent (SEXUAL PROBLEM) /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
adjective
If a man is impotent, he cannot have sex because his penis cannot harden or stay hard.
impotence /ˈɪm.pə.tənts/ US /-ţənts/
noun [U]
Men sometimes suffer from impotence after a serious illness.
If a man is impotent, he cannot have sex because his penis cannot harden or stay hard.
impotence /ˈɪm.pə.tənts/ US /-ţənts/
noun [U]
Men sometimes suffer from impotence after a serious illness.
threadbare (THIN) /ˈθred.beəʳ/ US /-ber/
adjective
describes material or clothes that have become thin or damaged because they have been used a lot:
a threadbare coat
describes material or clothes that have become thin or damaged because they have been used a lot:
a threadbare coat
threadbare (WEAK) /ˈθred.beəʳ/ US /-ber/
adjective
A threadbare excuse, argument or idea lacks strength and no longer impresses people because it is old or has been used too much:
a threadbare excuse
A threadbare excuse, argument or idea lacks strength and no longer impresses people because it is old or has been used too much:
a threadbare excuse
re.served
AHD: [r¹-zûrvd“]
D.J. [r!6zT8vd]
K.K. [r!6zPvd]
- Held in reserve; kept back or set aside.预订的：留下的；保留或储存的
- Marked by self-restraint and reticence.See Synonyms at silent 矜持的：以拘谨或沉默寡言为特征的参见 silent
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- reserv“edly AHD: [-zûr“v¹d-l¶] （副词）
- reserv“edness
n.（名词）
has.ten
AHD: [h³“s…n]
D.J. [6he!s*n]
K.K. [6hes*n]
v.（动词） has.tened,has.ten.ing,has.tens
- To move or act swiftly.快速移动或行动
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To cause to hurry.使赶紧
- To speed up; accelerate:加速；加速：fanned the wet paint to hasten drying.See Synonyms at &b{speed}扇湿画以加速其干的过程参见 speed
v.tr.（及物动词）
hatch.ling
AHD: [h²ch“l¹ng]
D.J. [6h#t.l!0]
K.K. [6h#t.l!0]
- A newly hatched bird, amphibian, fish, or reptile.新孵化的鸟、两栖动物、鱼或爬行动物
n.（名词）
me.ni.al
AHD: [m¶“n¶-…l, m¶n“y…l]
D.J. [6mi8ni8*l, 6mi8nj*l]
K.K. [6mini*l, 6minj*l]
- Of or relating to work or a job regarded as servile.仆役工作的：仆役之工作的或有关仆役工作的
- Of, relating to, or appropriate for a servant.仆人的：仆人的，有关仆人的或适合仆人的
adj.（形容词）
- A servant, especially a domestic servant.佣人：仆人，尤指家仆
- A person who has a servile or low nature.卑贱的人：奴性或卑下的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English meinial [belonging to a household] 中古英语 meinial [属于家庭的]
- from Anglo-Norman meignial 源自 英法语 meignial
- from meignee [household] 源自 meignee [家庭]
- from Vulgar Latin *m³nsi½n³ta 源自 俗拉丁语 *m³nsi½n³ta
- from Latin m³nsi½ m³nsi½n- [house] * see mansion 源自 拉丁语 m³nsi½ m³nsi½n- [房屋] *参见 mansion
继承用法：
- me“nially
adv.（副词）
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
fantasy /ˈfæn.tə.si/
noun [C or U]
a pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about, but which is unlikely to happen, or the activity of thinking itself:
Steve's favourite fantasy was to own a big house and a flashy car.
sexual fantasies
She retreated into a world of fantasy/a fantasy world, where she could be anything she wanted.
fantasist /ˈfæn.tə.sɪst/
noun [C]
someone who often has fantasies, or someone who confuses fantasy and reality
fantasize, UK USUALLY fantasise /ˈfæn.tə.saɪz/
verb [I or T]
to think about something very pleasant that is unlikely to happen:
He fantasized about winning the Nobel Prize.
[+ that] As a child Emma fantasized that she would do something heroic.
a pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about, but which is unlikely to happen, or the activity of thinking itself:
Steve's favourite fantasy was to own a big house and a flashy car.
sexual fantasies
She retreated into a world of fantasy/a fantasy world, where she could be anything she wanted.
fantasist /ˈfæn.tə.sɪst/
noun [C]
someone who often has fantasies, or someone who confuses fantasy and reality
fantasize, UK USUALLY fantasise /ˈfæn.tə.saɪz/
verb [I or T]
to think about something very pleasant that is unlikely to happen:
He fantasized about winning the Nobel Prize.
[+ that] As a child Emma fantasized that she would do something heroic.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
imposing /ɪmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/ US /-ˈpoʊ-/
adjective
having an appearance which looks important or causes admiration:
an imposing mansion
He was an imposing figure on stage.
having an appearance which looks important or causes admiration:
an imposing mansion
He was an imposing figure on stage.
lavish /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/
adjective
more than enough, especially if expensive; very generous:
lavish gifts/promises/praise
lavish spending
lavish banquets
The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.
The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.
lavishly /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.li/
adverb
The dining room was lavishly decorated.
lavishness /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
more than enough, especially if expensive; very generous:
lavish gifts/promises/praise
lavish spending
lavish banquets
The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.
The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.
lavishly /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.li/
adverb
The dining room was lavishly decorated.
lavishness /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
deposit (LEAVE) /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.zɪt/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition]
to leave something somewhere:
The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.
The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.
The cuckoo deposits (= puts) her eggs in other birds' nests.
I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station.
deposit /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.zɪt/
noun
1 [C or U] a substance or layer that is left, usually after a liquid is removed:
Decant the wine carefully, so that you leave the deposit in the bottom of the bottle.
In hard-water areas, a chalky deposit often forms in pipes and kettles.
The flood left a thick deposit of mud over the entire ground floor of the house.
2 [C] SPECIALIZED a layer which has formed under the ground, especially over a long period:
mineral/oil/coal deposits
to leave something somewhere:
The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.
The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.
The cuckoo deposits (= puts) her eggs in other birds' nests.
I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station.
deposit /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.zɪt/
noun
1 [C or U] a substance or layer that is left, usually after a liquid is removed:
Decant the wine carefully, so that you leave the deposit in the bottom of the bottle.
In hard-water areas, a chalky deposit often forms in pipes and kettles.
The flood left a thick deposit of mud over the entire ground floor of the house.
2 [C] SPECIALIZED a layer which has formed under the ground, especially over a long period:
mineral/oil/coal deposits
deposit (STORE MONEY) /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.zɪt/
verb [T]
1 to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks):
There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you wish.
I deposited 拢500 in my account this morning.
2 to pay someone a sum of money when you make an agreement with them to pay for or buy something, which either will be returned to you later, if the agreed arrangement is kept, or which forms part of the total payment:
When we moved in, we had to deposit $1000 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things.
You deposit 20% now and pay the rest when the car is delivered.
deposit /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.zɪt/
noun [C]
1 a payment:
To open an account, you need to make a minimum deposit of $500.
2 a sum of money which is given in advance as part of a total payment for something:
The shop assistant says if I leave 拢10 as a deposit, they'll keep the dress for me.
We paid/put a deposit of 拢10 000 on the house, and paid the balance four weeks later.
3 a sum of money which you pay when you rent something, and which is returned to you when you return the thing you have rented:
It costs 拢1000 a week to hire the yacht, plus a 拢120 refundable/returnable deposit.
You pay a 10p deposit/deposit of 10p on the bottle, which you get back when you return the empty bottle.
depositor /dɪˈpɒz.ɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈpɑː.zə.ţɚ/
noun [C]
someone who deposits money
1 to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks):
There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you wish.
I deposited 拢500 in my account this morning.
2 to pay someone a sum of money when you make an agreement with them to pay for or buy something, which either will be returned to you later, if the agreed arrangement is kept, or which forms part of the total payment:
When we moved in, we had to deposit $1000 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things.
You deposit 20% now and pay the rest when the car is delivered.
deposit /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ US /-ˈpɑː.zɪt/
noun [C]
1 a payment:
To open an account, you need to make a minimum deposit of $500.
2 a sum of money which is given in advance as part of a total payment for something:
The shop assistant says if I leave 拢10 as a deposit, they'll keep the dress for me.
We paid/put a deposit of 拢10 000 on the house, and paid the balance four weeks later.
3 a sum of money which you pay when you rent something, and which is returned to you when you return the thing you have rented:
It costs 拢1000 a week to hire the yacht, plus a 拢120 refundable/returnable deposit.
You pay a 10p deposit/deposit of 10p on the bottle, which you get back when you return the empty bottle.
depositor /dɪˈpɒz.ɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈpɑː.zə.ţɚ/
noun [C]
someone who deposits money
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
joc.und
AHD: [j¼k“…nd, j½“k…nd]
D.J. [6d9Kk*nd, 6d9*&k*nd]
K.K. [6d9$k*nd, 6d9ok*nd]
- Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality.See Synonyms at jolly 欢乐的，愉快的：在性情、性格或特征上欢乐的和愉快的参见 jolly
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French jocond 源自 古法语 jocond
- from Latin i&9{¿cundus, i½cundus} 源自 拉丁语 i&9{¿cundus, i½cundus}
- from iuv³re [to delight] 源自 iuv³re [感到愉快]
继承用法：
- jocun“dity AHD: [j½-k¾n“d¹-t¶] （名词）
- joc“undly
adv.（副词）
ordeal /ɔːˈdɪəl/ US /ɔːr-/
noun [C]
a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience:
The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.
a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience:
The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.
morbid /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death:
a morbid fascination with death
morbidly /ˈmɔː.bɪd.li/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
morbidity /ˌmɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌmɔːrˈbɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death:
a morbid fascination with death
morbidly /ˈmɔː.bɪd.li/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
morbidity /ˌmɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌmɔːrˈbɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
ennui /ˌɒnˈwiː/ US /ˌɑːn-/
noun [U] LITERARY
a feeling of boredom and mental tiredness caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do:
The whole country seems to be affected by the ennui of winter.
a feeling of boredom and mental tiredness caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do:
The whole country seems to be affected by the ennui of winter.
coalesce /kəʊ.əˈles/ US /koʊ-/
verb [I] FORMAL
If two or more things coalesce, they come or grow together to form one thing or system.
coalescence /kəʊ.əˈles.ənts/ US /koʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the process of coalescing
If two or more things coalesce, they come or grow together to form one thing or system.
coalescence /kəʊ.əˈles.ənts/ US /koʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
the process of coalescing
shallow (NOT DEEP) /ˈʃæl.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
adjective
1 having only a short distance from the top to the bottom:
The stream was quite shallow so we were able to walk across it.
She told her children to stay in the shallow end (of the swimming pool).
Fry the onions in a shallow pan.
These beech trees have shallow roots (= roots which do not go very deep into the ground).
2 shallow breathing breathing in which you only take a small amount of air into your lungs with each breath
shallowly /ˈʃæl.əʊ.li/ US /-oʊ-/
adverb
shallowness /ˈʃæl.əʊ.nəs/ US /-oʊ-/
noun [U]
Because of the shallowness of the water, we could see the fish in it very clearly.
the shallows /ðəˈʃæl.əʊz/ US /-oʊz/
plural noun
the shallow part of an area of water:
Alligators live in the shallows.
1 having only a short distance from the top to the bottom:
The stream was quite shallow so we were able to walk across it.
She told her children to stay in the shallow end (of the swimming pool).
Fry the onions in a shallow pan.
These beech trees have shallow roots (= roots which do not go very deep into the ground).
2 shallow breathing breathing in which you only take a small amount of air into your lungs with each breath
shallowly /ˈʃæl.əʊ.li/ US /-oʊ-/
adverb
shallowness /ˈʃæl.əʊ.nəs/ US /-oʊ-/
noun [U]
Because of the shallowness of the water, we could see the fish in it very clearly.
the shallows /ðəˈʃæl.əʊz/ US /-oʊz/
plural noun
the shallow part of an area of water:
Alligators live in the shallows.
shallow (NOT SERIOUS) /ˈʃæl.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not showing serious or careful thought:
I found the film rather shallow.
I think she found him physically quite attractive but a bit shallow.
shallowly /ˈʃæl.əʊ.li/ US /-oʊ-/
adverb
shallowness /ˈʃæl.əʊ.nəs/ US /-oʊ-/
noun [U]
The fine performances of the actors hide the shallowness of the play's script.
not showing serious or careful thought:
I found the film rather shallow.
I think she found him physically quite attractive but a bit shallow.
shallowly /ˈʃæl.əʊ.li/ US /-oʊ-/
adverb
shallowness /ˈʃæl.əʊ.nəs/ US /-oʊ-/
noun [U]
The fine performances of the actors hide the shallowness of the play's script.
doyen /ˈdɔɪ.en/ /dwaɪˈen/
noun [C usually singular]
the oldest, most experienced, and often most respected person of all the people involved in a particular type of work
the oldest, most experienced, and often most respected person of all the people involved in a particular type of work
cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/
noun [C]
1 a small waterfall, often one of a group
2 a large amount of something which hangs down:
A cascade of golden hair fell down his back.
cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to fall quickly and in large amounts:
Coins cascaded from/out of the fruit machine.
1 a small waterfall, often one of a group
2 a large amount of something which hangs down:
A cascade of golden hair fell down his back.
cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to fall quickly and in large amounts:
Coins cascaded from/out of the fruit machine.
simile /ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/
noun [C or U]
(the use of) an expression comparing one thing with another, always including the words `as' or `like':
The lines 'She walks in beauty, like the night...' from Byron's poem contain a simile.
(the use of) an expression comparing one thing with another, always including the words `as' or `like':
The lines 'She walks in beauty, like the night...' from Byron's poem contain a simile.
dappled /ˈdæp.ļd/
adjective
marked with spots of colour that are lighter or darker than the main colour, or marked with areas of light and darkness:
a dappled pony.
The dappled sunlight fell across her face as she lay beneath the tree.
marked with spots of colour that are lighter or darker than the main colour, or marked with areas of light and darkness:
a dappled pony.
The dappled sunlight fell across her face as she lay beneath the tree.
dark horse (SECRETIVE) noun [C usually singular] UK
a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill:
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel.
dark horse (WINNER) noun [C usually singular] US
a horse or a politician who wins a race or competition although no one expected them to
mon.tage
AHD: [m¼n-täzh“, mô’-]
D.J. [mKn6t$89, m%80-]
K.K. [m$n6t$9, m%0-]
- A single pictorial composition made by juxtaposing or superimposing many pictures or designs.画面剪辑：由许多画面或图样并列或叠化而成的一个图画作品
- The art or process of making such a composition.画面合成：制作这种组合方式的艺术或过程
- A rapid succession of different images or shots in a movie.蒙太奇：电影中不同影像或镜头的快速连接
- The use of such successive images as a cinematic technique.剪辑：这种连续影像作为一种电影技术的运用
- A composite of closely juxtaposed elements:混合音响法：紧密并置成分的混合：a montage of voices on an audiotape.在一盘录音磁带里声音的混合
n.（名词）
- To use or incorporate in a montage.运用或结合用蒙太奇手法的
v.tr.（及物动词） mon.taged,mon.tag.ing,mon.tag.es
语源：
- French 法语
- from monter [to mount] 源自 monter [安放]
- from Old French * see mount 1源自 古法语 *参见 mount1
date palm
- A palm tree(Phoenix dactylifera) of western Asia and northern Africa and cultivated also in California, having featherlike leaves and bearing clusters of dates. 海枣树：一种海枣树（枣椰树 棕榈科） ，产于亚洲西部和非洲北部，在加利福尼亚也有种植，有羽毛状的叶子，结簇生的枣子
n.（名词）
har.mo.ni.ous
AHD: [här-m½“n¶-…s]
D.J. [h$86m*&ni8*s]
K.K. [h$r6moni*s]
- Exhibiting accord in feeling or action.和谐的：在感情或行为上表现出谐调一致的
- Having component elements pleasingly or appropriately combined:融洽的：构成要素的完美结合的：a harmonious blend of architectural styles.各种建筑风格的完美的结合
- Characterized by harmony of sound; melodious.悦耳的：声音和谐的；悦耳的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- harmo“niously
adv.（副词）
- harmo“niousness
n.（名词）
decant /dɪˈkænt/
verb [T]
to pour a liquid from one container into another
decanter /dɪˈkæn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a decorative glass container for wine and other alcoholic drinks, with a part that fits into the top:
a cut-glass sherry decanter
to pour a liquid from one container into another
decanter /dɪˈkæn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a decorative glass container for wine and other alcoholic drinks, with a part that fits into the top:
a cut-glass sherry decanter
psychology /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/ US /-ˈkɑː.lə-/
noun [U]
the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the influence of a particular person's character on their behaviour:
She studied psychology at Harvard.
a lecturer in psychology
child psychology
the psychology of the soldier
Compare psychiatry.
psychological /ˌsaɪ.kəlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ US /-kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adjective
1 relating to the human mind and feelings:
psychological problems
He claims that the constant aircraft noise has a bad psychological effect on the residents.
We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees.
2 (of an illness or other physical problem) caused by anxiety or sadness:
I suspect his headaches are purely psychological.
3 [before noun] describes a film or book in which there is a lot of attention given to the way people influence each other's behaviour:
a psychological thriller
psychologically /ˌsaɪ.kəlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ US /-kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adverb
psychologically disturbed
psychologist /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ US /-ˈ
noun [C]
someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on them:
a child psychologist
an educational psychologist
She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist with the Northumberland Health Authority.
the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the influence of a particular person's character on their behaviour:
She studied psychology at Harvard.
a lecturer in psychology
child psychology
the psychology of the soldier
Compare psychiatry.
psychological /ˌsaɪ.kəlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ US /-kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adjective
1 relating to the human mind and feelings:
psychological problems
He claims that the constant aircraft noise has a bad psychological effect on the residents.
We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees.
2 (of an illness or other physical problem) caused by anxiety or sadness:
I suspect his headaches are purely psychological.
3 [before noun] describes a film or book in which there is a lot of attention given to the way people influence each other's behaviour:
a psychological thriller
psychologically /ˌsaɪ.kəlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ US /-kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/
adverb
psychologically disturbed
psychologist /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ US /-ˈ
noun [C]
someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on them:
a child psychologist
an educational psychologist
She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist with the Northumberland Health Authority.
pterodactyl /ˌter.əˈdæk.tɪl/ US /-təl/
noun [C]
a very large flying animal that lived many millions of years ago
a very large flying animal that lived many millions of years ago
vanquish /ˈvæŋ.kwɪʃ/
verb [T] LITERARY
to defeat an opponent, especially in war:
Napoleon was vanquished at the battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The vanquished army surrendered their weapons.
to defeat an opponent, especially in war:
Napoleon was vanquished at the battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The vanquished army surrendered their weapons.
o.blig.ing
AHD: […-blº“j¹ng]
D.J. [*6bla!d9!0]
K.K. [*6bla!d9!0]
- Ready to do favors for others; accommodating.See Synonyms at amiable 乐于施惠于人的；热心助人的参见 amiable
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- oblig“ingly
adv.（副词）
- oblig“ingness
n.（名词）
ob.li.gor
AHD: [¼b”l¹-gôr“, -jôr“]
D.J. [7Kbl!6g%8, -6d9%8]
K.K. [7$bl!6g%r, -6d9%r]
- One who binds oneself to another by contract or legal agreement.义务的，债务人：通过合同或法律合约而被另一人约束的人
n.Law （名词）【法律】
turncoat /ˈtɜːŋ.kəʊt/ US /ˈtɝːn-/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way which shows they are not loyal to people who share the original opinion
a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way which shows they are not loyal to people who share the original opinion
succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt/
adjective APPROVING
said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:
Keep your letter succinct and to the point.
succinctly /səkˈsɪŋkt.li/
adverb APPROVING
I thought she expressed her feelings most succinctly in the meeting.
succinctness /səkˈsɪŋkt.nəs/
noun [U] APPROVING
said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:
Keep your letter succinct and to the point.
succinctly /səkˈsɪŋkt.li/
adverb APPROVING
I thought she expressed her feelings most succinctly in the meeting.
succinctness /səkˈsɪŋkt.nəs/
noun [U] APPROVING
op.pro.bri.ous
AHD: […-pr½“br¶-…s]
D.J. [*6pr*&bri8*s]
K.K. [*6probri*s]
- Expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful or abusive:侮辱的，凌辱的：表示轻蔑的、责骂的，骂人的：opprobrious epithets.轻蔑的词语
- Bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous:丢脸的，羞辱的，臭名昭著的：opprobrious conduct.可耻行为
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- oppro“briously
adv.（副词）
incubate (EGG) /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.beɪt/
verb [I or T]
When a bird, etc. incubates its eggs, it keeps them warm until the young come out, and when eggs incubate, they develop to the stage at which the young come out:
The female bird incubates the eggs for about sixteen days while the male brings food.
incubation /ˌɪŋ.kjʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The incubation period varies depending on the time of year when the eggs were laid.
incubator /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.beɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 a container that has controlled air and temperature conditions in which a weak or premature baby (= one which was born too early) can be kept alive
2 a device for keeping birds' eggs at the correct temperature to enable young birds to develop until they break out of the shell
When a bird, etc. incubates its eggs, it keeps them warm until the young come out, and when eggs incubate, they develop to the stage at which the young come out:
The female bird incubates the eggs for about sixteen days while the male brings food.
incubation /ˌɪŋ.kjʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The incubation period varies depending on the time of year when the eggs were laid.
incubator /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.beɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 a container that has controlled air and temperature conditions in which a weak or premature baby (= one which was born too early) can be kept alive
2 a device for keeping birds' eggs at the correct temperature to enable young birds to develop until they break out of the shell
incubate (DISEASE) /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.beɪt/
verb [I or T]
When harmful bacteria or viruses incubate, they grow and reproduce in a human or an animal but do not yet produce the effects of disease, and when the body of a person or animal incubates bacteria or viruses, it has them growing and reproducing inside, but does not yet show the effects of disease.
incubation /ˌɪŋ.kjʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
In smallpox, there is an incubation period of 8-18 days between initial infection and first symptoms.
When harmful bacteria or viruses incubate, they grow and reproduce in a human or an animal but do not yet produce the effects of disease, and when the body of a person or animal incubates bacteria or viruses, it has them growing and reproducing inside, but does not yet show the effects of disease.
incubation /ˌɪŋ.kjʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
In smallpox, there is an incubation period of 8-18 days between initial infection and first symptoms.
- ebullient
If you describe someone as ebullient, you mean that they are lively and full of enthusiasm or excitement about something. (FORMAL)
...the ebullient Russian President.
ADJ-GRADED
= exhilarated
=>ebullience
His natural ebullience began to return.
N-UNCOUNT
- hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is the practice of hypnotizing people in order to help them with a mental or physical problem, for example to help them give up smoking.
N-UNCOUNT
spurious /ˈspjʊə.ri.əs/ US /ˈspjʊr.i-/
adjective
false and not what it appears to be, or (of reasons and judgments) based on something that has not been correctly understood and therefore false:
Some of the arguments in favour of shutting the factory are questionable and others downright spurious.
false and not what it appears to be, or (of reasons and judgments) based on something that has not been correctly understood and therefore false:
Some of the arguments in favour of shutting the factory are questionable and others downright spurious.
effusive /ɪˈfjuː.sɪv/
adjective FORMAL
expressing welcome, approval or pleasure in a way that shows very strong feeling:
They gave us such an effusive welcome it was quite embarrassing.
effusively /ɪˈfjuː.sɪv.li/
adverb FORMAL
expressing welcome, approval or pleasure in a way that shows very strong feeling:
They gave us such an effusive welcome it was quite embarrassing.
effusively /ɪˈfjuː.sɪv.li/
adverb FORMAL
glut /glʌt/
noun [C]
a supply of something that is much greater than can be sold or is needed or wanted:
The fall in demand for coffee could cause a glut on/in the market.
The current glut of graduates means that many of them will not be able to find jobs.
glut /glʌt/
verb [T often passive] -tt-
Higher mortgage rates and over-building left some markets glutted with unsold houses.
a supply of something that is much greater than can be sold or is needed or wanted:
The fall in demand for coffee could cause a glut on/in the market.
The current glut of graduates means that many of them will not be able to find jobs.
glut /glʌt/
verb [T often passive] -tt-
Higher mortgage rates and over-building left some markets glutted with unsold houses.
figurative (LANGUAGE) /ˈfɪg.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective
(of words and phrases) used not with their basic meaning but with a more imaginative meaning:
Of course, she was using the term 'massacre' in the figurative sense.
Compare literal.
figuratively /ˈfɪg.ər.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv-/
adverb
Figuratively speaking, it was a blow right between the eyes (= it was a bad shock).
(of words and phrases) used not with their basic meaning but with a more imaginative meaning:
Of course, she was using the term 'massacre' in the figurative sense.
Compare literal.
figuratively /ˈfɪg.ər.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv-/
adverb
Figuratively speaking, it was a blow right between the eyes (= it was a bad shock).
filial /ˈfɪl.i.əl/
adjective FORMAL
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
downplay /ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
verb [T]
to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is:
The government has been trying to downplay the crisis.
to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is:
The government has been trying to downplay the crisis.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
tangible /ˈtæn.dʒə.bļ/
adjective
real or not imaginary; able to be shown, touched or experienced:
We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
tangibly /ˈtæn.dʒə.bli/
adverb
real or not imaginary; able to be shown, touched or experienced:
We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
tangibly /ˈtæn.dʒə.bli/
adverb
verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ US /vɚˈboʊs/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
using or containing more words than are necessary:
a verbose explanation/report/speech/style
He was a notoriously verbose after-dinner speaker.
verbosely /vɜːˈbəʊ.sli/ US /vɚˈboʊs-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
verbosity /vɜːˈbɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /vɚˈbɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
using or containing more words than are necessary:
a verbose explanation/report/speech/style
He was a notoriously verbose after-dinner speaker.
verbosely /vɜːˈbəʊ.sli/ US /vɚˈboʊs-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
verbosity /vɜːˈbɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /vɚˈbɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
VDT /ˌviː.diːˈtiː/
noun [C]
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
versed /vɜːst/ US /vɝːst/
adjective FORMAL
be versed in sth to know a lot about a particular subject or be experienced in a particular skill:
I'm not sufficiently versed in computers to understand what you're saying.
be versed in sth to know a lot about a particular subject or be experienced in a particular skill:
I'm not sufficiently versed in computers to understand what you're saying.
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
veritable /ˈver.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adjective [before noun]
used to describe something as another, more exciting, interesting or unusual thing, as a way of emphasizing its character:
My garden had become a veritable jungle by the time I came back from holiday.
The normally sober menswear department is set to become a veritable kaleidoscope of colour this season.
veritably /ˈver.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adverb
used to describe something as another, more exciting, interesting or unusual thing, as a way of emphasizing its character:
My garden had become a veritable jungle by the time I came back from holiday.
The normally sober menswear department is set to become a veritable kaleidoscope of colour this season.
veritably /ˈver.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /-ə.ţə-/
adverb
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
vacuous /ˈvæk.ju.əs/
adjective FORMAL
not expressing or showing intelligent thought or purpose:
a vacuous remark/question/expression/smile
vacuously /ˈvæk.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
vacuousness /ˈvæk.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U] (ALSO vacuity)
not expressing or showing intelligent thought or purpose:
a vacuous remark/question/expression/smile
vacuously /ˈvæk.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
vacuousness /ˈvæk.ju.ə.snəs/
noun [U] (ALSO vacuity)
entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/
verb [T]
to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant:
The adverts entice the customer into buying things they don't really want.
People are being enticed away from the profession by higher salaries elsewhere.
[+ to infinitive] A smell of coffee in the doorway enticed people to enter the shop.
enticement /ɪnˈtaɪ.smənt/
noun [C or U]
One of the enticements of the job is the company car.
enticing /ɪnˈtaɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective
Something which is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure:
an enticing smile
an enticing job offer
enticingly /ɪnˈtaɪ.sɪŋ.li/
adverb
to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant:
The adverts entice the customer into buying things they don't really want.
People are being enticed away from the profession by higher salaries elsewhere.
[+ to infinitive] A smell of coffee in the doorway enticed people to enter the shop.
enticement /ɪnˈtaɪ.smənt/
noun [C or U]
One of the enticements of the job is the company car.
enticing /ɪnˈtaɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective
Something which is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure:
an enticing smile
an enticing job offer
enticingly /ɪnˈtaɪ.sɪŋ.li/
adverb
- 1.chauvinistic
If you describe someone as chauvinistic, you believe that they think their own country is more important and morally better than any other.
...national narrow-mindedness and chauvinistic arrogance.
...the highly chauvinistic coverage of the war.
ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n disapproval
2.chauvinistic
If you describe a man or his behaviour as chauvinistic, you disapprove of him for believing that men are naturally better and more important than women.
My ex-boyfriend Anthony was very chauvinistic.
ADJ-GRADED disapproval
- developed
If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
The developed nations have to recognize the growing gap between rich and poor around the world.
This scarcity is inevitable in less developed countries.
ADJ-GRADED
stiff (FIRM) /stɪf/
adjective
1 firm or hard:
stiff cardboard
a stiff collar
His clothes were stiff with dried mud.
This hair spray has made my hair stiff.
Mix the powder and water into a stiff paste.
2 not easily bent or moved:
The handle on this door is rather stiff.
The man's body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow.
3 If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt when they are moved:
Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck.
stiff /stɪf/
noun [C] SLANG
a dead body:
They found a stiff in the river.
stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/
verb [I]
to become firm or more difficult to bend:
Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm).
His body stiffened in fear.
stiffly /ˈstɪf.li/
adverb
straight and not bending:
The soldiers stood stiffly to attention.
stiffness /ˈstɪf.nəs/
noun [U]
stiffy /ˈstɪf.i/
noun [C] UK OFFENSIVE
an erection (= when a man's penis is harder and bigger than usual and points up):
to get/have a stiffy
1 firm or hard:
stiff cardboard
a stiff collar
His clothes were stiff with dried mud.
This hair spray has made my hair stiff.
Mix the powder and water into a stiff paste.
2 not easily bent or moved:
The handle on this door is rather stiff.
The man's body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow.
3 If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt when they are moved:
Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck.
stiff /stɪf/
noun [C] SLANG
a dead body:
They found a stiff in the river.
stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/
verb [I]
to become firm or more difficult to bend:
Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm).
His body stiffened in fear.
stiffly /ˈstɪf.li/
adverb
straight and not bending:
The soldiers stood stiffly to attention.
stiffness /ˈstɪf.nəs/
noun [U]
stiffy /ˈstɪf.i/
noun [C] UK OFFENSIVE
an erection (= when a man's penis is harder and bigger than usual and points up):
to get/have a stiffy
stiff (NOT RELAXED) /stɪf/
adjective
behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed:
The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, rather pompous manner.
stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/
verb [I]
to become less relaxed and more formal:
She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room.
stiffly /ˈstɪf.li/
adverb
in a way that is too formal:
"I don't think that it's anything to do with you, " he said stiffly.
stiffness /ˈstɪf.nəs/
noun [U]
the quality of being very formal and not relaxed:
Her initial stiffness began to wear off as we got to know her.
behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed:
The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, rather pompous manner.
stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/
verb [I]
to become less relaxed and more formal:
She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room.
stiffly /ˈstɪf.li/
adverb
in a way that is too formal:
"I don't think that it's anything to do with you, " he said stiffly.
stiffness /ˈstɪf.nəs/
noun [U]
the quality of being very formal and not relaxed:
Her initial stiffness began to wear off as we got to know her.
stiff (SEVERE) /stɪf/
adjective
1 severe and difficult:
The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.
They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.
There has been stiff opposition/resistance to the proposed tax increases.
It's a stiff climb to the top of the hill.
Some college courses have stiffer entry requirements than others.
Both companies are worried about losing business in the face of stiff competition.
2 a stiff breeze/wind a strong wind
3 a stiff drink/brandy/gin, etc. an alcoholic drink that is very strong:
A stiff whisky - that's what I need.
4 A stiff price is very expensive:
We had to pay a stiff membership fee to join the health club.
stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/
verb [I or T]
to make something stronger or more difficult:
These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.
Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened.
Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year.
stiffly /ˈstɪf.li/
adverb
severely:
I wrote a stiffly-worded letter of complaint to the council.
stiffness /ˈstɪf.nəs/
noun [U]
Everyone was surprised at the stiffness of the sentence/punishment/penalty/sanctions.
1 severe and difficult:
The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.
They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.
There has been stiff opposition/resistance to the proposed tax increases.
It's a stiff climb to the top of the hill.
Some college courses have stiffer entry requirements than others.
Both companies are worried about losing business in the face of stiff competition.
2 a stiff breeze/wind a strong wind
3 a stiff drink/brandy/gin, etc. an alcoholic drink that is very strong:
A stiff whisky - that's what I need.
4 A stiff price is very expensive:
We had to pay a stiff membership fee to join the health club.
stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/
verb [I or T]
to make something stronger or more difficult:
These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.
Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened.
Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year.
stiffly /ˈstɪf.li/
adverb
severely:
I wrote a stiffly-worded letter of complaint to the council.
stiffness /ˈstɪf.nəs/
noun [U]
Everyone was surprised at the stiffness of the sentence/punishment/penalty/sanctions.
stiff (VERY MUCH) /stɪf/
adverb
very much, or to a great degree:
I got frozen stiff (= very cold) waiting at the bus stop.
I was scared stiff when I heard someone moving around upstairs.
very much, or to a great degree:
I got frozen stiff (= very cold) waiting at the bus stop.
I was scared stiff when I heard someone moving around upstairs.
stiff (PERSON) /stɪf/
noun [C] US INFORMAL
a person of the type described:
a working stiff
you lucky stiff
a person of the type described:
a working stiff
you lucky stiff
her.e.sy
AHD: [hµr“¹-s¶]
D.J. [6her!si8]
K.K. [6hWr!si]
- An opinion or a doctrine at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from or denial of Roman Catholic dogma by a professed believer or baptized church member.异端学说：与已得到承认的宗教信仰相矛盾的观点或学说，尤指已立誓信教或受过洗礼的教徒对罗马天主教教义的异议或否认
- Adherence to such dissenting opinion or doctrine.信奉邪教：坚持这种有异议的观点或学说
- A controversial or unorthodox opinion or doctrine, as in politics, philosophy, or science.异端邪说：有争议的或非正统的观点或学说，如政治、哲学或科学上的
- Adherence to such controversial or unorthodox opinion.离经叛道：坚持这种有争议的或非正统的观点
n.（名词） 【复数】 her.e.sies
语源：
- Middle English heresie 中古英语 heresie
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin haeresis 源自 后期拉丁语 haeresis
- from Late Greek hairesis 源自 后期希腊语 hairesis
- from Greek [a choosing, faction] 源自 希腊语 [选择，派别]
- from hair¶isthai [to choose] [middle voice of] hairein [to take] 源自 hair¶isthai [选择] [] hairein的中（动）态 [拿，取]
ci.gar-box cedar
AHD: [s¹-gär“b¼ks]
D.J. [s!6g$8bKks]
K.K. [s!6g$rb$ks]
- See Spanish cedar 参见 Spanish cedar
n.（名词）
fraught (FULL OF) /frɔːt/ US /frɑːt/
adjective
fraught with full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers:
The negotiations have been fraught with difficulties/problems right from the start.
From beginning to end, the airlift was fraught with risks.
fraught with full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers:
The negotiations have been fraught with difficulties/problems right from the start.
From beginning to end, the airlift was fraught with risks.
fraught (ANXIOUS) /frɔːt/ US /frɑːt/
adjective
causing or having extreme worry or anxiety:
This is one of the most fraught weekends of the year for the security forces.
The atmosphere in the office is rather fraught.
causing or having extreme worry or anxiety:
This is one of the most fraught weekends of the year for the security forces.
The atmosphere in the office is rather fraught.
align phrasal verb [T]
to put two or more things into a straight line:
When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!
Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.
alignment /əˈlaɪn.mənt/
noun [U]
The problem is happening because the wheels are out of alignment with each other.
When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!
Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.
alignment /əˈlaɪn.mənt/
noun [U]
The problem is happening because the wheels are out of alignment with each other.
intimidate /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪt/
verb [T]
to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:
They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.
intimidated /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
frightened or nervous because you are not confident in a situation:
Older people can feel very intimidated by computers
intimidation /ɪnˌtɪm.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The campaign of violence and intimidation against them intensifies daily.
intimidating /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel frightened or nervous:
an intimidating array of weapons
an intimidating manner
She can be very intimidating when she's angry.
to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:
They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.
intimidated /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
frightened or nervous because you are not confident in a situation:
Older people can feel very intimidated by computers
intimidation /ɪnˌtɪm.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The campaign of violence and intimidation against them intensifies daily.
intimidating /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel frightened or nervous:
an intimidating array of weapons
an intimidating manner
She can be very intimidating when she's angry.
into the bargain (US ALSO in the bargain)
in addition to other facts previously mentioned:
He's intelligent, witty, a loving husband, and an excellent cook into the bargain.
He's intelligent, witty, a loving husband, and an excellent cook into the bargain.
sophisticated /səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion:
She was slim, svelte and sophisticated.
I don't suppose I have any books that would suit your sophisticated tastes.
He was older than me and from London and I thought him very sophisticated.
2 clever in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks:
I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem.
These are among the most sophisticated weapons in the world.
sophistication /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Her sophistication is evident from the way she dresses.
The sophistication of computers is increasing as their size decreases.
sophisticate /səˈfɪs.tɪ.kət/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who is sophisticated
1 having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion:
She was slim, svelte and sophisticated.
I don't suppose I have any books that would suit your sophisticated tastes.
He was older than me and from London and I thought him very sophisticated.
2 clever in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks:
I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem.
These are among the most sophisticated weapons in the world.
sophistication /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Her sophistication is evident from the way she dresses.
The sophistication of computers is increasing as their size decreases.
sophisticate /səˈfɪs.tɪ.kət/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who is sophisticated
pandemic /pænˈdem.ɪk/
adjective SPECIALIZED
(of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals or plants:
In some parts of the world malaria is still pandemic.
pandemic /pænˈdem.ɪk/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a pandemic of influenza
an influenza pandemic
(of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals or plants:
In some parts of the world malaria is still pandemic.
pandemic /pænˈdem.ɪk/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a pandemic of influenza
an influenza pandemic
barter /ˈbɑː.təʳ/ US /ˈbɑːr.ţɚ/
verb [I or T]
to exchange goods for other things rather than for money:
He bartered his stamp collection for her comics.
We spent a whole hour bartering with stallholders for souvenirs.
barter /ˈbɑː.təʳ/ US /ˈbɑːr.ţɚ/
noun [U]
The currency has lost so much of its value that barter has become the preferred way of doing business.
to exchange goods for other things rather than for money:
He bartered his stamp collection for her comics.
We spent a whole hour bartering with stallholders for souvenirs.
barter /ˈbɑː.təʳ/ US /ˈbɑːr.ţɚ/
noun [U]
The currency has lost so much of its value that barter has become the preferred way of doing business.
aberrant /əˈber.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way:
aberrant behaviour/sexuality
different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way:
aberrant behaviour/sexuality
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
sling (THROW) /slɪŋ/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] slung, slung
1 INFORMAL to throw or drop something carelessly:
Don't just sling your bag on the floor!
If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.
I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go.
2 MAINLY UK INFORMAL to throw or give something to someone:
[+ two objects] Sling me a pen, will you?
1 INFORMAL to throw or drop something carelessly:
Don't just sling your bag on the floor!
If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.
I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go.
2 MAINLY UK INFORMAL to throw or give something to someone:
[+ two objects] Sling me a pen, will you?
sling (HANG) /slɪŋ/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] slung, slung
to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:
I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair.
to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:
I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair.
sling (SUPPORTING DEVICE) /slɪŋ/
noun [C]
1 a device which uses a strap, piece of cloth or ropes for supporting, lifting or carrying objects:
The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling.
2 a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth which is tied around the neck:
I had my arm in a sling for six weeks.
3 a bag-like device for carrying a baby which is tied to the front or the back of an adult's body
4 a simple weapon used mainly in the past in which a strap held at the ends was used for throwing stones
1 a device which uses a strap, piece of cloth or ropes for supporting, lifting or carrying objects:
The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling.
2 a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth which is tied around the neck:
I had my arm in a sling for six weeks.
3 a bag-like device for carrying a baby which is tied to the front or the back of an adult's body
4 a simple weapon used mainly in the past in which a strap held at the ends was used for throwing stones
ax.i.o.mat.ic
AHD: [²k”s¶-…-m²t“¹k] 也作 ax.i.o.mat.i.cal [-¹-k…l]
D.J. [7#ksi8*6m#t!k] 也作 ax.i.o.mat.i.cal [-!k*l]
K.K. [7#ksi*6m#t!k] 也作 ax.i.o.mat.i.cal [-!k*l]
- Of, relating to, or resembling an axiom; self-evident:公理的，自明的：有关或类似公理的；不言自明的：“the axiomatic pillars of a new code of the law of nations”(&b{William Taylor})“国家法律新准则的公理的支柱”(威廉·泰勒)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ax”iomat“ically
adv.（副词）
au.rous
AHD: [ôr“…s]
D.J. [6%8r*s]
K.K. [6%r*s]
- Of or relating to gold, especially with valence 1.金的：属于或与金有关的，尤指一价的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin aurum [gold] 拉丁语 aurum [金，金子]
- -ous -ous
exhort /ɪgˈzɔːt/ US /-ˈzɔːrt/
verb [T + to infinitive] FORMAL
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something:
The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot.
exhortation /ˌeg.zɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /-zɔːr-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Despite the exhortations of the union leaders the workers voted to strike.
The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something:
The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot.
exhortation /ˌeg.zɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /-zɔːr-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
Despite the exhortations of the union leaders the workers voted to strike.
The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.
curmudgeon /kəˈmʌdʒ.ən/ US /kɚ-/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a bad-tempered old person
curmudgeonly /kəˈmʌdʒ.ən.li/ US /kɚ-/
adjective
a bad-tempered old person
curmudgeonly /kəˈmʌdʒ.ən.li/ US /kɚ-/
adjective
stipulate /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to state exactly how something must be or must be done:
She agreed to buy the car, but stipulated racing tyres and a turbo-powered engine.
[+ that] The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger.
[+ question word] We have signed a contract which stipulates when the project must be completed.
stipulation /ˌstɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
when someone says exactly how something must be done:
Is there any stipulation as regards qualifications?
[+ that] The only stipulation is that candidates must be over the age of 35.
to state exactly how something must be or must be done:
She agreed to buy the car, but stipulated racing tyres and a turbo-powered engine.
[+ that] The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger.
[+ question word] We have signed a contract which stipulates when the project must be completed.
stipulation /ˌstɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
when someone says exactly how something must be done:
Is there any stipulation as regards qualifications?
[+ that] The only stipulation is that candidates must be over the age of 35.
demonstrate (SHOW) /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/
verb [T]
1 to show; to make clear:
These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.
[+ that] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.
These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.
2 to show something and explain how it works:
He's got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.
[+ question word] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.
demonstrable /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.bļ/ US /-ˈmɑːnt-/
adjective
able to be proved:
The report contains numerous demonstrable errors.
demonstrability /dɪˌmɒnt.strəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˌmɑːnt.strəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
demonstrably /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.bli/ US /-ˈmɑːnt-/
adverb
That's demonstrably untrue!
demonstration
noun [C or U]
when you show someone how to do something, or how something works:
This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.
Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.
She told us how easy it was to use the computer, then by way of demonstration simply pressed a few keys on the keyboard.
We're going to a cookery demonstration tonight.
demonstrative
adjective FORMAL
The findings of this survey are demonstrative of (= show) the need for further research.
See also demonstrative; demonstrative at demonstrate (EXPRESS).
demonstrator
noun [C]
a person who explains how something works or how to do something:
There was a special stand in the shop where a demonstrator was showing how the food processor worked.
1 to show; to make clear:
These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.
[+ that] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.
These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.
2 to show something and explain how it works:
He's got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.
[+ question word] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.
demonstrable /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.bļ/ US /-ˈmɑːnt-/
adjective
able to be proved:
The report contains numerous demonstrable errors.
demonstrability /dɪˌmɒnt.strəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˌmɑːnt.strəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
demonstrably /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.bli/ US /-ˈmɑːnt-/
adverb
That's demonstrably untrue!
demonstration
noun [C or U]
when you show someone how to do something, or how something works:
This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.
Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.
She told us how easy it was to use the computer, then by way of demonstration simply pressed a few keys on the keyboard.
We're going to a cookery demonstration tonight.
demonstrative
adjective FORMAL
The findings of this survey are demonstrative of (= show) the need for further research.
See also demonstrative; demonstrative at demonstrate (EXPRESS).
demonstrator
noun [C]
a person who explains how something works or how to do something:
There was a special stand in the shop where a demonstrator was showing how the food processor worked.
demonstrate (EXPRESS) /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/
verb [T]
to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality or ability:
He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.
His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question.
demonstration /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
a way of expressing a feeling or a quality:
Huge crowds followed the funeral procession in a public demonstration of grief.
There has been little demonstration (= expression) of support for the proposal so far.
demonstrative /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.tɪv/ US /-ˈmɑːnt.strə.ţɪv/
adjective
If you are demonstrative, you show your feelings or behave affectionately:
We're a very demonstrative family.
See also demonstrative; demonstrative at demonstrate (SHOW).
demonstratively /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈmɑːnt.strə.ţɪv.li/
adverb
demonstrativeness /dɪˈmɒn
noun [U]
to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality or ability:
He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.
His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question.
demonstration /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
a way of expressing a feeling or a quality:
Huge crowds followed the funeral procession in a public demonstration of grief.
There has been little demonstration (= expression) of support for the proposal so far.
demonstrative /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.tɪv/ US /-ˈmɑːnt.strə.ţɪv/
adjective
If you are demonstrative, you show your feelings or behave affectionately:
We're a very demonstrative family.
See also demonstrative; demonstrative at demonstrate (SHOW).
demonstratively /dɪˈmɒnt.strə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈmɑːnt.strə.ţɪv.li/
adverb
demonstrativeness /dɪˈmɒn
noun [U]
demonstrate (MARCH) /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/
verb [I]
to make a public expression of dissatisfaction, especially by marching or having a meeting:
Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals.
demonstration /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C] (INFORMAL demo)
when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:
The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees.
Protesters staged an anti-war demonstration in front of the US embassy.
demonstrator /ˈdem.ən.streɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a person who marches or stands with a group of people to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:
Police arrested several of the demonstrators.
to make a public expression of dissatisfaction, especially by marching or having a meeting:
Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals.
demonstration /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C] (INFORMAL demo)
when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:
The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees.
Protesters staged an anti-war demonstration in front of the US embassy.
demonstrator /ˈdem.ən.streɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a person who marches or stands with a group of people to show that they disagree with or support something or someone:
Police arrested several of the demonstrators.
fable /ˈfeɪ.bļ/
noun [C or U]
a short story which tells a general truth or is only partly based on fact, or literature of this type:
the fable of the tortoise and the hare
fabled /ˈfeɪ.bļd/
adjective [before noun] LITERARY
describes something or someone who has been made very famous, especially by having many stories written about them:
the fabled film director Cecil B. De Mille
a short story which tells a general truth or is only partly based on fact, or literature of this type:
the fable of the tortoise and the hare
fabled /ˈfeɪ.bļd/
adjective [before noun] LITERARY
describes something or someone who has been made very famous, especially by having many stories written about them:
the fabled film director Cecil B. De Mille
detour /ˈdiː.tɔːʳ/ US /-tʊr/
noun [C]
a different or indirect route to a place, that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something:
You'd be wise to make/US ALSO take a detour to avoid the roadworks.
detour /ˈdiː.tɔːʳ/ US /-tʊr/
verb [I or T] MAINLY US
We had to detour around the town centre, so it took us longer than usual.
a different or indirect route to a place, that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something:
You'd be wise to make/US ALSO take a detour to avoid the roadworks.
detour /ˈdiː.tɔːʳ/ US /-tʊr/
verb [I or T] MAINLY US
We had to detour around the town centre, so it took us longer than usual.
detox /ˈdiː.tɒks/ US /-tɑːks/
noun [S or U]
1 when you stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks or drugs into your body for a period of time, in order to improve your health:
She went on a 48-hour detox, eating nothing but grapes.
a detox diet
2 medical treatment in a special hospital to stop someone drinking too much alcohol or taking harmful drugs:
He'd spent 18 months in detox/at a detox centre fighting drug addiction.
detox /ˈdiː.tɒks/ US /-tɑːks/
verb [I or T]
1 to stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks and other substances into your body for a period of time, in order to improve your health:
If you have skin problems or feel sluggish and run-down, then it may be time to detox.
2 to have medical treatment in a special hospital in order to stop drinking too much alcohol or taking harmful drugs
1 when you stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks or drugs into your body for a period of time, in order to improve your health:
She went on a 48-hour detox, eating nothing but grapes.
a detox diet
2 medical treatment in a special hospital to stop someone drinking too much alcohol or taking harmful drugs:
He'd spent 18 months in detox/at a detox centre fighting drug addiction.
detox /ˈdiː.tɒks/ US /-tɑːks/
verb [I or T]
1 to stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks and other substances into your body for a period of time, in order to improve your health:
If you have skin problems or feel sluggish and run-down, then it may be time to detox.
2 to have medical treatment in a special hospital in order to stop drinking too much alcohol or taking harmful drugs
humdrum /ˈhʌm.drʌm/
adjective
lacking excitement, interest or new and different events; ordinary:
We lead such a humdrum life/existence.
Most of the work is fairly humdrum.
lacking excitement, interest or new and different events; ordinary:
We lead such a humdrum life/existence.
Most of the work is fairly humdrum.
covert /ˈkəʊ.vɜːt/ US /ˈkoʊ.vɝːt/ /-ˈ-/
adjective
hidden or secret:
covert actions
The government was accused of covert military operations against the regime.
Compare overt.
covert /ˈkʌv.ət/ US /-ɚt/
noun [C]
a group of bushes and small trees growing close together in which animals can hide, especially from hunters
covertly /ˈkʌv.ət.li/ US /koʊˈvɝːt.li/
adverb
secretly, or in a hidden way:
Terrorists have been operating covertly in England for several years.
hidden or secret:
covert actions
The government was accused of covert military operations against the regime.
Compare overt.
covert /ˈkʌv.ət/ US /-ɚt/
noun [C]
a group of bushes and small trees growing close together in which animals can hide, especially from hunters
covertly /ˈkʌv.ət.li/ US /koʊˈvɝːt.li/
adverb
secretly, or in a hidden way:
Terrorists have been operating covertly in England for several years.
court correspondent noun [C] UK
someone who reports for the newspapers or for televsion or radio on the lives of the members of a royal family
court martial noun [C] plural court martials or FORMAL courts martial
(a trial in) a military court for members of the armed forces
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court of inquiry group noun [C] UK
a group of people, often with specialist knowledge or skill, who have been brought together in order to examine the causes of an accident
chameleon /kəˈmiː.li.ən/
noun [C]
1 a lizard that changes its skin colour to match its surroundings so that it cannot be seen
2 a person who changes their opinions or behaviour to please other people
1 a lizard that changes its skin colour to match its surroundings so that it cannot be seen
2 a person who changes their opinions or behaviour to please other people
charitable /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adjective
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
kind, and not judging other people in a severe way:
Some critics said the show was good in parts - those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.
charitably /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţə-/
adverb
She described him, rather charitably, as quiet whereas I would have said he was boring.
charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪ.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
lash (HIT) /læʃ/
verb
1 [I or T] to hit with a lot of force:
The prisoners were regularly lashed with electric cable.
The sound of the rain lashing against the windows was deafening.
See also lash out.
2 [T] to criticize someone severely
lash /læʃ/
noun
1 [C or S] a thin strip of leather at the end of a whip, or a hit with this, especially as a form of punishment:
He received 30 lashes for the crime.
The punishment for disobedience was the lash.
See also whiplash.
2 [C] a sudden violent movement of something that can bend:
With a powerful lash of its tail, the fish jumped out of the net and back into the river.
lashing /ˈlæʃ.ɪŋ/
noun [C usually singular]
when someone is hit with a whip as a punishment:
FIGURATIVE He was given a tongue lashing (= criticized severely) after the game.
1 [I or T] to hit with a lot of force:
The prisoners were regularly lashed with electric cable.
The sound of the rain lashing against the windows was deafening.
See also lash out.
2 [T] to criticize someone severely
lash /læʃ/
noun
1 [C or S] a thin strip of leather at the end of a whip, or a hit with this, especially as a form of punishment:
He received 30 lashes for the crime.
The punishment for disobedience was the lash.
See also whiplash.
2 [C] a sudden violent movement of something that can bend:
With a powerful lash of its tail, the fish jumped out of the net and back into the river.
lashing /ˈlæʃ.ɪŋ/
noun [C usually singular]
when someone is hit with a whip as a punishment:
FIGURATIVE He was given a tongue lashing (= criticized severely) after the game.
lash (TIE) /læʃ/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition]
to tie together tightly and firmly:
I've lashed your case to the roof rack.
These poles will be easier to carry if we lash them together with a rope.
to tie together tightly and firmly:
I've lashed your case to the roof rack.
These poles will be easier to carry if we lash them together with a rope.
last but not least
importantly, despite being mentioned after everyone else:
I would like to thank my publisher, my editor and, last but not least, my husband.
I would like to thank my publisher, my editor and, last but not least, my husband.
last-ditch /ˌlɑːstˈdɪtʃ/ US /ˌlæst-/
adjective (ALSO last-gasp)
last-ditch attempt/effort an effort or attempt which is made at the end of a series of failures to solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed:
In a last-ditch attempt to save his party from electoral defeat, he resigned from the leadership.
last-ditch attempt/effort an effort or attempt which is made at the end of a series of failures to solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed:
In a last-ditch attempt to save his party from electoral defeat, he resigned from the leadership.
movement (MUSIC) /ˈmuːv.mənt/
noun [C]
one of the main parts of a piece of classical music that is separated from the other parts with pauses:
Beethoven's fifth symphony has four movements.
one of the main parts of a piece of classical music that is separated from the other parts with pauses:
Beethoven's fifth symphony has four movements.
movement (GROUP OF PEOPLE) /ˈmuːv.mənt/
group noun [C]
a group of people with a particular set of aims:
the women's movement
The suffragette movement campaigned for votes for women in Britain and the US.
[+ to infinitive] a movement to stop animals being killed for their fur
a group of people with a particular set of aims:
the women's movement
The suffragette movement campaigned for votes for women in Britain and the US.
[+ to infinitive] a movement to stop animals being killed for their fur
disguise /dɪsˈgaɪz/
verb [T]
1 to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form:
[R] He disguised himself by shaving his head and wearing a false beard.
Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make-up.
We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons.
2 to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc:
I couldn't disguise my disappointment.
disguise /dɪsˈgaɪz/
noun [C or U]
He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognise him.
disguised /dɪsˈgaɪzd/
adjective
having an appearance that hides the true form:
In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', Duke Orsino falls in love with the disguised Viola.
In the book, the author gives a thinly (= only slightly) disguised account of his own early teaching experiences.
1 to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form:
[R] He disguised himself by shaving his head and wearing a false beard.
Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make-up.
We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons.
2 to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc:
I couldn't disguise my disappointment.
disguise /dɪsˈgaɪz/
noun [C or U]
He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognise him.
disguised /dɪsˈgaɪzd/
adjective
having an appearance that hides the true form:
In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', Duke Orsino falls in love with the disguised Viola.
In the book, the author gives a thinly (= only slightly) disguised account of his own early teaching experiences.
disgorge /dɪsˈgɔːdʒ/ US /-ˈgɔːrdʒ/
verb [T]
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
1 LITERARY to release large amounts of liquid, gas or other contents:
The pipe was found to be disgorging dangerous chemicals into the sea.
2 LITERARY to let many people out of a place or vehicle at the same time:
The delayed commuter train disgorged hundreds of angry passengers.
3 FORMAL to force something up from the stomach and out through the mouth:
Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.
4 LITERARY to unwillingly release information or money:
The judge has forced EXIP to disgorge $400 000 in illegal profits.
boggle /ˈbɒg.ļ/ US /ˈbɑː.gļ/
verb
1 [I or T] to (cause something or someone to) have difficulty imagining or understanding something:
My mind boggles at the amount of money they spend on food.
It boggles the imagination, doesn't it?
See also mind-boggling.
2 [I] to be very surprised and uncertain about how to deal with something:
He boggled at the suggestion.
1 [I or T] to (cause something or someone to) have difficulty imagining or understanding something:
My mind boggles at the amount of money they spend on food.
It boggles the imagination, doesn't it?
See also mind-boggling.
2 [I] to be very surprised and uncertain about how to deal with something:
He boggled at the suggestion.
demotic /dɪˈmɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmɑː.ţɪk/
adjective FORMAL
(of or in a form of language) used by ordinary people
(of or in a form of language) used by ordinary people
at.tune
AHD: […-t›n“, …-ty›n“]
D.J. [*6tu8n, *6tju8n]
K.K. [*6tun, *6tjun]
- To bring into a harmonious or responsive relationship:使协调，使一致，使适合：使进入和谐或协调的关系：an industry that is not attuned to the demands of the market.与市场需求不协调的工业
- Music To put (an instrument) into correct tune.【音乐】 调（乐器）的音，为…调音：将（乐器）音调调至正确
v.tr.（及物动词） at.tuned,at.tun.ing,at.tunes
au.rous
AHD: [ôr“…s]
D.J. [6%8r*s]
K.K. [6%r*s]
- Of or relating to gold, especially with valence 1.金的：属于或与金有关的，尤指一价的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin aurum [gold] 拉丁语 aurum [金，金子]
- -ous -ous
mumble /ˈmʌm.bļ/
verb [I or T]
to speak unclearly and quietly so that the words are difficult to understand:
She mumbled something about being too busy.
[+ speech] "I'm sorry, " he mumbled.
to speak unclearly and quietly so that the words are difficult to understand:
She mumbled something about being too busy.
[+ speech] "I'm sorry, " he mumbled.
incontrovertible /ɪnˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.tɪ.bļ/ US /-ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
impossible to doubt because of being obviously true:
incontrovertible proof/evidence
Her logic is utterly incontrovertible.
incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.tɪ.bli/ US /-ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
Your assertion is incontrovertibly true.
impossible to doubt because of being obviously true:
incontrovertible proof/evidence
Her logic is utterly incontrovertible.
incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.tɪ.bli/ US /-ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
Your assertion is incontrovertibly true.
lug (CARRY) /lʌg/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] -gg- INFORMAL
to carry or pull something with effort or difficulty because it is heavy:
I'm exhausted after lugging these suitcases all the way across London.
I don't want to lug these shopping bags around with me all day.
to carry or pull something with effort or difficulty because it is heavy:
I'm exhausted after lugging these suitcases all the way across London.
I don't want to lug these shopping bags around with me all day.
lug (PERSON) /lʌg/
noun [C] US SLANG
1 an awkward or stupid man
2 an affectionate word for a man:
Come over here and give me a kiss, you big lug.
1 an awkward or stupid man
2 an affectionate word for a man:
Come over here and give me a kiss, you big lug.
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
run.ic
AHD: [r›n“¹k]
D.J. [6ru8n!k]
K.K. [6run!k]
- Of, relating to, or written in runes.卢恩文的：属于或关于卢恩文的，或以卢恩文书写的
adj.（形容词）
- Runic The Germanic language of the oldest runic inscriptions from northern Europe, dating to between the third and sixth centuriesa.d., and considered by some to be close to or identical with the putative common ancestor of the North and West Germanic languages. Runic 北欧古字碑文：北欧最早古碑文上的日耳曼语，年代在公元 三世纪和六世纪之间，其被某些人认为与北部和西部日耳曼语的推定起源相近或相同
n.（名词）
proficient /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/
adjective
skilled and experienced:
a proficient swimmer
She's proficient in two languages.
It takes a couple of years of regular driving before you become proficient at it.
proficiency /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt.si/
noun [U]
It said in the job ad that they wanted proficiency in at least two languages.
skilled and experienced:
a proficient swimmer
She's proficient in two languages.
It takes a couple of years of regular driving before you become proficient at it.
proficiency /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt.si/
noun [U]
It said in the job ad that they wanted proficiency in at least two languages.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
repress /rɪˈpres/
verb [T]
1 to not allow something, especially feelings, to be expressed:
He repressed a sudden desire to cry.
2 to control what people do, especially by using force
repressed /rɪˈprest/
adjective
repressed anger/sexuality
English people are notoriously repressed and don't talk about their feelings.
repression /rɪˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
1 when people are controlled severely, especially by force:
The political repression in this country is enforced by terror.
2 the process and effect of keeping particular thoughts and desires out of your conscious mind in order to defend or protect it:
an attitude of unhealthy sexual repression
repressive /rɪˈpres.ɪv/
adjective
a repressive (= cruel) military regime
sexually repressive
repressiveness /rɪˈpres.ɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
1 to not allow something, especially feelings, to be expressed:
He repressed a sudden desire to cry.
2 to control what people do, especially by using force
repressed /rɪˈprest/
adjective
repressed anger/sexuality
English people are notoriously repressed and don't talk about their feelings.
repression /rɪˈpreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
1 when people are controlled severely, especially by force:
The political repression in this country is enforced by terror.
2 the process and effect of keeping particular thoughts and desires out of your conscious mind in order to defend or protect it:
an attitude of unhealthy sexual repression
repressive /rɪˈpres.ɪv/
adjective
a repressive (= cruel) military regime
sexually repressive
repressiveness /rɪˈpres.ɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
po.ta.ble
AHD: [p½“t…-b…l]
D.J. [6p*&t*b*l]
K.K. [6pot*b*l]
- Fit to drink.适于饮用的
adj.（形容词）
- A beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage:饮料：饮料，尤指含酒精的饮料：wine and other potables.葡萄酒及其他饮料
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin p½t³bilis 源自 后期拉丁语 p½t³bilis
- from Latin p½t³re [to drink] 源自 拉丁语 p½t³re [喝]
- from p½tus [a drink] * see p½(i)- 源自 p½tus [饮料] *参见 p½(i)-
继承用法：
- po”tabil“ity 或
n.（名词）
po“tableness drag.line
AHD: [dr²g“lºn”]
D.J. [6dr#g7la!n]
K.K. [6dr#g7la!n]
- A line used for dragging.拉索，导索：用于拖拉的绳索
- A kind of dredging machine.一种挖掘机
n.（名词）
fumble /ˈfʌm.bļ/
verb
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands:
I fumbled with the lock.
He fumbled in his pockets for some change.
She fumbled around/about in her handbag, looking for her key.
They fumbled around/about (= moved awkwardly) in the dark, trying to find their way out of the cinema.
2 [T] in sport, to fail to catch a ball:
If Wilson hadn't fumbled that catch, we might have won the match.
3 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to have difficulty saying or thinking of suitable words:
I was fumbling for the right word.
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands:
I fumbled with the lock.
He fumbled in his pockets for some change.
She fumbled around/about in her handbag, looking for her key.
They fumbled around/about (= moved awkwardly) in the dark, trying to find their way out of the cinema.
2 [T] in sport, to fail to catch a ball:
If Wilson hadn't fumbled that catch, we might have won the match.
3 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to have difficulty saying or thinking of suitable words:
I was fumbling for the right word.
quench /kwentʃ/
verb [T]
1 to satisfy your thirst by having a drink:
When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water.
2 LITERARY to cause a fire to stop burning with water:
The flames were quenched by heavy rain.
3 to satisfy a need or desire:
Her thirst for knowledge will never be quenched.
1 to satisfy your thirst by having a drink:
When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water.
2 LITERARY to cause a fire to stop burning with water:
The flames were quenched by heavy rain.
3 to satisfy a need or desire:
Her thirst for knowledge will never be quenched.
desperate (RISKY) /ˈdes.pər.ət/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective
1 feeling that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the bad situation you are in:
The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.
Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.
They made a desperate plea for help.
2 willing to be violent, and therefore dangerous:
This man is desperate and should not be approached as he may have a gun.
desperately /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
They fought desperately for their lives.
desperation /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take risks in order to change it:
There was a note of desperation in his voice.
In desperation, they jumped out of the window to escape the fire.
an act of desperation
1 feeling that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the bad situation you are in:
The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.
Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.
They made a desperate plea for help.
2 willing to be violent, and therefore dangerous:
This man is desperate and should not be approached as he may have a gun.
desperately /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
They fought desperately for their lives.
desperation /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take risks in order to change it:
There was a note of desperation in his voice.
In desperation, they jumped out of the window to escape the fire.
an act of desperation
desperate (SERIOUS) /ˈdes.pər.ət/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective
1 very serious or bad:
desperate poverty
a desperate shortage of food/supplies
The situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.
2 very great or extreme:
The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help.
He has a desperate desire to succeed.
INFORMAL I'm in a desperate hurry.
desperately /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
extremely or very much:
He was desperately ill.
She always seems to be desperately busy!
I'm not desperately keen on watching football.
He was desperately in love with her.
They desperately wanted a child.
1 very serious or bad:
desperate poverty
a desperate shortage of food/supplies
The situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.
2 very great or extreme:
The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help.
He has a desperate desire to succeed.
INFORMAL I'm in a desperate hurry.
desperately /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb
extremely or very much:
He was desperately ill.
She always seems to be desperately busy!
I'm not desperately keen on watching football.
He was desperately in love with her.
They desperately wanted a child.
desperate (WANTING) /ˈdes.pər.ət/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective [usually after verb]
needing or wanting something very much:
They are desperate for help.
HUMOROUS I'm desperate for a drink!
[+ to infinitive] He was desperate to tell someone his good news.
desperation /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
needing or wanting something very much:
They are desperate for help.
HUMOROUS I'm desperate for a drink!
[+ to infinitive] He was desperate to tell someone his good news.
desperation /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
ma.neu.ver
AHD: [m…-n›“v…r, -ny›“-]
D.J. [m*6nu8v*, -6nju8-]
K.K. [m*6nuv+, -6nju-]
- A strategic or tactical military or naval movement.调遣，换防：陆上部队或海上部队所作的战略或战术移动
- Often maneuvers A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war.常作 maneuvers 对抗演习：在模拟战争状态下所进行大型战术训练
- A controlled change in movement or direction of a moving vehicle or vessel, as in the flight path of an aircraft.操纵：机动车辆在动作或方向上的节制性改变，如飞行器的飞行路线上
- A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.技术动作：涉及技术和技巧的动作或过程
- A strategic action undertaken to gain an end.策略，巧计：为达到某种目的而采取的战略运动
- Artful handling of affairs that is often marked by scheming and deceit.See Synonyms at artifice 花招，伎俩：事务的艺术处理，常具有仔细谋划和欺骗的特征参见 artifice
n.（名词）
v.（动词） ma.neu.vered,ma.neu.ver.ing,ma.neu.vers
- To carry out a military or naval maneuver.调动，进行演习：陆上部队或海上部队进行调动或演习
- To make a controlled series of changes in movement or direction toward an objective:调整，操纵：为达到某个目的而采取的一系列行动上或方向上有节制的改变：maneuvered to get closer to the stage.操纵方向以靠近舞台
- To shift ground; change tactics:转换阵地；改变战术：The opposition had no room in which to maneuver.对手没有回旋的余地了
- To use stratagems in gaining an end.耍花招，用策略：为达到目的而采用策略
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To alter the tactical placement of (troops or warships).调遣：改变（部队或战舰）的战略位置
- To direct through a series of movements or changes in course:操纵，控制：在某过程中指导一系列行动或改变：maneuvered the car through traffic.在街道上操纵着汽车
- To manipulate into a desired position or toward a predetermined goal:诱使，策划：设法进入设想的位置，或设法使之向某预想的目标发展：maneuvered him into signing the contract.See Synonyms at &b{manipulate}诱使他签订合同参见 manipulate
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- French manoeuvre 法语 manoeuvre
- from Old French maneuvre [manual work] 源自 古法语 maneuvre [体力劳动]
- from Medieval Latin manuopera 源自 中世纪拉丁语 manuopera
- from Latin man&9{¿ oper³r&9{º}} [to work by hand] 源自 拉丁语 man&9{¿ oper³r&9{º}} [用手劳作]
- man&9{¿} [ablative of] manus [hand] * see man- 2man&9{¿} [] manus的夺格 [手] *参见 man- 2
- oper³r&9{º} [to work] * see op- oper³r&9{º} [劳作] *参见 op-
继承用法：
- maneu”verabil“ity
n.（名词）
- maneu“verable
adj.（形容词）
- maneu“verer
n.（名词）
hew /hjuː/
verb [T] hewed, hewed or hewn
to cut a large piece out of rock, stone or another hard material in a rough way:
The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain.
to cut a large piece out of rock, stone or another hard material in a rough way:
The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
lag (MOVE SLOWLY) /læg/
verb [I] -gg-
to move or advance so slowly that you are behind other people or things:
He's lagging behind a bit - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up.
Sales are lagging at the moment.
lag /læg/
noun [C]
a delay between two things happening:
You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery.
to move or advance so slowly that you are behind other people or things:
He's lagging behind a bit - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up.
Sales are lagging at the moment.
lag /læg/
noun [C]
a delay between two things happening:
You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery.
lag (COVER) /læg/
verb [T] -gg-
to cover something with a thick layer of material in order to stop heat from escaping or to stop water from freezing:
to lag pipes
to cover something with a thick layer of material in order to stop heat from escaping or to stop water from freezing:
to lag pipes
lag (PRISON) /læg/
verb [T] -gg- AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH INFORMAL
to send someone to prison or to arrest someone
lag /læg/
noun [C] UK OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a prisoner or a person who has often been a prisoner in the past:
an old lag
to send someone to prison or to arrest someone
lag /læg/
noun [C] UK OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a prisoner or a person who has often been a prisoner in the past:
an old lag
buck (MONEY) /bʌk/
noun [C] plural bucks INFORMAL
1 a dollar:
Can I borrow a couple of bucks?
He charged me twenty bucks for a new hubcap.
2 used in a number of expressions about money, usually expressions referring to a lot of money:
He earns mega-bucks (= a lot of money) working for an American bank.
So what's the best way to make a fast buck (= earn money easily and quickly)?
1 a dollar:
Can I borrow a couple of bucks?
He charged me twenty bucks for a new hubcap.
2 used in a number of expressions about money, usually expressions referring to a lot of money:
He earns mega-bucks (= a lot of money) working for an American bank.
So what's the best way to make a fast buck (= earn money easily and quickly)?
buck (RESPONSIBILITY) /bʌk/
noun MAINLY DISAPPROVING
pass the buck to blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with:
She's always trying to pass the buck and I'm sick of it!
buck-passing /ˈbʌk.pɑː.sɪŋ/ US /-pæs.ɪŋ/
noun [U] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
pass the buck to blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with:
She's always trying to pass the buck and I'm sick of it!
buck-passing /ˈbʌk.pɑː.sɪŋ/ US /-pæs.ɪŋ/
noun [U] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
fawn (DEER) /fɔːn/ US /fɑːn/
noun [C]
a young deer
a young deer
fawn (BROWN) /fɔːn/ US /fɑːn/
adjective, noun [U]
(having) a pale yellowish brown colour
(having) a pale yellowish brown colour
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
un.as.sail.a.ble
AHD: [¾n”…-s³“l…-b…l]
D.J. [7Jn*6se!l*b*l]
K.K. [7Jn*6sel*b*l]
- Impossible to dispute or disprove; undeniable:无可争辩的，无法否认的：unassailable truths.不争地真理
- Not subject to attack or seizure; impregnable:攻不破的：未遭攻击或夺取的；攻不破的：an unassailable fortress.攻不破的堡垒
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- un”assail”abil“ity 或
n.（名词）
un”assail“ableness - un”assail“ably
adv.（副词）
incursion /ɪnˈkɜː.ʒən/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
noun [C]
1 a sudden attack on or entry into a place, especially across a border:
incursions into enemy territory
2 FORMAL when people suddenly involve themselves in another person's private situation
1 a sudden attack on or entry into a place, especially across a border:
incursions into enemy territory
2 FORMAL when people suddenly involve themselves in another person's private situation
dent /dent/
noun [C]
a small hollow mark in the surface of something, caused by pressure or being hit:
a dent in the door of a car
dent /dent/
verb [T]
1 to make a small hollow mark in the surface of something:
I dropped a hammer on the floor, and it dented the floorboard.
2 If you dent someone's confidence or pride, you make them feel less confident or proud:
His confidence was badly dented when he didn't get into the football team.
a small hollow mark in the surface of something, caused by pressure or being hit:
a dent in the door of a car
dent /dent/
verb [T]
1 to make a small hollow mark in the surface of something:
I dropped a hammer on the floor, and it dented the floorboard.
2 If you dent someone's confidence or pride, you make them feel less confident or proud:
His confidence was badly dented when he didn't get into the football team.
inveterate /ɪnˈvet.ər.ət/ US /-ˈveţ.ɚ-/
adjective USUALLY DISAPPROVING
an inveterate liar/gambler, etc. someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it:
I never trust anything he says - the man's an inveterate liar.
an inveterate liar/gambler, etc. someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it:
I never trust anything he says - the man's an inveterate liar.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
spindly /ˈspɪnd.li/
adjective
long or tall and thin, and looking weak:
spindly legs
a plant with a spindly stem
long or tall and thin, and looking weak:
spindly legs
a plant with a spindly stem
wire.tap
AHD: [wºr“t²p”]
D.J. [6wa!*7t#p]
K.K. [6wa!r7t#p]
- A concealed listening or recording device connected to a communications circuit.搭线窃听装置：一种与传播线路相连藏起来的窃听或录音装置
- The act of installing such a device.装设窃听器：安装搭线窃听装置的行为
n.（名词）
v.（动词） wire.tapped,wire.tap.ping,wire.taps
- To connect a concealed listening or recording device to.装设窃听器：把隐藏的窃听或录音装置与…相连接
- To monitor (a telephone line) by means of such a device.窃听电话：通过搭线窃听装置控制（一个电话线）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To install a concealed listening or recording device or use it to monitor communications.从电话线路上窃取：搭线窃听，或偷录装置或用它监视通话内容
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- wire“tap”per
n.（名词）
hard knocks
- The practical experiences of life, including hardships and disappointments:挫折，艰苦：生活的实际经验，包括艰苦困难及失望沮丧：“He hadn't grown up in the school of hard knocks. Politically he had lived an easy life”(&b{Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.})“他并没有在学校的艰困生活中成长，政策上而言，他一直过着轻松自在的生活”(小托马斯P·欧尼尔)
pl.n.Informal （复数名词）【非正式用语】
negligent /ˈneg.lɪ.dʒənt/
adjective
not being careful or giving enough attention to people or things that are your responsibility:
The judge said that the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water.
negligently /ˈneg.lɪ.dʒənt.li/
adverb
negligence /ˈneg.lɪ.dʒənts/
noun [U]
when you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something:
My mother accuses me of negligence unless I phone her every day.
medical negligence
not being careful or giving enough attention to people or things that are your responsibility:
The judge said that the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water.
negligently /ˈneg.lɪ.dʒənt.li/
adverb
negligence /ˈneg.lɪ.dʒənts/
noun [U]
when you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something:
My mother accuses me of negligence unless I phone her every day.
medical negligence
ungainly /ʌnˈgeɪn.li/
adjective
awkward and without grace in movement:
Ducks are ungainly on land.
awkward and without grace in movement:
Ducks are ungainly on land.
som.ber
AHD: [s¼m“b…r]
D.J. [6sKmb*]
K.K. [6s$mb+]
- Dark; gloomy.昏暗的；阴沉的
- Dull or dark in color.暗的：颜色暗淡的或黑暗的
- Melancholy; dismal:阴郁的：忧伤的；忧郁的：a somber mood.忧郁的情绪
- Serious; grave.严肃的；严峻的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- French sombre 法语 sombre
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from *sombrer [to cast a shadow] 源自 *sombrer [罩上阴影]
- from Late Latin subumbr³re 源自 后期拉丁语 subumbr³re
- from Latin sub umbr³ [in shadow] 源自 拉丁语 sub umbr³ [处于阴影之中]
- sub [sub-] sub [前缀sub-，表示“次”、“附属”]
- umbr³ [ablative of] umbra [shadow] umbr³ [] umbra的夺格 [阴影]
继承用法：
- som“berly
adv.（副词）
- som“berness
n.（名词）
attenuate /əˈten.ju.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something smaller, thinner or weaker:
Radiation from the sun is attenuated by the Earth's atmosphere.
attenuated /əˈten.ju.eɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL
attenuation /əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to make something smaller, thinner or weaker:
Radiation from the sun is attenuated by the Earth's atmosphere.
attenuated /əˈten.ju.eɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL
attenuation /əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder noun [U] (ABBREVIATION ADHD) UK
a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing
NOTE: This condition is usually called attention deficit disorder in the US.
NOTE: This condition is usually called attention deficit disorder in the US.
conflate /kənˈfleɪt/
verb [T]
to combine two or more separate things, especially pieces of text, to form a whole:
She succeeded in conflating the three plays to produce a fresh new work.
conflation /kənˈfleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to combine two or more separate things, especially pieces of text, to form a whole:
She succeeded in conflating the three plays to produce a fresh new work.
conflation /kənˈfleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
languor /ˈlæŋ.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
noun [U] LITERARY
pleasant mental or physical tiredness or lack of activity:
She missed Spain and the languor of a siesta on a hot summer afternoon.
languorous /ˈlæŋ.gə.rəs/ US /-gɚ.əs/
adjective LITERARY
languorously /ˈlæŋ.gə.rə.sli/ US /-gɚ.ə.sli/
adverb LITERARY
pleasant mental or physical tiredness or lack of activity:
She missed Spain and the languor of a siesta on a hot summer afternoon.
languorous /ˈlæŋ.gə.rəs/ US /-gɚ.əs/
adjective LITERARY
languorously /ˈlæŋ.gə.rə.sli/ US /-gɚ.ə.sli/
adverb LITERARY
abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/
adjective
very bad:
abysmal working conditions
The food was abysmal.
The standard of the students' work is abysmal.
abysmally /əˈbɪz.məl.i/
adverb
an abysmally poor book
very bad:
abysmal working conditions
The food was abysmal.
The standard of the students' work is abysmal.
abysmally /əˈbɪz.məl.i/
adverb
an abysmally poor book
cynic /ˈsɪn.ɪk/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:
I'm too much of a cynic to believe that he'll keep his promise.
A cynic might say that the government has only taken this measure because it is concerned about its declining popularity.
cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.
a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:
I'm too much of a cynic to believe that he'll keep his promise.
A cynic might say that the government has only taken this measure because it is concerned about its declining popularity.
cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.
cardinal (PRIEST) /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ US /ˈkɑːr-/
noun [C]
a priest of very high rank in the Roman Catholic Church:
Cardinals elect and advise the Pope.
a priest of very high rank in the Roman Catholic Church:
Cardinals elect and advise the Pope.
cardinal (IMPORTANT) /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ US /ˈkɑːr-/
adjective [before noun]
of great importance; main:
a cardinal rule/error/sin
of great importance; main:
a cardinal rule/error/sin
cardinal (BIRD) /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ US /ˈkɑːr-/
noun [C]
a North American bird, the male of which has bright red feathers
a North American bird, the male of which has bright red feathers
toy (GAME) /tɔɪ/
noun [C]
1 an object for children to play with:
a cuddly/soft/stuffed toy
a clockwork/wind-up toy
a toy train/farm/soldier
UK toy bricks (US blocks)
Put your toys away now - it's time for bed.
Leave daddy's camera alone - it isn't a toy!
2 an object which is used by an adult for amusement rather than for serious use:
His latest toy is a mobile phone.
She has several executive toys on her desk.
1 an object for children to play with:
a cuddly/soft/stuffed toy
a clockwork/wind-up toy
a toy train/farm/soldier
UK toy bricks (US blocks)
Put your toys away now - it's time for bed.
Leave daddy's camera alone - it isn't a toy!
2 an object which is used by an adult for amusement rather than for serious use:
His latest toy is a mobile phone.
She has several executive toys on her desk.
toy (SMALL) /tɔɪ/
adjective [before noun]
belonging or relating to a very small breed of dog that is kept as a pet:
a toy poodle/spaniel
belonging or relating to a very small breed of dog that is kept as a pet:
a toy poodle/spaniel
pro.phet.ic
AHD: [pr…-fµt“¹k] 也作 pro.phet.i.cal [-¹-k…l]
D.J. [pr*6fet!k] 也作 pro.phet.i.cal [-!k*l]
K.K. [pr*6fWt!k] 也作 pro.phet.i.cal [-!k*l]
- Of, belonging to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy:预言的，先知的：预言或先知的，属于它们的，或有其特点的：prophetic books.预言式的书
- Foretelling events as if by divine inspiration:预言的，先兆的：好象受神的启示似的预先事件：casual words that proved prophetic.被证明为预言性的不经意的话
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- prophet“ically
adv.（副词）
- prophet“icalness
n.（名词）
pinpoint (POSITION) /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
verb [T]
1 to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something:
It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.
2 to discover or describe the exact facts about something:
Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion.
pinpoint /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
adjective [before noun]
very exact:
The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
1 to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something:
It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.
2 to discover or describe the exact facts about something:
Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion.
pinpoint /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
adjective [before noun]
very exact:
The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
pinpoint (SMALL AREA) /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
noun [C]
a very small dot of something:
a pinpoint of light
a very small dot of something:
a pinpoint of light
pinpoint (POSITION) /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
verb [T]
1 to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something:
It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.
2 to discover or describe the exact facts about something:
Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion.
pinpoint /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
adjective [before noun]
very exact:
The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
1 to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something:
It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.
2 to discover or describe the exact facts about something:
Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion.
pinpoint /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
adjective [before noun]
very exact:
The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
pinpoint (SMALL AREA) /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ US /ˈpɪn-/
noun [C]
a very small dot of something:
a pinpoint of light
a very small dot of something:
a pinpoint of light
in.ter.lock
AHD: [¹n”t…r-l¼k“]
D.J. [7!nt*6lKk]
K.K. [7!nt+6l$k]
v.（动词） in.ter.locked,in.ter.lock.ing,in.ter.locks
- To unite or join closely as by hooking or dovetailing.使连结：通过钩子或楔形榫接合或连结
- To connect together (parts of a mechanism, for example) so that the motion or operation of individual parts affect each other.使互相扣住：把（例如，机械零件）连于一体从而使部件的运转或操作互相牵扯
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become united or joined closely, as by hooking or dovetailing.连结：使紧密接合或连结，例如通过钩子或楔形榫
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- [¹n“t…r-l¼k”] A device or an instruction that coordinates two or more processes and prevents one operation from interfering with another.[¹n“t…r-l¼k”] 连结，互锁：协调两个或多个进程并防止相互干扰的设备或指令
n.Computer Science （名词）【计算机科学】
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
provoke (ANGER) /prəˈvəʊk/ US /-ˈvoʊk/
verb [T]
to make or try to make a person or an animal angry:
It was a vicious-looking dog and I didn't want to provoke it.
He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked.
I was provoked into the argument.
provocation /ˌprɒv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.və-/
noun [C or U]
an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry:
He'd fly into a rage at the slightest provocation.
provocative /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv/
adjective
1 causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally:
a provocative question/remark
In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticised the whole system of government.
2 If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire:
She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way.
provocatively /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv-/
adverb
She dresses very provocatively (= intending to cause sexual desire).
to make or try to make a person or an animal angry:
It was a vicious-looking dog and I didn't want to provoke it.
He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked.
I was provoked into the argument.
provocation /ˌprɒv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.və-/
noun [C or U]
an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry:
He'd fly into a rage at the slightest provocation.
provocative /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv/
adjective
1 causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally:
a provocative question/remark
In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticised the whole system of government.
2 If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire:
She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way.
provocatively /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv-/
adverb
She dresses very provocatively (= intending to cause sexual desire).
provoke (CAUSE REACTION) /prəˈvəʊk/ US /-ˈvoʊk/
verb [T]
to cause a reaction, especially a negative one:
The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.
Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.
provocative /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv/
adjective
causing thought about interesting subjects:
The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness.
provocatively /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv-/
adverb
to cause a reaction, especially a negative one:
The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.
Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.
provocative /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv/
adjective
causing thought about interesting subjects:
The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness.
provocatively /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv-/
adverb
vehement /ˈviː.ə.mənt/
adjective
expressing strong feelings, or characterized by strong feelings or great energy or force:
Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor.
Both men were vehement in their denial of the charges against them.
They launched a vehement attack on the government's handling of environmental issues.
vehemently /ˈviː.ə.mənt.li/
adverb
in a strong and emotional way:
The president has vehemently denied having an extra-marital affair.
vehemence /ˈviː.ə.mənts/
noun [U]
She argued with such vehemence against the proposal that they decided to abandon it.
expressing strong feelings, or characterized by strong feelings or great energy or force:
Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor.
Both men were vehement in their denial of the charges against them.
They launched a vehement attack on the government's handling of environmental issues.
vehemently /ˈviː.ə.mənt.li/
adverb
in a strong and emotional way:
The president has vehemently denied having an extra-marital affair.
vehemence /ˈviː.ə.mənts/
noun [U]
She argued with such vehemence against the proposal that they decided to abandon it.
veggieburger, UK ALSO vegeburger /ˈvedʒ.iˌbɜː.gəʳ/ US /-ˌbɝː.gɚ/
noun [C]
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
dreary /ˈdrɪə.ri/ US /ˈdrɪr.i/
adjective
boring and making you feel unhappy:
a dreary little town
She had spent another dreary day in the office.
drearily /ˈdrɪə.rə.li/ US /ˈdrɪr.əl-/
adverb
dreariness /ˈdrɪə.rɪ.nəs/ US /ˈdrɪr.ɪ-/
noun [U]
boring and making you feel unhappy:
a dreary little town
She had spent another dreary day in the office.
drearily /ˈdrɪə.rə.li/ US /ˈdrɪr.əl-/
adverb
dreariness /ˈdrɪə.rɪ.nəs/ US /ˈdrɪr.ɪ-/
noun [U]
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
court (TRY TO GET) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
verb [T]
to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:
She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties.
to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:
She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties.
court (RELATIONSHIP) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
verb [I or T] OLD-FASHIONED
to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:
They courted for two years before getting married.
courtship /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ US /ˈkɔːrt-/
noun [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED OR FORMAL
the time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married:
They had a passionate courtship and a long, loving marriage.
to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:
They courted for two years before getting married.
courtship /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ US /ˈkɔːrt-/
noun [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED OR FORMAL
the time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married:
They had a passionate courtship and a long, loving marriage.
court (LAW) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
noun [C usually singular; U]
1 (a large room in) a building where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a room, especially the officials and those deciding whether someone is guilty:
Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.
He's due to appear in court again on Monday.
Please describe to the court exactly what you saw.
the European Court of Human Rights
The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court.
2 take sb to court to take legal action against someone:
She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time.
3 settle (a case) out of court to solve a case without taking legal action:
The newspaper has agreed to settle out of court.
1 (a large room in) a building where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a room, especially the officials and those deciding whether someone is guilty:
Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.
He's due to appear in court again on Monday.
Please describe to the court exactly what you saw.
the European Court of Human Rights
The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court.
2 take sb to court to take legal action against someone:
She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time.
3 settle (a case) out of court to solve a case without taking legal action:
The newspaper has agreed to settle out of court.
court (SPORT) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
noun [C]
an area marked out on the ground which is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball:
a tennis/volleyball/basketball/squash court
They were penalized for having too many players on the court.
an area marked out on the ground which is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball:
a tennis/volleyball/basketball/squash court
They were penalized for having too many players on the court.
court (AREA) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
noun [C]
1 an area or a short road, which is not covered by a roof and is mostly or completely surrounded by buildings:
You really should go and see the lovely medieval court in the castle.
2 MAINLY UK Court used in the names of some roads, and buildings containing apartments
1 an area or a short road, which is not covered by a roof and is mostly or completely surrounded by buildings:
You really should go and see the lovely medieval court in the castle.
2 MAINLY UK Court used in the names of some roads, and buildings containing apartments
court (ROYALTY) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
noun [C or U]
the official home of a queen or king:
the courts of Renaissance Europe
He quickly lost his popularity at court.
court /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
group noun [S]
the important people who live in the official home of a queen or king or who work for or advise them
the official home of a queen or king:
the courts of Renaissance Europe
He quickly lost his popularity at court.
court /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
group noun [S]
the important people who live in the official home of a queen or king or who work for or advise them
court (PLEASE) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
verb [T]
to try to please someone because you want them to join you:
Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs.
to try to please someone because you want them to join you:
Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs.
court (RISK) /kɔːt/ US /kɔːrt/
verb [T]
to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:
Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster.
to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:
Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster.
court correspondent noun [C] UK
someone who reports for the newspapers or for televsion or radio on the lives of the members of a royal family
court martial noun [C] plural court martials or FORMAL courts martial
(a trial in) a military court for members of the armed forces
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court of inquiry group noun [C] UK
a group of people, often with specialist knowledge or skill, who have been brought together in order to examine the causes of an accident
accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/
verb
1 [T] to collect a large number of things over a long period of time:
As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.
The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.
We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years.
2 [I] to gradually increase in number or amount:
A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.
If you don't sort out the papers on your desk on a regular basis they just keep on accumulating.
accumulation /əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Despite this accumulation of evidence, the Government persisted in doing nothing.
Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
1 [T] to collect a large number of things over a long period of time:
As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.
The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.
We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years.
2 [I] to gradually increase in number or amount:
A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.
If you don't sort out the papers on your desk on a regular basis they just keep on accumulating.
accumulation /əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Despite this accumulation of evidence, the Government persisted in doing nothing.
Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
inept /ɪˈnept/
adjective
not skilled or effective:
an inept comment/remark
He was always rather inept at sport.
He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation.
Dick was socially inept and uncomfortable in the presence of women.
ineptitude /ɪˈnep.tɪ.tjuːd/ US /-ţɪ.tuːd/
noun [U]
political/social/economic ineptitude
not skilled or effective:
an inept comment/remark
He was always rather inept at sport.
He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation.
Dick was socially inept and uncomfortable in the presence of women.
ineptitude /ɪˈnep.tɪ.tjuːd/ US /-ţɪ.tuːd/
noun [U]
political/social/economic ineptitude
tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ US /ˈtuː-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change or uncertainty:
You couldn't hear her speak over the tumult from the screaming fans.
From every direction, people were running and shouting and falling over each other in a tumult of confusion.
The financial markets are in tumult.
tumultuous /tjuːˈmʌl.tjʊəs/ US /tuː-/
adjective
very loud, or full of confusion, change or uncertainty:
Dame Joan appeared to tumultuous applause and a standing ovation.
After the tumultuous events of 1990, Eastern Europe was completely transformed.
tumultuously /tjuːˈmʌl.tjʊə.sli/ US /tuː-/
adverb
a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change or uncertainty:
You couldn't hear her speak over the tumult from the screaming fans.
From every direction, people were running and shouting and falling over each other in a tumult of confusion.
The financial markets are in tumult.
tumultuous /tjuːˈmʌl.tjʊəs/ US /tuː-/
adjective
very loud, or full of confusion, change or uncertainty:
Dame Joan appeared to tumultuous applause and a standing ovation.
After the tumultuous events of 1990, Eastern Europe was completely transformed.
tumultuously /tjuːˈmʌl.tjʊə.sli/ US /tuː-/
adverb
blun.der
AHD: [bl¾n“d…r]
D.J. [6blJnd*]
K.K. [6blJnd+]
- A usually serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion.大错：典型地由于无知和粗心造成的大错
n.（名词）
v.（动词） blun.dered,blun.der.ing,blun.ders
- To move clumsily or blindly.跌跌撞撞地走，踉踉跄跄地走
- To make a usually serious mistake.犯大错误
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To make a stupid, usually serious error in; botch.搞糟：在…方面犯了很愚蠢且通常很严重的错误；糟蹋
- To utter (something) stupidly or thoughtlessly.笨口笨舌，欠考虑地说出：很愚蠢地且欠考虑的说出（某事）
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- From Middle English blunderen [to go blindly] 源自 中古英语 blunderen [盲目地走]
- perhaps from Old Swedish blundra [have one's eyes closed] 可能源自 古瑞典语 blundra [闭上眼睛]
- from Old Norse blunda 源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 blunda
继承用法：
- blun“derer
n.（名词）
- blun“deringly
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- blunder,bumble,flounder,lumber,lurch,stumble
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to move awkwardly or unsteadily”: 这些动词都带有“笨拙而踉跄地移动”的意思：stumbled but regained his balance.他绊了一下但又马上回复了平衡。
com.mit.ment
AHD: [k…-m¹t“m…nt]
D.J. [k*6m!tm*nt]
K.K. [k*6m!tm*nt]
- The act or an instance of committing, especially:交托，委任：进行交托的行动或事例，尤指：
- The act of referring a legislative bill to committee.交付：将立法议案交归委员会的行动
- Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.官方拘留：官方的授权，给监狱或心理健康机构
- A court order authorizing consignment to a prison.监禁：法院命令，授权托付给监狱
- A pledge to do.承诺
- Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.约定：保证的事情，尤指涉及资金责任的合同保证
- The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons:致力，献身：对行动过程、他人或多人感情上或理智上地联系的状态：a deep commitment to liberal policies; a profound commitment to the family.为自由主义政策奉献；对家庭由衷的奉献
n.（名词）
lucid /ˈluː.sɪd/
adjective
clearly expressed and easy to understand or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly:
She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company's future.
The drugs she's taking make her drowsy and confused, but there are times when she's quite lucid.
lucidity /luːˈsɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO lucidness)
lucidly /ˈluː.sɪd.li/
adverb
clearly expressed and easy to understand or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly:
She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company's future.
The drugs she's taking make her drowsy and confused, but there are times when she's quite lucid.
lucidity /luːˈsɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO lucidness)
lucidly /ˈluː.sɪd.li/
adverb
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
canvass (OBTAIN SUPPORT) /ˈkæn.vəs/
verb [I or T]
to try to obtain political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area:
I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week.
canvass /ˈkæn.vəs/
noun [C]
canvasser /ˈkæn.və.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
noun [C]
to try to obtain political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area:
I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week.
canvass /ˈkæn.vəs/
noun [C]
canvasser /ˈkæn.və.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
noun [C]
canvass (ASK) /ˈkæn.vəs/
verb [T]
to try to discover information or opinions by asking people:
The council has been canvassing local opinion/local people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development.
to try to discover information or opinions by asking people:
The council has been canvassing local opinion/local people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development.
canvass (SUGGEST) /ˈkæn.vəs/
verb [T] UK FORMAL
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration:
Wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems.
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration:
Wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems.
override (NOT ACCEPT) /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb [T] overrode, overridden
1 (of a person who has the necessary authority) to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision, an order, a person, etc:
Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me/it.
The President used his veto to override the committee's decision.
2 to operate an automatic machine by hand:
He overrode the autopilot when he realised it was malfunctioning.
3 to take control over something, especially in order to change the way it operates:
The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones.
override /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
noun [C]
1 a device that changes the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to manual:
The heating system has a manual override.
2 in American politics, the refusal of an elected group of people to accept a decision made by an elected leader:
The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto.
1 (of a person who has the necessary authority) to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision, an order, a person, etc:
Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me/it.
The President used his veto to override the committee's decision.
2 to operate an automatic machine by hand:
He overrode the autopilot when he realised it was malfunctioning.
3 to take control over something, especially in order to change the way it operates:
The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones.
override /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
noun [C]
1 a device that changes the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to manual:
The heating system has a manual override.
2 in American politics, the refusal of an elected group of people to accept a decision made by an elected leader:
The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto.
override (MORE IMPORTANT) /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb [T] overrode, overridden
to be more important than something:
Parents' concern for their children's future often overrides all their other concerns.
overriding /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪ.dɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
more important than anything else:
The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation.
to be more important than something:
Parents' concern for their children's future often overrides all their other concerns.
overriding /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪ.dɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
more important than anything else:
The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation.
override (TRAVEL) /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb [I] overrode, overridden
to travel on public transport further than your ticket allows you to:
There is a 拢20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override.
overriding /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪ.dɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ /ˈ--ˌ--/
noun [U]
There is a penalty for overriding.
to travel on public transport further than your ticket allows you to:
There is a 拢20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override.
overriding /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪ.dɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ /ˈ--ˌ--/
noun [U]
There is a penalty for overriding.
compendium /kəmˈpen.di.əm/
noun [C] plural compendiums or compendia
a short but complete account of a particular subject, especially in the form of a book:
the Gardener's Compendium
a short but complete account of a particular subject, especially in the form of a book:
the Gardener's Compendium
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
conflagration /ˌkɒn.fləˈgreɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C] FORMAL
1 a large destructive fire
2 a large and violent event, such as a war, involving a lot of people:
They may succeed in turning a little local difficulty into a full-blown regional conflagration.
1 a large destructive fire
2 a large and violent event, such as a war, involving a lot of people:
They may succeed in turning a little local difficulty into a full-blown regional conflagration.
reckless /ˈrek.ləs/
adjective
doing something dangerous and not caring about the risks and the possible results:
He was found guilty of reckless driving.
recklessly /ˈrek.lə.sli/
adverb
recklessness /ˈrek.lə.snəs/
noun [U]
doing something dangerous and not caring about the risks and the possible results:
He was found guilty of reckless driving.
recklessly /ˈrek.lə.sli/
adverb
recklessness /ˈrek.lə.snəs/
noun [U]
adj. 霉臭的；难闻的；不整洁的（等于frowzy）
seminal (IMPORTANT) /ˈsem.ɪ.nəl/
adjective FORMAL
containing important new ideas and being very influential on later work:
She wrote a seminal article on the subject while she was still a student.
He played a seminal role in the formation of the association.
containing important new ideas and being very influential on later work:
She wrote a seminal article on the subject while she was still a student.
He played a seminal role in the formation of the association.
adore (LOVE) /əˈdɔːʳ/ US /-ˈdɔːr/
verb [T not continuous]
to love someone very much, especially in an admiring or respectful way, or to like something very much:
She has one son and she adores him.
I absolutely adore chocolate.
[+ ing form of verb] Don't you just adore lying in a hot bath?
adorable /əˈdɔː.rə.bļ/ US /-ˈdɔːr.ə-/
adjective
describes a person or animal that makes you feel great affection because they are so attractive and often small:
She has the most adorable two-year-old girl.
an adorable puppy
adoration /ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
very strong love for someone:
her complete adoration of her brother
adoring /əˈdɔː.rɪŋ/
adjective
showing very strong love for someone:
I refuse to play the part of the adoring wife.
to love someone very much, especially in an admiring or respectful way, or to like something very much:
She has one son and she adores him.
I absolutely adore chocolate.
[+ ing form of verb] Don't you just adore lying in a hot bath?
adorable /əˈdɔː.rə.bļ/ US /-ˈdɔːr.ə-/
adjective
describes a person or animal that makes you feel great affection because they are so attractive and often small:
She has the most adorable two-year-old girl.
an adorable puppy
adoration /ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
very strong love for someone:
her complete adoration of her brother
adoring /əˈdɔː.rɪŋ/
adjective
showing very strong love for someone:
I refuse to play the part of the adoring wife.
adore (WORSHIP) /əˈdɔːʳ/ US /-ˈdɔːr/
verb [T not continuous] FORMAL
to worship:
Let us adore God for all his works.
adoration /ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The painting depicts the three wise men kneeling in adoration of the baby Jesus.
to worship:
Let us adore God for all his works.
adoration /ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
The painting depicts the three wise men kneeling in adoration of the baby Jesus.
be.seech
AHD: [b¹-s¶ch“]
D.J. [b!6si8t.]
K.K. [b!6sit.]
- To address an earnest or urgent request to; implore:热切或急迫的要求提出；哀求：beseech them for help.请求他们帮助
- To request earnestly; beg for:急切地要求；乞求：beseech help.See Synonyms at &b{beg}乞求帮助参见 beg
v.tr.（及物动词） be.sought[-sôt“] 或 be.seeched be.seech.ing,be.seech.es
语源：
- Middle English bisechen 中古英语 bisechen
- from Old English bes¶can 源自 古英语 bes¶can
- be- [be-] be- [前缀，表“全面地，彻底地”]
- s¶can [to seek] * see seek s¶can [寻求] *参见 seek
继承用法：
- beseech“er
n.（名词）
denounce (CRITICIZE) /dɪˈnaʊnts/
verb [T]
to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly:
The government's economic policy has been denounced on all sides.
We must denounce injustice and oppression.
denunciation /dɪˌnʌnt.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
public criticism of something or someone
to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly:
The government's economic policy has been denounced on all sides.
We must denounce injustice and oppression.
denunciation /dɪˌnʌnt.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
public criticism of something or someone
denounce (ACCUSE) /dɪˈnaʊnts/
verb [T]
to accuse someone publicly of being something bad; to give information against:
His former colleagues have denounced him as a spy.
denunciation /dɪˌnʌnt.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to accuse someone publicly of being something bad; to give information against:
His former colleagues have denounced him as a spy.
denunciation /dɪˌnʌnt.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
exemplary /ɪgˈzem.plə.ri/ US /-plɚ.i/
adjective
1 very good and suitable to be copied by other people:
His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances.
2 [before noun] describes a punishment that is severe and intended as a warning to others:
The judge awarded exemplary damages.
1 very good and suitable to be copied by other people:
His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances.
2 [before noun] describes a punishment that is severe and intended as a warning to others:
The judge awarded exemplary damages.
partisan (UNFAIR), partizan /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ /ˈ---/ US /ˈpɑːr.ţɪ.zən/
adjective
strongly supporting a person, principle or political party, often without considering or judging the matter very carefully:
The audience was very partisan, and refused to listen to the her speech.
partisan politics
See also bipartisan.
partisanship, partizanship /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn.ʃɪp/ /ˈ----/ US /ˈpɑːr.ţɪ.zən-/
noun [U]
There was a certain partisanship about the way that votes were cast.
strongly supporting a person, principle or political party, often without considering or judging the matter very carefully:
The audience was very partisan, and refused to listen to the her speech.
partisan politics
See also bipartisan.
partisanship, partizanship /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn.ʃɪp/ /ˈ----/ US /ˈpɑːr.ţɪ.zən-/
noun [U]
There was a certain partisanship about the way that votes were cast.
partisan (PERSON), partizan /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ /ˈ---/ US /ˈpɑːr.ţɪ.zən/
noun [C]
1 (in a country which has been defeated) a member of a secret armed force whose aim is to fight against the enemy which is controlling the country
2 someone who supports a person, principle or political party
1 (in a country which has been defeated) a member of a secret armed force whose aim is to fight against the enemy which is controlling the country
2 someone who supports a person, principle or political party
exterminate /ɪkˈstɜː.mɪ.neɪt/ US /-ˈstɝː-/
verb [T]
to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type:
Once cockroaches get into a building, it's very difficult to exterminate them.
Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War.
extermination /ɪkˌstɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌstɝː-/
noun [U]
International measures have been taken to prevent the extermination of the whale (= all of them being killed).
exterminator /ɪkˈstɜː.mɪ.neɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈstɝː.mɪ.neɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type:
Once cockroaches get into a building, it's very difficult to exterminate them.
Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War.
extermination /ɪkˌstɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌstɝː-/
noun [U]
International measures have been taken to prevent the extermination of the whale (= all of them being killed).
exterminator /ɪkˈstɜː.mɪ.neɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈstɝː.mɪ.neɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
triv.i.al
AHD: [tr¹v“¶-…l]
D.J. [6tr!vi8*l]
K.K. [6tr!vi*l]
- Of little significance or value.琐碎的，不重要的：不重要的或没有什么价值的
- Ordinary; commonplace.普通的,平凡的浅薄的
- Concerned with or involving trivia.关心琐事的，轻浮的
- Biology Relating to or designating a species; specific.【生物学】 种的：与某一物种有关的或标明某一物种；种的
- Mathematics 【数学】
- Of, relating to, or being the solution of an equation in which every variable is equal to zero.全部为零的解的：属于关于或是方程的所有解都等于零的
- Of, relating to, or being the simplest possible case; self-evident.平凡的，普通的：属于关于或是显而易见的；不证自明的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English trivialle [of the trivium] from Medieval Latin trivi³lis from trivium [trivium] * see trivium 中古英语 trivialle [关于三学科的] 源自 中世纪拉丁语 trivi³lis 源自 trivium [三学科] *参见 trivium
- Latin trivi³lis [ordinary] from trivium [crossroads] 拉丁语 trivi³lis [普通的，平凡的] 源自 trivium [十字路口]
继承用法：
- triv“ially
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- trivial,trifling,paltry,petty,picayune
- These adjectives all apply to what is small and unimportant.这些形容词都能用于小的和不重要的事物。
- Trivial refers principally to what is so insignificant as to be utterly commonplace or unremarkable: Trivial 主要指那些极其无关紧要的因此完全不值得注意或是十分平凡的东西：“I regret the trifling narrow contracted education of the females of my own country” (Abigail Adams).“我对于自己国家给予女性的微不足道的、狭隘的、有限的教育表示遗憾” （艾比盖尔·亚当斯）。
- Paltry especially describes what falls so far short of what is required or desired that it arouses contempt: Paltry 尤其用来形容那些完全没有达到要求的或希望的标准而引起鄙视的情绪的：“He . . . considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost” (John Lothrop Motley).“他…认为奖金与它所夺去的生命相比太微不足道了” （约翰·洛斯罗浦·莫特莱）。
- Petty can refer to what is of minor or secondary significance or size;the term can suggest meanness of spirit: Petty 可以指那些重要性或大小是较小或第二位的东西；这个词也会令人想起精神上的偏狭或小气：Giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law,but it seems to be a picayune infraction.给一位警官提供一顿免费的饭食或许违反了法律，但这看上去是不值一提的违法。
注释：
- Trivial Pursuit is an etymologically sound name, because roads and traveling, which might involve pursuit, are involved in the origin of the wordtrivial. The history oftrivial begins with the Latin word trivium, formed from the prefixtri-, “consisting of three of the things named,” and via, “road.” Trivium meant “the meeting place of three roads, especially as a place of public resort.” Hence it also had a pejorative sense,which we express by the phrasethe gutter, as in “His manners were formed in the gutter.”The adjectivetrivi³lis, derived from trivium, meant “appropriate to the street corner, commonplace, vulgar.” Trivial entered Middle English in senses that need not detain us here,first being recorded in a sense identical to that oftrivi³lis in 1589. Shortly after thattrivial is recorded in the sense most familiar to us, “of little importance or significance.”Trivial Pursuit 从词源学的角度来看是合理的词， 因为可能涉及到追求的道路和旅行都与trivial 这个词的来源有关。 trivial 的历史从拉丁词 trivium 开始， 由前缀tri- 意思是“由三个给定的东西组成的”和 via “道路”构成。 Trivium 的意思是“三条路交汇的地方，尤指公众常去的地方”。 自此它又有了一层带贬意的意思，我们用短语贫民区里的 来表示这层意思， 如在句子”他的礼仪是在贫民区学成的”。从trivium 派生出来的形容词 trvialis 意思为“用于街道角落的，平凡的，粗俗的”。 Trvial 进入了中古英语， 当时的意思不会使我们停止不前。最早的记录是在1589年，意思与trivialis 相同。 不久以后，trivial 的意思变得与我们更接近了， 即“琐碎的，不重要的或无价值的”
bi.fur.cate
AHD: [bº“f…r-k³t”, bº-fûr“-]
D.J. [6ba!f*7ke!t, ba!6fT8-]
K.K. [6ba!f+7ket, ba!6fP-]
AHD: [-k³t”, -k¹t]
v.（动词） bi.fur.cat.ed,bi.fur.cat.ing,bi.fur.cates
- To divide into two parts or branches.使分开，使分叉：使分成两部分或两枝
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To separate into two parts or branches; fork.分叉，分开：分成两部分或两枝；分叉
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Forked or divided into two parts or branches, as the Y-shaped styles of certain flowers.分叉的：分为两部分或两枝的，如某些花的丫型花柱
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Medieval Latin bifurc³re bifurc³t- [to divide] 中世纪拉丁语 bifurc³re bifurc³t- [分成]
- from Latin bifurcus [two-pronged] 源自 拉丁语 bifurcus [两叉的]
- bi- [two] * see bi- 1bi- [二] *参见 bi-1
- furca [fork] furca [叉子]
继承用法：
- bi“furcate”ly
adv.（副词）
- bi”furca“tion
n.（名词）
replenish /rɪˈplen.ɪʃ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to fill something up again:
Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from the USA.
Does your glass need replenishing?
replenishment /rɪˈplen.ɪʃ.mənt/
noun [U]
to fill something up again:
Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from the USA.
Does your glass need replenishing?
replenishment /rɪˈplen.ɪʃ.mənt/
noun [U]
clandestine /klænˈdes.tɪn/
adjective FORMAL
planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed:
The group held weekly clandestine meetings in a church.
He has been having a clandestine affair with his secretary for three years.
She undertook several clandestine operations for the CIA.
clandestinely /klænˈdes.tɪn.li/
adverb FORMAL
planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed:
The group held weekly clandestine meetings in a church.
He has been having a clandestine affair with his secretary for three years.
She undertook several clandestine operations for the CIA.
clandestinely /klænˈdes.tɪn.li/
adverb FORMAL
prostrate (LYING) /ˈprɒs.treɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.streɪt/
adjective
lying with the face down and arms stretched out, especially in obedience or worship
prostrate yourself /prɒsˈtreɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.streɪt/
verb [R]
to lie with the face down and arms stretched out, especially in obedience or worship
prostration /prɒsˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US /prɑːˈstreɪ-/
noun [C or U]
lying with the face down and arms stretched out, especially in obedience or worship
prostrate yourself /prɒsˈtreɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.streɪt/
verb [R]
to lie with the face down and arms stretched out, especially in obedience or worship
prostration /prɒsˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US /prɑːˈstreɪ-/
noun [C or U]
prostrate (VERY TIRED) /ˈprɒs.treɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.streɪt/
adjective (ALSO prostrated)
having lost all strength or all determination because of an illness or an extremely bad experience:
A woman, prostrate with grief, lay wailing on the ground.
having lost all strength or all determination because of an illness or an extremely bad experience:
A woman, prostrate with grief, lay wailing on the ground.
demote /dɪˈməʊt/ US /-ˈmoʊt/
verb [T]
to lower someone or something in rank or position:
The captain was demoted (to sergeant) for failing to fulfil his duties.
NOTE: The opposite is promote.
demotion /dɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
noun [C or U]
to lower someone or something in rank or position:
The captain was demoted (to sergeant) for failing to fulfil his duties.
NOTE: The opposite is promote.
demotion /dɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
noun [C or U]
renege /rɪˈneɪg/
verb [I] FORMAL
to fail to keep a promise or an agreement, etc:
If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.
to fail to keep a promise or an agreement, etc:
If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.
harbinger /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒəʳ/ US /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒɚ/
noun [C] LITERARY
someone or a thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad:
a harbinger of doom
someone or a thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad:
a harbinger of doom
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
husband (MAN) /ˈhʌz.bənd/
noun [C]
the man to whom a woman is married:
I've never met Fiona's husband.
the man to whom a woman is married:
I've never met Fiona's husband.
husband (SAVE) /ˈhʌz.bənd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to use something carefully so that you do not use all of it
husbandry /ˈhʌz.bən.dri/
noun [U] OLD USE
the careful use of money, food, supplies, etc.
to use something carefully so that you do not use all of it
husbandry /ˈhʌz.bən.dri/
noun [U] OLD USE
the careful use of money, food, supplies, etc.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
syc.o.phant
AHD: [s¹k“…-f…nt, sº“k…-]
D.J. [6s!k*f*nt, 6sa!k*-]
K.K. [6s!k*f*nt, 6sa!k*-]
- A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.拍马者，谄媚者：一个奴颜婢膝的，追求个人私利的人，试图通过谄媚有影响的人物来获得好处
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin s&9{þcophanta} [informer, slanderer] 拉丁语 s&9{þcophanta} [告密者，诽谤者]
- from Greek sukophant¶s [informer] 源自 希腊语 sukophant¶s [告密者]
- sukon [fig] sukon [无花果]
- -phant¶s [one who shows] from phainein [to show] * see bh³- 1-phant¶s [炫耀的人] 源自 phainein [炫耀] *参见 bh³- 1
继承用法：
- syc”ophan“tic AHD: [-f²n“t¹k] 或 syc”o.phan“ti.cal [-t¹-k…l] （形容词）
- syc”ophan“tically
adv.（副词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
cultivate /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/ US /-ţə-/
verb [T]
1 to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:
Most of the land there is too poor to cultivate.
The villagers cultivate mostly maize and beans.
2 to try to develop and improve something:
She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator.
3 If you cultivate a relationship, you make a special effort to establish and develop it, because you think it might be useful to you:
The new Prime Minister is cultivating relationships with old Eastern Bloc countries.
cultivable /ˈkʌl.tɪ.və.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
Most of the island isn't cultivable (= can't be cultivated) - the soil is too rocky and dry.
cultivated /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţə.veɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
describes land which is cultivated:
cultivated fields/soil/land
cultivation /ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ US /-ţə-/
noun [U]
1 to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:
Most of the land there is too poor to cultivate.
The villagers cultivate mostly maize and beans.
2 to try to develop and improve something:
She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator.
3 If you cultivate a relationship, you make a special effort to establish and develop it, because you think it might be useful to you:
The new Prime Minister is cultivating relationships with old Eastern Bloc countries.
cultivable /ˈkʌl.tɪ.və.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
Most of the island isn't cultivable (= can't be cultivated) - the soil is too rocky and dry.
cultivated /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţə.veɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
describes land which is cultivated:
cultivated fields/soil/land
cultivation /ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ US /-ţə-/
noun [U]
detach /dɪˈtætʃ/
verb [T]
to separate or remove something from something else that it is connected to:
You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
Detach the lower part of the form from this letter and return it to the above address.
Compare attach (CONNECT).
detachable /dɪˈtætʃ.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
able to be detached:
a detachable collar/hood
detached /dɪˈtætʃt/
adjective
1 separated:
The label became detached from your parcel.
2 describes a house that is not connected to any other building
Compare semi-detached.
3 describes someone who does not show any emotional involvement or interest in a situation:
She seemed a bit detached, as if her mind were on other things.
Throughout the novel, the story is seen through the eyes of a detached observer.
detachment /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
noun [U]
to have an air of detachment (= not being involved)
to separate or remove something from something else that it is connected to:
You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
Detach the lower part of the form from this letter and return it to the above address.
Compare attach (CONNECT).
detachable /dɪˈtætʃ.ɪ.bļ/
adjective
able to be detached:
a detachable collar/hood
detached /dɪˈtætʃt/
adjective
1 separated:
The label became detached from your parcel.
2 describes a house that is not connected to any other building
Compare semi-detached.
3 describes someone who does not show any emotional involvement or interest in a situation:
She seemed a bit detached, as if her mind were on other things.
Throughout the novel, the story is seen through the eyes of a detached observer.
detachment /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
noun [U]
to have an air of detachment (= not being involved)
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
tact /tækt/
noun [U]
the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry:
He's never had much tact and people don't like his blunt manner.
the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry:
He's never had much tact and people don't like his blunt manner.
flounder (HAVE DIFFICULTY) /ˈflaʊn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb [I]
to experience great difficulties or be completely unable to decide what to do or say next:
He lost the next page of his speech and floundered (about/around) for a few seconds.
Although his business was a success, his marriage was floundering.
In 1986 Richardson resigned as chairman, leaving the company floundering.
to experience great difficulties or be completely unable to decide what to do or say next:
He lost the next page of his speech and floundered (about/around) for a few seconds.
Although his business was a success, his marriage was floundering.
In 1986 Richardson resigned as chairman, leaving the company floundering.
flounder (FISH) /ˈflaʊn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C or U] plural flounder or flounders
a flat fish that lives in the sea, or its flesh eaten as food
a flat fish that lives in the sea, or its flesh eaten as food
float around/about (OBJECT) phrasal verb INFORMAL
You say that an object is floating around when you think it is not far away but you cannot see exactly where:
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
float around/about (IDEA) phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people:
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
cow.ard.ice
AHD: [kou“…r-d¹s]
D.J. [6ka&*d!s]
K.K. [6ka&*d!s]
- Ignoble fear in the face of danger or pain.胆怯：面对危险和疼痛时的不恐惧
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English cowardise 中古英语 cowardise
- from Old French couardise 源自 古法语 couardise
- alteration of couardie couardie的变化
- from couard [coward] * see coward 源自 couard [懦夫] *参见 coward
beldam 或 bel.dame
AHD: [bµl“d…m, -d²m]
D.J. [6beld*m, -d#m]
K.K. [6bWld*m, -d#m]
- An old woman, especially one who is considered ugly.老妇人：老妇女，尤指被认为丑陋的
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English [grandmother] 中古英语 [祖母]
- bel [indicating respect] from Old French bel [fine] from Latin bellus * see deu- 2bel [表示尊敬] 源自 古法语 bel [好的] 源自 拉丁语 bellus *参见 deu- 2
- dame [lady] * see dame dame [夫人，女士] *参见 dame
extricate /ˈek.strɪ.keɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to remove or set free something with difficulty:
It took hours to extricate the car from the sand.
I tried to extricate myself from the situation but it was impossible.
extrication /ˌek.strɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to remove or set free something with difficulty:
It took hours to extricate the car from the sand.
I tried to extricate myself from the situation but it was impossible.
extrication /ˌek.strɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
exhilarate /ɪgˈzɪl.ə.reɪt/
verb [T]
to give someone strong feelings of happiness and excitement
exhilaration /ɪgˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
excitement and happiness
to give someone strong feelings of happiness and excitement
exhilaration /ɪgˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
excitement and happiness
evince /ɪˈvɪnts/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make obvious or show clearly:
They have never evinced any readiness or ability to negotiate.
In all the years I knew her, she never evinced any desire to do such a thing.
to make obvious or show clearly:
They have never evinced any readiness or ability to negotiate.
In all the years I knew her, she never evinced any desire to do such a thing.
rubicund /ˈruː.bɪ.kənd/ US /-bə.kʌnd/
adjective LITERARY
having a red face
having a red face
per.fer.vid
AHD: [p…r-fûr“v¹d]
D.J. [p*6fT8v!d]
K.K. [p+6fPv!d]
- Extremely or extravagantly eager; impassioned or zealous.极端或过分热情的；有激情的或热烈的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- perfer“vidly
adv.（副词）
- perfer“vidness
n.（名词）
dis.pen.sa.to.ry
AHD: [d¹-spµn“s…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [d!6spens*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [d!6spWns*7t%ri, -7tori]
- A book in which the contents, preparation, and uses of medicines are described; a pharmacopoeia.处方手册，药典：描写药物成分、药剂及如何服用的手册；药典
n.（名词） 【复数】 dis.pen.sa.to.ries
fascinate /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/
verb [T]
to interest someone a lot:
Science has always fascinated me.
Anything to do with aeroplanes and flying fascinates him.
fascinated /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
extremely interested:
We watched fascinated as he cleaned and repaired the watch.
I was fascinated to hear about his travels in Bhut谩n.
They were absolutely fascinated by the game.
fascinating /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
extremely interesting:
The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.
I found the whole film fascinating.
fascination /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
when you find someone or something fascinating:
Miller's fascination with medieval art dates from her childhood.
Mass murders hold a gruesome fascination for the public.
to interest someone a lot:
Science has always fascinated me.
Anything to do with aeroplanes and flying fascinates him.
fascinated /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
extremely interested:
We watched fascinated as he cleaned and repaired the watch.
I was fascinated to hear about his travels in Bhut谩n.
They were absolutely fascinated by the game.
fascinating /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
extremely interesting:
The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.
I found the whole film fascinating.
fascination /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
when you find someone or something fascinating:
Miller's fascination with medieval art dates from her childhood.
Mass murders hold a gruesome fascination for the public.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
an.i.mus
AHD: [²n“…-m…s]
D.J. [6#n*m*s]
K.K. [6#n*m*s]
- An attitude that informs one's actions; disposition.基本态度，主导精神：决定行动的态度；气质
- A feeling of animosity; ill will.See Synonyms at enmity 敌意；恶意参见 enmity
- In Jungian psychology, the masculine inner personality as present in women.男性倾向：在荣格心理学中妇女所具有的男性内在个性
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin * see an…- 拉丁语 *参见 an…-
pitfall /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/ US /-fɑːl/
noun [C usually plural]
a likely mistake or problem in a situation:
The store fell into one of the major pitfalls of small business, borrowing from suppliers by paying bills late.
There's a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid.
a likely mistake or problem in a situation:
The store fell into one of the major pitfalls of small business, borrowing from suppliers by paying bills late.
There's a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid.
malignant /məˈlɪg.nənt/
adjective
1 describes a disease or a diseased growth that is likely to get uncontrollably worse and lead to death:
The process by which malignant cancer cells multiply isn't fully understood.
Is the tumour malignant or benign?
Compare benign.
2 FORMAL evil: having a strong desire to do harm:
He developed a malignant hatred for the land of his birth.
malignantly /məˈlɪg.nənt.li/
adverb
malignancy /məˈlɪg.nənt.si/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
The malignancy of these tumours makes them difficult to treat.
Tests revealed a malignancy that had to be removed.
1 describes a disease or a diseased growth that is likely to get uncontrollably worse and lead to death:
The process by which malignant cancer cells multiply isn't fully understood.
Is the tumour malignant or benign?
Compare benign.
2 FORMAL evil: having a strong desire to do harm:
He developed a malignant hatred for the land of his birth.
malignantly /məˈlɪg.nənt.li/
adverb
malignancy /məˈlɪg.nənt.si/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
The malignancy of these tumours makes them difficult to treat.
Tests revealed a malignancy that had to be removed.
ameliorate /əˈmiː.ljə.reɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make a bad or unpleasant situation better:
Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of the drought.
amelioration /əˌmiː.li.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to make a bad or unpleasant situation better:
Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of the drought.
amelioration /əˌmiː.li.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dļ/
verb [I]
to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:
The community has dwindled to a tenth of its former size in the last two years.
Her hopes of success in the race dwindled last night as the weather became worse.
dwindling /ˈdwɪn.dļ.ɪŋ/
adjective
dwindling numbers/supplies
to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:
The community has dwindled to a tenth of its former size in the last two years.
Her hopes of success in the race dwindled last night as the weather became worse.
dwindling /ˈdwɪn.dļ.ɪŋ/
adjective
dwindling numbers/supplies
strident (FORCEFUL) /ˈstraɪ.dənt/
adjective
expressing or expressed in forceful language which does not try to avoid upsetting other people:
a strident newspaper article
They are becoming increasingly strident in their criticism of government economic policy.
stridently /ˈstraɪ.dənt.li/
adverb
She has always stridently denied the accusations against her.
He is stridently opposed to abortion.
stridency /ˈstraɪ.dənt.si/
noun [U]
As the situation becomes more desperate, there is a growing stridency in the appeals for aid.
expressing or expressed in forceful language which does not try to avoid upsetting other people:
a strident newspaper article
They are becoming increasingly strident in their criticism of government economic policy.
stridently /ˈstraɪ.dənt.li/
adverb
She has always stridently denied the accusations against her.
He is stridently opposed to abortion.
stridency /ˈstraɪ.dənt.si/
noun [U]
As the situation becomes more desperate, there is a growing stridency in the appeals for aid.
ser.pen.tine
AHD: [sûr“p…n-t¶n”, -tºn”]
D.J. [6sT8p*n7ti8n, -7ta!n]
K.K. [6sPp*n7tin, -7ta!n]
AHD: [-t¶n”]
- Of or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement; sinuous.蜿蜒的：在形状或移动上象蛇的；弯曲的
- Subtly sly and tempting.阴险的：阴险并有诱惑意的
adj.（形容词）
- Any of a group of greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals, Mg
3 Si2 O5 (OH)4 , used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and in architecture as a decorative stone.蛇纹岩：一类浅绿、浅棕或杂色矿石，Mg3 Si2 O5 (OH)4 ，用于镁和石棉矿源和建筑装饰石
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French serpentin 源自 古法语 serpentin
- from Late Latin serpent&9{ºnus} 源自 后期拉丁语 serpent&9{ºnus}
- from Latin serp¶ns serpent- [serpent] * see serpent 源自 拉丁语 serp¶ns serpent- [蛇] *参见 serpent
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
co-op
AHD: [k½“¼p”, k½-¼p“]
D.J. [6k*&7Kp, k*&6Kp]
K.K. [6ko7$p, ko6$p]
- A cooperative.合作社（组织）
n.（名词）
be.came
AHD: [b¹-k³m“]
D.J. [b!6ke!m]
K.K. [b!6kem]
- Past tense of become become的过去式
v.（动词）
distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
adjective
Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things:
a distinctive smell/taste
She's got a very distinctive voice.
distinctively /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.li/
adverb
distinctiveness /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things:
a distinctive smell/taste
She's got a very distinctive voice.
distinctively /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.li/
adverb
distinctiveness /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.nəs/
noun [U]
dogma /ˈdɒg.mə/ US /ˈdɑːg-/
noun [C or U] DISAPPROVING
a fixed, especially religious, belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without any doubts
dogmatic /dɒgˈmæt.ɪk/ US /dɑːgˈmæţ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
If someone is dogmatic, they are certain that they are right and that everyone else is wrong.
dogmatically /dɒgˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /dɑːgˈmæţ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
dogmatism /ˈdɒg.mə.tɪ.zəm/ US /ˈdɑːg.mə.ţɪ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
stating your opinions in a strong way and not accepting anyone else's opinions:
There is a note of dogmatism in the book.
dogmatist /ˈdɒg.mə.tɪst/ US /
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who believes too strongly that their personal opinions or beliefs are correct
a fixed, especially religious, belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without any doubts
dogmatic /dɒgˈmæt.ɪk/ US /dɑːgˈmæţ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
If someone is dogmatic, they are certain that they are right and that everyone else is wrong.
dogmatically /dɒgˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /dɑːgˈmæţ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
dogmatism /ˈdɒg.mə.tɪ.zəm/ US /ˈdɑːg.mə.ţɪ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
stating your opinions in a strong way and not accepting anyone else's opinions:
There is a note of dogmatism in the book.
dogmatist /ˈdɒg.mə.tɪst/ US /
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who believes too strongly that their personal opinions or beliefs are correct
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
amorphous /əˈmɔː.fəs/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/ /eɪ-/
adjective
having no fixed form or shape:
an amorphous mass of jelly
having no fixed form or shape:
an amorphous mass of jelly
gawky /ˈgɔː.ki/ US /ˈgɑː-/
adjective INFORMAL
tall and awkward:
a gawky teenager
tall and awkward:
a gawky teenager
gay (HOMOSEXUAL) /geɪ/
adjective
homosexual:
gay rights
Mark knew he was gay by the time he was fourteen.
the lesbian and gay community
gay /geɪ/
noun [C]
a homosexual person, especially a man
gayness /ˈgeɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
homosexual:
gay rights
Mark knew he was gay by the time he was fourteen.
the lesbian and gay community
gay /geɪ/
noun [C]
a homosexual person, especially a man
gayness /ˈgeɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
fu.ror
AHD: [fy‹r“ôr”, -…r]
D.J. [6fj&*r7%8, -*]
K.K. [6fj&r7%r, -+]
- A general commotion; public disorder or uproar.喧闹，骚乱：骚动；混乱或骚乱
- Violent anger; frenzy.暴怒；狂怒
- A fashion adopted enthusiastically by the public; a fad.狂热：大众狂热追求的时尚；一时的狂热
- A state of intense excitement or ecstasy.躁狂：高度亢奋或癫狂的状态
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English furour [wrath, fury] 中古英语 furour [愤怒，狂怒]
- from Old French fureur 源自 古法语 fureur
- from Latin furor 源自 拉丁语 furor
- from furere [to rage] 源自 furere [发怒]
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
il.lu.so.ry
AHD: [¹-l›“s…-r¶, -z…-r¶]
D.J. [!6lu8s*ri8, -z*ri8]
K.K. [!6lus*ri, -z*ri]
- Produced by, based on, or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive:幻觉的，虚假的：由幻象产生的，以幻象为基础的，幻象性的；欺骗性的：“Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy”(&b{Tom Wicker})“总统私下采取行动，给人这样一个虽诱人但却是虚幻的承诺：似乎总统可以避开冗长的辩论和公开表决这些繁复的民主成果，来达到外交政策的目的。”(汤姆·威克)
adj.（形容词）
res.o.nant
AHD: [rµz“…-n…nt]
D.J. [6rez*n*nt]
K.K. [6rWz*n*nt]
- Strong and deep in tone; resounding:洪亮的，响亮的：音调强劲而深沉的；极洪亮的：a resonant voice.洪亮的嗓音
- Continuing to sound in the ears or memory; echoing:回响的：继续在耳朵或记忆中回荡的；回响的：resonant words of exhortation.劝告回荡在耳际
- Having a prolonged, subtle, or stimulating effect beyond the initial impact:回响效果的：超出初始影响的延长的、微妙的或激起回响效果的：“While her husband . . . travels far less, they find her life on the run a resonant stress factor in her home”(&b{Robert Berry})“由于她的丈夫很少出外旅行，他们发现她那疲于奔命的生活方式是对家庭生活产生持续紧张压力的因素”(罗伯特·贝里)
- Producing or exhibiting resonance:共鸣的，共振的：产生或显示共鸣的：resonant frequency excitation.共振频率激发
- Resulting from or as if from resonance:由或好象由共振导致的：resonant amplification.共振导致的增幅
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin reson³ns resonant- [present participle of] reson³re [to resound] * see resound 拉丁语 reson³ns resonant- [] reson³re的现在分词 [共振] *参见 resound
继承用法：
- res“onantly
adv.（副词）
synopsis /sɪˈnɒp.sɪs/ US /-ˈnɑːp-/
noun [C] plural synopses
a brief description of the contents of something such as a film or book
a brief description of the contents of something such as a film or book
incessant /ɪnˈses.ənt/
adjective
never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way:
incessant rain/noise/complaints
incessantly /ɪnˈses.ənt.li/
adverb
never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way:
incessant rain/noise/complaints
incessantly /ɪnˈses.ənt.li/
adverb
spoof (COPY) /spuːf/
noun [C]
an amusing and ridiculous piece of writing, music, theatre, etc. that copies the style of an original work:
They did a spoof on/of the Nine O'Clock News.
It was a spoof cowboy film.
an amusing and ridiculous piece of writing, music, theatre, etc. that copies the style of an original work:
They did a spoof on/of the Nine O'Clock News.
It was a spoof cowboy film.
spoof (DECEIVE) /spuːf/
verb [I or T] US INFORMAL
to try to make someone believe in something that is not true, as a joke
to try to make someone believe in something that is not true, as a joke
bravura /brəˈvjʊə.rə/ US /-ˈvjʊr.ə/
noun [U]
unnecessary actions to make what is being done look more exciting or clever than it is:
He gave a bravura performance.
unnecessary actions to make what is being done look more exciting or clever than it is:
He gave a bravura performance.
careworn /ˈkeə.wɔːn/ US /ˈker.wɔːrn/
adjective
appearing tired, worried and unhappy:
Her mother, who couldn't have been much more than thirty, looked old and careworn.
appearing tired, worried and unhappy:
Her mother, who couldn't have been much more than thirty, looked old and careworn.
o.ri.ent
AHD: [ôr“¶-…nt, -µnt”, ½r“-]
D.J. [6%8ri8*nt, -7ent, 6*&r-]
K.K. [6%ri*nt, -7Wnt, 6or-]
- Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia.Orient 东亚各国：亚洲的一些国家，特别是东亚的国家
- The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality.珍珠光泽：一种高品质珍珠所特有光泽
- A pearl having exceptional luster.好的珍珠：一种具有非凡色泽的珍珠
- Archaic The place on the horizon where the sun rises; the east.【古语】 日出之处，东方：太阳从地平线升起的地方；东方
n.（名词）
- Having exceptional luster:发光的：具有特别的光泽：orient gemstones.闪闪发光的珠宝
- Archaic Eastern; oriental.【古语】 东方的：东方的；东部的
- Archaic Rising in the sky; ascending.【古语】 上升的：升到天空中的；上升的
adj.（形容词）
v.（动词） or.i.ent.ed,or.i.ent.ing,or.i.ents[ôr“¶-µnt”, ½r“-]
- To locate or place in a particular relation to the points of the compass:标定方向：用罗盘的和两个极点的特殊关系来确定位置或方向：orient the swimming pool north and south.标定游泳池的南北方向
- To locate or place (something) so as to face the east, especially to build (a church) with the nave laid out west to east and the main altar at the eastern end.使…向东方：设定或放置（某物）使之面向东方，特别是建设（一个教堂）使其中殿坐西朝东且主圣坛在最东端
- To align or position with respect to a point or system of reference:以…为参照：以某一点或某一系统为参照使成一线或确定位置：oriented the telescope toward the moon; oriented her interests toward health care.把望远镜对着月亮；把兴趣集中在健康保健
- To determine the bearings of.确定方向
- To make familiar with or adjusted to facts, principles, or a situation.使熟悉或适应：使熟悉于或适应于事实、原则或者情况
- To focus (the content of a story or film, for example) toward the concerns and interests of a specific group.使…朝向：将（比如小说或电影的内容）集中表现以迎合某一特定群体的关注点和兴趣
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To turn toward the east.转向东方
- To become adjusted or aligned.使调整或者成为一条直线
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin ori¶ns orient- [rising sun, east] [from present participle of] or&9{º}r&9{º} [to arise, be born] * see er- 1源自 拉丁语 ori¶ns orient- [升起太阳，东] [] 源自or&9{º}r&9{º}的现在分词 [升，出生] *参见 er- 1
tasty /ˈteɪ.sti/
adjective
1 describes food which has a strong and very pleasant flavour:
This soup is very tasty.
2 INFORMAL describes someone who is very sexually attractive
1 describes food which has a strong and very pleasant flavour:
This soup is very tasty.
2 INFORMAL describes someone who is very sexually attractive
conversant /kənˈvɜː.sənt/ US /-ˈvɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
be conversant with sth to be familiar with, and have knowledge or experience of the facts or rules of something:
I'm not conversant with the rules of chess.
be conversant with sth to be familiar with, and have knowledge or experience of the facts or rules of something:
I'm not conversant with the rules of chess.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
apoplectic /ˌæp.əˈplek.tɪk/
adjective
extremely and noticeably angry, or in a state of violent excitement, usually caused by great anger:
He was apoplectic with rage/fury.
apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plek.si/
noun [U]
In a fit of apoplexy (= great anger), he thumped the table with both hands.
extremely and noticeably angry, or in a state of violent excitement, usually caused by great anger:
He was apoplectic with rage/fury.
apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plek.si/
noun [U]
In a fit of apoplexy (= great anger), he thumped the table with both hands.
insensible /ɪnˈsent.sɪ.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
1 unconscious:
We found her lying on the floor, drunk and insensible.
2 be insensible of/to sth to not care about something or be unwilling to react to it:
I think he's largely insensible to other people's distress.
insensibility /ɪnˌsent.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
1 unconscious:
We found her lying on the floor, drunk and insensible.
2 be insensible of/to sth to not care about something or be unwilling to react to it:
I think he's largely insensible to other people's distress.
insensibility /ɪnˌsent.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
taciturn /ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn/ US /-ə.tɝːn/
adjective
saying little, especially habitually:
He's a reserved, taciturn person.
saying little, especially habitually:
He's a reserved, taciturn person.
coeval /kəʊˈiː.vəl/ US /koʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
of the same age or existing at the same time as another person or thing:
The abundant reef growth on Gotland was shown to be coeval with that in Estonia.
coeval /kəʊˈiː.vəl/ US /koʊ-/
noun [C] FORMAL
someone or something coeval
of the same age or existing at the same time as another person or thing:
The abundant reef growth on Gotland was shown to be coeval with that in Estonia.
coeval /kəʊˈiː.vəl/ US /koʊ-/
noun [C] FORMAL
someone or something coeval
terminology /ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ US /ˌtɝː.mɪˈnɑː.lə-/
menace /ˈmen.ɪs/
noun
1 [C usually singular] something that is likely to cause harm:
Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.
Dogs running loose are a public menace.
the menace of industrial pollution
2 [U] a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is going to do something bad:
He had a slight air of menace which I found unsettling.
He spoke with a hint of menace.
3 [C] a person, especially a child, who is very annoying
menace /ˈmen.ɪs/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
If someone or something menaces a person or thing, they threaten seriously to harm it:
Hurricane Hugo menaced the US coast for a week.
menacing /ˈmen.ɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective
making you think that someone is going to do something bad:
a menacing look/gesture
menacingly /ˈmen.ɪ.sɪŋ.li/
adverb
1 [C usually singular] something that is likely to cause harm:
Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.
Dogs running loose are a public menace.
the menace of industrial pollution
2 [U] a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is going to do something bad:
He had a slight air of menace which I found unsettling.
He spoke with a hint of menace.
3 [C] a person, especially a child, who is very annoying
menace /ˈmen.ɪs/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
If someone or something menaces a person or thing, they threaten seriously to harm it:
Hurricane Hugo menaced the US coast for a week.
menacing /ˈmen.ɪ.sɪŋ/
adjective
making you think that someone is going to do something bad:
a menacing look/gesture
menacingly /ˈmen.ɪ.sɪŋ.li/
adverb
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
scru.ta.ble
AHD: [skr›“t…-b…l]
D.J. [6skru8t*b*l]
K.K. [6skrut*b*l]
- Capable of being understood through study and observation; comprehensible.可了解的：通过学习和观察可以被理解的；可以被理解的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin scr&9{¿t³bilis} [searchable] 后期拉丁语 scr&9{¿t³bilis} [找得到的]
- from Latin scr&9{¿t³r&9{º}} [to search] * see scrutiny 源自 拉丁语 scr&9{¿t³r&9{º}} [寻找] *参见 scrutiny
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
corroborate /kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/ US /-ˈrɑː.bə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to add proof or certainty to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:
Recent research seems to corroborate his theory.
corroboration /kəˌrɒb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌrɑː.bə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Without corroboration from forensic tests, it will be difficult to prove that the suspect is guilty.
corroborating /kəˈrɒb.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈrɑː.bə.reɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO corroborative) FORMAL
corroborating evidence/reports
to add proof or certainty to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:
Recent research seems to corroborate his theory.
corroboration /kəˌrɒb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌrɑː.bə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Without corroboration from forensic tests, it will be difficult to prove that the suspect is guilty.
corroborating /kəˈrɒb.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈrɑː.bə.reɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO corroborative) FORMAL
corroborating evidence/reports
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
hardy /ˈhɑː.di/ US /ˈhɑːr-/
adjective
1 strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations:
A few hardy souls continue to swim in the sea even in the middle of winter.
2 describes a plant that can live through the winter without protection from the weather:
a hardy perennial
hardiness /ˈhɑː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːr-/
noun [U]
1 strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations:
A few hardy souls continue to swim in the sea even in the middle of winter.
2 describes a plant that can live through the winter without protection from the weather:
a hardy perennial
hardiness /ˈhɑː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːr-/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
preface /ˈpref.ɪs/
noun [C]
1 an introduction at the beginning of a book explaining its aims:
In his preface, the author says that he took eight years to write the book.
2 a preface to sth an event which comes before something more important:
We're hoping these talks could be a preface to peace.
preface /ˈpref.ɪs/
verb [T] FORMAL
If you preface your words or actions with something else, you say or do this other thing first:
Each work is prefaced by a descriptive note and concludes with an author's note.
I should like to preface my response with the following observation.
prefatory /ˈpref.ə.tər.i/ US /-tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
coming at the beginning of a piece of writing or a speech; introductory:
After a few prefatory comments/remarks, she began her speech.
1 an introduction at the beginning of a book explaining its aims:
In his preface, the author says that he took eight years to write the book.
2 a preface to sth an event which comes before something more important:
We're hoping these talks could be a preface to peace.
preface /ˈpref.ɪs/
verb [T] FORMAL
If you preface your words or actions with something else, you say or do this other thing first:
Each work is prefaced by a descriptive note and concludes with an author's note.
I should like to preface my response with the following observation.
prefatory /ˈpref.ə.tər.i/ US /-tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
coming at the beginning of a piece of writing or a speech; introductory:
After a few prefatory comments/remarks, she began her speech.
worship (RELIGION) /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ US /ˈwɝː-/
verb -pp- or US ALSO -p-
1 [T] to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a god:
In the various regions of India, Hindus worship different gods and observe different religious festivals.
2 [I] to go to a religious ceremony:
They work for the same company, socialise together and worship in the same mosque.
The poll showed that over 40% of Americans worship on a weekly basis.
worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ US /ˈwɝː-/
noun [U]
when you worship God or a god, often through praying or singing:
daily acts of worship
Christian/Sikh/Muslim worship
For Jews, the synagogue is the centre for community worship and study.
Local people have complained about improperly dressed tourists entering places of worship (= buildings for religious ceremonies or private prayer).
worshipper, US USUALLY worshiper /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.əʳ/ US /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp.ɚ/
noun [C]
1 someone who goes to a religious ceremony to worship God:
At 11am on Sunday morning, worshippers began to stream out of the cathedral.
2 someone who worships and performs religious ceremonies to a particular god or object:
devil/idol worshippers
1 [T] to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a god:
In the various regions of India, Hindus worship different gods and observe different religious festivals.
2 [I] to go to a religious ceremony:
They work for the same company, socialise together and worship in the same mosque.
The poll showed that over 40% of Americans worship on a weekly basis.
worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ US /ˈwɝː-/
noun [U]
when you worship God or a god, often through praying or singing:
daily acts of worship
Christian/Sikh/Muslim worship
For Jews, the synagogue is the centre for community worship and study.
Local people have complained about improperly dressed tourists entering places of worship (= buildings for religious ceremonies or private prayer).
worshipper, US USUALLY worshiper /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.əʳ/ US /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp.ɚ/
noun [C]
1 someone who goes to a religious ceremony to worship God:
At 11am on Sunday morning, worshippers began to stream out of the cathedral.
2 someone who worships and performs religious ceremonies to a particular god or object:
devil/idol worshippers
worship (ADMIRATION) /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ US /ˈwɝː-/
verb [T] -pp- or US ALSO -p-
to love, respect and admire someone or something greatly, often without being aware of their bad qualities:
Her parents worship her.
As a child, I worshipped my older brother.
worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ US /ˈwɝː-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when you like or admire a particular thing or person very much, often too much:
We're in an era of fitness and health worship.
worshipper, US USUALLY worshiper /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.əʳ/ US /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp.ɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
someone who enjoys or values a particular thing very much or too much:
sun worshippers
to love, respect and admire someone or something greatly, often without being aware of their bad qualities:
Her parents worship her.
As a child, I worshipped my older brother.
worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ US /ˈwɝː-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
when you like or admire a particular thing or person very much, often too much:
We're in an era of fitness and health worship.
worshipper, US USUALLY worshiper /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.əʳ/ US /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp.ɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
someone who enjoys or values a particular thing very much or too much:
sun worshippers
pout /paʊt/
verb [I or T]
to push the lower lip forward to express annoyance, or to push both lips forward in a sexually attractive way:
Vanessa always pouts if she doesn't get what she wants.
Caroline pouts her lips when she's putting on lipstick.
pout /paʊt/
noun [C]
She didn't say anything but I could tell from her pout that she wasn't very pleased.
to push the lower lip forward to express annoyance, or to push both lips forward in a sexually attractive way:
Vanessa always pouts if she doesn't get what she wants.
Caroline pouts her lips when she's putting on lipstick.
pout /paʊt/
noun [C]
She didn't say anything but I could tell from her pout that she wasn't very pleased.
potty chair noun [C]
a small chair with a hole in the seat and a bowl fixed under it for teaching young children to use the toilet
fidelity /fɪˈdel.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL honest or lasting support, or loyalty, especially to a sexual partner:
Somerset Maugham's comedy of marital fidelity, 'The Constant Wife'
How important do you think sexual fidelity is in a marriage?
2 APPROVING when you copy the detail and quality of an original, such as a picture, sound or story exactly:
The best ink-jet printers can reproduce photographs with amazing fidelity.
1 FORMAL honest or lasting support, or loyalty, especially to a sexual partner:
Somerset Maugham's comedy of marital fidelity, 'The Constant Wife'
How important do you think sexual fidelity is in a marriage?
2 APPROVING when you copy the detail and quality of an original, such as a picture, sound or story exactly:
The best ink-jet printers can reproduce photographs with amazing fidelity.
fiddle about/around phrasal verb DISAPPROVING
to spend time doing small, unimportant or unnecessary things:
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
guilt (FEELING) /gɪlt/
noun [U]
a feeling of anxiety or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong, such as causing harm to another person:
He suffered such feelings of guilt over leaving his children.
She remembered with a pang of guilt that she hadn't called her mother.
guilty /ˈgɪl.ti/ US /-ţi/
adjective
feeling guilt:
I feel so guilty about forgetting her birthday.
She must have done something wrong, because she's looking so guilty.
You've got a guilty conscience - that's why you can't sleep.
guiltily /ˈgɪl.tɪ.li/ US /-ţɪ-/
adverb
guiltiness /ˈgɪl.ti.nəs/ US /-ţi-/
noun [U]
a feeling of anxiety or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong, such as causing harm to another person:
He suffered such feelings of guilt over leaving his children.
She remembered with a pang of guilt that she hadn't called her mother.
guilty /ˈgɪl.ti/ US /-ţi/
adjective
feeling guilt:
I feel so guilty about forgetting her birthday.
She must have done something wrong, because she's looking so guilty.
You've got a guilty conscience - that's why you can't sleep.
guiltily /ˈgɪl.tɪ.li/ US /-ţɪ-/
adverb
guiltiness /ˈgɪl.ti.nəs/ US /-ţi-/
noun [U]
guilt (RESPONSIBILITY) /gɪlt/
noun [U]
the fact of having done something wrong or committed a crime:
Both suspects admitted their guilt to the police.
The prosecution's task in a case is to establish a person's guilt beyond any reasonable doubt.
Compare innocence at innocent.
guilty /ˈgɪl.ti/ US /-ţi/
adjective
1 responsible for breaking a law:
The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.
A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The company pleaded guilty (= They formally admitted their guilt in court) to the charge of manslaughter.
Compare innocent.
2 guilty party the person who has done something wrong or who has committed a crime
guiltless /ˈgɪlt.ləs/
adjective
not responsible for doing something wrong or committing a crime
the fact of having done something wrong or committed a crime:
Both suspects admitted their guilt to the police.
The prosecution's task in a case is to establish a person's guilt beyond any reasonable doubt.
Compare innocence at innocent.
guilty /ˈgɪl.ti/ US /-ţi/
adjective
1 responsible for breaking a law:
The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.
A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The company pleaded guilty (= They formally admitted their guilt in court) to the charge of manslaughter.
Compare innocent.
2 guilty party the person who has done something wrong or who has committed a crime
guiltless /ˈgɪlt.ləs/
adjective
not responsible for doing something wrong or committing a crime
gum shield noun [C] UK
a device which boxers put inside their mouths in order to protect their teeth and gums during fights
be.smirch
AHD: [b¹-smûrch“]
D.J. [b!6smT8t.]
K.K. [b!6smPt.]
- To stain; sully:玷污；污损：a reputation that was besmirched by slander.名誉被诽谤所玷污
- To make dirty; soil.弄脏；弄污
v.tr.（及物动词） be.smirched,be.smirch.ing,be.smirch.es
继承用法：
- besmirch“er
n.（名词）
- besmirch“ment
n.（名词）
sincere /sɪnˈsɪəʳ/ US /-ˈsɪr/
adjective
(of a person, feelings or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest:
a sincere apology
He seems so sincere.
NOTE: The opposite is insincere.
sincerely /sɪnˈsɪə.li/ US /-ˈsɪr-/
adverb
honestly and without pretending or lying:
I'm sincerely grateful.
sincerity /sɪnˈser.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
honesty:
The priest was a man of deep sincerity.
(of a person, feelings or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest:
a sincere apology
He seems so sincere.
NOTE: The opposite is insincere.
sincerely /sɪnˈsɪə.li/ US /-ˈsɪr-/
adverb
honestly and without pretending or lying:
I'm sincerely grateful.
sincerity /sɪnˈser.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
honesty:
The priest was a man of deep sincerity.
extrapolate /ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/
verb [I or T]
to guess or think about what might happen from information that is already known:
You can't really extrapolate a trend from such a small sample.
extrapolation /ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to guess or think about what might happen from information that is already known:
You can't really extrapolate a trend from such a small sample.
extrapolation /ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
delve /delv/
verb [I]
to search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information:
She delved into her pocket to find some change.
to search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information:
She delved into her pocket to find some change.
primordial /praɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
1 existing at or since the beginning of the world or the universe:
The planet Jupiter contains large amounts of the primordial gas and dust out of which the solar system was formed.
2 basic and connected with an early stage of development
1 existing at or since the beginning of the world or the universe:
The planet Jupiter contains large amounts of the primordial gas and dust out of which the solar system was formed.
2 basic and connected with an early stage of development
jettison /ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/ US /ˈdʒeţ-/
verb [T]
1 to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:
The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
2 to decide not to use an idea or plan:
We've had to jettison our holiday plans because of David's accident.
3 to throw goods, fuel or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:
The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.
1 to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:
The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
2 to decide not to use an idea or plan:
We've had to jettison our holiday plans because of David's accident.
3 to throw goods, fuel or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:
The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.
jettison /ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/ US /ˈdʒeţ-/
verb [T]
1 to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:
The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
2 to decide not to use an idea or plan:
We've had to jettison our holiday plans because of David's accident.
3 to throw goods, fuel or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:
The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.
1 to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:
The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
2 to decide not to use an idea or plan:
We've had to jettison our holiday plans because of David's accident.
3 to throw goods, fuel or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:
The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.
brittle /ˈbrɪt.ļ/ US /ˈbrɪţ-/
adjective
1 delicate and easily broken:
As you get older your bones become increasingly brittle.
The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice.
2 unkind and unpleasant:
She gave a brittle laugh and turned away.
1 delicate and easily broken:
As you get older your bones become increasingly brittle.
The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice.
2 unkind and unpleasant:
She gave a brittle laugh and turned away.
affinity /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun
1 [S] an attraction or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics:
She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water.
2 [C or U] a close similarity between two things:
There are several close affinities between the two paintings.
1 [S] an attraction or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics:
She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water.
2 [C or U] a close similarity between two things:
There are several close affinities between the two paintings.
overwrought /ˌəʊ.vəˈrɔːt/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈrɑːt/
adjective
in a state of being upset, nervous and anxious:
She was so tired and overwrought that she burst into tears.
He was in an overwrought state/condition for weeks after the accident.
in a state of being upset, nervous and anxious:
She was so tired and overwrought that she burst into tears.
He was in an overwrought state/condition for weeks after the accident.
tran.quil.i.ty
AHD: [tr²ng-kw¹l“¹-t¶, tr²n-]
D.J. [tr#06kw!l!ti8, tr#n-]
K.K. [tr#06kw!l!ti, tr#n-]
- Variant of tranquillity tranquillity的变体
n.（名词）
husky (VOICE) /ˈhʌs.ki/
adjective
(of a person's voice) low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness:
She's got a nice husky voice - very sexy.
You sound husky - do you have a cold?
(of a person's voice) low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness:
She's got a nice husky voice - very sexy.
You sound husky - do you have a cold?
husky (STRONG) /ˈhʌs.ki/
adjective US
A husky man or boy is big and strong.
A husky man or boy is big and strong.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
authority /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/ US /əˈθɔːr.ɪ.ţi/
noun
1 [U] the moral or legal right or ability to control:
The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area.
We need to get the support of someone in authority (= an important or high-ranking person).
They've been acting illegally and without authority (= permission) from the council.
[+ to infinitive] I'll give my lawyers authority (= permission) to act on my behalf.
He's got no authority over (= ability to control) his students.
She spoke with authority (= as if she was in control or had special knowledge).
2 [C] a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity:
the health authority
the local housing authority
3 [C] an expert on a subject:
She's a world authority on 19th-century Irish history.
the authorities plural noun
the group of people with official responsibility for a particular area:
I'm going to report these holes in the road to the authorities.
1 [U] the moral or legal right or ability to control:
The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area.
We need to get the support of someone in authority (= an important or high-ranking person).
They've been acting illegally and without authority (= permission) from the council.
[+ to infinitive] I'll give my lawyers authority (= permission) to act on my behalf.
He's got no authority over (= ability to control) his students.
She spoke with authority (= as if she was in control or had special knowledge).
2 [C] a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity:
the health authority
the local housing authority
3 [C] an expert on a subject:
She's a world authority on 19th-century Irish history.
the authorities plural noun
the group of people with official responsibility for a particular area:
I'm going to report these holes in the road to the authorities.
careen /kəˈriːn/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] MAINLY US
to go forward quickly while moving from side to side:
The driver lost control of his car when the brakes failed, and it went careening down the hill.
to go forward quickly while moving from side to side:
The driver lost control of his car when the brakes failed, and it went careening down the hill.
turpitude /ˈtɜː.pɪ.tjuːd/ US /ˈtɝː.pɪ.tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
evil:
acts/crimes of moral turpitude
evil:
acts/crimes of moral turpitude
prowl /praʊl/
verb [I or T]
to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, such as when hunting:
There have been reports of a masked man prowling in the neighbourhood.
At night, adult scorpions prowl the desert for (= trying to catch) insects.
INFORMAL Unable to sleep, he prowled (= walked without purpose) (about/around) the hotel corridors.
prowl /praʊl/
be on the prowl to be moving around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard:
There was a fox on the prowl earlier.
prowler /ˈpraʊ.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who moves around quietly in a place, trying not to be seen, often before committing a crime
to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, such as when hunting:
There have been reports of a masked man prowling in the neighbourhood.
At night, adult scorpions prowl the desert for (= trying to catch) insects.
INFORMAL Unable to sleep, he prowled (= walked without purpose) (about/around) the hotel corridors.
prowl /praʊl/
be on the prowl to be moving around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard:
There was a fox on the prowl earlier.
prowler /ˈpraʊ.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who moves around quietly in a place, trying not to be seen, often before committing a crime
tactile /ˈtæk.taɪl/ US /-təl/
adjective
1 related to touch
2 If something is tactile, it has a surface which is pleasant or attractive to touch:
Her paintings have a very tactile quality.
3 describes someone who touches other people a lot
1 related to touch
2 If something is tactile, it has a surface which is pleasant or attractive to touch:
Her paintings have a very tactile quality.
3 describes someone who touches other people a lot
bound (CERTAIN) /baʊnd/
adjective [after verb]
certain or extremely likely to happen:
[+ to infinitive] You're bound to forget people's names occasionally.
You're bound to feel nervous about your interview.
These two young musicians are bound for international success (= are certain to be successful).
certain or extremely likely to happen:
[+ to infinitive] You're bound to forget people's names occasionally.
You're bound to feel nervous about your interview.
These two young musicians are bound for international success (= are certain to be successful).
bound (FORCED) /baʊnd/
adjective [after verb; + to infinitive]
having a moral or legal duty to do something:
The company is bound by a special agreement to involve the union in important decisions.
She feels (duty) bound to tell him everything.
having a moral or legal duty to do something:
The company is bound by a special agreement to involve the union in important decisions.
She feels (duty) bound to tell him everything.
bound (BORDER) /baʊnd/
verb [T usually passive]
to mark or form the limits of:
The village is bounded on one side by a river.
boundless /ˈbaʊnd.ləs/
adjective
having no limit:
boundless optimism
She has boundless energy and enthusiasm.
bounds /baʊndz/
plural noun
legal or social limits:
The committee felt that newspaper coverage of the murder went beyond reasonable bounds.
What you did was beyond/outside the bounds of acceptable behaviour.
His desire for political power apparently knows no bounds (= seems to be unlimited).
to mark or form the limits of:
The village is bounded on one side by a river.
boundless /ˈbaʊnd.ləs/
adjective
having no limit:
boundless optimism
She has boundless energy and enthusiasm.
bounds /baʊndz/
plural noun
legal or social limits:
The committee felt that newspaper coverage of the murder went beyond reasonable bounds.
What you did was beyond/outside the bounds of acceptable behaviour.
His desire for political power apparently knows no bounds (= seems to be unlimited).
bound (DIRECTION) /baʊnd/
adjective [after verb]
going to:
She was on a plane bound for Moscow when she became ill.
-bound/-baʊnd/
suffix
Northbound traffic (= traffic which is travelling north) is moving very slowly because of the accident.
US The line did not close completely, but inbound and outbound trains (= trains which were arriving and leaving) had to share one of the two tracks near the station.
going to:
She was on a plane bound for Moscow when she became ill.
-bound/-baʊnd/
suffix
Northbound traffic (= traffic which is travelling north) is moving very slowly because of the accident.
US The line did not close completely, but inbound and outbound trains (= trains which were arriving and leaving) had to share one of the two tracks near the station.
bound (JUMP) /baʊnd/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to move quickly with large jumping movements
bound /baʊnd/
noun [C]
With one bound (= quick large jump) the dog was over the fence.
to move quickly with large jumping movements
bound /baʊnd/
noun [C]
With one bound (= quick large jump) the dog was over the fence.
bound up adjective [after verb]
closely connected or involved:
The survival of whales is intimately bound up with the health of the ocean.
The survival of whales is intimately bound up with the health of the ocean.
boundary /ˈbaʊn.dər.i/ /-dri/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [C]
1 a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something:
The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary.
2 the limit of a subject or principle:
Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries and encyclopedias.
1 a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something:
The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary.
2 the limit of a subject or principle:
Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries and encyclopedias.
apt (SUITABLE) /æpt/
adjective
suitable or right for a particular situation:
an apt comment/description
aptly /ˈæpt.li/
adverb
We spent a week at the aptly named Grand View Hotel.
aptness /ˈæpt.nəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
suitable or right for a particular situation:
an apt comment/description
aptly /ˈæpt.li/
adverb
We spent a week at the aptly named Grand View Hotel.
aptness /ˈæpt.nəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
apt (CLEVER) /æpt/
adjective FORMAL
having a natural ability or skill; clever:
We have some particularly apt students in the class this year.
aptness /ˈæpt.nəs/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED FORMAL
an aptness for/at drawing
having a natural ability or skill; clever:
We have some particularly apt students in the class this year.
aptness /ˈæpt.nəs/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED FORMAL
an aptness for/at drawing
apt (LIKELY) /æpt/
adjective
be apt to do sth/be apt to be sth to be likely to do something or to often do something:
The kitchen roof is apt to (= be likely to) leak when it rains.
She's in her eighties now and apt to be a bit forgetful.
be apt to do sth/be apt to be sth to be likely to do something or to often do something:
The kitchen roof is apt to (= be likely to) leak when it rains.
She's in her eighties now and apt to be a bit forgetful.
adamant /ˈæd.ə.mənt/
adjective
impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:
[+ that] I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming.
adamantly /ˈæd.ə.mənt.li/
adverb
The mayor is adamantly opposed to any tax increase.
impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:
[+ that] I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming.
adamantly /ˈæd.ə.mənt.li/
adverb
The mayor is adamantly opposed to any tax increase.
ADD /ˌeɪ.diːˈdiː/
ABBREVIATION FOR Attention Deficit Disorder: a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing
no.to.ri.e.ty
AHD: [n½”t…-rº“¹-t¶]
D.J. [7n*&t*6ra!!ti8]
K.K. [7not*6ra!!ti]
- The quality or condition of being notorious; ill fame.声名狼藉的，恶名昭彰的
n.（名词）
reticent /ˈret.ɪ.sənt/ US /ˈreţ.ə-/
adjective FORMAL
unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings:
He is very reticent about his past.
Most of the students were reticent about answering questions.
reticently /ˈret.ɪ.sənt.li/ US /ˈreţ.ə-/
adverb FORMAL
reticence /ˈret.ɪ.sənts/ US /ˈreţ.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.
unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings:
He is very reticent about his past.
Most of the students were reticent about answering questions.
reticently /ˈret.ɪ.sənt.li/ US /ˈreţ.ə-/
adverb FORMAL
reticence /ˈret.ɪ.sənts/ US /ˈreţ.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.
resuscitate /rɪˈsʌs.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T]
to bring someone or something back to life or consciousness:
Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her.
resuscitation /rɪˌsʌs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
1 when someone or something is brought back to life or consciousness:
The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and died, despite an attempt at resuscitation.
See also mouth-to-mouth (resuscitation).
2 a return to success after a difficult period, especially in business:
The prime minister said that small businesses would play a full part in the resuscitation of the economy.
to bring someone or something back to life or consciousness:
Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her.
resuscitation /rɪˌsʌs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
1 when someone or something is brought back to life or consciousness:
The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and died, despite an attempt at resuscitation.
See also mouth-to-mouth (resuscitation).
2 a return to success after a difficult period, especially in business:
The prime minister said that small businesses would play a full part in the resuscitation of the economy.
pittance /ˈpɪt.ənts/ US /ˈpɪţ-/
noun [C usually singular] DISAPPROVING
a very small amount of money, especially money received as payment, income or a present:
He works hard but he's paid a pittance.
a very small amount of money, especially money received as payment, income or a present:
He works hard but he's paid a pittance.
recumbent /rɪˈkʌm.bənt/
adjective LITERARY
lying down:
She looked at Timothy's recumbent form beside her.
lying down:
She looked at Timothy's recumbent form beside her.
deplete /dɪˈpliːt/
verb [T]
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money or similar:
If we continue to deplete the Earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.
The illness depletes the body of important vitamins.
HUMOROUS That last holiday has seriously depleted my bank account!
depleted /dɪˈpliː.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
reduced:
Measures have been taken to protect the world's depleted elephant population.
physically/emotionally depleted (= weakened)
depletion /dɪˈpliː.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
(a) reduction:
the depletion of the ozone layer
Increased expenditure has caused a depletion in our capital/funds.
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money or similar:
If we continue to deplete the Earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.
The illness depletes the body of important vitamins.
HUMOROUS That last holiday has seriously depleted my bank account!
depleted /dɪˈpliː.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
reduced:
Measures have been taken to protect the world's depleted elephant population.
physically/emotionally depleted (= weakened)
depletion /dɪˈpliː.ʃən/
noun [S or U]
(a) reduction:
the depletion of the ozone layer
Increased expenditure has caused a depletion in our capital/funds.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
for.bear.ance
AHD: [fôr-bâr“…ns]
D.J. [f%86be*r*ns]
K.K. [f%r6bWr*ns]
- The act of forbearing.抑制：克制的行为
- Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience.See Synonyms at patience 克制：面对挑衅时的忍耐和克制；耐心参见 patience
- The quality of being forbearing.容忍：容忍的性质
- Law The act of a creditor who refrains from enforcing a debt when it falls due.【法律】 债务偿还期的延展：借债人无法按期还债时债权人延长债期的行为
n.（名词）
can.ta.bi.le
AHD: [kän-tä“b¹-l³”] 【音乐】
D.J. [k$8n6t$8b!7le!]
K.K. [k$n6t$b!7le]
adv.（副词）
- In a smooth, lyrical, flowing style. Used chiefly as a direction.如歌地（的）：以一种平滑、抒情、流畅的风格的。主要用作演奏演唱指示
adj.（形容词）
- A cantabile passage or movement.一段如歌唱般的乐曲或乐章
n.（名词）
语源：
- Italian 意大利语
- from Late Latin cant³bilis [worthy to be sung] 源自 后期拉丁语 cant³bilis [值得唱的]
- from Latin cant³re [to sing] * see kan- 源自 拉丁语 cant³re [歌唱] *参见 kan-
appreciable /əˈpriː.ʃə.bļ/
adjective
If an amount or change is appreciable, it is large or noticeable enough to have an important effect:
There has been an appreciable drop in the number of unemployed since the new government came to power.
appreciably /əˈpriː.ʃə.bli/
adverb
Her health has improved appreciably since she changed her treatment.
If an amount or change is appreciable, it is large or noticeable enough to have an important effect:
There has been an appreciable drop in the number of unemployed since the new government came to power.
appreciably /əˈpriː.ʃə.bli/
adverb
Her health has improved appreciably since she changed her treatment.
blurt
AHD: [blûrt]
D.J. [blT8t]
K.K. [blPt]
- To utter suddenly and impulsively:脱口说出，冲口说出：blurt a confession.脱口而出的表白
v.tr.（及物动词） blurt.ed,blurt.ing,blurts
语源：
- [Probably imitative] [可能是拟声的]
继承用法：
- blurt“er
n.（名词）
diffuse /dɪˈfjuːz/
verb [I or T]
1 to (cause something to) spread in many directions:
Television is a powerful means of diffusing knowledge.
2 to (cause a gas or liquid to) spread through or into a surrounding substance by mixing with it:
Oxygen diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream.
The drop of red dye diffused slowly in the water.
diffuse /dɪˈfjuːs/
adjective
1 spread out and not directed in one place:
a diffuse light
The company has become large and diffuse.
2 DISAPPROVING not clear or easy to understand:
a diffuse literary style
diffusely /dɪˈfjuː.sli/
adverb
diffuser, diffusor /dɪˈfjuː.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
a device which is used to make light less direct, especially one used with a fluorescent light
diffusion /dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/
noun [U]
the process of diffusion in gases/liquids/solids
1 to (cause something to) spread in many directions:
Television is a powerful means of diffusing knowledge.
2 to (cause a gas or liquid to) spread through or into a surrounding substance by mixing with it:
Oxygen diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream.
The drop of red dye diffused slowly in the water.
diffuse /dɪˈfjuːs/
adjective
1 spread out and not directed in one place:
a diffuse light
The company has become large and diffuse.
2 DISAPPROVING not clear or easy to understand:
a diffuse literary style
diffusely /dɪˈfjuː.sli/
adverb
diffuser, diffusor /dɪˈfjuː.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C]
a device which is used to make light less direct, especially one used with a fluorescent light
diffusion /dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/
noun [U]
the process of diffusion in gases/liquids/solids
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
stamina /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/
noun [U]
the physical and/or mental strength to do something which might be difficult and which will take a long time:
The triathlon is a great test of stamina.
the physical and/or mental strength to do something which might be difficult and which will take a long time:
The triathlon is a great test of stamina.
discreet /dɪˈskriːt/
adjective
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret:
The family made discreet enquiries about his background.
They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go shouting to the press about anything they discovered while working for you.
NOTE: Do not confuse with discrete.
discreetly /dɪˈskriːt.li/
adverb
discretion /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
1 the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret:
"Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people)."
2 FORMAL the right or ability to decide something:
Students can be expelled at the discretion of the headteacher (= if the headteacher decides it).
I leave the decision to your discretion (= to your good judgment).
discretionary /dɪˈskreʃ.ən.ər.i/ US /-er-/
adjective FORMAL
decided by officials and not fixed by rules:
a discretionary grant
Judges have great discretionary powers.
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret:
The family made discreet enquiries about his background.
They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go shouting to the press about anything they discovered while working for you.
NOTE: Do not confuse with discrete.
discreetly /dɪˈskriːt.li/
adverb
discretion /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
noun [U]
1 the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret:
"Can you trust him with this?" "Yes, he's the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people)."
2 FORMAL the right or ability to decide something:
Students can be expelled at the discretion of the headteacher (= if the headteacher decides it).
I leave the decision to your discretion (= to your good judgment).
discretionary /dɪˈskreʃ.ən.ər.i/ US /-er-/
adjective FORMAL
decided by officials and not fixed by rules:
a discretionary grant
Judges have great discretionary powers.
expire (END) /ɪkˈspaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈspaɪr/
verb [I]
If something which lasts for a fixed length of time expires, it comes to an end or stops being in use:
Our television license expires next month.
The contract between the two companies will expire at the end of the year.
expiry UK /ˌek.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] (US expiration)
the expiry of a lease/visa
What is the expiry/expiration date of your credit card (= What is the last date on which it can be used)?
If something which lasts for a fixed length of time expires, it comes to an end or stops being in use:
Our television license expires next month.
The contract between the two companies will expire at the end of the year.
expiry UK /ˌek.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] (US expiration)
the expiry of a lease/visa
What is the expiry/expiration date of your credit card (= What is the last date on which it can be used)?
expire (DIE) /ɪkˈspaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈspaɪr/
verb [I] LITERARY
to die
to die
jitters /ˈdʒɪt.əz/ US /ˈdʒɪţ.ɚz/
plural noun INFORMAL
a feeling of nervousness which you experience before something important happens:
I always get the jitters the morning before an exam.
FIGURATIVE The collapse of the company has caused jitters in the financial markets.
jittery /ˈdʒɪt.ər.i/ US /ˈdʒɪţ.ɚ-/
adjective INFORMAL
1 nervous:
He felt all jittery before the interview.
2 shaky and slightly uncontrolled:
I get really jittery if I drink too much coffee.
a feeling of nervousness which you experience before something important happens:
I always get the jitters the morning before an exam.
FIGURATIVE The collapse of the company has caused jitters in the financial markets.
jittery /ˈdʒɪt.ər.i/ US /ˈdʒɪţ.ɚ-/
adjective INFORMAL
1 nervous:
He felt all jittery before the interview.
2 shaky and slightly uncontrolled:
I get really jittery if I drink too much coffee.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
concord /ˈkɒŋ.kɔːd/ US /ˈkɑːŋ.kɔːrd/
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
saturnine /ˈsæt.ə.naɪn/ US /ˈsæţ.ɚ-/
adjective LITERARY
serious and unfriendly:
a saturnine character/look/frown
serious and unfriendly:
a saturnine character/look/frown
annoy /əˈnɔɪ/
verb [T]
to make someone angry:
Tim really annoyed me in the meeting this morning.
I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?
[+ that] It annoys me that she just expects us to help.
It really annoys me when people expect me to tip as well as pay a service charge in a restaurant.
annoyance /əˈnɔɪ.ənts/
noun [C or U]
I can understand your annoyance - I'd be furious if she ever treated me like that.
(Much) to our annoyance, (= We were very annoyed that) we couldn't see anything from the back row of the theatre.
One of the greatest annoyances (= things that caused us to be annoyed) was being bitten by mosquitoes every night.
annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/
adjective
angry:
I was so annoyed with him for turning up late.
He was annoyed at the way she tried to take over the whole meeting.
My parents were rather annoyed (that) I hadn't told them about the accident.
She was annoyed to discover that her husband had taken her car keys.
annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel annoyed:
It's really annoying when a train is late and there's no explanation.
He's got a really annoying laugh.
annoyingly /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
Rather annoyingly, I'd just bought the hardback when the paperback edition came out.
to make someone angry:
Tim really annoyed me in the meeting this morning.
I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?
[+ that] It annoys me that she just expects us to help.
It really annoys me when people expect me to tip as well as pay a service charge in a restaurant.
annoyance /əˈnɔɪ.ənts/
noun [C or U]
I can understand your annoyance - I'd be furious if she ever treated me like that.
(Much) to our annoyance, (= We were very annoyed that) we couldn't see anything from the back row of the theatre.
One of the greatest annoyances (= things that caused us to be annoyed) was being bitten by mosquitoes every night.
annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/
adjective
angry:
I was so annoyed with him for turning up late.
He was annoyed at the way she tried to take over the whole meeting.
My parents were rather annoyed (that) I hadn't told them about the accident.
She was annoyed to discover that her husband had taken her car keys.
annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel annoyed:
It's really annoying when a train is late and there's no explanation.
He's got a really annoying laugh.
annoyingly /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
Rather annoyingly, I'd just bought the hardback when the paperback edition came out.
deter /dɪˈtɜːʳ/ US /-ˈtɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
to prevent or discourage someone from doing something by making it difficult for them to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it:
These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack.
High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.
deterrent /dɪˈter.ənt/
noun [C]
something which deters people from doing something:
a nuclear deterrent
Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as (= be) a deterrent to other would-be offenders.
deterrent /dɪˈter.ənt/
adjective
a deterrent effect
to prevent or discourage someone from doing something by making it difficult for them to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it:
These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack.
High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.
deterrent /dɪˈter.ənt/
noun [C]
something which deters people from doing something:
a nuclear deterrent
Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as (= be) a deterrent to other would-be offenders.
deterrent /dɪˈter.ənt/
adjective
a deterrent effect
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
novel (BOOK) /ˈnɒv.əl/ US /ˈnɑː.vəl/
noun [C]
a long printed story about imaginary characters and events:
a paperback novel
historical/romantic novels
Have you read any of Jane Austen's novels?
His latest novel is selling really well.
novelist /ˈnɒv.əl.ɪst/ US /ˈnɑː.və-/
noun [C]
a person who writes novels
a long printed story about imaginary characters and events:
a paperback novel
historical/romantic novels
Have you read any of Jane Austen's novels?
His latest novel is selling really well.
novelist /ˈnɒv.əl.ɪst/ US /ˈnɑː.və-/
noun [C]
a person who writes novels
novel (NEW) /ˈnɒv.əl/ US /ˈnɑː.vəl/
adjective
new and original, not like anything seen before:
a novel idea/suggestion
Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short!
novelty /ˈnɒv.əl.ti/ US /ˈnɑː.vəl.ţi/
noun
1 [U] the quality of being new and unusual:
The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them.
In Britain in the 1950s, television had a novelty value.
2 [C] something which has not been experienced before and so is interesting:
Tourists are still a novelty on this remote island.
3 [C] a cheap unusual object such as a small toy, often given as a present:
A Christmas cracker usually contains a paper hat, a joke and a novelty.
a novelty item
new and original, not like anything seen before:
a novel idea/suggestion
Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short!
novelty /ˈnɒv.əl.ti/ US /ˈnɑː.vəl.ţi/
noun
1 [U] the quality of being new and unusual:
The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them.
In Britain in the 1950s, television had a novelty value.
2 [C] something which has not been experienced before and so is interesting:
Tourists are still a novelty on this remote island.
3 [C] a cheap unusual object such as a small toy, often given as a present:
A Christmas cracker usually contains a paper hat, a joke and a novelty.
a novelty item
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
mettle /ˈmet.ļ/ US /ˈmeţ-/
noun [U]
ability and determination when competing or doing something difficult:
The German athletes showed/proved their mettle in the final round.
The real test of her political mettle came in the May elections.
ability and determination when competing or doing something difficult:
The German athletes showed/proved their mettle in the final round.
The real test of her political mettle came in the May elections.
cachet /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ US /-ˈ-/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
a quality which marks someone or something as special and worth respect and admiration:
This type of jacket used to have a certain cachet.
a quality which marks someone or something as special and worth respect and admiration:
This type of jacket used to have a certain cachet.
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
dapper /ˈdæp.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
adjective
describes a man who is dressed in a fashionable and tidy way:
Hercule Poirot is the dapper detective of the Agatha Christie novels.
describes a man who is dressed in a fashionable and tidy way:
Hercule Poirot is the dapper detective of the Agatha Christie novels.
som.no.lence
AHD: [s¼m“n…-l…ns]
D.J. [6sKmn*l*ns]
K.K. [6s$mn*l*ns]
- A state of drowsiness; sleepiness.困倦：昏昏欲睡，困倦的状态；嗜眠
n.（名词）
peer (LOOK) /pɪəʳ/ US /pɪr/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to look carefully or with difficulty:
When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.
The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign.
to look carefully or with difficulty:
When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.
The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign.
peer (HIGH RANK) /pɪəʳ/ US /pɪr/
noun [C]
in Britain, a person who has a high social position and any of a range of titles, including baron, earl and duke, or a life peer:
a hereditary peer
a Conservative peer
peerage /ˈpɪə.rɪdʒ/ US /ˈpɪr.ɪdʒ/
noun
1 [C usually singular] the position of being a peer:
She was given a peerage.
He was elevated to the peerage after distinguished service in industry.
2 [C] a book containing information about peers who are not life peers and their family history
the peerage group noun [S]
the group of people who are peers, either because of their families or because they are life peers
in Britain, a person who has a high social position and any of a range of titles, including baron, earl and duke, or a life peer:
a hereditary peer
a Conservative peer
peerage /ˈpɪə.rɪdʒ/ US /ˈpɪr.ɪdʒ/
noun
1 [C usually singular] the position of being a peer:
She was given a peerage.
He was elevated to the peerage after distinguished service in industry.
2 [C] a book containing information about peers who are not life peers and their family history
the peerage group noun [S]
the group of people who are peers, either because of their families or because they are life peers
peer (EQUAL) /pɪəʳ/ US /pɪr/
noun [C]
a person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group:
Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers?
He wasn't a great scholar, but as a teacher he had few peers (= not as many people had the same ability as him).
peerless /ˈpɪə.ləs/ US /ˈpɪr-/
adjective FORMAL
describes something that is better than any other of its type:
peerless beauty/ability
a person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group:
Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers?
He wasn't a great scholar, but as a teacher he had few peers (= not as many people had the same ability as him).
peerless /ˈpɪə.ləs/ US /ˈpɪr-/
adjective FORMAL
describes something that is better than any other of its type:
peerless beauty/ability
compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
a slight feeling of guilt for something you have done or might do:
I wouldn't have any compunction about telling him to leave.
a slight feeling of guilt for something you have done or might do:
I wouldn't have any compunction about telling him to leave.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
furtive /ˈfɜː.tɪv/ US /ˈfɝː.ţɪv/
adjective
(of people) behaving secretly so that other people do not notice them, or (of actions) done secretly and often quickly so that people do not notice:
I saw him cast a furtive glance at the woman at the table to his right.
He made one or two furtive phone calls.
There was something furtive about his behaviour and I immediately felt suspicious.
furtively /ˈfɜː.tɪv.li/ US /ˈfɝː.ţɪv-/
adverb
As she turned away I saw him sniff furtively under his arm.
furtiveness /ˈfɜː.tɪv.nəs/ US /ˈfɝː.ţɪv-/
noun [U]
(of people) behaving secretly so that other people do not notice them, or (of actions) done secretly and often quickly so that people do not notice:
I saw him cast a furtive glance at the woman at the table to his right.
He made one or two furtive phone calls.
There was something furtive about his behaviour and I immediately felt suspicious.
furtively /ˈfɜː.tɪv.li/ US /ˈfɝː.ţɪv-/
adverb
As she turned away I saw him sniff furtively under his arm.
furtiveness /ˈfɜː.tɪv.nəs/ US /ˈfɝː.ţɪv-/
noun [U]
plan.gent
AHD: [pl²n“j…nt]
D.J. [6pl#nd9*nt]
K.K. [6pl#nd9*nt]
- Loud and resounding:轰鸣的：响亮而有回声的：plangent bells.轰鸣的钟
- Expressing or suggesting sadness; plaintive:悲哀的，忧伤的：表示或暗示悲伤的；悲哀的：“From a doorway came the plangent sounds of a guitar”(&b{Malcolm Lowry})“从门口传来吉它的悲哀的旋律”(马尔科姆·劳里)
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin plang¶ns plangent- [present participle of] plangere [to strike, lament] * see pl³k- 2拉丁语 plang¶ns plangent- [] plangere的现在分词 [撞击，悲痛] *参见 pl³k- 2
继承用法：
- plan“gency
n.（名词）
- plan“gently
adv.（副词）
balk.y
AHD: [bô“k¶]
D.J. [6b%8ki8]
K.K. [6b%ki]
- Given to stopping and refusing to go on:突然停止的：停正或拒绝向前的：a balky horse; a balky client.See Synonyms at &b{contrary}逡巡不前的马；固执的顾客参见 contrary
- Difficult to operate or start:难于起动，难于发动的：a balky switch; a balky engine.不易接通的开关；难以起动的发动机
adj.（形容词） balk.i.er,balk.i.est
继承用法：
- balk“iness
n.（名词）
Alpha Cru.cis
AHD: [kr›“s¹s]
D.J. [6kru8s!s]
K.K. [6krus!s]
- A double star in the constellation Southern Cross.南十字星座α星：南十字星座的一个双星
n.（名词）
brevity /ˈbrev.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
using only a few words or lasting only a short time:
His essays are models of clarity and brevity.
Brevity is, in almost everything, a virtue.
using only a few words or lasting only a short time:
His essays are models of clarity and brevity.
Brevity is, in almost everything, a virtue.
re.pute
AHD: [r¹-py›t“]
D.J. [r!6pju8t]
K.K. [r!6pjut]
- To ascribe a particular fact or characteristic to.称为：把某一事实或特征归于…
- To consider; suppose.考虑；认为
v.tr.（及物动词） re.put.ed,re.put.ing,re.putes
- Reputation.名声
- A good reputation.声望
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English reputen 中古英语 reputen
- from Old French reputer 源自 古法语 reputer
- from Latin reput³re [to think over] 源自 拉丁语 reput³re [考虑]
- re- [re-] re- [前缀，表重新]
- put³re [to think over] * see peu- put³re [考虑] *参见 peu-
abscond (ESCAPE) /æbˈskɒnd/ US /-ˈskɑːnd/
verb [I]
to go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere:
Two prisoners absconded last night.
She absconded from boarding school with her boyfriend.
absconder /æbˈskɒn.dəʳ/ US /-ˈskɑːn.dɚ/
noun [C]
A 14 year-old absconder from a children's home in Bristol was found alive and well in London this morning.
to go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere:
Two prisoners absconded last night.
She absconded from boarding school with her boyfriend.
absconder /æbˈskɒn.dəʳ/ US /-ˈskɑːn.dɚ/
noun [C]
A 14 year-old absconder from a children's home in Bristol was found alive and well in London this morning.
abscond (STEAL) /æbˈskɒnd/ US /-ˈskɑːnd/
verb [I]
to go away suddenly and secretly because you have stolen something, usually money:
They absconded with 拢10 000 of the company's money.
to go away suddenly and secretly because you have stolen something, usually money:
They absconded with 拢10 000 of the company's money.
abscess /ˈæb.ses/
noun [C]
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
imperturbable /ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bļ/ US /-pɚˈtɝː-/
adjective
always staying calm and controlled, even in difficult situations that would cause anxiety to others
imperturbably /ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bli/ US /-pɚˈtɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
always staying calm and controlled, even in difficult situations that would cause anxiety to others
imperturbably /ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bli/ US /-pɚˈtɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
autocracy /ɔːˈtɒk.rə.si/ US /ɑːˈtɑː.krə-/
noun
1 [U] government by a single person or small group that has unlimited power or authority, or the power or authority of such a person or group
2 [C] a country or society which has this form of government
autocrat /ˈɔː.tə.kræt/ US /ˈɑː.ţə-/
noun [C]
a ruler with unlimited power, or someone who demands total obedience from other people
autocratic /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈkræţ-/
adjective
like an autocrat:
an autocratic ruler/regime
an autocratic style of government/leadership/management
The President resigned after 30 years of autocratic rule.
autocratically /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈkræţ-/
adverb
1 [U] government by a single person or small group that has unlimited power or authority, or the power or authority of such a person or group
2 [C] a country or society which has this form of government
autocrat /ˈɔː.tə.kræt/ US /ˈɑː.ţə-/
noun [C]
a ruler with unlimited power, or someone who demands total obedience from other people
autocratic /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈkræţ-/
adjective
like an autocrat:
an autocratic ruler/regime
an autocratic style of government/leadership/management
The President resigned after 30 years of autocratic rule.
autocratically /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈkræţ-/
adverb
derelict (IN BAD CONDITION) /ˈder.ə.lɪkt/
derelict (PERSON) /ˈder.ə.lɪkt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has no home or money and often lives outside
a person who has no home or money and often lives outside
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
thick-skinned /ˌθɪkˈskɪnd/
adjective
Someone who is thick-skinned does not appear to be easily hurt by criticism:
You do need to be thick-skinned to survive as a politician here.
Someone who is thick-skinned does not appear to be easily hurt by criticism:
You do need to be thick-skinned to survive as a politician here.
hyperbole /haɪˈpɜː.bəl.i/ US /-ˈpɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
a way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound bigger, better, more, etc. than they are:
The blurb on the back of the book was full of the usual hyperbole - 'enthralling', 'fascinating' and so on.
hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pəˈbɒl.ɪk/ US /-pɚˈbɑː.lɪk/
adjective FORMAL
hyperbolic rhetoric
a way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound bigger, better, more, etc. than they are:
The blurb on the back of the book was full of the usual hyperbole - 'enthralling', 'fascinating' and so on.
hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pəˈbɒl.ɪk/ US /-pɚˈbɑː.lɪk/
adjective FORMAL
hyperbolic rhetoric
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
tenuous /ˈten.ju.əs/
adjective
1 A tenuous connection, idea or situation is weak and possibly does not exist:
We were only able to make a tenuous connection between the two robberies.
2 LITERARY thin, weak and easily broken
tenuously /ˈten.ju.əs.li/
adverb
1 A tenuous connection, idea or situation is weak and possibly does not exist:
We were only able to make a tenuous connection between the two robberies.
2 LITERARY thin, weak and easily broken
tenuously /ˈten.ju.əs.li/
adverb
pillar /ˈpɪl.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 a strong column made of stone, metal or wood which supports part of a building:
A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.
FIGURATIVE a pillar of smoke/flame
2 pillar of sth a very important member or part of a group, organization, system, etc:
Mrs Maple is a pillar of the local church.
Equality is one of the pillars of socialism.
1 a strong column made of stone, metal or wood which supports part of a building:
A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.
FIGURATIVE a pillar of smoke/flame
2 pillar of sth a very important member or part of a group, organization, system, etc:
Mrs Maple is a pillar of the local church.
Equality is one of the pillars of socialism.
pin back your ears (ALSO pin your ears back) UK INFORMAL
to listen carefully
bristle /ˈbrɪs.ļ/
noun
1 [C] a short stiff hair, usually one of many:
The old woman had a few grey bristles sprouting from her chin.
2 [C or U] The bristles of a brush are the stiff hairs or hair-like pieces of plastic which are attached to it:
The best quality men's shaving brushes are made from badger bristle.
My toothbrush has blue and white plastic bristles.
bristle /ˈbrɪs.ļ/
verb
1 [I] (of hair) to stand up:
The cat's fur bristled and it arched its back.
2 to react angrily:
She bristled at the suggestion that she had in any way neglected the child.
bristly /ˈbrɪs.li/
adjective
He had furry eyebrows and bristly (= short, sticking up) hair cropped short.
1 [C] a short stiff hair, usually one of many:
The old woman had a few grey bristles sprouting from her chin.
2 [C or U] The bristles of a brush are the stiff hairs or hair-like pieces of plastic which are attached to it:
The best quality men's shaving brushes are made from badger bristle.
My toothbrush has blue and white plastic bristles.
bristle /ˈbrɪs.ļ/
verb
1 [I] (of hair) to stand up:
The cat's fur bristled and it arched its back.
2 to react angrily:
She bristled at the suggestion that she had in any way neglected the child.
bristly /ˈbrɪs.li/
adjective
He had furry eyebrows and bristly (= short, sticking up) hair cropped short.
bale 1
AHD: [b³l]
D.J. [be!l]
K.K. [bel]
- A large package of raw or finished material tightly bound with twine or wire and often wrapped.大包，大捆：用线或绳缠绕包裹的原料或成品的大包，经常被包扎起来
n.（名词）
- To wrap in a bale or in bales.捆成大包
v.tr.（及物动词） baled,bal.ing,bales
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French * see bhel- 2源自 古法语 *参见 bhel- 2
继承用法：
- bal“er
n.（名词）
bale 2
AHD: [b³l]
D.J. [be!l]
K.K. [bel]
- Evil:灾祸：“Tidings of bale she brought”(&b{William Cullen Bryant})“她带来不幸的消息”(威廉·卡伦·布赖恩特)
- Mental suffering; anguish:精神上的痛苦；悲痛：“Relieve my spirit from the bale that bows it down”(&b{Benjamin Disraeli})“从打击我的痛苦中解脱出来”(本杰明·迪斯累里)
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English bealu 源自 古英语 bealu
Alpha Cru.cis
AHD: [kr›“s¹s]
D.J. [6kru8s!s]
K.K. [6krus!s]
- A double star in the constellation Southern Cross.南十字星座α星：南十字星座的一个双星
n.（名词）
persecute /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt/ US /ˈpɝː-/
verb [T]
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:
Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay.
Ever since the news broke about her divorce, she has been persecuted by the tabloid press.
persecution /ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ US /ˌpɝː-/
noun [C or U]
They left the country out of fear of persecution.
refugees escaping from political persecution
persecutor /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuː.təʳ/ US /ˈpɝː.sɪ.kjuː.ţɚ/
noun [C]
The country's native people rose up against their persecutors (= the people who had treated them cruelly).
The clergy were the main persecutors of witches in the Middle Ages.
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:
Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay.
Ever since the news broke about her divorce, she has been persecuted by the tabloid press.
persecution /ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ US /ˌpɝː-/
noun [C or U]
They left the country out of fear of persecution.
refugees escaping from political persecution
persecutor /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuː.təʳ/ US /ˈpɝː.sɪ.kjuː.ţɚ/
noun [C]
The country's native people rose up against their persecutors (= the people who had treated them cruelly).
The clergy were the main persecutors of witches in the Middle Ages.
sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/
adjective LITERARY
moving in a twisting, curving or indirect way, or having many curves:
He enjoyed watching the sinuous bodies of the dancers.
The walkers followed the sinuous path through the trees.
sinuously /ˈsɪn.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
moving in a twisting, curving or indirect way, or having many curves:
He enjoyed watching the sinuous bodies of the dancers.
The walkers followed the sinuous path through the trees.
sinuously /ˈsɪn.ju.ə.sli/
adverb
sitting target noun [C]
a person or thing that is without protection and easily attacked:
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
imperial (EMPIRE) /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əl/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
adjective
belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it:
Imperial China
Britain's imperial past
the Imperial palace
imperial grandeur
imperialism /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
noun [U] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
1 a system in which a country rules other countries, sometimes having used force to obtain power over them:
the age of imperialism
2 when one country has a lot of power or influence over others, especially in political and economic matters:
She accused the United States of economic imperialism.
imperialist /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪst/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
adjective (ALSO imperialistic) OFTEN DISAPPROVING
an imperialist power
imperialist /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪst/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
noun [C] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
someone who supports imperialism
belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it:
Imperial China
Britain's imperial past
the Imperial palace
imperial grandeur
imperialism /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
noun [U] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
1 a system in which a country rules other countries, sometimes having used force to obtain power over them:
the age of imperialism
2 when one country has a lot of power or influence over others, especially in political and economic matters:
She accused the United States of economic imperialism.
imperialist /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪst/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
adjective (ALSO imperialistic) OFTEN DISAPPROVING
an imperialist power
imperialist /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪst/ US /-ˈpɪr.i-/
noun [C] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
someone who supports imperialism
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
relish (ENJOY) /ˈrel.ɪʃ/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
1 to like or enjoy something:
I always relish a challenge.
[+ ing form of verb] I don't relish telling her that her son has been arrested.
2 If you relish the idea or thought of something, you feel pleasure that it is going to happen:
She's relishing the prospect of studying in Bologna for six months.
relish /ˈrel.ɪʃ/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
the enjoyment you get from doing something:
She ate her cake slowly and with relish.
I have no relish for hunting and killing animals.
1 to like or enjoy something:
I always relish a challenge.
[+ ing form of verb] I don't relish telling her that her son has been arrested.
2 If you relish the idea or thought of something, you feel pleasure that it is going to happen:
She's relishing the prospect of studying in Bologna for six months.
relish /ˈrel.ɪʃ/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
the enjoyment you get from doing something:
She ate her cake slowly and with relish.
I have no relish for hunting and killing animals.
relish (SAUCE) /ˈrel.ɪʃ/
noun [C or U]
a type of sauce which is eaten with food to add flavour to it:
tomato and onion relish
Would you like relish on your burger?
a type of sauce which is eaten with food to add flavour to it:
tomato and onion relish
Would you like relish on your burger?
relieve sb of sth (OBJECT) phrasal verb
1 FORMAL to take from a person something that they are carrying, in a helpful or polite way:
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
relieve sb of sth (JOB) phrasal verb [usually passive] FORMAL
to dismiss someone from their job or position because they have done something wrong:
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
wind.y
AHD: [w¹n“d¶]
D.J. [6w!ndi8]
K.K. [6w!ndi]
- Characterized by or abounding in wind:有风的，多风的：a windy night.多风的夜晚
- Open to the wind; unsheltered:受风的；没有遮蔽的：a windy terrace.受风的阳台
- Swift, forceful, or variable:快的，有力的，多变的：windy haste.极为急迫
- Lacking substance; empty:空谈的：无实质内容的，空洞的：windy promises.空头承诺
- Given to or characterized by prolonged talk; verbose:夸夸其谈的：夸夸其谈或有此特征的；长篇累牍的：a windy speaker.空话连篇的演讲者
- Flatulent.肠胃气胀的
adj.（形容词） wind.i.er,wind.i.est
继承用法：
- wind“ily
adv.（副词）
- wind“iness
n.（名词）
soothe (REDUCE ANGER) /suːð/
verb [T]
to make someone feel calm or less worried:
to soothe a crying baby
soothing /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel calm:
I put on some nice soothing music.
Her words had a soothing effect.
soothingly /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ.li/
adverb
to make someone feel calm or less worried:
to soothe a crying baby
soothing /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel calm:
I put on some nice soothing music.
Her words had a soothing effect.
soothingly /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ.li/
adverb
soothe (REDUCE PAIN) /suːð/
verb [T]
to make an injury less painful:
I had a long hot bath to soothe my aching muscles.
soothing /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/
adjective
making something less painful:
a soothing ointment
to make an injury less painful:
I had a long hot bath to soothe my aching muscles.
soothing /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/
adjective
making something less painful:
a soothing ointment
random /ˈræn.dəm/
adjective
happening, done or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan:
random checks/tests/attacks
We asked a random sample/selection of people what they thought.
randomly /ˈræn.dəm.li/
adverb
in a random way:
The books were randomly arranged on the shelves.
happening, done or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan:
random checks/tests/attacks
We asked a random sample/selection of people what they thought.
randomly /ˈræn.dəm.li/
adverb
in a random way:
The books were randomly arranged on the shelves.
ramp sth up phrasal verb
1 [M] If a business ramps up its activity, it increases it:
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10 000 units per month.
To stay competitive, they'll have to ramp up product development as well as cutting prices.
2 to increase the speed, power or cost of something:
Announcement of the merger is expected to ramp up share prices over the next few days.
Mitsubishi has ramped up the speed of its new micro-controllers.
solvent (HAVING MONEY) /ˈsɒl.vənt/ US /ˈsɑːl-/
adjective
(especially of companies) having enough money to pay all the money that is owed to other people:
Many insurance companies are under pressure to increase premiums to stay solvent.
NOTE: The opposite is insolvent.
solvency /ˈsɒl.vənt.si/ US /ˈsɑːl-/
noun [U]
(especially of companies) having enough money to pay all the money that is owed to other people:
Many insurance companies are under pressure to increase premiums to stay solvent.
NOTE: The opposite is insolvent.
solvency /ˈsɒl.vənt.si/ US /ˈsɑːl-/
noun [U]
fender (FIRE) /ˈfen.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
a low metal frame around an open fireplace which stops the coal or wood from falling out
a low metal frame around an open fireplace which stops the coal or wood from falling out
fender bender US noun [C] (UK prang) INFORMAL
a road accident in which the vehicles involved are only slightly damaged
feng shui /ˌfeŋˈʃuːi/ /ˌfʊŋˈʃweɪ/
noun [U]
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built and the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health, and happiness:
It's good feng shui to have a healthy, loving animal in your home.
a feng shui consultant
censor /ˈsent.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to read books, watch films, etc. in order to remove anything offensive from them, or who reads private letters, especially sent during war or from prison, to remove parts considered unsuitable
censor /ˈsent.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
verb [T]
The book was heavily censored when first published.
censorship /ˈsent.sə.ʃɪp/ US /-sɚ-/
noun [U]
censorship of the press
a person whose job is to read books, watch films, etc. in order to remove anything offensive from them, or who reads private letters, especially sent during war or from prison, to remove parts considered unsuitable
censor /ˈsent.səʳ/ US /-sɚ/
verb [T]
The book was heavily censored when first published.
censorship /ˈsent.sə.ʃɪp/ US /-sɚ-/
noun [U]
censorship of the press
inferno /ɪnˈfɜː.nəʊ/ US /-ˈfɝː.noʊ/
noun [C] plural infernos
a very large uncontrolled fire:
a raging inferno
The building was an inferno by the time the fire service arrived.
a very large uncontrolled fire:
a raging inferno
The building was an inferno by the time the fire service arrived.
fea.ture.less
AHD: [f¶“ch…r-l¹s]
D.J. [6fi8t.*l!s]
K.K. [6fit.*l!s]
- Lacking distinguishing characteristics or features:无特色的：缺少明显的特点或特征的：the featureless landscape of the steppe.没有特色的草原地带景色
adj.（形容词）
fea.ture.less
AHD: [f¶“ch…r-l¹s]
D.J. [6fi8t.*l!s]
K.K. [6fit.*l!s]
- Lacking distinguishing characteristics or features:无特色的：缺少明显的特点或特征的：the featureless landscape of the steppe.没有特色的草原地带景色
adj.（形容词）
impede /ɪmˈpiːd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to slow down or cause problems for the advancement or completion of something:
Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way.
impediment /ɪmˈped.ɪ.mənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
something that makes progress, movement, or completing something difficult or impossible:
In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress.
See also speech impediment.
impedimenta /ɪmˌped.ɪˈmen.tə/
plural noun MAINLY HUMOROUS
the inconvenient or unnecessary objects which you need for a particular activity:
We were weighed down with sleeping bags, gas cookers and pans - all the impedimenta of camping.
to slow down or cause problems for the advancement or completion of something:
Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way.
impediment /ɪmˈped.ɪ.mənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
something that makes progress, movement, or completing something difficult or impossible:
In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress.
See also speech impediment.
impedimenta /ɪmˌped.ɪˈmen.tə/
plural noun MAINLY HUMOROUS
the inconvenient or unnecessary objects which you need for a particular activity:
We were weighed down with sleeping bags, gas cookers and pans - all the impedimenta of camping.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
neophyte /ˈniː.əʊ.faɪt/ US /-oʊ-/
noun [C] FORMAL
someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it
someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it
hammer (TOOL) /ˈhæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flattened end which is fixed onto the end of a long thin usually wooden handle, used for hitting things
hammer /ˈhæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition]
to hit something with a hammer:
Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?
I could hear you hammering upstairs.
My car's got a dent, and I was hoping they'd be able to hammer it out (= remove it by hammering).
a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flattened end which is fixed onto the end of a long thin usually wooden handle, used for hitting things
hammer /ˈhæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition]
to hit something with a hammer:
Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?
I could hear you hammering upstairs.
My car's got a dent, and I was hoping they'd be able to hammer it out (= remove it by hammering).
hammer (DEFEAT) /ˈhæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to defeat someone completely in a game or a fight:
We were hammered in both games.
hammering /ˈhæm.ər.ɪŋ/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [S]
when someone is defeated completely:
You should have seen the hammering I gave her in the second game.
Both countries took a tremendous hammering in the war.
to defeat someone completely in a game or a fight:
We were hammered in both games.
hammering /ˈhæm.ər.ɪŋ/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [S]
when someone is defeated completely:
You should have seen the hammering I gave her in the second game.
Both countries took a tremendous hammering in the war.
hammer (FORCE) /ˈhæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition]
to hit or kick something with a lot of force:
I was woken up suddenly by the sound of someone hammering on/at the front door.
He hammered the ball into the net, giving France a 3-2 win over Italy.
to hit or kick something with a lot of force:
I was woken up suddenly by the sound of someone hammering on/at the front door.
He hammered the ball into the net, giving France a 3-2 win over Italy.
hammer (CRITICIZE) /ˈhæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to criticize someone or something strongly:
Her latest film has been hammered by the critics.
hammering /ˈhæm.ər.ɪŋ/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [S]
strong criticism:
Store cards have taken a hammering in recent years because of their high interest rates.
to criticize someone or something strongly:
Her latest film has been hammered by the critics.
hammering /ˈhæm.ər.ɪŋ/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [S]
strong criticism:
Store cards have taken a hammering in recent years because of their high interest rates.
hi.er.ar.chi.cal
AHD: [hº”…-rär“k¹-k…l, hº-rär“-] 或 hi.er.ar.chic [-k¹k] 或 hi.er.ar.chal [-rär“k…l]
D.J. [7ha!*6r$8k!k*l, ha!6r$8-] 或 hi.er.ar.chic [-k!k] 或 hi.er.ar.chal [-6r$8k*l]
K.K. [7ha!*6r$rk!k*l, ha!6r$r-] 或 hi.er.ar.chic [-k!k] 或 hi.er.ar.chal [-6r$rk*l]
- Of or relating to a hierarchy.属于或有关于宗教职位等级制度的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- hi”erar“chically
adv.（副词）
abandon (LEAVE) /əˈbæn.dən/
verb [T]
to leave a place, thing or person forever:
We had to abandon the car.
By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.
As a baby he'd been abandoned by his mother.
We were sinking fast, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship.
abandoned /əˈbæn.dənd/
adjective
An abandoned baby was found in a box on the hospital steps.
abandonment /əˈbæn.dən.mənt/
noun [U]
The abandonment of the island followed nuclear tests in the area.
to leave a place, thing or person forever:
We had to abandon the car.
By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.
As a baby he'd been abandoned by his mother.
We were sinking fast, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship.
abandoned /əˈbæn.dənd/
adjective
An abandoned baby was found in a box on the hospital steps.
abandonment /əˈbæn.dən.mənt/
noun [U]
The abandonment of the island followed nuclear tests in the area.
abandon (STOP) /əˈbæn.dən/
verb [T]
to stop doing an activity before you have finished it:
The match was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.
They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.
The party has now abandoned its policy of unilateral disarmament.
abandonment /əˈbæn.dən.mənt/
noun [U]
to stop doing an activity before you have finished it:
The match was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.
They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.
The party has now abandoned its policy of unilateral disarmament.
abandonment /əˈbæn.dən.mənt/
noun [U]
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
infinite /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/
adjective
without limits; extremely large or great:
an infinite number/variety
The universe is theoretically infinite.
With infinite patience, she explained the complex procedure to us.
infinitely /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət.li/
adverb
very or very much:
Travel is infinitely more comfortable now than it used to be.
without limits; extremely large or great:
an infinite number/variety
The universe is theoretically infinite.
With infinite patience, she explained the complex procedure to us.
infinitely /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət.li/
adverb
very or very much:
Travel is infinitely more comfortable now than it used to be.
squelch /skweltʃ/
verb
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft wet ground:
He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate.
2 [T] US to quickly end something that is causing you problems:
A spokeswoman at the White House has squelched rumors about the president's ill-health.
3 [T] US to silence someone by making a critical remark:
The senator thoroughly squelched the journalist who tried to interrupt him during his speech.
squelch /skweltʃ/
noun [C usually singular]
As the hikers walked down the path by the house, she could hear the squelch of their boots in the mud.
squelchy /ˈskwel.tʃi/
adjective
1 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft wet ground:
He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate.
2 [T] US to quickly end something that is causing you problems:
A spokeswoman at the White House has squelched rumors about the president's ill-health.
3 [T] US to silence someone by making a critical remark:
The senator thoroughly squelched the journalist who tried to interrupt him during his speech.
squelch /skweltʃ/
noun [C usually singular]
As the hikers walked down the path by the house, she could hear the squelch of their boots in the mud.
squelchy /ˈskwel.tʃi/
adjective
a.nom.a.lous
AHD: […-n¼m“…-l…s]
D.J. [*6nKm*l*s]
K.K. [*6n$m*l*s]
- Deviating from the normal or common order, form, or rule.不规则的：偏离正常的一般的顺序、形式或规则的
- Equivocal, as in classification or nature.不明确的，模棱两可的：在类别或性质上不明确的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Late Latin an½malos 源自 后期拉丁语 an½malos
- from Greek [uneven] 源自 希腊语 [不一致的，不相等的]
- probably from an- [not] * see a- 1可能源自 an- [不] *参见 a-1
- homalos [even] from homos [same] * see sem- 1homalos [均匀的，平均的] 源自 homos [相同的，同样的] *参见 sem- 1
mischievous /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/
adjective
1 behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, which is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:
She has a mischievous sense of humour.
a book about the mischievous antics of his ten-year-old daughter
2 expressing or suggesting mischief:
a mischievous grin
3 describes behaviour or words that are intended to cause harm or trouble:
I think these rumours are mischievous.
mischievously /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.və.sli/
adverb
to grin mischievously
mischievousness /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.və.snəs/
noun [U]
1 behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, which is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:
She has a mischievous sense of humour.
a book about the mischievous antics of his ten-year-old daughter
2 expressing or suggesting mischief:
a mischievous grin
3 describes behaviour or words that are intended to cause harm or trouble:
I think these rumours are mischievous.
mischievously /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.və.sli/
adverb
to grin mischievously
mischievousness /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.və.snəs/
noun [U]
pan.e.gyr.ic
AHD: [p²n”…-j¹r“¹k, -jº“r¹k]
D.J. [7p#n*6d9!r!k, -6d9a!*r!k]
K.K. [7p#n*6d9!r!k, -6d9a!r!k]
- A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment.赞颂词：正式的颂扬性文章，如公开称赞
- Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.赞赏：精心的赞美或称赞；赞颂
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin pan¶gyricus 拉丁语 pan¶gyricus
- from Greek pan¶gurikos (logos) [(speech) at a public assembly, panegyric] 源自 希腊语 pan¶gurikos (logos) [在公众集会上（演说），正式的颂扬性文章]
- from pan¶guris [public assembly] 源自 pan¶guris [公共集会]
- pan- [pan-] pan- [前缀，表“整个，全部”]
- aguris [assembly, marketplace] * see ger- aguris [集会，市场] *参见 ger-
继承用法：
- pan”egyr“ical
adj.（形容词）
- pan”egyr“ically
adv.（副词）
diplomatic immunity
- The exemption from taxation and ordinary processes of law afforded to diplomatic personnel in a foreign country.外交豁免权：外交人员在外国被赋予的税收和通常法律程序的豁免权利
n.（名词）
retribution /ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
deserved and severe punishment:
They fled because they feared retribution for the genocide.
She was asked whether a civilian government should seek retribution against military officers involved in human rights abuses.
Many saw her death as divine retribution (= punishment by God) for her crimes.
retributive /rɪˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
retributive action/justice
deserved and severe punishment:
They fled because they feared retribution for the genocide.
She was asked whether a civilian government should seek retribution against military officers involved in human rights abuses.
Many saw her death as divine retribution (= punishment by God) for her crimes.
retributive /rɪˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
retributive action/justice
tiff /tɪf/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a slight argument:
Have you two had a lovers' tiff?
a slight argument:
Have you two had a lovers' tiff?
paradigm /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:
Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.
paradigmatic /ˌpær.ə.dɪgˈmæt.ɪk/ US /ˌper.ə.dɪgˈmæţ-/
adjective FORMAL
a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:
Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.
paradigmatic /ˌpær.ə.dɪgˈmæt.ɪk/ US /ˌper.ə.dɪgˈmæţ-/
adjective FORMAL
paltry /ˈpɔːl.tri/ US /ˈpɑːl-/
adjective
1 (of a sum of money) very small and of little or no value:
Student grants these days are paltry, and many students have to take out loans.
The company offered Jeremy a paltry sum which he refused.
2 low in quality:
She made some paltry excuse and left.
1 (of a sum of money) very small and of little or no value:
Student grants these days are paltry, and many students have to take out loans.
The company offered Jeremy a paltry sum which he refused.
2 low in quality:
She made some paltry excuse and left.
palm oil noun [C or U]
an oil obtained from the nuts of some types of palm, used in some foods and to make soap
con.voke
AHD: [k…n-v½k“]
D.J. [k*n6v*&k]
K.K. [k*n6vok]
- To cause to assemble in a meeting; convene.See Synonyms at call 使聚集在一起开会；召开参见 call
v.tr.（及物动词） con.voked,con.vok.ing,con.vokes
语源：
- French convoquer 法语 convoquer
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin convoc³re 源自 拉丁语 convoc³re
- com- [com-] com- [前缀，表“一起”]
- voc³re [to call] * see wek w- voc³re [召集] *参见 wek w-
继承用法：
- convok“er
n.（名词）
abundant /əˈbʌn.dənt/
adjective FORMAL
more than enough:
an abundant supply of food
There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
Cheap consumer goods are abundant (= exist in large amounts) in this part of the world.
abundance /əˈbʌn.dənts/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
There was an abundance of wine at the wedding.
We had wine in abundance.
abundantly /əˈbʌn.dənt.li/
adverb FORMAL
The plant grows abundantly in woodland.
You've made your feelings abundantly clear (= very clear).
more than enough:
an abundant supply of food
There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
Cheap consumer goods are abundant (= exist in large amounts) in this part of the world.
abundance /əˈbʌn.dənts/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
There was an abundance of wine at the wedding.
We had wine in abundance.
abundantly /əˈbʌn.dənt.li/
adverb FORMAL
The plant grows abundantly in woodland.
You've made your feelings abundantly clear (= very clear).
hamper (CAUSE DIFFICULTY) /ˈhæm.pəʳ/ US /-pɚ/
verb [T]
to prevent someone doing something easily:
Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.
to prevent someone doing something easily:
Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.
hamper (CONTAINER) /ˈhæm.pəʳ/ US /-pɚ/
noun [C]
1 a large rectangular container with a lid:
a picnic hamper
2 UK a box containing food and drink, usually given as a present, for example at Christmas
3 US OLD-FASHIONED a container used for carrying dirty clothes and bed sheets and for storing them while they are waiting to be washed
1 a large rectangular container with a lid:
a picnic hamper
2 UK a box containing food and drink, usually given as a present, for example at Christmas
3 US OLD-FASHIONED a container used for carrying dirty clothes and bed sheets and for storing them while they are waiting to be washed
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
brassy 1
AHD: [br²s“¶]
D.J. [6br#si8]
K.K. [6br#si]
- Made of or decorated with brass.黄铜的：黄铜制的或用黄铜装饰的
- Resembling brass, as in color.类似黄铜的，如在颜色上
- Music Resembling or characterized by the sound of brass instruments:【音乐】 铜管乐声的：类似或具有铜管乐声特点的：“The band was now playing some brassy march”(&b{Robert Penn Warren})“乐队正在演奏铜管乐进行曲”(罗伯特·佩恩·沃伦)
- Cheap and showy; flashy.浮华的：价廉而炫耀的；浮华的
- Informal Brazen; insolent.【非正式用语】 厚颜无耻的；无礼的
adj.（形容词） brass.i.er,brass.i.est
继承用法：
- brass“ily
adv.（副词）
- brass“iness
n.（名词）
brassy 2
AHD: [br²s“¶]
D.J. [6br#si8]
K.K. [6br#si]
- Variant of brassie brassie的变体
n.Sports （名词）【体育运动】
amenity /əˈmiː.nɪ.ti/ US /əˈmen.ə.ţi/
noun [C usually plural]
1 something, such as a swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel or other place:
The council has some spare cash which it proposes to spend on public amenities.
2 basic amenities things considered to be necessary to live comfortably such as hot water:
The 200-year-old jail is overcrowded, understaffed and lacking in basic amenities.
1 something, such as a swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel or other place:
The council has some spare cash which it proposes to spend on public amenities.
2 basic amenities things considered to be necessary to live comfortably such as hot water:
The 200-year-old jail is overcrowded, understaffed and lacking in basic amenities.
clar.i.ty
AHD: [kl²r“¹-t¶]
D.J. [6kl#r!ti8]
K.K. [6kl#r!ti]
- Clearness of appearance:清澈，明净：the clarity of the mountain air.山区空气的明净
- Clearness of thought or style; lucidity:清晰，明晰：思想或文体的直率；透明：writes with clarity and perception.写得清晰、透彻
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English clarite [brightness] 中古英语 clarite [明亮]
- from Latin cl³rit³s [clearness] 源自 拉丁语 cl³rit³s [清楚]
- from cl³rus [clear] * see clear 源自 cl³rus [清楚的] *参见 clear
culpable /ˈkʌl.pə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad:
He was held culpable (= blamed) for all that had happened.
culpability /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
After the accident, the company refused to accept culpability.
culpably /ˈkʌl.pə.bli/
adverb
deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad:
He was held culpable (= blamed) for all that had happened.
culpability /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
After the accident, the company refused to accept culpability.
culpably /ˈkʌl.pə.bli/
adverb
scorch (BURN) /skɔːtʃ/ US /skɔːrtʃ/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) change colour with dry heat, or to burn slightly:
The iron was too hot and he scorched the shirt.
The surrounding buildings were scorched by the heat of the explosion.
scorch /skɔːtʃ/ US /skɔːrtʃ/
noun [C]
The fire left scorch marks halfway up the wall.
scorched /skɔːtʃt/ US /skɔːrtʃt/
adjective
slightly burnt, or damaged by fire or heat:
The countryside was scorched after several weeks of hot sun.
scorcher /ˈskɔː.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈskɔːr.tʃɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
an extremely hot and sunny day:
Yesterday was a real scorcher.
scorching /ˈskɔː.tʃɪŋ/ US /ˈskɔːr-/
adjective, adverb (ALSO scorching hot)
very hot:
a scorching summer day
It was scorching hot inside the greenhouse.
to (cause to) change colour with dry heat, or to burn slightly:
The iron was too hot and he scorched the shirt.
The surrounding buildings were scorched by the heat of the explosion.
scorch /skɔːtʃ/ US /skɔːrtʃ/
noun [C]
The fire left scorch marks halfway up the wall.
scorched /skɔːtʃt/ US /skɔːrtʃt/
adjective
slightly burnt, or damaged by fire or heat:
The countryside was scorched after several weeks of hot sun.
scorcher /ˈskɔː.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈskɔːr.tʃɚ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
an extremely hot and sunny day:
Yesterday was a real scorcher.
scorching /ˈskɔː.tʃɪŋ/ US /ˈskɔːr-/
adjective, adverb (ALSO scorching hot)
very hot:
a scorching summer day
It was scorching hot inside the greenhouse.
scorch (DRIVE FAST) /skɔːtʃ/ US /skɔːrtʃ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
(especially of motorcycles and cars) to travel or be driven very fast:
The sports car scorched past and disappeared into the distance.
(especially of motorcycles and cars) to travel or be driven very fast:
The sports car scorched past and disappeared into the distance.
congenial /kənˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
adjective
friendly and pleasant:
congenial company/surroundings
friendly and pleasant:
congenial company/surroundings
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
pu.er.ile
AHD: [py›“…r-…l, py‹r“…l, -ºl”]
D.J. [6pju8*r*l, 6pj&*r*l, -7a!l]
K.K. [6pju*r*l, 6pj&r*l, -7a!l]
- Belonging to childhood; juvenile.属于儿童时代的；青春期的
- Immature; childish.See Synonyms at young 不成熟的；孩子气的参见 young
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin puer&9{ºlis} 拉丁语 puer&9{ºlis}
- from puer [child, boy] * see pau- 源自 puer [孩子，男孩] *参见 pau-
继承用法：
- pu“erilely
adv.（副词）
- pu”eril“ity AHD: [-¹l“¹-t¶] 或 pu“er.ile.ness [-…l-n¹s, -ºl-] （名词）
Dü.ren
AHD: [d›r“…n, dür“-]
D.J. [6du8r*n, 6dju8r-]
K.K. [6dur*n, 6djur-]
- A city of west-central Germany southwest of Cologne. It was a center of Carolingian culture. Population, 84,631.杜伦：德国中西部城市，位于科隆西南，是加洛林文化的一个中心，人口84,631
NONE（无词性）
adj. 合作的，协作的
fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
noun [C]
a person whose strong admiration for something is considered to be extreme or unreasonable:
a fitness/film fanatic
fanatical /fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
adjective
His enthusiasm for aerobics was almost fanatical.
Gary's fanatical about football.
fanatically /fəˈnæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
adverb
The band has a fanatically loyal British following.
fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
noun [U]
a person whose strong admiration for something is considered to be extreme or unreasonable:
a fitness/film fanatic
fanatical /fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
adjective
His enthusiasm for aerobics was almost fanatical.
Gary's fanatical about football.
fanatically /fəˈnæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
adverb
The band has a fanatically loyal British following.
fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈnæţ-/
noun [U]
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
quixotic /kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈsɑː.ţɪk/
adjective LITERARY
having or showing ideas that are imaginative but not practical or likely to succeed:
This is a vast, exciting and some say quixotic project.
quixotically /kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈsɑː.ţɪ-/
adverb LITERARY
having or showing ideas that are imaginative but not practical or likely to succeed:
This is a vast, exciting and some say quixotic project.
quixotically /kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈsɑː.ţɪ-/
adverb LITERARY
flinch /flɪntʃ/
verb [I]
to make a sudden small movement because of pain or fear:
He didn't even flinch when the nurse cleaned the wound.
to make a sudden small movement because of pain or fear:
He didn't even flinch when the nurse cleaned the wound.
float around/about (OBJECT) phrasal verb INFORMAL
You say that an object is floating around when you think it is not far away but you cannot see exactly where:
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
float around/about (IDEA) phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people:
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
devout /dɪˈvaʊt/
adjective
believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles:
a devout Buddhist/Christian/churchgoer
devoutly /dɪˈvaʊt.li/
adverb
1 in a very religious way:
a devoutly Catholic family
2 FORMAL sincerely and strongly:
He devoutly hoped that they would reach a peaceful agreement.
devoutness /dɪˈvaʊt.nəs/
noun [U]
believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles:
a devout Buddhist/Christian/churchgoer
devoutly /dɪˈvaʊt.li/
adverb
1 in a very religious way:
a devoutly Catholic family
2 FORMAL sincerely and strongly:
He devoutly hoped that they would reach a peaceful agreement.
devoutness /dɪˈvaʊt.nəs/
noun [U]
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
vim /vɪm/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
energy and enthusiasm:
At 87, Minna's still full of vim and vigour.
energy and enthusiasm:
At 87, Minna's still full of vim and vigour.
thorn.y
AHD: [thôr“n¶]
D.J. [6G%8ni8]
K.K. [6G%rni]
- Full of or covered with thorns.多刺的：多刺或长满刺的
- Spiny.刺状的
- Painfully controversial; vexatious:棘手的；麻烦的：a thorny situation; thorny issues.棘手的局面；棘手的问题
adj.（形容词） thorn.i.er,thorn.i.est
继承用法：
- thorn“ily
adv.（副词）
- thorn“iness
n.（名词）
wan /wɒn/ US /wɑːn/
adjective wanner, wannest LITERARY
(of a person's face) paler than usual and tired-looking
wanly /ˈwɒn.li/ US /wɑːn-/
adverb LITERARY
(of a person's face) paler than usual and tired-looking
wanly /ˈwɒn.li/ US /wɑːn-/
adverb LITERARY
instill 也作 in.stil
AHD: [¹n-st¹l“]
D.J. [!n6st!l]
K.K. [!n6st!l]
- To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant:逐渐、持续地引入；灌输：“Morality . . . may be instilled into their minds”(&b{Thomas Jefferson})“道德可以灌输到他们的头脑中”(托马斯·杰弗逊)
- To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.一滴一滴地灌入（如药水）
v.tr.（及物动词） in.stilled,in.still.ing,in.stills 也作 in.stils
语源：
- Middle English instillen 中古英语 instillen
- from Latin &9{ºnst&9{º}ll³re} 源自 拉丁语 &9{ºnst&9{º}ll³re}
- in- [into] * see in- 2in- [里] *参见 in-2
- st&9{ºll³re} [to drip, drop] from st&9{ºlla} [drop] st&9{ºll³re} [滴、滴] 源自 st&9{ºlla} [滴]
继承用法：
- in”stilla“tion AHD: [¹n”st…-l³“sh…n] （名词）
- instill“er
n.（名词）
- instill“ment
n.（名词）
com.pli.ment
AHD: [k¼m“pl…-m…nt]
D.J. [6kKmpl*m*nt]
K.K. [6k$mpl*m*nt]
- An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.恭维：赞美、羡慕或祝贺的表达方式
- A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.敬意：文明、客气或尊敬的正式行为
- compliments Good wishes; regards:compliments 祝愿；致意：Extend my compliments to your parents.See Usage Note at &b{complement}代我向你父母问好参见 complement
n.（名词）
- To pay a compliment to.向…道贺
- To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.向…致意：通过赠送礼物或提供帮助来表达喜爱、致意或尊敬之情
v.tr.（及物动词） com.pli.ment.ed,com.pli.ment.ing,com.pli.ments
语源：
- French 法语
- from Italian complimento 源自 意大利语 complimento
- from Spanish cumplimiento 源自 西班牙语 cumplimiento
- from cumplir [to complete] 源自 cumplir [使完美]
- from Latin compl¶re [to fill up] 源自 拉丁语 compl¶re [填补]
- com- [intensive pref.] * see com- com- [前缀，表加强词义] *参见 com-
- pl¶re [to fill] * see pel…- 1pl¶re [装] *参见 pel…- 1
stratify /ˈstræt.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈstræţ-/
verb [T]
to arrange the different parts of something in separate layers or groups:
The sample of people questioned was drawn from the university's student register and stratified by age and gender.
stratification /ˌstræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌstræţ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The Prime Minister wants to reduce social stratification and make the country a classless society.
stratum /ˈstrɑː.təm/ US /ˈstræţ.əm/
noun [C] plural strata
1 one of the parts or layers into which something is separated:
The report shows that drugs have penetrated every stratum of American society.
2 SPECIALIZED a layer of rock, earth or similar material:
The cliffs are characterized by remarkable zigzagging strata of shale, limestone and sandstone.
to arrange the different parts of something in separate layers or groups:
The sample of people questioned was drawn from the university's student register and stratified by age and gender.
stratification /ˌstræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌstræţ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The Prime Minister wants to reduce social stratification and make the country a classless society.
stratum /ˈstrɑː.təm/ US /ˈstræţ.əm/
noun [C] plural strata
1 one of the parts or layers into which something is separated:
The report shows that drugs have penetrated every stratum of American society.
2 SPECIALIZED a layer of rock, earth or similar material:
The cliffs are characterized by remarkable zigzagging strata of shale, limestone and sandstone.
peeve
AHD: [p¶v]
D.J. [pi8v]
K.K. [piv]
- To cause to be annoyed or resentful.See Synonyms at annoy 惹恼：使气恼或恼怒参见 annoy
v.tr.（及物动词） peeved,peev.ing,peeves
- A vexation; a grievance.懊恼；抱怨
- A resentful mood:愤怒的心情：in a peeve about the delays.对耽搁感到恼怒
n.（名词）
语源：
- Back-formation from peevish 源自 peevish的逆构词
requite /rɪˈkwaɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to give or do something in return for something given to you or done for you:
Requited love is not enough to sustain a long-term relationship.
to give or do something in return for something given to you or done for you:
Requited love is not enough to sustain a long-term relationship.
veer /vɪəʳ/ US /vɪr/
verb [I + adverb or preposition]
to change direction:
All of a sudden, the car veered off the road.
Moments before crashing, the jet was seen veering sharply to the right.
Three men were feared dead last night after a helicopter veered off course into an oil platform.
Our talk soon veered onto the subject of football.
to change direction:
All of a sudden, the car veered off the road.
Moments before crashing, the jet was seen veering sharply to the right.
Three men were feared dead last night after a helicopter veered off course into an oil platform.
Our talk soon veered onto the subject of football.
veggieburger, UK ALSO vegeburger /ˈvedʒ.iˌbɜː.gəʳ/ US /-ˌbɝː.gɚ/
noun [C]
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/
noun [C]
a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very wealthy and powerful:
a business/property/shipping tycoon
a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very wealthy and powerful:
a business/property/shipping tycoon
arable /ˈær.ə.bļ/ US /ˈer-/
adjective
describes farming and farm land that is used for, or is suitable for, growing crops:
arable farming/farmers/farms/land
describes farming and farm land that is used for, or is suitable for, growing crops:
arable farming/farmers/farms/land
lush (PLANTS) /lʌʃ/
adjective
A lush area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass and trees:
lush green valleys
lushness /ˈlʌʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
A lush area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass and trees:
lush green valleys
lushness /ˈlʌʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
lush (LUXURIOUS) /lʌʃ/
adjective
(of places, furniture, decoration, etc.) expensive and luxurious:
a lush carpet
lushly /ˈlʌʃ.li/
adverb
lushness /ˈlʌʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
(of places, furniture, decoration, etc.) expensive and luxurious:
a lush carpet
lushly /ˈlʌʃ.li/
adverb
lushness /ˈlʌʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
lush (PERSON) /lʌʃ/
noun [C] SLANG
a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol:
She's a bit of a lush by all accounts.
a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol:
She's a bit of a lush by all accounts.
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
diatribe /ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/
noun [C] FORMAL
an angry speech or piece of writing which severely criticizes something or someone:
He launched into a long diatribe against the government's policies.
an angry speech or piece of writing which severely criticizes something or someone:
He launched into a long diatribe against the government's policies.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
insurgent /ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
noun
1 [C usually plural] FORMAL someone who is fighting against the government in their own country:
All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents.
2 [C] US someone who opposes especially political authority
insurgency /ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt.si/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
The government is reported to be concerned about the growing insurgency in the South.
Compare counterinsurgency.
1 [C usually plural] FORMAL someone who is fighting against the government in their own country:
All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents.
2 [C] US someone who opposes especially political authority
insurgency /ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt.si/ US /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [U]
The government is reported to be concerned about the growing insurgency in the South.
Compare counterinsurgency.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
munificent /mjuːˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/
adjective FORMAL
very generous with money:
A former student has donated a munificent sum of money to the college.
munificence /mjuːˈnɪf.ɪ.sənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
I thanked them for their munificence.
very generous with money:
A former student has donated a munificent sum of money to the college.
munificence /mjuːˈnɪf.ɪ.sənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
I thanked them for their munificence.
kudos /ˈkjuː.dɒs/ US /ˈkuː.dɑːs/
noun [U]
the fame and public admiration that a person receives as a result of a particular achievement or position in society:
Being an actor has a certain amount of kudos attached to it.
the fame and public admiration that a person receives as a result of a particular achievement or position in society:
Being an actor has a certain amount of kudos attached to it.
languish /ˈlæŋ.gwɪʃ/
verb [I]
to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time:
After languishing in obscurity for many years, her early novels have recently been rediscovered.
He has been languishing in jail for the past twenty years.
The ruling party is languishing in third place in the opinion polls.
to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time:
After languishing in obscurity for many years, her early novels have recently been rediscovered.
He has been languishing in jail for the past twenty years.
The ruling party is languishing in third place in the opinion polls.
indemnity /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL OR SPECIALIZED
protection against possible damage or loss, especially a promise of payment, or the money paid if there is such damage or loss
indemnify /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
to protect someone or something against possible damage or loss by paying an indemnity to cover the costs:
The insurance also indemnifies the house against flooding.
protection against possible damage or loss, especially a promise of payment, or the money paid if there is such damage or loss
indemnify /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/
verb [T]
to protect someone or something against possible damage or loss by paying an indemnity to cover the costs:
The insurance also indemnifies the house against flooding.
vt. 使…变色；将…弄脏；伤害…的名誉
mollify /ˈmɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈmɑː.lɪ-/
verb [T]
to make someone less angry or upset:
I tried to mollify her by giving her flowers.
to make someone less angry or upset:
I tried to mollify her by giving her flowers.
torpid /ˈtɔː.pɪd/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
not active; moving or thinking slowly, especially as a result of being lazy or feeling like you want to sleep:
If you have a sudden loss of cabin pressure at 20 000 feet, passengers will become torpid and then lose consciousness.
torpidly /ˈtɔː.pɪd.li/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
torpor /ˈtɔː.pəʳ/ US /ˈtɔːr.pɚ/
noun [U] (ALSO torpidity)
1 FORMAL lack of activity
2 SPECIALIZED the state of reduced activity that some animals experience during the winter
not active; moving or thinking slowly, especially as a result of being lazy or feeling like you want to sleep:
If you have a sudden loss of cabin pressure at 20 000 feet, passengers will become torpid and then lose consciousness.
torpidly /ˈtɔː.pɪd.li/ US /ˈtɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
torpor /ˈtɔː.pəʳ/ US /ˈtɔːr.pɚ/
noun [U] (ALSO torpidity)
1 FORMAL lack of activity
2 SPECIALIZED the state of reduced activity that some animals experience during the winter
garrulous /ˈgær.əl.əs/ US /ˈger-/
adjective
having the habit of talking a lot, especially about unimportant things
garrulously /ˈgær.əl.ə.sli/ US /ˈger-/
adverb
garrulousness /ˈgær.əl.ə.snəs/ US /ˈger-/
noun [U]
having the habit of talking a lot, especially about unimportant things
garrulously /ˈgær.əl.ə.sli/ US /ˈger-/
adverb
garrulousness /ˈgær.əl.ə.snəs/ US /ˈger-/
noun [U]
histrionic /ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪk/
adjective DISAPPROVING
very emotional and energetic, but lacking sincerity or real meaning:
a histrionic outburst
She put on a histrionic display of grief at her ex-husband's funeral.
histrionically /ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
histrionics /ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪks/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪks/
plural noun DISAPPROVING
very emotional and energetic behaviour that lacks sincerity and real meaning:
I'd had enough of Lydia's histrionics.
very emotional and energetic, but lacking sincerity or real meaning:
a histrionic outburst
She put on a histrionic display of grief at her ex-husband's funeral.
histrionically /ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
histrionics /ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪks/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪks/
plural noun DISAPPROVING
very emotional and energetic behaviour that lacks sincerity and real meaning:
I'd had enough of Lydia's histrionics.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
nonchalant /ˈnɒn.tʃəl.ənt/ US /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnt/
adjective
behaving in a calm manner, often in a way which suggests lack of interest or care:
a nonchalant manner/shrug
nonchalance /ˈnɒn.tʃəl.ənts/ US /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnts/
noun [U]
nonchalantly /ˈnɒn.tʃəl.ənt.li/ US /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnt-/
adverb
behaving in a calm manner, often in a way which suggests lack of interest or care:
a nonchalant manner/shrug
nonchalance /ˈnɒn.tʃəl.ənts/ US /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnts/
noun [U]
nonchalantly /ˈnɒn.tʃəl.ənt.li/ US /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnt-/
adverb
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
emboss /ɪmˈbɒs/ US /-ˈbɑːs/
verb [T]
to decorate an object, especially with letters, using special tools which make a raised mark on its surface:
She handed me a business card with her name neatly embossed on it.
to decorate an object, especially with letters, using special tools which make a raised mark on its surface:
She handed me a business card with her name neatly embossed on it.
emergency services plural noun MAINLY UK
the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
insensitive /ɪnˈsent.sɪ.tɪv/ US /-sə.ţɪv/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING (of a person or their behaviour) not aware of or showing sympathy for other people's feelings, or refusing to give importance to something:
It was a bit insensitive of Fiona to go on so much about fat people when she knows Mandy is desperate to lose weight.
The police have been criticized for being insensitive to complaints from the public.
2 SPECIALIZED not showing the effect of something as a reaction to it, or unable to feel something:
The protective covering must be insensitive to light and heat.
His feet seem to be insensitive to pain.
insensitivity /ɪnˌsent.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
His insensitivity towards the feelings of others is remarkable.
an insensitivity to pain/light/noise
insensitively /ɪnˈsent.sɪ.tɪv.li/ US /-sə.ţɪv-/
adverb
1 DISAPPROVING (of a person or their behaviour) not aware of or showing sympathy for other people's feelings, or refusing to give importance to something:
It was a bit insensitive of Fiona to go on so much about fat people when she knows Mandy is desperate to lose weight.
The police have been criticized for being insensitive to complaints from the public.
2 SPECIALIZED not showing the effect of something as a reaction to it, or unable to feel something:
The protective covering must be insensitive to light and heat.
His feet seem to be insensitive to pain.
insensitivity /ɪnˌsent.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
His insensitivity towards the feelings of others is remarkable.
an insensitivity to pain/light/noise
insensitively /ɪnˈsent.sɪ.tɪv.li/ US /-sə.ţɪv-/
adverb
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/
adjective
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing:
works of little intrinsic value/interest
Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.
intrinsically /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli/
adverb
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing:
works of little intrinsic value/interest
Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.
intrinsically /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli/
adverb
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
eu.lo.gize
AHD: [y›“l…-jºz”]
D.J. [6ju8l*7d9a!z]
K.K. [6jul*7d9a!z]
- To praise highly in speech or writing.称颂：用语言或文字大力颂扬
v.tr.（及物动词） eu.lo.gized,eu.lo.giz.ing,eu.lo.giz.es
继承用法：
- eu“logist AHD: [-j¹st] 或 eu“lo.giz”er （名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
contradict /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
verb [I or T]
(of people) to state the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:
If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!
[R] He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused.
How dare you contradict (me)!
Recent evidence has tended to contradict established theories on this subject.
contradiction /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a bit of a contradiction?
contradictory /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/ US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɚ-/
adjective
If two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different from each other:
I keep getting contradictory advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it.
(of people) to state the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong:
If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!
[R] He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused.
How dare you contradict (me)!
Recent evidence has tended to contradict established theories on this subject.
contradiction /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn-/
noun [C or U]
You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a bit of a contradiction?
contradictory /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/ US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɚ-/
adjective
If two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different from each other:
I keep getting contradictory advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
pro.tract
AHD: [pr½-tr²kt“, pr…-]
D.J. [pr*&6tr#kt, pr*-]
K.K. [pro6tr#kt, pr*-]
- To draw out or lengthen in time; prolong:延长，拖延：在时间上拉长或延长；拖延：disputants who needlessly protracted the negotiations.那些不必要地延长谈判时间的争论者
- Mathematics To draw to scale by means of a scale and protractor; plot.【数学】 测绘：用圆规和量角器划线和角；标绘
- Anatomy To extend or protrude (a body part).【解剖学】 （身体的一部分）延长或突出
v.tr.（及物动词） pro.tract.ed,pro.tract.ing,pro.tracts
语源：
- Latin pr½trahere pr½tr³ct- 拉丁语 pr½trahere pr½tr³ct-
- pr½- [forth] * see pro- 1pr½- [向前] *参见 pro-1
- trahere [to drag] trahere [拉]
继承用法：
- protract“edly AHD: [-tr²k“t¹d-l¶] （副词）
- protract“edness
n.（名词）
- protrac“tive
adj.（形容词）
laborious /ləˈbɔː.ri.əs/ US /-ˈbɔːr.i-/
adjective
needing a lot of time and effort:
a laborious task
laboriously /ləˈbɔː.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈbɔːr.i-/
adverb
He wrote out the list laboriously by hand.
needing a lot of time and effort:
a laborious task
laboriously /ləˈbɔː.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈbɔːr.i-/
adverb
He wrote out the list laboriously by hand.
laboratory /ləˈbɒr.ə.tri/ US /ˈlæb.rə.tɔːr.i/
noun [C] (INFORMAL lab)
a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:
research laboratories
a computer laboratory
Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer.
a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:
research laboratories
a computer laboratory
Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer.
broach (BEGIN) /brəʊtʃ/ US /broʊtʃ/
verb [T]
to begin a discussion of something difficult:
At some point we've got to discuss money but I don't know quite how to broach the subject with him.
to begin a discussion of something difficult:
At some point we've got to discuss money but I don't know quite how to broach the subject with him.
broach (OPEN) /brəʊtʃ/ US /broʊtʃ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to open a bottle or barrel in order to drink its contents:
Shall we broach another cask of wine?
to open a bottle or barrel in order to drink its contents:
Shall we broach another cask of wine?
broad (WIDE) /brɔːd/ US /brɑːd/
adjective
1 very wide:
We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.
He flashed a broad grin at us.
My brother is very broad-shouldered.
Compare narrow.
2 If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:
This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.
O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long.
broaden /ˈbrɔː.dən/ US /ˈbrɑː-/
verb [I or T]
to cause something to become wider:
The track broadens and becomes a road at this point.
They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic.
broadness /ˈbrɔːd.nəs/ US /ˈbrɑːd-/
noun [U]
She was struck by the broadness of his back.
1 very wide:
We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.
He flashed a broad grin at us.
My brother is very broad-shouldered.
Compare narrow.
2 If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:
This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.
O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long.
broaden /ˈbrɔː.dən/ US /ˈbrɑː-/
verb [I or T]
to cause something to become wider:
The track broadens and becomes a road at this point.
They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic.
broadness /ˈbrɔːd.nəs/ US /ˈbrɑːd-/
noun [U]
She was struck by the broadness of his back.
broad (GENERAL) /brɔːd/ US /brɑːd/
adjective
including a wide range of things; general:
The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.
The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.
broaden /ˈbrɔː.dən/ US /ˈbrɑː-/
verb [T]
to increase the range of something:
They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to broaden its appeal.
I hoped that going to university might broaden my horizons (= increase the range of my knowledge and experience).
broadly /ˈbrɔːd.li/ US /ˈbrɑːd-/
adverb
Broadly speaking, don't you think women make better drivers than men?
including a wide range of things; general:
The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.
The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.
broaden /ˈbrɔː.dən/ US /ˈbrɑː-/
verb [T]
to increase the range of something:
They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to broaden its appeal.
I hoped that going to university might broaden my horizons (= increase the range of my knowledge and experience).
broadly /ˈbrɔːd.li/ US /ˈbrɑːd-/
adverb
Broadly speaking, don't you think women make better drivers than men?
broad (WOMAN) /brɔːd/ US /brɑːd/
noun [C] US OFFENSIVE
a woman
a woman
liberal (SOCIETY) /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ /-rəl/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour:
a liberal society/attitude
Her parents were far more liberal than mine.
NOTE: The opposite is illiberal or intolerant.
liberal /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ /-rəl/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C]
someone who is liberal:
He's a good old-fashioned liberal.
liberalism /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/ /-rəl-/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour:
a liberal society/attitude
Her parents were far more liberal than mine.
NOTE: The opposite is illiberal or intolerant.
liberal /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ /-rəl/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C]
someone who is liberal:
He's a good old-fashioned liberal.
liberalism /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/ /-rəl-/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
liberal (POLITICS) /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ /ˈ-rəl/ US /ˈ-ɚ-/
adjective
(of a political party or a country) believing in or allowing more personal freedom and a development towards a fairer sharing of wealth and power within society
liberalism, Liberalism /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/ /-rəl-/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
(of a political party or a country) believing in or allowing more personal freedom and a development towards a fairer sharing of wealth and power within society
liberalism, Liberalism /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/ /-rəl-/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U]
liberal (GENEROUS) /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ /-rəl/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
giving or given in a generous way:
He was very liberal with the wine.
liberally /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.i/ /-rəl.i/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
Apply the cream liberally to the affected area.
liberality /ˌlɪb.əˈræl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
giving or given in a generous way:
He was very liberal with the wine.
liberally /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.i/ /-rəl.i/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
Apply the cream liberally to the affected area.
liberality /ˌlɪb.əˈræl.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
liberal (NOT EXACT) /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ /-rəl/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
not exact; without attention to or interest in detail:
a liberal interpretation of the law
not exact; without attention to or interest in detail:
a liberal interpretation of the law
petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
noun [C]
1 a document signed by a large number of people demanding or requesting some action from the government or another authority:
I signed a petition against the proposed closure of the local hospital today.
2 LEGAL a formal letter to a court of law requesting a particular legal action:
She's filing a petition for divorce.
petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
verb [I or T]
They're petitioning for/about better facilities for disabled people on public transport.
[+ object + to infinitive] I think we should petition the government to increase the grant for the project.
LEGAL She is petitioning for a re-trial.
petitioner /pəˈtɪʃ.ən.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 a person who organizes or signs a petition
2 LEGAL a person who is requesting action from a court of law
1 a document signed by a large number of people demanding or requesting some action from the government or another authority:
I signed a petition against the proposed closure of the local hospital today.
2 LEGAL a formal letter to a court of law requesting a particular legal action:
She's filing a petition for divorce.
petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
verb [I or T]
They're petitioning for/about better facilities for disabled people on public transport.
[+ object + to infinitive] I think we should petition the government to increase the grant for the project.
LEGAL She is petitioning for a re-trial.
petitioner /pəˈtɪʃ.ən.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
1 a person who organizes or signs a petition
2 LEGAL a person who is requesting action from a court of law
pejorative /pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈdʒɔːr.ə.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
disapproving or suggesting that something is not good or is of no importance:
Make sure students realise that 'fat' is an unflattering or pejorative word.
It comes as quite a shock to still hear a judge describing a child as 'illegitimate', with all the pejorative overtones of that word.
disapproving or suggesting that something is not good or is of no importance:
Make sure students realise that 'fat' is an unflattering or pejorative word.
It comes as quite a shock to still hear a judge describing a child as 'illegitimate', with all the pejorative overtones of that word.
be.lea.guer
AHD: [b¹-l¶“g…r]
D.J. [b!6li8g*]
K.K. [b!6lig+]
- To harass; beset:困扰；骚扰：We are beleaguered by problems.我们被许多困难所困扰
- To surround with troops; besiege.See Synonyms at besiege 围困：用军队包围；围攻参见 besiege
v.tr.（及物动词） be.lea.guered,be.lea.guer.ing,be.lea.guers
语源：
- Probably Dutch belegeren 可能为 荷兰语 belegeren
- be- [around] from Middle Dutch bie * see ambhi be- [环绕，围绕] 源自 中古荷兰语 bie *参见 ambhi
- leger [camp] * see legh- leger [营地] *参见 legh-
继承用法：
- belea“guerment
n.（名词）
an.noy.ance
AHD: […-noi“…ns]
D.J. [*6n%!*ns]
K.K. [*6n%!*ns]
- The act of annoying or the state of being annoyed.恼怒，烦恼：恼怒的行为或被打扰的状态
- A cause of irritation or vexation; a nuisance.令人烦恼的事，令人烦恼的人：使人烦恼或生气的原因；讨厌的东西（或人）
n.（名词）
valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
the act of saying goodbye, especially formally, or a formal speech in which someone says goodbye
the act of saying goodbye, especially formally, or a formal speech in which someone says goodbye
fiddle about/around phrasal verb DISAPPROVING
to spend time doing small, unimportant or unnecessary things:
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
invective /ɪnˈvek.tɪv/
noun [U] FORMAL
criticism that is very forceful, unkind and often rude:
A stream of invective from some sectors of the press continues to assail the government.
criticism that is very forceful, unkind and often rude:
A stream of invective from some sectors of the press continues to assail the government.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
pinnacle (SUCCESS) /ˈpɪn.ə.kļ/
noun [C usually singular]
the most successful or admirable part of a system or achievement:
By the age of thirty-two she had reached the pinnacle of her career.
the most successful or admirable part of a system or achievement:
By the age of thirty-two she had reached the pinnacle of her career.
pinnacle (TOP) /ˈpɪn.ə.kļ/
noun [C]
a small pointed tower on top of a building, or the top part of a mountain:
LITERARY The pinnacles of the Himalayas were visible above the clouds.
a small pointed tower on top of a building, or the top part of a mountain:
LITERARY The pinnacles of the Himalayas were visible above the clouds.
pin back your ears (ALSO pin your ears back) UK INFORMAL
to listen carefully
nit.pick
AHD: [n¹t“p¹k”]
D.J. [6n!t7p!k]
K.K. [6n!t7p!k]
- To be concerned with or find fault with insignificant details.See Synonyms at quibble 吹毛求疵：担心无关紧要的细节或在这些地方寻找错误参见 quibble
v.intr.（不及物动词） nit.picked,nit.pick.ing,nit.picks
继承用法：
- nit“pick”er
n.（名词）
didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/
adjective MAINLY DISAPPROVING
1 intended to teach, especially in a way that is too determined or eager, and often fixed and unwilling to change:
a didactic approach to teaching
2 intended to teach people a moral:
didactic literature
didactically /daɪˈdæk.tɪ.kli/
adverb
1 intended to teach, especially in a way that is too determined or eager, and often fixed and unwilling to change:
a didactic approach to teaching
2 intended to teach people a moral:
didactic literature
didactically /daɪˈdæk.tɪ.kli/
adverb
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
con.strain
AHD: [k…n-str³n“]
D.J. [k*n6stre!n]
K.K. [k*n6stren]
- To compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force; oblige:强逼：通过身体的、道德的或环境的力量强迫；迫使：felt constrained to object.See Synonyms at &b{force}被迫反对参见 force
- To keep within close bounds; confine:限制：把…限制在窄小的范围内；约束：a life that had been constrained by habit to the same few activities and friends.习惯于被束缚在一成不变的几个活动和朋友中的生活
- To inhibit or restrain; hold back:抑制：抑制或压制；克制：“Failing to control the growth of international debt will also constrain living standards”(&b{Ronald Brownstein})“若不能控制外债的增长还将会影响到生活水平”(罗纳德·布朗斯坦)
- To produce in a forced or inhibited manner.强使：被迫或强行地产生
v.tr.（及物动词） con.strained,con.strain.ing,con.strains
语源：
- Middle English constreinen 中古英语 constreinen
- from Old French constraindre constraign- 源自 古法语 constraindre constraign-
- from Latin c½nstringere [to restrain, compress] 源自 拉丁语 c½nstringere [压制，压紧]
- com- [com-] com- [前缀，表“同”]
- stringere [to bind, press together] * see streig- stringere [捆绑，压在一起] *参见 streig-
继承用法：
- constrain“able
adj.（形容词）
- constrain“edly AHD: [-str³“n¹d-l¶] （副词）
- constrain“er
n.（名词）
Baylor University
- P.O. Box 97008, Waco, TX 76798-7008; Private; 10,180贝勒大学：P.O. Box 97008, Waco, TX 76798-7008; Private; 10,180
garment /ˈgɑː.mənt/ US /ˈgɑːr-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a piece of clothing
a piece of clothing
ef.fi.ca.cious
AHD: [µf”¹-k³“sh…s]
D.J. [7ef!6ke!.*s]
K.K. [7Wf!6ke.*s]
- Producing or capable of producing a desired effect.See Synonyms at effective 灵验的：能产生或产生所期的效果的参见 effective
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin effic³x effic³c- 源自 拉丁语 effic³x effic³c-
- from efficere [to effect] * see effect 源自 efficere [生效] *参见 effect
继承用法：
- ef”fica“ciously
adv.（副词）
- ef”fica“ciousness
n.（名词）
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
invidious /ɪnˈvɪd.i.əs/
adjective FORMAL
likely to cause unhappiness or be unpleasant, especially because unfair:
Such a difficult choice placed her in an invidious position.
invidiously /ɪnˈvɪd.i.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
invidiousness /ɪnˈvɪd.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
likely to cause unhappiness or be unpleasant, especially because unfair:
Such a difficult choice placed her in an invidious position.
invidiously /ɪnˈvɪd.i.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
invidiousness /ɪnˈvɪd.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
stupor /ˈstjuː.pəʳ/ US /ˈstuː.pɚ/
noun [C usually singular]
a state in which a person is almost unconscious and their thoughts are very unclear:
He was lying under the table in a drunken stupor.
a state in which a person is almost unconscious and their thoughts are very unclear:
He was lying under the table in a drunken stupor.
ni.ce.ty
AHD: [nº“s¹-t¶]
D.J. [6na!s!ti8]
K.K. [6na!s!ti]
- The quality of showing or requiring careful, precise treatment:谨慎，精确：显示或要求细心和精确对待的性质：the nicety of a diplomatic exchange.外交往来的谨慎
- Delicacy of character or feeling; fastidiousness; scrupulousness.精致，慎重无误：性格或感情的细腻精致；过分考究；谨慎
- A fine point, small detail, or subtle distinction:微妙之处：精细的一点，小的细节或细微的差别：the niceties of etiquette.外交礼仪的微妙之处
- An elegant or refined feature; an amenity:细节，细微之处：优雅或纯洁的特征；愉悦：the niceties of civilized life.文明生活的雅致快乐
n.（名词） 【复数】 ni.ce.ties
语源：
- Middle English nicete [silliness, exactitude] 中古英语 nicete [傻瓜，精确]
- from Old French [silliness] 源自 古法语 [傻子，笨蛋]
- from nice [silly] * see nice 源自 nice [愚蠢] *参见 nice
fetter /ˈfet.əʳ/ US /ˈfeţ.ɚ/
verb [T]
1 LITERARY to keep someone within limits or stop their advance:
He felt fettered by a nine-to-five office existence.
2 to tie someone to a place by putting chains around their ankles
fetters /ˈfet.əz/ US /ˈfeţ.ɚz/
plural noun
1 OLD USE a pair of chains which were tied round the legs of prisoners to prevent them from escaping
2 LITERARY something which severely limits you:
the fetters of motherhood
1 LITERARY to keep someone within limits or stop their advance:
He felt fettered by a nine-to-five office existence.
2 to tie someone to a place by putting chains around their ankles
fetters /ˈfet.əz/ US /ˈfeţ.ɚz/
plural noun
1 OLD USE a pair of chains which were tied round the legs of prisoners to prevent them from escaping
2 LITERARY something which severely limits you:
the fetters of motherhood
feud /fjuːd/
noun [C]
an argument which has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger or violence:
a family feud
a 10-year-old feud between the two countries
a bitter feud over land
feud /fjuːd/
verb [I]
They've been feuding with their neighbours for years over a boundary issue.
an argument which has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger or violence:
a family feud
a 10-year-old feud between the two countries
a bitter feud over land
feud /fjuːd/
verb [I]
They've been feuding with their neighbours for years over a boundary issue.
contend (COMPETE) /kənˈtend/
verb [I]
to compete in order to win something:
There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title.
He's contending against someone with twice his experience.
contender /kənˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
someone who competes with other people to try to win something:
Now aged 42, he is no longer considered a serious contender for the title.
contention /kənˈten.tʃən/
be in/out of contention for sth to be able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sport:
This decisive defeat puts them out of contention for this year's championship finals.
See also contention (DISAGREEMENT) and contention (OPINION).
to compete in order to win something:
There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title.
He's contending against someone with twice his experience.
contender /kənˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
someone who competes with other people to try to win something:
Now aged 42, he is no longer considered a serious contender for the title.
contention /kənˈten.tʃən/
be in/out of contention for sth to be able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sport:
This decisive defeat puts them out of contention for this year's championship finals.
See also contention (DISAGREEMENT) and contention (OPINION).
contend (CLAIM) /kənˈtend/
verb [T + (that)] FORMAL
to state something is true or is a fact:
The lawyer contended (that) her client had never been near the scene of the crime.
to state something is true or is a fact:
The lawyer contended (that) her client had never been near the scene of the crime.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
bogus /ˈbəʊ.gəs/ US /ˈboʊ-/
adjective
false, not real or not legal:
On investigation, his claim was found to be bogus.
She produced some bogus documents to support her application.
false, not real or not legal:
On investigation, his claim was found to be bogus.
She produced some bogus documents to support her application.
recalcitrant /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
adjective FORMAL
(of a person) unwilling to obey orders or to do what should be done, or (of an animal) refusing to be controlled
recalcitrance /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
(of a person) unwilling to obey orders or to do what should be done, or (of an animal) refusing to be controlled
recalcitrance /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
asunder /əˈsʌn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
adverb LITERARY
into forcefully separated pieces; apart:
Their lives were torn asunder by the tragedy.
into forcefully separated pieces; apart:
Their lives were torn asunder by the tragedy.
disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
(especially of words or ideas) not well connected or well ordered:
The script was disjointed and hard to follow.
(especially of words or ideas) not well connected or well ordered:
The script was disjointed and hard to follow.
renovate /ˈren.ə.veɪt/
verb [T]
to repair and improve something, especially a building:
He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
renovation /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The museum is closed for renovation.
Extensive renovations were carried out on the property.
to repair and improve something, especially a building:
He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
renovation /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The museum is closed for renovation.
Extensive renovations were carried out on the property.
rent-a-/ren.tə-/
prefix UK DISAPPROVING
used when a person, thing or group of people seems to have been rented for a particular purpose and is not sincere:
Most of the people on the protest seemed to be rent-a-mob, not real supporters.
HUMOROUS Old rent-a-quote is always turning up on TV to give his opinions.
used when a person, thing or group of people seems to have been rented for a particular purpose and is not sincere:
Most of the people on the protest seemed to be rent-a-mob, not real supporters.
HUMOROUS Old rent-a-quote is always turning up on TV to give his opinions.
rent boy noun [C] UK INFORMAL
a young male prostitute used by other men
rent-free /ˌrentˈfriː/
adjective, adverb
If a house is rent-free or if you are living or staying rent-free, the owner is not asking for payment.
If a house is rent-free or if you are living or staying rent-free, the owner is not asking for payment.
dilettante /ˌdɪl.əˈtæn.ti/
noun [C] plural dilettantes or dilettanti USUALLY DISAPPROVING
a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep:
He's a bit of a dilettante as far as wine is concerned.
a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep:
He's a bit of a dilettante as far as wine is concerned.
raze /reɪz/
verb [T]
to completely destroy a city, building, etc:
The town was razed to the ground in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing.
to completely destroy a city, building, etc:
The town was razed to the ground in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing.
pro.fun.di.ty
AHD: [pr…-f¾n“d¹-t¶, pr½-]
D.J. [pr*6fJnd!ti8, pr*&-]
K.K. [pr*6fJnd!ti, pro-]
- Great depth.深处：很深
- Depth of intellect, feeling, or meaning.深奥：知识、感情或意义的深处
- Something profound or abstruse.深奥的事情：深奥的或复杂的事物
n.（名词） 【复数】 pro.fun.di.ties
语源：
- Middle English profundite 中古英语 profundite
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin profundit³s 源自 后期拉丁语 profundit³s
- from Latin profundus [deep] * see profound 源自 拉丁语 profundus [深的] *参见 profound
redeem (IMPROVE) /rɪˈdiːm/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something or someone seem less bad:
A poor game was redeemed in the second half by a couple of superb goals from Anthony Edwards.
[R] He was an hour late, but he redeemed himself in her eyes by giving her a huge bunch of flowers.
She took me to see a really dull film, the only redeeming feature of which (= the only thing which prevented it from being completely bad) was the soundtrack.
redemption /rɪˈdemp.ʃən/
noun
be beyond/past redemption to be too bad to be improved or saved by anyone
to make something or someone seem less bad:
A poor game was redeemed in the second half by a couple of superb goals from Anthony Edwards.
[R] He was an hour late, but he redeemed himself in her eyes by giving her a huge bunch of flowers.
She took me to see a really dull film, the only redeeming feature of which (= the only thing which prevented it from being completely bad) was the soundtrack.
redemption /rɪˈdemp.ʃən/
noun
be beyond/past redemption to be too bad to be improved or saved by anyone
redeem (GET BACK) /rɪˈdiːm/
verb [T]
to get something back:
She managed to save enough money to redeem her jewellery from the pawn shop.
to get something back:
She managed to save enough money to redeem her jewellery from the pawn shop.
redeem (FULFIL) /rɪˈdiːm/
verb [T] FORMAL
to fulfil a promise or pay back a debt:
The amount required to redeem the mortgage was 拢358 587.
to fulfil a promise or pay back a debt:
The amount required to redeem the mortgage was 拢358 587.
redeem (RELIGION) /rɪˈdiːm/
verb [T]
(in Christianity) to free people from sin (OFFENCE):
"Jesus, " said the priest, "saved and redeemed mankind by taking our sins upon himself."
the Redeemer /ðə.rɪˈdiː.məʳ/ US /-mɚ/
noun [S]
(in Christianity) Jesus Christ
redemption /rɪˈdemp.ʃən/
noun [U]
(especially in Christianity) when someone is saved from evil, suffering, etc.
redemptive /rɪˈdemp.tɪv/
adjective FORMAL
(in Christianity) to free people from sin (OFFENCE):
"Jesus, " said the priest, "saved and redeemed mankind by taking our sins upon himself."
the Redeemer /ðə.rɪˈdiː.məʳ/ US /-mɚ/
noun [S]
(in Christianity) Jesus Christ
redemption /rɪˈdemp.ʃən/
noun [U]
(especially in Christianity) when someone is saved from evil, suffering, etc.
redemptive /rɪˈdemp.tɪv/
adjective FORMAL
redeem (EXCHANGE) /rɪˈdiːm/
verb
redeem a coupon/voucher, etc. to exchange a piece of paper representing a particular sum of money for that amount of money or for goods to this value
redeem a coupon/voucher, etc. to exchange a piece of paper representing a particular sum of money for that amount of money or for goods to this value
scrappy 1
AHD: [skr²p“¶]
D.J. [6skr#pi8]
K.K. [6skr#pi]
- Composed of scraps; fragmentary:零碎拼凑成的；部分的：scrappy evidence.零乱的证据
adj.（形容词） scrap.pi.er,scrap.pi.est
继承用法：
- scrap“pily
adv.（副词）
- scrap“piness
n.（名词）
scrappy 2
AHD: [skr²p“¶]
D.J. [6skr#pi8]
K.K. [6skr#pi]
- Quarrelsome; contentious.爱吵架的；好斗的
- Full of fighting spirit.See Synonyms at argumentative 斗志旺盛的参见 argumentative
adj.（形容词） scrap.pi.er,scrap.pi.est
继承用法：
- scrap“pily
adv.（副词）
- scrap“piness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
bully /ˈbʊl.i/
verb [T]
to hurt or frighten someone who is smaller or less powerful than you, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do:
Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.
Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do.
bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
Bullying is a problem in many schools.
bully /ˈbʊl.i/
noun [C]
someone who hurts or frightens someone who is smaller or less powerful than them, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do:
You're just a big bully!
Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class.
to hurt or frighten someone who is smaller or less powerful than you, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do:
Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.
Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do.
bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
Bullying is a problem in many schools.
bully /ˈbʊl.i/
noun [C]
someone who hurts or frightens someone who is smaller or less powerful than them, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do:
You're just a big bully!
Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class.
speculate (GUESS) /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [I]
to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain:
I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating.
A spokesperson declined to speculate on the cause of the train crash.
Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.
[+ that] The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year.
speculation /ˌspek.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when you guess possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain:
Rumours that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure speculation.
Speculation about his future plans is rife.
[+ that] The Prime Minister's speech fuelled/prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.
speculative /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
based on a guess and not on information:
The article was dismissed as highly speculative.
speculatively /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain:
I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating.
A spokesperson declined to speculate on the cause of the train crash.
Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.
[+ that] The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year.
speculation /ˌspek.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when you guess possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain:
Rumours that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure speculation.
Speculation about his future plans is rife.
[+ that] The Prime Minister's speech fuelled/prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.
speculative /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
based on a guess and not on information:
The article was dismissed as highly speculative.
speculatively /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
speculate (TRADE) /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [I]
to buy and sell in the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit:
He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.
The company has been speculating in property for years.
speculation /ˌspek.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when people speculate in order to make a profit
speculative /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
bought or done in order to make a profit in the future:
The office block was built as a speculative venture.
speculatively /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
speculator /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a person who buys goods, property, money, etc. in the hope of selling them at a profit
to buy and sell in the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit:
He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.
The company has been speculating in property for years.
speculation /ˌspek.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when people speculate in order to make a profit
speculative /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
bought or done in order to make a profit in the future:
The office block was built as a speculative venture.
speculatively /ˈspek.jʊ.lə.tɪv.li/ US /-ţɪv-/
adverb
speculator /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a person who buys goods, property, money, etc. in the hope of selling them at a profit
vitiate /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to destroy or weaken something:
He said that American military power should never again be vitiated by political concerns.
to destroy or weaken something:
He said that American military power should never again be vitiated by political concerns.
entangle /ɪnˈtæŋ.gļ/
verb [T usually passive]
1 to cause something to become caught in something such as a net or ropes:
The dolphin had become entangled in/with the fishing nets.
2 entangled in/with sth/sb involved with something or someone in a way that makes it difficult to escape:
He went to the shop to buy bread, and got entangled in/with a carnival parade.
The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy.
She seems to be romantically entangled with some artist in Rome.
entanglement /ɪnˈtæŋ.gļ.mənt/
noun
1 [C] a situation or relationship that you are involved in and that is difficult to escape from:
The book describes the complex emotional and sexual entanglements between the members of the group.
2 [C usually plural] UK SPECIALIZED a fence made of wire with sharp points on it, intended to make it difficult for enemy soldiers to go across an area of land
1 to cause something to become caught in something such as a net or ropes:
The dolphin had become entangled in/with the fishing nets.
2 entangled in/with sth/sb involved with something or someone in a way that makes it difficult to escape:
He went to the shop to buy bread, and got entangled in/with a carnival parade.
The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy.
She seems to be romantically entangled with some artist in Rome.
entanglement /ɪnˈtæŋ.gļ.mənt/
noun
1 [C] a situation or relationship that you are involved in and that is difficult to escape from:
The book describes the complex emotional and sexual entanglements between the members of the group.
2 [C usually plural] UK SPECIALIZED a fence made of wire with sharp points on it, intended to make it difficult for enemy soldiers to go across an area of land
symbiosis /ˌsɪm.baɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ US /-ˈoʊ-/
noun [U]
1 SPECIALIZED a relationship between two types of animals or plants in which each provides for the other the conditions necessary for its continued existence
2 a relationship between people or organizations that depend on each other equally
symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.ţɪk/
adjective SPECIALIZED
a symbiotic relationship
symbiotically /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ɑː.ţɪ-/
adverb SPECIALIZED
1 SPECIALIZED a relationship between two types of animals or plants in which each provides for the other the conditions necessary for its continued existence
2 a relationship between people or organizations that depend on each other equally
symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.ţɪk/
adjective SPECIALIZED
a symbiotic relationship
symbiotically /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ɑː.ţɪ-/
adverb SPECIALIZED
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
coagulate /kəʊˈæg.jʊ.leɪt/ US /koʊ-/
verb [I or T]
to change from liquid to a more solid state, or to cause something to do this:
The sauce coagulated as it cooled down.
The venom of this snake coagulates the blood.
to change from liquid to a more solid state, or to cause something to do this:
The sauce coagulated as it cooled down.
The venom of this snake coagulates the blood.
squander /ˈskwɒn.dəʳ/ US /ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/
verb [T]
to spend or use money or supplies in a wasteful way, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage:
They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.
Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.
to spend or use money or supplies in a wasteful way, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage:
They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.
Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.
square brackets plural noun
the [ ] brackets that are shaped like two halves of a square
slant /slɑːnt/ US /slænt/
verb
1 [I or T] to (cause to) lean in a diagonal position; to (cause to) slope:
Italic writing slants to the right.
The evening sun slanted (= shone with the light moving in a slope) through the narrow window.
2 [T] OFTEN DISAPPROVING to present information in a particular way, especially showing one group of people, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair:
The police claimed that reports in the media were slanted against/towards the defendant.
slant /slɑːnt/ US /slænt/
noun
1 [U] a position that is sloping:
The house is built on/at a slant.
2 [C usually singular] a particular way of showing or viewing something:
The book had a personal/political/sociological slant.
slanted /ˈslɑːn.tɪd/ US /ˈslæn.ţɪd/
adjective
1 sloping in one direction
2 DISAPPROVING showing information about one person, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair:
Slanted media coverage is increasing public support for the war.
slanting /ˈslɑːn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈslæn.ţɪŋ/
adjective
sloping in one direction:
Swiss chalets have steeply slanting roofs, so that snow does not settle on them.
slantwise /ˈslɑːnt.waɪz/ US /ˈslænt-/
adverb (US ALSO slantways)
1 [I or T] to (cause to) lean in a diagonal position; to (cause to) slope:
Italic writing slants to the right.
The evening sun slanted (= shone with the light moving in a slope) through the narrow window.
2 [T] OFTEN DISAPPROVING to present information in a particular way, especially showing one group of people, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair:
The police claimed that reports in the media were slanted against/towards the defendant.
slant /slɑːnt/ US /slænt/
noun
1 [U] a position that is sloping:
The house is built on/at a slant.
2 [C usually singular] a particular way of showing or viewing something:
The book had a personal/political/sociological slant.
slanted /ˈslɑːn.tɪd/ US /ˈslæn.ţɪd/
adjective
1 sloping in one direction
2 DISAPPROVING showing information about one person, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair:
Slanted media coverage is increasing public support for the war.
slanting /ˈslɑːn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈslæn.ţɪŋ/
adjective
sloping in one direction:
Swiss chalets have steeply slanting roofs, so that snow does not settle on them.
slantwise /ˈslɑːnt.waɪz/ US /ˈslænt-/
adverb (US ALSO slantways)
strip 1
AHD: [str¹p]
D.J. [str!p]
K.K. [str!p]
v.（动词） stripped,strip.ping,strips
- To remove clothing or covering from.除去：除去衣物或覆盖层
- To deprive of (clothing or covering).剥去（衣物或覆盖层）
- To deprive of honors, rank, office, privileges, or possessions; divest.剥夺：剥夺荣誉、军衔、官职、特权或财产；夺走
- To remove all excess detail from; reduce to essentials.删除：除去一切不必要的细节；使精炼
- To remove equipment, furnishings, or supplementary parts or attachments from.拆除（附属物）：搬走装备、家具或补充的部份或附加物
- To clear of a natural covering or growth; make bare:清除：清除自然覆盖物或生长物；使光秃：strip a field.清除田地
- To remove an exterior coating, as of paint or varnish, from:刮除：除去外表层，如粉层或油漆：stripped and refinished the old chest of drawers.刮去老抽屉柜的外层并重新修整
- To remove the leaves from the stalks of. Used especially of tobacco.摘（叶）：从茎杆上摘取叶子。尤用于烟草
- To dismantle (a firearm, for example) piece by piece.分解（如火器）：一件一件地拆卸（如武器）
- To damage or break the threads of (a screw, for example) or the teeth of (a gear).折断：破坏或折断 （如螺杆的）螺纹或（齿轮的）齿
- To press the last drops of milk from (a cow or goat, for example) at the end of milking.挤掉最后一滴奶：挤奶快结束时从（如奶牛或奶羊）中挤出最后的奶
- To rob of wealth or property; plunder or despoil.掠夺：抢劫财产或所有物；抢劫和洗劫
- To mount (a photographic positive or negative) on paper to be used in making a printing plate.放置：把（照片或底片）安置到用于冲洗底片的相纸上
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To undress completely.剥光
- To perform a striptease.表演脱衣舞
- To fall away or be removed; peel.剥除：掉落或移开；剥落
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- A striptease.脱衣舞
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English stripen 中古英语 stripen
- from Old English -str&9{þpan} [to plunder] 源自 古英语 -str&9{þpan} [抢劫]
- in bestr&9{þpan} 在 bestr&9{þpan之中}
参考词汇：
- strip,divest,denude,bare
- These verbs signify to remove clothing, coverings, possessions, or attributes from someone or something.这些动词表示脱去某人或某物的衣物，外皮或使某人或某物失去财产或特点。
- Strip often suggests forceful or abrupt peeling or tearing off: Strip 常表示有力或突然地剥去或撕去：“He stripped the skin from the banana” (John Galsworthy).“他剥去了香蕉皮” （约翰·盖尔斯威斯）。
- Divest usually specifies deprivation, as of rank or its symbols: Divest 通常表示指定地剥夺，如职位或其象征：Construction began only after the tract had been denuded of trees.只有当这一地域的树木被清除干净时才能开始建造。
- Bare implies uncovering and exposing, as to view: Bare 暗指揭开外表使暴露于视觉：Bystanders bared their heads as the funeral procession passed.当送葬队经过时旁观者脱去了帽子
strip 2
AHD: [str¹p]
D.J. [str!p]
K.K. [str!p]
- A long narrow piece, usually of uniform width:条：通常有同样宽度的长而狭窄的条片：a strip of paper; strips of beef.一张纸条；一片牛肉
- A long narrow region of land or body of water.带：狭长的地域或水域
- A comic strip.连环漫画
- An airstrip.简便机场
- An area, as along a busy street or highway, that is lined with a great number and variety of commercial establishments.沿闹街或高速公路的地区，两侧有大量各种商业设施
n.（名词）
- To cut or tear into strips.切成或撕成碎片
v.tr.（及物动词） stripped,strip.ping,strips
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- perhaps from Middle Low German strippe [strap, thong] 可能源自 中古低地德语 strippe [条，条带]
striking price
- The price at which a put or call option may be exercised.议定价格：对实行股票交售或买进进行选择所根据的价格
n.（名词）
stalwart (LOYAL) /ˈstɔːl.wət/ US /ˈstɑːl.wɚt/
adjective
loyal, especially for a long time; able to be trusted:
She has been a stalwart supporter of the party for many years.
stalwart /ˈstɔːl.wət/ US /ˈstɑːl.wɚt/
noun [C]
a person who has been loyal for a long time:
Let me introduce Bob, one of the club's stalwarts.
stalwartly /ˈstɔːl.wət.li/ US /ˈstɑːl.wɚt-/
adverb
loyal, especially for a long time; able to be trusted:
She has been a stalwart supporter of the party for many years.
stalwart /ˈstɔːl.wət/ US /ˈstɑːl.wɚt/
noun [C]
a person who has been loyal for a long time:
Let me introduce Bob, one of the club's stalwarts.
stalwartly /ˈstɔːl.wət.li/ US /ˈstɑːl.wɚt-/
adverb
stalwart (STRONG) /ˈstɔːl.wət/ US /ˈstɑːl.wɚt/
adjective FORMAL
(especially of a person) physically strong
(especially of a person) physically strong
resign /rɪˈzaɪn/
verb [I or T]
1 to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving:
He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
She resigned as director.
She resigned the directorship.
2 In the game of chess, you resign when you cannot see any way to avoid being beaten:
Timman resigned a hopeless position.
After she had taken my rook, there was nothing I could really do except resign.
resignation /ˌrez.ɪgˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
There have been calls for his resignation.
I handed in/gave in/sent in my resignation this morning.
1 to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving:
He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
She resigned as director.
She resigned the directorship.
2 In the game of chess, you resign when you cannot see any way to avoid being beaten:
Timman resigned a hopeless position.
After she had taken my rook, there was nothing I could really do except resign.
resignation /ˌrez.ɪgˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
There have been calls for his resignation.
I handed in/gave in/sent in my resignation this morning.
ir.rad.i.ca.ble
AHD: [¹-r²d“¹-k…-b…l]
D.J. [!6r#d!k*b*l]
K.K. [!6r#d!k*b*l]
- Impossible to uproot or destroy; ineradicable:顽固的：不可能根除或摧毁；根深蒂固的：irradicable weeds; irradicable prejudices.无法根除的杂草；根据蒂固的偏见
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Medieval Latin irr³d&9{ºc³bilis} 中世纪拉丁语 irr³d&9{ºc³bilis}
- Latin in- [not] * see in- 1拉丁语 in- [不] *参见 in-1
- Latin r³d&9{ºx} r³d&9{º}c- [root] * see eradicate 拉丁语 r³d&9{ºx} r³d&9{º}c- [根] *参见 eradicate
继承用法：
- irrad“icably
adv.（副词）
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
confront /kənˈfrʌnt/
verb [T]
to face, meet or deal with a difficult situation or person:
As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way.
It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.
I thought I would remain calm, but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera, I became very nervous.
confrontation /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.frən-/
noun [C or U]
a fight or argument:
She actually enjoys confrontation, whereas I prefer a quiet life.
There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.
confrontational /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/ US /ˌkɑːn.frən-/
adjective
He's got a rather aggressive, confrontational manner.
to face, meet or deal with a difficult situation or person:
As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way.
It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.
I thought I would remain calm, but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera, I became very nervous.
confrontation /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.frən-/
noun [C or U]
a fight or argument:
She actually enjoys confrontation, whereas I prefer a quiet life.
There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.
confrontational /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/ US /ˌkɑːn.frən-/
adjective
He's got a rather aggressive, confrontational manner.
automatic (INDEPENDENT) /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adjective
An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control:
automatic doors
an automatic rifle
automatic focus on a camera
automatically /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adverb
The camera adjusts the lens aperture and shutter speed automatically.
An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control:
automatic doors
an automatic rifle
automatic focus on a camera
automatically /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adverb
The camera adjusts the lens aperture and shutter speed automatically.
automatic (VEHICLE) /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
noun [C]
a vehicle in which you do not have to change the gears:
Kate drives an automatic.
a vehicle in which you do not have to change the gears:
Kate drives an automatic.
automatic (NOT CONSCIOUS) /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adjective
done without thinking about it:
Over time, driving just becomes automatic.
My automatic response was to pull my hand away.
done without thinking about it:
Over time, driving just becomes automatic.
My automatic response was to pull my hand away.
automatic (CERTAIN) /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adjective
certain to happen as part of the normal process or system:
Citizenship is automatic for children born in this country.
You get an automatic promotion after two years.
automatically /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adverb
Employees who steal are dismissed automatically.
certain to happen as part of the normal process or system:
Citizenship is automatic for children born in this country.
You get an automatic promotion after two years.
automatically /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌɑː.ţəˈmæţ-/
adverb
Employees who steal are dismissed automatically.
providential /ˌprɒv.ɪˈden.tʃəl/ US /ˌprɑː.və-/
adjective FORMAL
happening exactly when needed but without being planned:
a providential opportunity
providentially /ˌprɒv.ɪˈden.tʃəl.i/ US /ˌprɑː.və-/
adverb FORMAL
happening exactly when needed but without being planned:
a providential opportunity
providentially /ˌprɒv.ɪˈden.tʃəl.i/ US /ˌprɑː.və-/
adverb FORMAL
cache /kæʃ/
noun [C]
a hidden store of things, or the place where they are kept:
an arms cache
a cache of explosives/weapons/drugs
a hidden store of things, or the place where they are kept:
an arms cache
a cache of explosives/weapons/drugs
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
smother (NOT DEVELOP) /ˈsmʌð.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
1 to prevent something from developing or growing freely:
The latest violence has smothered any remaining hopes for an early peace agreement.
2 to give someone too much love and attention so that they feel they have lost their independence and freedom:
I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him.
1 to prevent something from developing or growing freely:
The latest violence has smothered any remaining hopes for an early peace agreement.
2 to give someone too much love and attention so that they feel they have lost their independence and freedom:
I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him.
smother (NOT LIVE) /ˈsmʌð.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
1 to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe:
They threatened to smother the animals with plastic bags.
2 to kill something by covering it and preventing it from receiving the substances and conditions it needs for life:
Snow soon smothered the last of the blooms.
FIGURATIVE I tried desperately to smother a sneeze (= I tried not to sneeze) during his speech.
3 to stop a fire from burning by covering it with something which prevents air from reaching it:
I threw a blanket over the cooker to smother the flames.
1 to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe:
They threatened to smother the animals with plastic bags.
2 to kill something by covering it and preventing it from receiving the substances and conditions it needs for life:
Snow soon smothered the last of the blooms.
FIGURATIVE I tried desperately to smother a sneeze (= I tried not to sneeze) during his speech.
3 to stop a fire from burning by covering it with something which prevents air from reaching it:
I threw a blanket over the cooker to smother the flames.
smother sth in/with sth phrasal verb
to cover something completely with a substance or objects:
She took a slice of chocolate cake and smothered it in cream.
She took a slice of chocolate cake and smothered it in cream.
fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ US /-koʊ/
noun [C] plural fiascos or ESP. US fiascoes
something planned that goes wrong and is a complete failure, usually in an embarrassing way:
The show was a fiasco - the lights wouldn't work, one actor forgot his lines and another fell off the stage.
something planned that goes wrong and is a complete failure, usually in an embarrassing way:
The show was a fiasco - the lights wouldn't work, one actor forgot his lines and another fell off the stage.
fiddle about/around phrasal verb DISAPPROVING
to spend time doing small, unimportant or unnecessary things:
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
I was just fiddling around in the kitchen.
elude (NOT ACHIEVE) /ɪˈluːd/
verb [T] FORMAL
If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it:
The gold medal continues to elude her.
They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them.
If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it:
The gold medal continues to elude her.
They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them.
elude (NOT REMEMBER) /ɪˈluːd/
verb [T] FORMAL
If a piece of information eludes you, you cannot remember it:
I know who you mean but her name eludes me.
If a piece of information eludes you, you cannot remember it:
I know who you mean but her name eludes me.
elude (NOT BE CAUGHT) /ɪˈluːd/
verb [T]
to not be caught by someone:
They eluded the police by fleeing.
to not be caught by someone:
They eluded the police by fleeing.
rev.el.ry
AHD: [rµv“…l-r¶]
D.J. [6rev*lri8]
K.K. [6rWv*lri]
- Boisterous merrymaking.喧闹的作乐，狂欢
n.（名词） 【复数】 rev.el.ries
继承用法：
- rev“elrous AHD: [-r…s] （形容词）
gargantuan /gɑːˈgæn.tju.ən/ US /gɑːr-/
adjective
very large:
a problem of gargantuan proportions
a gargantuan appetite
very large:
a problem of gargantuan proportions
a gargantuan appetite
castigate /ˈkæs.tɪ.geɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to criticize someone or something severely:
Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for poor standards of cleanliness.
to criticize someone or something severely:
Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for poor standards of cleanliness.
re.frac.to.ry
AHD: [r¹-fr²k“t…-r¶]
D.J. [r!6fr#kt*ri8]
K.K. [r!6fr#kt*ri]
- Obstinately resistant to authority or control.See Synonyms at unruly 执拗的：顽固地不服从领导或控制参见 unruly
- Difficult to melt or work; resistant to heat:耐高温的：难熔解的；耐热的：a refractory material such as silica.如硅石等耐热材料
- Resistant to treatment:难治愈的：a refractory case of acne.一种难治愈的痤疮
adj.（形容词）
- One that is refractory.倔强的人
- Material that has a high melting point.耐火材料：有较高熔点的物质
n.（名词） 【复数】 re.frac.to.ries
语源：
- Alteration influenced by adjectives in -ory 受 -ory中的形容词影响
- of obsolete refractary 废语 refractary的变化
- from Latin refr³ct³rius 源自 拉丁语 refr³ct³rius
- from refr³ctus [past participle of] refringere [to break up] * see refract 源自 refr³ctus [] refringere的过去分词 [打碎] *参见 refract
继承用法：
- refrac“torily
adv.（副词）
- refrac“toriness
n.（名词）
re.gard.less
AHD: [r¹-gärd“l¹s]
D.J. [r!6g$8dl!s]
K.K. [r!6g$rdl!s]
- In spite of everything; anyway:不顾后果；无论如何：continues to work regardless.不顾后果地继续工作
adv.（副词）
- Heedless; unmindful.毫不在意的；毫不顾及的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- regard“lessly
adv.（副词）
- regard“lessness
n.（名词）
bravado /brəˈvɑː.dəʊ/ US /-doʊ/
noun [U]
a show of bravery, especially when unnecessary and dangerous, to make people admire you:
It was an act of bravado that made him ask his boss to resign.
a show of bravery, especially when unnecessary and dangerous, to make people admire you:
It was an act of bravado that made him ask his boss to resign.
gregarious /grɪˈgeə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈger.i-/
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
ration /ˈræʃ.ən/
noun [C]
1 a limited amount of something which one person is allowed to have, especially when there is not much of it available:
During the war, no one was allowed more than their ration of food, clothing and fuel.
2 an amount of something that you would expect to have:
We've had more than our ration of problems recently.
ration /ˈræʃ.ən/
verb [T]
to limit the amount of a particular thing that someone is allowed to have:
Do you remember when petrol was rationed to five gallons a week?
My children would watch television all day long, but I ration it.
rationing /ˈræʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
a system of limiting the amount of something that each person is allowed to have:
fuel rationing
rations /ˈræʃ.ənz/
plural noun
the total amount of food that is given to someone to be eaten during a particular activity and in a particular period of time, especially that given to soldiers when they are fighting
1 a limited amount of something which one person is allowed to have, especially when there is not much of it available:
During the war, no one was allowed more than their ration of food, clothing and fuel.
2 an amount of something that you would expect to have:
We've had more than our ration of problems recently.
ration /ˈræʃ.ən/
verb [T]
to limit the amount of a particular thing that someone is allowed to have:
Do you remember when petrol was rationed to five gallons a week?
My children would watch television all day long, but I ration it.
rationing /ˈræʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
a system of limiting the amount of something that each person is allowed to have:
fuel rationing
rations /ˈræʃ.ənz/
plural noun
the total amount of food that is given to someone to be eaten during a particular activity and in a particular period of time, especially that given to soldiers when they are fighting
flatter /ˈflæt.əʳ/ US /ˈflæţ.ɚ/
verb [T]
1 to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:
I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
2 to make someone look more attractive than usual:
That new hairstyle really flatters her.
Short skirts don't flatter me at all.
flatter yourself verb [R]
to believe something good about yourself although it might not be true:
[+ that] Clive flatters himself that he's a excellent speaker.
flatterer /ˈflæt.ər.əʳ/ US /ˈflæţ.ɚ.ɚ/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY DISAPPROVING
someone who praises people without being sincere:
You can't believe a word Tony says, he's a real flatterer.
flattering /ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈflæţ.ɚ-/
adjective
making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:
a flattering photograph
That suit is very flattering.
He's always making flattering remarks, but he doesn't really mean them.
flattery /ˈflæt.ər.i/ US /ˈflæţ-/
noun [U]
when you praise someone, often because you want something from them:
I was really pleased when he said how well I'd done, because he isn't known for flattery.
1 to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:
I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
2 to make someone look more attractive than usual:
That new hairstyle really flatters her.
Short skirts don't flatter me at all.
flatter yourself verb [R]
to believe something good about yourself although it might not be true:
[+ that] Clive flatters himself that he's a excellent speaker.
flatterer /ˈflæt.ər.əʳ/ US /ˈflæţ.ɚ.ɚ/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY DISAPPROVING
someone who praises people without being sincere:
You can't believe a word Tony says, he's a real flatterer.
flattering /ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈflæţ.ɚ-/
adjective
making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:
a flattering photograph
That suit is very flattering.
He's always making flattering remarks, but he doesn't really mean them.
flattery /ˈflæt.ər.i/ US /ˈflæţ-/
noun [U]
when you praise someone, often because you want something from them:
I was really pleased when he said how well I'd done, because he isn't known for flattery.
flat-chested /ˌflætˈtʃes.tɪd/
adjective MAINLY DISAPPROVING
A woman who is flat-chested has small breasts.
A woman who is flat-chested has small breasts.
flat feet plural noun
feet that are level across the bottom instead of curved
overture (MUSIC) /ˈəʊ.və.tjʊəʳ/ US /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
noun [C]
a piece of music which is an introduction to a longer piece, especially an opera:
the overture to "The Magic Flute"
a piece of music which is an introduction to a longer piece, especially an opera:
the overture to "The Magic Flute"
overture (APPROACH) /ˈəʊ.və.tjʊəʳ/ US /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
noun [C usually plural]
an approach made to someone in order to offer something:
overtures of friendship.
Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make peace overtures.
INFORMAL So he's been making overtures (= showing a sexual interest), has he?
an approach made to someone in order to offer something:
overtures of friendship.
Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make peace overtures.
INFORMAL So he's been making overtures (= showing a sexual interest), has he?
viable /ˈvaɪ.ə.bļ/
adjective
1 able to work as intended or able to succeed:
In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.
Solar power is now a viable alternative to oil-fired water heaters.
I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.
2 SPECIALIZED able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being:
There is a continuing debate about the age at which a human fetus can be considered viable.
viability /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Rising costs are threatening the viability of many businesses.
SPECIALIZED As the world population of Hawaiian geese has shrunk to very small numbers, the bird's continuing viability is in doubt.
viably /ˈvaɪ.ə.bli/
adverb
1 able to work as intended or able to succeed:
In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.
Solar power is now a viable alternative to oil-fired water heaters.
I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.
2 SPECIALIZED able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being:
There is a continuing debate about the age at which a human fetus can be considered viable.
viability /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Rising costs are threatening the viability of many businesses.
SPECIALIZED As the world population of Hawaiian geese has shrunk to very small numbers, the bird's continuing viability is in doubt.
viably /ˈvaɪ.ə.bli/
adverb
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
noun [C or U] plural vetoes
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
(a) refusal to allow something to be done:
The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal.
The Senate voted to override the President's veto of the proposed measures.
MAINLY UK Mum has put a veto on our watching television for more than two hours an evening.
veto /ˈviː.təʊ/ US /-ţoʊ/
verb [T] vetoing, vetoed, vetoed
to refuse to allow something:
In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market.
[+ ing form of verb] My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year.
com.pla.cent
AHD: [k…m-pl³“s…nt]
D.J. [k*m6ple!s*nt]
K.K. [k*m6ples*nt]
- Contented to a fault; self-satisfied and unconcerned:自满的：对缺点的满意；自我满足且不关心：He had become complacent after years of success.成功多年后他变得自我满足起来
- Eager to please; complaisant.期望取悦的；殷勤的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin complac¶ns complacent- [present participle of] complac¶re [to please] 拉丁语 complac¶ns complacent- [] complac¶re的现在分词 [取悦]
- com- [intensive pref.] * see com- com- [前缀，表加强词义] *参见 com-
- plac¶re [to please] * see pl³k- 1plac¶re [取悦] *参见 pl³k- 1
继承用法：
- compla“cently
adv.（副词）
Ba.sel
AHD: [bä“z…l] 也作 Basle [bäl]
D.J. [6b$8z*l] 也作 Basle [b$8l]
K.K. [6b$z*l] 也作 Basle [b$l]
- A city of northern Switzerland on the Rhine River. It is one of the oldest intellectual centers in Europe. Population, 176,200.巴塞尔：瑞士北部一城市，位于莱茵河畔，是欧洲最古老的文化中心。人口176,200
NONE（无词性）
base.less
AHD: [b³s“l¹s]
D.J. [6be!sl!s]
K.K. [6besl!s]
- Having no basis or foundation in fact; unfounded.无事实基础的，无事实根据的；无理由的
adj.（形容词）
参考词汇：
- baseless,groundless,idle,unfounded,unwarranted
- The central meaning shared by these adjectives is “being without a basis or foundation in fact”: 这些形容词都指“事实上没有根据和基础的”：unwarranted jealousy.莫名其妙的忌妒
base.man
AHD: [b³s“m…n]
D.J. [6be!sm*n]
K.K. [6besm*n]
- A player assigned to first, second, or third base.垒手，守垒员：被分派到第一、第二或第三个垒上的队员
n.Baseball （名词）【棒球】
deplore /dɪˈplɔːʳ/ US /-ˈplɔːr/
verb [T not continuous] FORMAL
to say or think that something is very bad:
We deeply deplore the loss of life.
He said that he deplored all violence.
UK The attitude of the Minister is to be deplored (= is very bad).
deplorable /dɪˈplɔː.rə.bļ/ US /-ˈplɔːr.ə-/
adjective FORMAL
very bad:
I thought his behaviour absolutely deplorable.
They are forced to live in deplorable conditions.
deplorably /dɪˈplɔː.rə.bli/ US /-ˈplɔːr.ə-/
adverb FORMAL
He behaved deplorably.
to say or think that something is very bad:
We deeply deplore the loss of life.
He said that he deplored all violence.
UK The attitude of the Minister is to be deplored (= is very bad).
deplorable /dɪˈplɔː.rə.bļ/ US /-ˈplɔːr.ə-/
adjective FORMAL
very bad:
I thought his behaviour absolutely deplorable.
They are forced to live in deplorable conditions.
deplorably /dɪˈplɔː.rə.bli/ US /-ˈplɔːr.ə-/
adverb FORMAL
He behaved deplorably.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
scrimp /skrɪmp/
verb [I]
to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard:
There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline that may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security.
to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard:
There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline that may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security.
serene /səˈriːn/
adjective
peaceful and calm; troubled by nothing:
She has a lovely serene face.
serenely /səˈriːn.li/
adverb
She smiled serenely and said nothing.
serenity /səˈren.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.
peaceful and calm; troubled by nothing:
She has a lovely serene face.
serenely /səˈriːn.li/
adverb
She smiled serenely and said nothing.
serenity /səˈren.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.
dissipate /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste:
The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.
His anger dissipated as the situation became clear.
dissipated /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
spending too much time enjoying physical pleasures and harmful activities such as drinking too much alcohol:
He recalled his dissipated youth spent in nightclubs and bars.
dissipation /ˌdɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste:
The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.
His anger dissipated as the situation became clear.
dissipated /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
spending too much time enjoying physical pleasures and harmful activities such as drinking too much alcohol:
He recalled his dissipated youth spent in nightclubs and bars.
dissipation /ˌdɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
abjure /əbˈdʒʊəʳ/ US /-dʒʊr/
verb [T] FORMAL
to state publicly that you no longer agree with a belief or way of behaving:
He abjured his religion/his life of dissipation.
to state publicly that you no longer agree with a belief or way of behaving:
He abjured his religion/his life of dissipation.
able (CAN DO) /ˈeɪ.bļ/
adjective
be able to do sth to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money or opportunity to do something:
Will she be able to cope with the work?
He's never been able to admit to his mistakes.
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.
It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.
See also ability.
be able to do sth to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money or opportunity to do something:
Will she be able to cope with the work?
He's never been able to admit to his mistakes.
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.
It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.
See also ability.
unkempt /ʌnˈkempt/
adjective DISAPPROVING
untidy; not cared for:
an unkempt lawn
untidy; not cared for:
an unkempt lawn
bash (HIT) /bæʃ/
verb [I or T] INFORMAL
to hit hard:
He bashed his arm against a shelf.
I could hear her bashing away on a typewriter (= hitting the keys loudly).
bash /bæʃ/
noun [C usually singular] INFORMAL
a hit:
a bash on the head
-basher/-bæʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
suffix SLANG DISAPPROVING
gay/queer-basher someone who hates homosexuals and attacks them violently
-bashing/-bæʃ.ɪŋ/
suffix SLANG DISAPPROVING
gay/queer-bashing violence directed at homosexuals
to hit hard:
He bashed his arm against a shelf.
I could hear her bashing away on a typewriter (= hitting the keys loudly).
bash /bæʃ/
noun [C usually singular] INFORMAL
a hit:
a bash on the head
-basher/-bæʃ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
suffix SLANG DISAPPROVING
gay/queer-basher someone who hates homosexuals and attacks them violently
-bashing/-bæʃ.ɪŋ/
suffix SLANG DISAPPROVING
gay/queer-bashing violence directed at homosexuals
bash (PARTY) /bæʃ/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a party:
He had a big bash for his 18th birthday.
a party:
He had a big bash for his 18th birthday.
bash (ATTEMPT) /bæʃ/
noun UK INFORMAL
have a bash to try to do something you have not done before:
I've never been skiing before, but I'm prepared to have a bash (at it).
have a bash to try to do something you have not done before:
I've never been skiing before, but I'm prepared to have a bash (at it).
bash (CRITICIZE) /bæʃ/
enunciate (PRONOUNCE) /ɪˈnʌnt.si.eɪt/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to pronounce words or parts of words clearly:
He doesn't enunciate (his words) very clearly.
enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to pronounce words or parts of words clearly:
He doesn't enunciate (his words) very clearly.
enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
enunciate (EXPLAIN) /ɪˈnʌnt.si.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to state and explain a plan or principle clearly or formally:
In the speech, the leader enunciated his party's proposals for tax reform.
to state and explain a plan or principle clearly or formally:
In the speech, the leader enunciated his party's proposals for tax reform.
refine /rɪˈfaɪn/
verb [T]
1 to make something pure or improve something, especially by removing unwanted material:
Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it and separate out the different elements, such as benzene.
2 to improve an idea, method, system, etc. by making small changes:
Engineers spent many months refining the software.
refined /rɪˈfaɪnd/
adjective
1 A refined substance has been made pure by removing other substances from it:
refined foods such as white bread and white sugar
2 improved because of many small changes that have been made:
highly refined theories
3 very polite and showing knowledge of social rules
refinement /rɪˈfaɪn.mənt/
noun
1 [U] the process of making a substance pure:
The refinement of raw opium yields other drugs, such as morphine.
2 [C or U] a small change that improves something:
These refinements have increased the machine's accuracy by 25%.
Clearly, the hypothesis does need some refinement, in the light of these surprising results.
3 [U] a quality of politeness and education:
She's the personification of culture and refinement.
refinery /rɪˈfaɪ.nər.i/ US /-nɚ-/
noun [C]
a factory where raw substances such as oil or sugar are made pure:
There were two huge oil refineries on the coast.
1 to make something pure or improve something, especially by removing unwanted material:
Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it and separate out the different elements, such as benzene.
2 to improve an idea, method, system, etc. by making small changes:
Engineers spent many months refining the software.
refined /rɪˈfaɪnd/
adjective
1 A refined substance has been made pure by removing other substances from it:
refined foods such as white bread and white sugar
2 improved because of many small changes that have been made:
highly refined theories
3 very polite and showing knowledge of social rules
refinement /rɪˈfaɪn.mənt/
noun
1 [U] the process of making a substance pure:
The refinement of raw opium yields other drugs, such as morphine.
2 [C or U] a small change that improves something:
These refinements have increased the machine's accuracy by 25%.
Clearly, the hypothesis does need some refinement, in the light of these surprising results.
3 [U] a quality of politeness and education:
She's the personification of culture and refinement.
refinery /rɪˈfaɪ.nər.i/ US /-nɚ-/
noun [C]
a factory where raw substances such as oil or sugar are made pure:
There were two huge oil refineries on the coast.
hegemony /hɪˈgem.ə.ni/ /-ˈdʒem-/ US /-ˈdʒem-/ /ˈhedʒ.ə.moʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
(especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore able to control others:
The three nations competed for regional hegemony.
hegemonic /ˌheg.ɪˈmɒn.ɪk/ /ˌhedʒ-/ US /ˌhedʒ.ɪˈmɑː.nɪk/
adjective FORMAL
(especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore able to control others:
The three nations competed for regional hegemony.
hegemonic /ˌheg.ɪˈmɒn.ɪk/ /ˌhedʒ-/ US /ˌhedʒ.ɪˈmɑː.nɪk/
adjective FORMAL
heat exhaustion noun [U] (US ALSO heat prostration)
a condition in which you feel very weak and ill after being in a very hot place for too long
erode /ɪˈrəʊd/ US /-ˈroʊd/
verb [I or T]
1 to rub or be rubbed away gradually:
Wind and rain have eroded the statues into shapeless lumps of stone.
The cliffs are eroding several feet a year.
2 to slowly reduce or destroy:
His behaviour over the last few months has eroded my confidence in his judgement.
erosion /ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
noun [U]
soil/coastal erosion
1 to rub or be rubbed away gradually:
Wind and rain have eroded the statues into shapeless lumps of stone.
The cliffs are eroding several feet a year.
2 to slowly reduce or destroy:
His behaviour over the last few months has eroded my confidence in his judgement.
erosion /ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/ US /-ˈroʊ-/
noun [U]
soil/coastal erosion
denigrate /ˈden.ɪ.greɪt/
verb [T]
to say that someone or something is not good or important:
You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you.
denigration /ˌden.ɪˈgreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to say that someone or something is not good or important:
You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you.
denigration /ˌden.ɪˈgreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
complaisance /kəmˈpleɪ.zənts/ US /-sənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
a willingness to please others by being polite and fitting in with plans
complaisant /kəmˈpleɪ.zənt/ US /-sənt/
adjective FORMAL
a willingness to please others by being polite and fitting in with plans
complaisant /kəmˈpleɪ.zənt/ US /-sənt/
adjective FORMAL
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
squabble /ˈskwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈskwɑː.bļ/
noun [C]
an argument over an unimportant matter:
Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead.
squabble /ˈskwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈskwɑː.bļ/
verb [I]
an argument over an unimportant matter:
Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead.
squabble /ˈskwɒb.ļ/ US /ˈskwɑː.bļ/
verb [I]
encompass /ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to include, especially a variety of things:
The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre and ballet to literature, cinema and the visual arts.
to include, especially a variety of things:
The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre and ballet to literature, cinema and the visual arts.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
noun [C] plural UK plateaux or US ALSO plateaus
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
noun [C] plural UK plateaux or US ALSO plateaus
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
taut /tɔːt/ US /tɑːt/
adjective
1 tight or completely stretched:
a taut rope
He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his face taut with concentration.
Compare slack (NOT TIGHT).
2 LITERARY tense and excited or nervous:
His latest film was described in today's paper as a taut thriller.
There was a taut edge to Niall 's voice.
3 LITERARY describes writing or speech which is controlled, clear and brief:
taut prose
tauten /ˈtɔː.tən/ US /ˈtɑː-/
verb [I or T]
The muscles in his face suddenly tautened.
tautly /ˈtɔːt.li/ US /ˈtɑːt-/
adverb
tautness /ˈtɔːt.nəs/ US /ˈtɑːt-/
noun [U]
1 tight or completely stretched:
a taut rope
He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his face taut with concentration.
Compare slack (NOT TIGHT).
2 LITERARY tense and excited or nervous:
His latest film was described in today's paper as a taut thriller.
There was a taut edge to Niall 's voice.
3 LITERARY describes writing or speech which is controlled, clear and brief:
taut prose
tauten /ˈtɔː.tən/ US /ˈtɑː-/
verb [I or T]
The muscles in his face suddenly tautened.
tautly /ˈtɔːt.li/ US /ˈtɑːt-/
adverb
tautness /ˈtɔːt.nəs/ US /ˈtɑːt-/
noun [U]
clumsy /ˈklʌm.zi/
adjective
1 awkward in movement or manner:
The first mobile phones were heavy and clumsy to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle.
My attempts to apologize were very clumsy (= not said well).
2 describes someone who often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way:
That's the third glass you've smashed this week, - you're so clumsy!
clumsily /ˈklʌm.zi.li/
adverb
clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/
noun [U]
1 awkward in movement or manner:
The first mobile phones were heavy and clumsy to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle.
My attempts to apologize were very clumsy (= not said well).
2 describes someone who often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way:
That's the third glass you've smashed this week, - you're so clumsy!
clumsily /ˈklʌm.zi.li/
adverb
clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/
noun [U]
club together phrasal verb
If a group of people club together, they share the cost of something between them:
If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.
If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.
staunch (LOYAL) /stɔːntʃ/ US /stɑːntʃ/
adjective
always loyal in supporting a person, organization or set of beliefs or opinions:
a staunch friend and ally
He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender/supporter of civil rights.
staunchly /ˈstɔːntʃ.li/ US /stɑːntʃ-/
adverb
strongly:
staunchly loyal/independent
staunchness /ˈstɔːntʃ.nəs/ US /ˈstɑːntʃ-/
noun [U]
always loyal in supporting a person, organization or set of beliefs or opinions:
a staunch friend and ally
He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender/supporter of civil rights.
staunchly /ˈstɔːntʃ.li/ US /stɑːntʃ-/
adverb
strongly:
staunchly loyal/independent
staunchness /ˈstɔːntʃ.nəs/ US /ˈstɑːntʃ-/
noun [U]
staunch (STOP) /stɔːntʃ/ US /stɑːntʃ/
verb [T] (US ALSO stanch)
to stop something happening, or to stop liquid, especially blood, from flowing out:
The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow/flood of economic migrants.
Mike pressed hard on the wound and staunched the flow of blood.
to stop something happening, or to stop liquid, especially blood, from flowing out:
The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow/flood of economic migrants.
Mike pressed hard on the wound and staunched the flow of blood.
discharge (ALLOW TO LEAVE) /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ US /-ˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb [T]
to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a court of law:
Patients were discharged from hospital because the beds were needed by other people.
A peace protester was conditionally discharged for twelve months (= allowed to go free only if they do not commit a crime again for this period of time).
More than half of all prisoners discharged (= allowed to leave prison) are reconvicted within two years.
discharge /ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /-tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C or U]
The judge gave him a one-year conditional discharge.
The soldier received a dishonourable discharge for a disciplinary offence.
to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a court of law:
Patients were discharged from hospital because the beds were needed by other people.
A peace protester was conditionally discharged for twelve months (= allowed to go free only if they do not commit a crime again for this period of time).
More than half of all prisoners discharged (= allowed to leave prison) are reconvicted within two years.
discharge /ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /-tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C or U]
The judge gave him a one-year conditional discharge.
The soldier received a dishonourable discharge for a disciplinary offence.
discharge (SEND OUT) /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ US /-ˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb [I or T]
to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas:
Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.
The oil which discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals.
discharge /ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /-tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C or U]
1 when waste liquid or gas is sent out:
Thousands of fish were killed as a result of a discharge of poisonous chemicals from a nearby factory.
2 liquid matter, which is often infected, that comes from a part of the body:
vaginal discharge
to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas:
Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.
The oil which discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals.
discharge /ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /-tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C or U]
1 when waste liquid or gas is sent out:
Thousands of fish were killed as a result of a discharge of poisonous chemicals from a nearby factory.
2 liquid matter, which is often infected, that comes from a part of the body:
vaginal discharge
discharge (PERFORM) /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ US /-ˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to perform a duty, especially an official one:
If the authority is to discharge its legal duty to house the homeless, it needs government support.
2 discharge a debt to pay a debt completely
1 to perform a duty, especially an official one:
If the authority is to discharge its legal duty to house the homeless, it needs government support.
2 discharge a debt to pay a debt completely
discharge (FIRE) /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ US /-ˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to fire a gun, or to fire a shot from a gun:
The police stated that some fifty rounds had been discharged.
discharge /ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /-tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C]
to fire a gun, or to fire a shot from a gun:
The police stated that some fifty rounds had been discharged.
discharge /ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/ US /-tʃɑːrdʒ/
noun [C]
disparate /ˈdɪs.pər.ət/ US /-pɚ.ət/
adjective FORMAL
different in every way:
The two cultures were so utterly disparate that she found it hard to adapt from one to the other.
different in every way:
The two cultures were so utterly disparate that she found it hard to adapt from one to the other.
ne.ga.tion
AHD: [n¹-g³“sh…n]
D.J. [n!6ge!.*n]
K.K. [n!6ge.*n]
- The act or process of negating.否定：否认的行为或程序
- A denial, contradiction, or negative statement.否定，反对或否定的原则
- The opposite or absence of something regarded as actual, positive, or affirmative.不存在：被认作为事实的，积极的或肯定的事物的反义词或缺乏
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- nega“tional
adj.（形容词）
relapse /rɪˈlæps/
verb [I] FORMAL
to become ill or start behaving badly again, after making an improvement:
She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then relapsed.
He looked happy for a brief while, before relapsing into silent misery.
relapse /ˈriː.læps/
noun [C] FORMAL
If someone who is getting better after an illness has a relapse, they become ill again:
She was looking quite healthy on Friday, but she had/suffered a relapse over the weekend and was taken back into hospital.
to become ill or start behaving badly again, after making an improvement:
She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then relapsed.
He looked happy for a brief while, before relapsing into silent misery.
relapse /ˈriː.læps/
noun [C] FORMAL
If someone who is getting better after an illness has a relapse, they become ill again:
She was looking quite healthy on Friday, but she had/suffered a relapse over the weekend and was taken back into hospital.
relegate /ˈrel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
largesse, largess /lɑːˈʒes/ US /lɑːr-/
noun [U] FORMAL
willingness to give money, or money given to poor people by rich people:
The national theatre will be the main beneficiary of the millionaire's largesse.
willingness to give money, or money given to poor people by rich people:
The national theatre will be the main beneficiary of the millionaire's largesse.
abrogate /ˈæb.rəʊ.geɪt/ US /-rə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to end a law, agreement or custom formally:
The treaty was abrogated in 1929.
abrogation /ˌæb.rəʊˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /-rə-/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
to end a law, agreement or custom formally:
The treaty was abrogated in 1929.
abrogation /ˌæb.rəʊˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /-rə-/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
abscess /ˈæb.ses/
noun [C]
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
a painful swollen area on or in the body, which contains pus (= thick, yellow liquid):
She had an abscess on her gum.
insolent /ˈɪnt.səl.ənt/
adjective
rude and not showing respect:
an insolent child/young man
an insolent gesture/remark
insolently /ˈɪnt.səl.ənt.li/
adverb
insolence /ˈɪnt.səl.ənts/
noun [U]
rude and not showing respect:
an insolent child/young man
an insolent gesture/remark
insolently /ˈɪnt.səl.ənt.li/
adverb
insolence /ˈɪnt.səl.ənts/
noun [U]
instalment UK, US installment /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ US /-ˈstɑːl-/
noun [C]
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
lenient /ˈliː.ni.ənt/
adjective
not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:
They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.
In view of the quantity of drugs involved, 16 years was the most lenient sentence (= punishment) the judge could impose.
leniently /ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
adverb
leniency /ˈliː.ni.ənt.si/
noun [U]
The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.
not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:
They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.
In view of the quantity of drugs involved, 16 years was the most lenient sentence (= punishment) the judge could impose.
leniently /ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
adverb
leniency /ˈliː.ni.ənt.si/
noun [U]
The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.
diffident /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt/
adjective
shy and not confident of your abilities:
a diffident manner
You shouldn't be so diffident about your achievements - you've done really well!
diffidence /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənts/
noun [U]
diffidently /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/
adverb
shy and not confident of your abilities:
a diffident manner
You shouldn't be so diffident about your achievements - you've done really well!
diffidence /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənts/
noun [U]
diffidently /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/
adverb
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
ludicrous /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
adjective
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at; ridiculous:
a ludicrous idea/suggestion
He looked ludicrous in that suit!
ludicrously /ˈluː.dɪ.krə.sli/
adverb
It's a beautiful dress, but it's ludicrously (= unreasonably) expensive.
ludicrousness /ˈluː.dɪ.krə.snəs/
noun [U]
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at; ridiculous:
a ludicrous idea/suggestion
He looked ludicrous in that suit!
ludicrously /ˈluː.dɪ.krə.sli/
adverb
It's a beautiful dress, but it's ludicrously (= unreasonably) expensive.
ludicrousness /ˈluː.dɪ.krə.snəs/
noun [U]
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
elevate /ˈel.ɪ.veɪt/
verb [T]
1 FORMAL to raise something or lift something up:
The platform was elevated by means of hydraulic legs.
2 to make someone or something more important or to improve something:
They want to elevate the status of teachers.
These factors helped to elevate the town into the list of the ten most attractive in the country.
3 FORMAL be elevated to sth to be given a higher rank or social position:
He has been elevated to deputy manager.
She was elevated to the peerage (= was given the title 'Lady').
elevated /ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 raised:
The doctor said I was to keep my leg elevated.
There is an elevated area at the back of the building.
2 high or important:
She holds a more elevated position in the company.
3 [before noun] greater than is normal or reasonable:
He has a rather elevated idea of his own importance.
4 [before noun] FORMAL literary or formal:
an elevated style/tone
the elevated language of the Psalms
elevation /ˌel.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun FORMAL
1 [C or U] the height of a place above the level of the sea:
Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature.
The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 1000 metres.
2 [C] a hill:
The flagpole stands on a small elevation in front of the building.
3 [U] when someone or something is given a more important position:
His elevation to the presidency of the new republic was generally popular.
1 FORMAL to raise something or lift something up:
The platform was elevated by means of hydraulic legs.
2 to make someone or something more important or to improve something:
They want to elevate the status of teachers.
These factors helped to elevate the town into the list of the ten most attractive in the country.
3 FORMAL be elevated to sth to be given a higher rank or social position:
He has been elevated to deputy manager.
She was elevated to the peerage (= was given the title 'Lady').
elevated /ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 raised:
The doctor said I was to keep my leg elevated.
There is an elevated area at the back of the building.
2 high or important:
She holds a more elevated position in the company.
3 [before noun] greater than is normal or reasonable:
He has a rather elevated idea of his own importance.
4 [before noun] FORMAL literary or formal:
an elevated style/tone
the elevated language of the Psalms
elevation /ˌel.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun FORMAL
1 [C or U] the height of a place above the level of the sea:
Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature.
The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 1000 metres.
2 [C] a hill:
The flagpole stands on a small elevation in front of the building.
3 [U] when someone or something is given a more important position:
His elevation to the presidency of the new republic was generally popular.
divert (CHANGE DIRECTION) /daɪˈvɜːt/ US /dɪˈvɝːt/
verb [T]
1 to cause something or someone to change direction:
Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.
Our flight had to be diverted to Stansted because of the storm.
2 to use something for a different purpose:
Should more funds/money/resources be diverted from roads into railways?
diversion /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
noun
1 [C] UK (US detour) a different route that is used because a road is closed:
Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival.
2 [C or U] when something is sent somewhere different from where it was originally intended to go:
the diversion of money to other projects
1 to cause something or someone to change direction:
Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.
Our flight had to be diverted to Stansted because of the storm.
2 to use something for a different purpose:
Should more funds/money/resources be diverted from roads into railways?
diversion /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
noun
1 [C] UK (US detour) a different route that is used because a road is closed:
Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival.
2 [C or U] when something is sent somewhere different from where it was originally intended to go:
the diversion of money to other projects
divert (TAKE ATTENTION AWAY) /daɪˈvɜːt/ US /dɪˈvɝːt/
verb [T]
1 to take someone's attention away from something:
The war has diverted attention (away) from the country's economic problems.
2 FORMAL to entertain someone:
It's a marvellous game for diverting restless children on long car journeys.
diversion /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
noun [C]
1 something that takes your attention away from something else:
Shoplifters often work in pairs, with one creating a diversion (= an action that takes someone's attention away from something) to distract the shop assistants while the other steals the goods.
2 FORMAL an activity you do for entertainment:
Reading is a pleasant diversion.
diversionary /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən.ər.i/ US /dɪˈvɝː.ʒən.er.i/
adjective
The proposal was dismissed as a diversionary tactic intended to distract attention from the real problems.
1 to take someone's attention away from something:
The war has diverted attention (away) from the country's economic problems.
2 FORMAL to entertain someone:
It's a marvellous game for diverting restless children on long car journeys.
diversion /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/ US /dɪˈvɝː-/
noun [C]
1 something that takes your attention away from something else:
Shoplifters often work in pairs, with one creating a diversion (= an action that takes someone's attention away from something) to distract the shop assistants while the other steals the goods.
2 FORMAL an activity you do for entertainment:
Reading is a pleasant diversion.
diversionary /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən.ər.i/ US /dɪˈvɝː.ʒən.er.i/
adjective
The proposal was dismissed as a diversionary tactic intended to distract attention from the real problems.
divest sb of sth phrasal verb FORMAL
to take something off or away from someone or yourself:
There is a growing movement to divest the monarchy of its remaining constitutional power.
[R] She divested herself of her cumbersome attire.
There is a growing movement to divest the monarchy of its remaining constitutional power.
[R] She divested herself of her cumbersome attire.
transfigure /trænsˈfɪg.əʳ/ US /-jɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to change the appearance of a person or thing very noticeably, usually in a very positive and often spiritual way:
As she gazed down at the baby, her face was transfigured with tenderness.
The assassination somehow transfigured Kennedy into a modern American saint.
transfiguration /ˌtræns.fɪ.gərˈeɪ.ʃən/ʊʃ/ /-fɪg.jəˈreɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
to change the appearance of a person or thing very noticeably, usually in a very positive and often spiritual way:
As she gazed down at the baby, her face was transfigured with tenderness.
The assassination somehow transfigured Kennedy into a modern American saint.
transfiguration /ˌtræns.fɪ.gərˈeɪ.ʃən/ʊʃ/ /-fɪg.jəˈreɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
patina /ˈpæt.ɪ.nə/ US /ˈpæţ.ən.ə/
noun
1 [S] a thin surface layer which develops on something because of use, age or chemical action:
His tomb was covered with a yellow patina of lichen.
2 [S] FORMAL something which makes someone or something seem to be something which they are not:
Beware their patina of civility, it's only an act.
3 [U] SPECIALIZED a blue-green layer that forms on copper, brass or bronze
1 [S] a thin surface layer which develops on something because of use, age or chemical action:
His tomb was covered with a yellow patina of lichen.
2 [S] FORMAL something which makes someone or something seem to be something which they are not:
Beware their patina of civility, it's only an act.
3 [U] SPECIALIZED a blue-green layer that forms on copper, brass or bronze
an.ti.thet.i.cal
AHD: [²n”t¹-thµt“¹-k…l] 也作 an.ti.thet.ic [-¹k]
D.J. [7#nt!6Get!k*l] 也作 an.ti.thet.ic [-!k]
K.K. [7#nt!6GWt!k*l] 也作 an.ti.thet.ic [-!k]
- Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis.对偶的：对偶的，有关对偶的，有对照标志的
- Being in diametrical opposition.See Synonyms at opposite 恰恰相反的参见 opposite
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Medieval Latin antitheticus 源自 中世纪拉丁语 antitheticus
- from Greek antithetikos 源自 希腊语 antithetikos
- from antitithenai [to oppose] * see antithesis 源自 antitithenai [反对，抗拒] *参见 antithesis
继承用法：
- an”tithet“ically
adv.（副词）
esteem /ɪˈstiːm/
noun [U] FORMAL
respect for or a good opinion of someone:
There has been a drop in public esteem for teachers.
Because of their achievements they were held in (= given) (high) esteem.
esteem /ɪˈstiːm/
verb [T not continuous]
to respect someone or have a good opinion of them:
Her work is highly esteemed by all her colleagues.
[+ object + noun or adjective] OLD-FASHIONED I would esteem (= consider) it a favour if you would accompany me.
respect for or a good opinion of someone:
There has been a drop in public esteem for teachers.
Because of their achievements they were held in (= given) (high) esteem.
esteem /ɪˈstiːm/
verb [T not continuous]
to respect someone or have a good opinion of them:
Her work is highly esteemed by all her colleagues.
[+ object + noun or adjective] OLD-FASHIONED I would esteem (= consider) it a favour if you would accompany me.
enmity /ˈen.mɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C or U]
a feeling of hate:
She denied any personal enmity towards him.
Bitter historical enmities underlie the present violence.
a feeling of hate:
She denied any personal enmity towards him.
Bitter historical enmities underlie the present violence.
per.tain
AHD: [p…r-t³n“]
D.J. [p*6te!n]
K.K. [p+6ten]
- To have reference; relate:有关联；关于：evidence that pertains to the accident.与此次意外事件有关的证据
- To belong as an adjunct, part, holding, or quality.附属：作为附属物、部件、所有物或品质属于
- To be fitting or suitable.适合，符合
v.intr.（不及物动词） per.tained,per.tain.ing,per.tains
语源：
- Middle English pertenen, pertainen 中古英语 pertenen, pertainen
- from Old French partenir 源自 古法语 partenir
- from Latin pertin¶re 源自 拉丁语 pertin¶re
- per- [per-] per- [前缀，表示“通过，穿过”等意]
- ten¶re [to hold] * see ten- ten¶re [持有，抓住] *参见 ten-
oblivious /əˈblɪv.i.əs/
adjective
not aware of something, especially what is happening around you:
Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings.
The government seems oblivious to the likely effects of the new legislation.
obliviously /əˈblɪv.i.ə.sli/
adverb
obliviousness /əˈblɪv.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
not aware of something, especially what is happening around you:
Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings.
The government seems oblivious to the likely effects of the new legislation.
obliviously /əˈblɪv.i.ə.sli/
adverb
obliviousness /əˈblɪv.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
unwonted /ʌnˈwəʊn.tɪd/ US /-ˈwɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
unusual; rarely experienced or shown:
He sprang to the telephone with unwonted eagerness.
unusual; rarely experienced or shown:
He sprang to the telephone with unwonted eagerness.
ineffable /ɪˈnef.ə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
causing so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be described:
ineffable joy/beauty
causing so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be described:
ineffable joy/beauty
inimitable /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
very unusual or of very high quality and therefore impossible to copy:
He was describing, in his own inimitable style/way, how to write a best-selling novel.
She appeared at the Oscar's wearing one of Versace's inimitable creations.
very unusual or of very high quality and therefore impossible to copy:
He was describing, in his own inimitable style/way, how to write a best-selling novel.
She appeared at the Oscar's wearing one of Versace's inimitable creations.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
relinquish /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
verb [T] FORMAL
1 to give up something such as a responsibility or claim:
He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
2 to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something:
She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.
1 to give up something such as a responsibility or claim:
He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
2 to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something:
She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.
relieve sb of sth (OBJECT) phrasal verb
1 FORMAL to take from a person something that they are carrying, in a helpful or polite way:
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
relieve sb of sth (JOB) phrasal verb [usually passive] FORMAL
to dismiss someone from their job or position because they have done something wrong:
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
dep.ri.va.tion
AHD: [dµp”r…-v³“sh…n]
D.J. [7depr*6ve!.*n]
K.K. [7dWpr*6ve.*n]
- The act or an instance of depriving; loss.掠夺；丧失：抢动的行为或事例；损失
- The condition of being deprived; privation.缺失，匮乏：被掠夺后的状况；缺失
- A removal of rank or office.免职，罢免：免去头衔或官职
n.（名词）
dour /dʊəʳ/ US /dʊr/
adjective
(usually of a person's appearance or manner) unfriendly, unhappy and very serious:
The normally dour Mr James was photographed smiling and joking with friends.
dourly /ˈdʊə.li/ US /ˈdʊr-/
adverb
(usually of a person's appearance or manner) unfriendly, unhappy and very serious:
The normally dour Mr James was photographed smiling and joking with friends.
dourly /ˈdʊə.li/ US /ˈdʊr-/
adverb
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
comely /ˈkʌm.li/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED OR LITERARY
describes a woman who is attractive in appearance
describes a woman who is attractive in appearance
malcontent /ˈmæl.kən.tent/
noun [C] LITERARY
a person who is not satisfied with the way things are, and who complains a lot and is unreasonable and difficult to deal with
a person who is not satisfied with the way things are, and who complains a lot and is unreasonable and difficult to deal with
abrade /əˈbreɪd/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to remove part of the surface of something by rubbing
to remove part of the surface of something by rubbing
filibuster /ˈfɪl.ɪ.bʌs.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
verb [I or T] MAINLY US
to make a long speech in order to delay or prevent a new law being made:
Conceivably, supporters of the law could filibuster to prevent it from being revised.
filibuster /ˈfɪl.ɪ.bʌs.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
to make a long speech in order to delay or prevent a new law being made:
Conceivably, supporters of the law could filibuster to prevent it from being revised.
filibuster /ˈfɪl.ɪ.bʌs.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
filial /ˈfɪl.i.əl/
adjective FORMAL
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
wary /ˈweə.ri/ US /ˈwer.i/
adjective
not completely trusting or certain about something or someone:
I'm a bit wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.
warily /ˈweə.rɪ.li/ US /ˈwer.ɪ-/
adverb
wariness /ˈweə.rɪ.nəs/ US /ˈwer.ɪ-/
noun [U]
not completely trusting or certain about something or someone:
I'm a bit wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.
warily /ˈweə.rɪ.li/ US /ˈwer.ɪ-/
adverb
wariness /ˈweə.rɪ.nəs/ US /ˈwer.ɪ-/
noun [U]
laud.a.to.ry
AHD: [lô“d…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [6l%8d*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [6l%d*7t%ri, -7tori]
- Expressing or conferring praise:赞扬的：表示或给予赞扬的：a laudatory review of the new play.对这出新戏给予表扬
adj.（形容词）
facetious /fəˈsiː.ʃəs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be amusing or to appear clever:
facetious remarks
He's just being facetious.
facetiously /fəˈsiː.ʃə.sli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
facetiousness /fəˈsiː.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be amusing or to appear clever:
facetious remarks
He's just being facetious.
facetiously /fəˈsiː.ʃə.sli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
facetiousness /fəˈsiː.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
fact-finding /ˈfæktˌfaɪn.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
done in order to discover information for your company, government, etc:
a fact-finding mission/trip
jocular /ˈdʒɒk.jʊ.ləʳ/ US /ˈdʒɑː.kjə.lɚ/
adjective FORMAL
1 amusing or intended to cause amusement:
a jocular comment
2 describes someone who is happy and likes to make jokes:
Michael was in a very jocular mood at the party.
jocularly /ˈdʒɒk.jʊ.lə.li/ US /ˈdʒɑː.kjə.lɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
jocularity /ˌdʒɒk.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/ US /ˌdʒɑː.kjəˈler.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
1 amusing or intended to cause amusement:
a jocular comment
2 describes someone who is happy and likes to make jokes:
Michael was in a very jocular mood at the party.
jocularly /ˈdʒɒk.jʊ.lə.li/ US /ˈdʒɑː.kjə.lɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
jocularity /ˌdʒɒk.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/ US /ˌdʒɑː.kjəˈler.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
disparage /dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ/ US /-ˈsper-/
verb [T]
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them:
The actor's work for charity has recently been disparaged in the press as an attempt to get publicity.
disparaging /dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ US /-ˈsper-/
adjective
critical, in a way that shows you do not respect or value someone:
disparaging remarks
disparagingly /dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈsper-/
adverb
disparagement /dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ.mənt/ US /-ˈsper-/
noun [U]
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them:
The actor's work for charity has recently been disparaged in the press as an attempt to get publicity.
disparaging /dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ US /-ˈsper-/
adjective
critical, in a way that shows you do not respect or value someone:
disparaging remarks
disparagingly /dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈsper-/
adverb
disparagement /dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ.mənt/ US /-ˈsper-/
noun [U]
precarious /prɪˈkeə.ri.əs/ US /-ˈker.i-/
adjective
1 in a dangerous state because not safe or firmly fixed:
The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
2 A precarious situation is likely to get worse:
Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.
precariously /prɪˈkeə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈker.i-/
adverb
in a way that is likely to fall, be damaged, fail, etc:
Her suitcase was precariously balanced on the tiny luggage rack above her head.
He lived rather precariously from one day to the next, never knowing where his next meal was coming from.
precariousness /prɪˈkeə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈker.i-/
noun [U]
1 in a dangerous state because not safe or firmly fixed:
The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
2 A precarious situation is likely to get worse:
Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.
precariously /prɪˈkeə.ri.ə.sli/ US /-ˈker.i-/
adverb
in a way that is likely to fall, be damaged, fail, etc:
Her suitcase was precariously balanced on the tiny luggage rack above her head.
He lived rather precariously from one day to the next, never knowing where his next meal was coming from.
precariousness /prɪˈkeə.ri.ə.snəs/ US /-ˈker.i-/
noun [U]
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
slew (LARGE AMOUNT) /sluː/
noun [C usually singular] US INFORMAL
a large amount or number:
Mr Savino has been charged with three murders as well as a whole slew of other crimes.
a large amount or number:
Mr Savino has been charged with three murders as well as a whole slew of other crimes.
slew (TURN ROUND) /sluː/
verb [I or T; + adverb or preposition]
to turn or be turned round suddenly and awkwardly:
The car hit a patch of ice and slewed around violently.
He slewed the van to the left to avoid the dog.
to turn or be turned round suddenly and awkwardly:
The car hit a patch of ice and slewed around violently.
He slewed the van to the left to avoid the dog.
lugubrious /luːˈguː.bri.əs/
adjective LITERARY
sad, especially in a slow or serious way:
a lugubrious face
lugubriously /luːˈguː.bri.ə.sli/
adverb LITERARY
lugubriousness /luːˈguː.bri.ə.snəs/
noun [U] LITERARY
sad, especially in a slow or serious way:
a lugubrious face
lugubriously /luːˈguː.bri.ə.sli/
adverb LITERARY
lugubriousness /luːˈguː.bri.ə.snəs/
noun [U] LITERARY
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
maudlin /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ US /ˈmɑːd-/
adjective
feeling sad and having a lot of pity for yourself, especially after you have drunk a lot of alcohol
feeling sad and having a lot of pity for yourself, especially after you have drunk a lot of alcohol
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
fer.vor
AHD: [fûr“v…r]
D.J. [6fT8v*]
K.K. [6fPv+]
- Great warmth and intensity of emotion.See Synonyms at passion 热诚，热烈：极大的热情或情感的强烈参见 passion
- Intense heat.炽热
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English fervour 中古英语 fervour
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin fervor 源自 拉丁语 fervor
- from ferv¶re [to boil] * see fervid 源自 ferv¶re [激动] *参见 fervid
Bé.ziers
AHD: [b³z-y³“]
D.J. [be!z6je!]
K.K. [bez6je]
- A city of southern France southwest of Montpellier. An ancient Gallic fortress, it is an industrial center with an important trade in wines. Population, 76,647.贝济耶：法国南部一城市，位于蒙彼利埃西南。为一座古老的高卢人要塞，是一个工业中心，葡萄酒业占很重要地位。人口76,647
NONE（无词性）
Bêche-de-Mer
AHD: [bµsh” d…-mâr“]
D.J. [7be. d*6me*]
K.K. [7bW. d*6mWr]
- See Bislama 参见 Bislama
n.（名词）
语源：
- From the commercial importance of bêche-de-mer where the language is spoken 源于…的商业价值 bêche-de-mer为此讲这种语言
bêche-de-mer
AHD: [bµsh”d…-mâr“]
D.J. [7be.d*6me*]
K.K. [7bW.d*6mWr]
- See trepang 参见 trepang
n.（名词） 【复数】 bêches-de-mer[bµsh”d…-mâr“]
语源：
- French 法语
- alteration influenced by bêche [grub] 受 bêche的影响 [抓住]
- of biche-de-mer biche-de-mer的变化
- from Portuguese bicho do mar 源自 葡萄牙语 bicho do mar
- bicho [worm] from Late Latin b¶stulus diminutive of Latin b¶stia [beast] bicho [幼虫] 源自 后期拉丁语 b¶stulus 拉丁语 b¶stia的小后缀 [兽]
- do [of the] do […的]
- mar [sea] from Latin mare * see mori- mar [海] 源自 拉丁语 mare *参见 mori-
conjecture /kənˈdʒek.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C or U]
(the forming of) a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof:
There's been a lot of conjecture in the papers recently about the royal marriage.
conjecture /kənˈdʒek.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
verb [I] FORMAL
to guess, based on the appearance of a situation and not on proof:
We'll never know exactly how she died; we can only conjecture.
[+ that] He conjectured that the company would soon be in financial difficulties.
conjectural /kənˈdʒek.tʃər.əl/ US /-tʃɚ-/
adjective
(the forming of) a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof:
There's been a lot of conjecture in the papers recently about the royal marriage.
conjecture /kənˈdʒek.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
verb [I] FORMAL
to guess, based on the appearance of a situation and not on proof:
We'll never know exactly how she died; we can only conjecture.
[+ that] He conjectured that the company would soon be in financial difficulties.
conjectural /kənˈdʒek.tʃər.əl/ US /-tʃɚ-/
adjective
avid /ˈæv.ɪd/
adjective
extremely eager or interested:
an avid football fan
an avid supporter of the arts
He took an avid interest in the project.
FORMAL She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news.
avidly /ˈæv.ɪd.li/
adverb
She reads avidly.
We avidly awaited news of him.
avidity /əˈvɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
extremely eager or interested:
an avid football fan
an avid supporter of the arts
He took an avid interest in the project.
FORMAL She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news.
avidly /ˈæv.ɪd.li/
adverb
She reads avidly.
We avidly awaited news of him.
avidity /əˈvɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
noun [U]
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise:
I've always held musicians in awe.
As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
awe /ɔː/ US /ɑː/
verb [T] UK aweing or US awing
I was awed but not frightened by the huge gorilla.
Her paintings have awed and amazed the public for half a century.
The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
awed /ɔːd/ US /ɑːd/
adjective
We stood there in awed silence.
"How does she manage to run so fast at her age?" he asked in awed tones.
pucker /ˈpʌk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I or T] (ALSO pucker up)
to tighten skin or cloth until small folds appear or (of skin or cloth) to form small folds:
He puckered his lips and kissed her.
Her mouth puckered and I thought she was going to cry.
puckered seams
pucker /ˈpʌk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
to tighten skin or cloth until small folds appear or (of skin or cloth) to form small folds:
He puckered his lips and kissed her.
Her mouth puckered and I thought she was going to cry.
puckered seams
pucker /ˈpʌk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
timid /ˈtɪm.ɪd/
adjective
shy and nervous; lacking confidence; easily frightened:
Lucy is a rather timid child.
My horse is a bit timid and is easily frightened by traffic.
timidly /ˈtɪm.ɪd.li/
adverb
"Um, excuse me, " he said timidly.
timidity /tɪˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
shy and nervous; lacking confidence; easily frightened:
Lucy is a rather timid child.
My horse is a bit timid and is easily frightened by traffic.
timidly /ˈtɪm.ɪd.li/
adverb
"Um, excuse me, " he said timidly.
timidity /tɪˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
licentious /laɪˈsen.tʃəs/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
(especially of a person or their behaviour) sexual in an uncontrolled and socially unacceptable way
licentiously /laɪˈsen.tʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
licentiousness /laɪˈsen.tʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
(especially of a person or their behaviour) sexual in an uncontrolled and socially unacceptable way
licentiously /laɪˈsen.tʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
licentiousness /laɪˈsen.tʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
forsake (LEAVE) /fɔːˈseɪk/ US /fɔːr-/
verb [T] forsook, forsaken LITERARY
to leave someone forever, especially when they need you:
Do not forsake me!
to leave someone forever, especially when they need you:
Do not forsake me!
forsake (STOP) /fɔːˈseɪk/ US /fɔːr-/
verb [T] forsook, forsaken FORMAL
to stop doing or having something:
He decided to forsake politics for journalism.
to stop doing or having something:
He decided to forsake politics for journalism.
willy-nilly /ˌwɪl.iˈnɪl.i/
adverb INFORMAL
1 If something happens willy-nilly, it happens whether the people who are involved want it to happen or not:
Both sides were drawn, willy-nilly, into the conflict.
2 without any order:
She threw her clothes willy-nilly into a drawer.
1 If something happens willy-nilly, it happens whether the people who are involved want it to happen or not:
Both sides were drawn, willy-nilly, into the conflict.
2 without any order:
She threw her clothes willy-nilly into a drawer.
cogent /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
describes an argument or reason, etc. that is clearly expressed and persuasive
cogently /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt.li/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL
She argued most cogently for a relaxation of the sanctions.
cogency /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt.si/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
describes an argument or reason, etc. that is clearly expressed and persuasive
cogently /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt.li/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL
She argued most cogently for a relaxation of the sanctions.
cogency /ˈkəʊ.dʒənt.si/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
con.de.scend.ing
AHD: [k¼n”d¹-sµn“d¹ng]
D.J. [7kKnd!6send!0]
K.K. [7k$nd!6sWnd!0]
- Displaying a patronizingly superior attitude.高傲的：显示出很强的优越感的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- con”descend“ingly
adv.（副词）
deride /dɪˈraɪd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to laugh at someone or something in a way which shows you think they are ridiculous or of no value:
He derided my singing as pathetic.
This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction.
derision /dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
when someone or something is laughed at and considered ridiculous or of no value:
They treated his suggestion with derision.
Her speech was met with hoots/howls of derision.
derisive /dɪˈraɪ.sɪv/
adjective (ALSO derisory) FORMAL
showing derision:
derisive laughter
a derisive comment/remark
See also derisory.
derisively /dɪˈraɪ.sɪv.li/
adverb FORMAL
to laugh at someone or something in a way which shows you think they are ridiculous or of no value:
He derided my singing as pathetic.
This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction.
derision /dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
when someone or something is laughed at and considered ridiculous or of no value:
They treated his suggestion with derision.
Her speech was met with hoots/howls of derision.
derisive /dɪˈraɪ.sɪv/
adjective (ALSO derisory) FORMAL
showing derision:
derisive laughter
a derisive comment/remark
See also derisory.
derisively /dɪˈraɪ.sɪv.li/
adverb FORMAL
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
ridicule /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/
noun [U]
unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid or worthless:
She was treated with scorn and ridicule by her colleagues when she applied for the job.
He's become an object of ridicule (= a person that everyone thinks is stupid and criticizes or laughs at).
ridicule /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/
verb [T]
to laugh at someone in an unkind way:
She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed.
At the time he was ridiculed for his ideas.
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs/
adjective
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:
Do I look ridiculous in this hat?
Don't be so ridiculous! I can't possibly afford to go on holiday.
It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!
ridiculously /rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
Hotel rooms in the city are ridiculously overpriced during the festival.
unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid or worthless:
She was treated with scorn and ridicule by her colleagues when she applied for the job.
He's become an object of ridicule (= a person that everyone thinks is stupid and criticizes or laughs at).
ridicule /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/
verb [T]
to laugh at someone in an unkind way:
She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed.
At the time he was ridiculed for his ideas.
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs/
adjective
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:
Do I look ridiculous in this hat?
Don't be so ridiculous! I can't possibly afford to go on holiday.
It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!
ridiculously /rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
Hotel rooms in the city are ridiculously overpriced during the festival.
pompous /ˈpɒm.pəs/ US /ˈpɑːm-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too serious and full of importance:
He's a pompous old prig who's totally incapable of taking a joke.
He can sometimes sound a bit pompous when he talks about acting.
pompously /ˈpɒm.pə.sli/ US /ˈpɑːm-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
pomposity /pɒmˈpɒs.ə.ti/ US /pɑːmˈpɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO pompousness) DISAPPROVING
too serious and full of importance:
He's a pompous old prig who's totally incapable of taking a joke.
He can sometimes sound a bit pompous when he talks about acting.
pompously /ˈpɒm.pə.sli/ US /ˈpɑːm-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
pomposity /pɒmˈpɒs.ə.ti/ US /pɑːmˈpɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] (ALSO pompousness) DISAPPROVING
reconcile /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/
verb [T]
1 to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:
It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion.
It's difficult to reconcile such different points of view.
How can you reconcile your fur coat and/with your love of animals?
2 be reconciled When two people are reconciled they become friendly again after they have argued:
They were finally reconciled with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
reconciliation /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [C or U] when two people or groups of people become friendly again after they have argued:
It took hours of negotiations to bring about a reconciliation between the two sides.
2 [U] the process of making two opposite beliefs, ideas or situations agree
1 to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:
It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion.
It's difficult to reconcile such different points of view.
How can you reconcile your fur coat and/with your love of animals?
2 be reconciled When two people are reconciled they become friendly again after they have argued:
They were finally reconciled with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
reconciliation /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [C or U] when two people or groups of people become friendly again after they have argued:
It took hours of negotiations to bring about a reconciliation between the two sides.
2 [U] the process of making two opposite beliefs, ideas or situations agree
tender (GENTLE) /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
adjective
gentle, caring or sympathetic:
a tender look/smile
What you need is some tender loving care.
tenderly /ˈten.dəl.i/ US /-dɚ.li/
adverb
tenderness /ˈten.də.nəs/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [U]
gentle, caring or sympathetic:
a tender look/smile
What you need is some tender loving care.
tenderly /ˈten.dəl.i/ US /-dɚ.li/
adverb
tenderness /ˈten.də.nəs/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [U]
tender (PAINFUL) /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
adjective
(of part of the body) painful, sore or uncomfortable when touched:
My arm was very tender after the injection.
tenderness /ˈten.də.nəs/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [U]
(of part of the body) painful, sore or uncomfortable when touched:
My arm was very tender after the injection.
tenderness /ˈten.də.nəs/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [U]
tender (SOFT) /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
adjective
1 (of meat or vegetables) easy to cut or chew:
My steak was beautifully tender.
2 describes plants which are easily damaged by cold weather
1 (of meat or vegetables) easy to cut or chew:
My steak was beautifully tender.
2 describes plants which are easily damaged by cold weather
tender (YOUNG) /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
adjective LITERARY
young:
He was sent off to boarding school at the tender age of seven.
young:
He was sent off to boarding school at the tender age of seven.
tender (OFFER) /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C]
1 a written or formal offer to supply goods or do a job for an agreed price:
The council has invited tenders for the building contract.
2 SPECIALIZED a written offer to buy or sell shares in a company
tender /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb
1 [I] If you tender for a job, you make a formal offer to do it for a stated price:
Five companies have tendered for the hospital contract.
2 [I] SPECIALIZED If you tender for something such as shares, you make a formal offer to buy them for a stated price.
3 [T] FORMAL to give or offer something:
Please tender the exact fare.
The health minister has tendered her resignation (= has offered to leave her job).
1 a written or formal offer to supply goods or do a job for an agreed price:
The council has invited tenders for the building contract.
2 SPECIALIZED a written offer to buy or sell shares in a company
tender /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb
1 [I] If you tender for a job, you make a formal offer to do it for a stated price:
Five companies have tendered for the hospital contract.
2 [I] SPECIALIZED If you tender for something such as shares, you make a formal offer to buy them for a stated price.
3 [T] FORMAL to give or offer something:
Please tender the exact fare.
The health minister has tendered her resignation (= has offered to leave her job).
tender (CONTAINER) /ˈten.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a vehicle used for transporting water, wood or coal, especially one which is pulled behind a railway engine or used by the fire service, or a small boat used for transporting people or goods between a larger boat and the coast
a vehicle used for transporting water, wood or coal, especially one which is pulled behind a railway engine or used by the fire service, or a small boat used for transporting people or goods between a larger boat and the coast
moderate (MEDIUM-SIZED) /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adjective
neither small nor large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities:
moderate growth/inflation
He's a moderate drinker.
The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.
Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.
moderately /ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adverb
There's very little moderately priced housing in this area.
moderation /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɑː.dəˈreɪ-/
noun [U]
You can eat whatever you like as long as it's in moderation.
All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations.
moderator /ˈmɒd.ər.eɪ.təʳ/ US /ˈmɑː.də.reɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 (US USUALLY mediator) FORMAL someone who tries to help other people come to an agreement:
An independent moderator should be appointed to oversee the negotiations.
2 US someone who makes certain that a formal discussion happens without problems and follows the rules:
He challenged the president to a series of TV debates. Just the two of them, with no moderator.
3 UK SPECIALIZED someone who makes certain that all the people marking an exam use the same standards:
The final marks awarded for coursework will depend upon the moderator.
neither small nor large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities:
moderate growth/inflation
He's a moderate drinker.
The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.
Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.
moderately /ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adverb
There's very little moderately priced housing in this area.
moderation /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɑː.dəˈreɪ-/
noun [U]
You can eat whatever you like as long as it's in moderation.
All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations.
moderator /ˈmɒd.ər.eɪ.təʳ/ US /ˈmɑː.də.reɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 (US USUALLY mediator) FORMAL someone who tries to help other people come to an agreement:
An independent moderator should be appointed to oversee the negotiations.
2 US someone who makes certain that a formal discussion happens without problems and follows the rules:
He challenged the president to a series of TV debates. Just the two of them, with no moderator.
3 UK SPECIALIZED someone who makes certain that all the people marking an exam use the same standards:
The final marks awarded for coursework will depend upon the moderator.
moderate (OPINIONS) /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
noun [C]
describes a person whose opinions, especially their political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people:
He is well-known as a moderate in the party.
moderate /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adjective
The party leader is an extreme left-winger, but her deputy is more moderate in her views.
describes a person whose opinions, especially their political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people:
He is well-known as a moderate in the party.
moderate /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adjective
The party leader is an extreme left-winger, but her deputy is more moderate in her views.
moderate (SLIGHT) /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adjective
slight or limited; not as great as desired:
There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment.
We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes.
moderately /ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adverb
The company remains moderately profitable, but it is not making as much money as it should.
slight or limited; not as great as desired:
There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment.
We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes.
moderately /ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adverb
The company remains moderately profitable, but it is not making as much money as it should.
moderate (REDUCE) /ˈmɒd.ər.eɪt/ US /ˈmɑː.də.reɪt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something:
There have been repeated calls for the president to moderate his stance on contraception.
Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible.
moderation /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɑː.dəˈreɪ-/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.
to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something:
There have been repeated calls for the president to moderate his stance on contraception.
Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible.
moderation /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɑː.dəˈreɪ-/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.
categorical /ˌkæt.əˈgɒr.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˌkæţ.əˈgɑːr-/
adjective
without any doubt or possibility of being changed; certain:
a categorical statement/reply/assurance
categorically /ˌkæt.əˈgɒr.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌkæţ.əˈgɑː.rɪ-/
adverb
He categorically refused to take part in the project.
without any doubt or possibility of being changed; certain:
a categorical statement/reply/assurance
categorically /ˌkæt.əˈgɒr.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌkæţ.əˈgɑː.rɪ-/
adverb
He categorically refused to take part in the project.
brim (TOP) /brɪm/
noun [C]
the very top edge of a container:
She poured the cream until it reached the brim.
He filled the jug to the brim.
She passed him the mug, filled/full to the brim with hot black coffee.
brim /brɪm/
verb [I] -mm-
to become full of something, especially a liquid:
Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that he was alive.
FIGURATIVE His recent triumphs have left the tennis ace brimming (over) with (= full of) confidence and energy.
brimful /brɪmˈfʊl/
adjective
brimful of sth full of something good:
Nobody could call this year's Cannes film festival brimful of wonderful surprises.
the very top edge of a container:
She poured the cream until it reached the brim.
He filled the jug to the brim.
She passed him the mug, filled/full to the brim with hot black coffee.
brim /brɪm/
verb [I] -mm-
to become full of something, especially a liquid:
Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that he was alive.
FIGURATIVE His recent triumphs have left the tennis ace brimming (over) with (= full of) confidence and energy.
brimful /brɪmˈfʊl/
adjective
brimful of sth full of something good:
Nobody could call this year's Cannes film festival brimful of wonderful surprises.
inure 也作 en.ure
AHD: [¹n-y‹r“]
D.J. [!n6j&*]
K.K. [!n6j&r]
- To habituate to something undesirable, especially by prolonged subjection; accustom:使习惯于：特指经过较长时间的适应而习惯于曾经厌烦的东西；使适应：“Though the food became no more palatable, he soon became sufficiently inured to it”(&b{John Barth})“虽然食物变得不再可口，但他很快就充分习惯了”(约翰·巴思)
v.tr.（及物动词） in.ured,in.ur.ing,in.ures
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- back-formation from enured [customary] 源自 enured的逆构词 [习惯上的]
- from in ure 源自 in ure
- in [in] * see in 1in [在…里面的] *参见 in1
- ure [use] from Old French euvre, uevre [work] from Latin opera [activity associated with work] * see op- ure [使用] 源自 古法语 euvre, uevre [工作] 源自 拉丁语 opera [与工作有关的活动] *参见 op-
继承用法：
- inure“ment
n.（名词）
con.cur.rence
AHD: [k…n-kûr“…ns, -k¾r“-]
D.J. [k*n6kT8r*ns, -6kJr-]
K.K. [k*n6kPr*ns, -6kJr-]
- Agreement in opinion.同意：观点一致
- Cooperation, as of agents, circumstances, or events.合作，如代理、情形或事件中
- Simultaneous occurrence; coincidence.巧合：同时发生；巧合
n.（名词）
choleric /kɒlˈer.ɪk/ US /kəˈler-/
adjective FORMAL
very angry or easily annoyed
very angry or easily annoyed
en.treat
AHD: [µn-tr¶t“] 也作 in.treat [¹n-]
D.J. [en6tri8t] 也作 in.treat [!n]
K.K. [Wn6trit] 也作 in.treat [!n]
v.（动词） en.treat.ed,en.treat.ing,en.treats
- To make an earnest request of.恳求
- To ask for earnestly; petition for.乞求；请求
- Archaic To deal with; treat.【古语】 对待；对付
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To make an earnest request or petition; plead.See Synonyms at beg 进行迫切的要求或请求；恳求参见 beg
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English entreten 中古英语 entreten
- from Anglo-Norman entreter 源自 英法语 entreter
- en- [causative pref.] * see en- 1en- [使役性前缀] *参见 en-1
- treter [to treat] * see treat treter [对待] *参见 treat
继承用法：
- entreat“ingly
adv.（副词）
- entreat“ment
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
sup.pli.cate
AHD: [s¾p“l¹-k³t”]
D.J. [6sJpl!7ke!t]
K.K. [6sJpl!7ket]
v.（动词） sup.pli.cat.ed,sup.pli.cat.ing,sup.pli.cates
- To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying.恳求：请求或祈求
- To make a humble entreaty to; beseech.向…恳求；向…请求
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To make a humble, earnest petition; beg.恳求；乞求
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English supplicaten 中古英语 supplicaten
- from Latin supplic³re supplic³t- 源自 拉丁语 supplic³re supplic³t-
- from supplex supplic- [suppliant] * see supple 源自 supplex supplic- [恳求的] *参见 supple
继承用法：
- sup”plica“tion
n.（名词）
- sup“plicato”ry AHD: [-k…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] （形容词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
adventitious /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/ /-ven-/
adjective FORMAL
not expected or planned:
an adventitious event/situation
adventitiously /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.ə.sli/ /-ven-/
adverb FORMAL
not expected or planned:
an adventitious event/situation
adventitiously /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.ə.sli/ /-ven-/
adverb FORMAL
grate (FIRE) /greɪt/
noun [C]
a metal structure which holds coal or wood in a fireplace
a metal structure which holds coal or wood in a fireplace
grate (ANNOY) /greɪt/
verb [I]
When a noise or behaviour grates, it annoys you:
After a while her voice really started to grate on me.
It's the way she's always talking about herself - it just grates on me.
When a noise or behaviour grates, it annoys you:
After a while her voice really started to grate on me.
It's the way she's always talking about herself - it just grates on me.
grate (RUB TOGETHER) /greɪt/
verb [I]
When two hard objects grate, they rub together, sometimes making a sharp unpleasant sound.
When two hard objects grate, they rub together, sometimes making a sharp unpleasant sound.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
perceptible /pəˈsep.tə.bļ/ US /pɚ-/
adjective
that can be seen, heard or noticed:
There was a barely perceptible movement in his right arm.
The past year has seen a perceptible improvement in working standards.
perceptibly /pəˈsep.tə.bli/ US /pɚ-/
adverb
The mood had changed perceptibly.
that can be seen, heard or noticed:
There was a barely perceptible movement in his right arm.
The past year has seen a perceptible improvement in working standards.
perceptibly /pəˈsep.tə.bli/ US /pɚ-/
adverb
The mood had changed perceptibly.
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
truncate /trʌŋˈkeɪt/
verb [T]
to make something shorter or briefer, especially by removing the end of it:
Television coverage of the match was truncated by a technical fault.
truncated /trʌŋˈkeɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
truncation /trʌŋˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to make something shorter or briefer, especially by removing the end of it:
Television coverage of the match was truncated by a technical fault.
truncated /trʌŋˈkeɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
truncation /trʌŋˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
trunk road noun [C] UK
an important road for travelling long distances at high speed, which is suitable for large vehicles and a lot of traffic.
truculent /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/
adjective
unpleasant and tending to argue a lot:
a truculent teenager
I found him truculent and unpleasant.
truculently /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt.li/
adverb
truculence /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənts/
noun [U]
unpleasant and tending to argue a lot:
a truculent teenager
I found him truculent and unpleasant.
truculently /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt.li/
adverb
truculence /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənts/
noun [U]
lapse (FAILURE) /læps/
noun [C]
a temporary failure:
a lapse of concentration
The management's decision to ignore the safety warnings demonstrated a remarkable lapse of judgment.
a memory lapse
a temporary failure:
a lapse of concentration
The management's decision to ignore the safety warnings demonstrated a remarkable lapse of judgment.
a memory lapse
lapse (PERIOD) /læps/
noun [C usually singular]
a period of time passing between two things happening:
a time lapse/a lapse of time
He turned up again after a lapse of two years.
a period of time passing between two things happening:
a time lapse/a lapse of time
He turned up again after a lapse of two years.
lapse (END) /læps/
verb [I]
to end legally or officially by not being continued or made effective for a longer period:
The association needs to win back former members who have allowed their subscriptions to lapse.
lapsed /læpst/
adjective [before noun]
1 no longer involved in an activity or organization:
a lapsed Catholic
2 no longer being continued or paid:
a lapsed subscription
to end legally or officially by not being continued or made effective for a longer period:
The association needs to win back former members who have allowed their subscriptions to lapse.
lapsed /læpst/
adjective [before noun]
1 no longer involved in an activity or organization:
a lapsed Catholic
2 no longer being continued or paid:
a lapsed subscription
asperity /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the quality of being severe in the way that you speak and behave:
the asperity of her manner
the quality of being severe in the way that you speak and behave:
the asperity of her manner
out.set
AHD: [out“sµt”]
D.J. [6a&t7set]
K.K. [6a&t7sWt]
- The beginning; the start:开端；起始：Problems arose at the very outset.刚刚起步，就遇到了困难
- An initial stage, as of an activity:初期阶段，如活动：The outset of any major project can be difficult.任何主要方案实施的初期都可能会有困难
n.（名词）
onset /ˈɒn.set/ US /ˈɑːn-/
noun
the onset of sth the moment at which something unpleasant begins:
the onset of cancer
The new treatment can delay the onset of the disease by several years.
the onset of sth the moment at which something unpleasant begins:
the onset of cancer
The new treatment can delay the onset of the disease by several years.
re.lent.less
AHD: [r¹-lµnt“l¹s]
D.J. [r!6lentl!s]
K.K. [r!6lWntl!s]
- Unyielding in severity or strictness; unrelenting:无情的：在严酷或严格方面不屈从的，不宽容的：relentless persecution.无情的迫害
- Steady and persistent; unremitting:持续不断的：稳定的和持续的；不松懈的：the relentless beat of the drums.持续不断的击鼓声
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- relent“lessly
adv.（副词）
- relent“lessness
n.（名词）
commensurate /kəˈment.sjər.ət/ US /-sjɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
in a correct and suitable amount compared to something else:
a salary that is commensurate with skills and experience
in a correct and suitable amount compared to something else:
a salary that is commensurate with skills and experience
abject (EXTREME) /ˈæb.dʒekt/
adjective FORMAL
abject misery/poverty/terror, etc. when someone is extremely unhappy, poor, frightened, etc:
They live in abject poverty.
This policy has turned out to be an abject failure.
abject misery/poverty/terror, etc. when someone is extremely unhappy, poor, frightened, etc:
They live in abject poverty.
This policy has turned out to be an abject failure.
abject (WITHOUT RESPECT) /ˈæb.dʒekt/
adjective FORMAL
showing no pride or respect for yourself:
an abject apology
He is almost abject in his respect for his boss.
abjectly /ˈæb.dʒekt.li/
adverb
showing no pride or respect for yourself:
an abject apology
He is almost abject in his respect for his boss.
abjectly /ˈæb.dʒekt.li/
adverb
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
inadvertent /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţənt/
adjective
done unintentionally:
All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.
inadvertently /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt.li/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţənt-/
adverb
inadvertence /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənts/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţənts/
noun [U]
done unintentionally:
All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.
inadvertently /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt.li/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţənt-/
adverb
inadvertence /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənts/ US /-ˈvɝː.ţənts/
noun [U]
voracious /vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/
adjective
very eager for something, especially a lot of food:
He has a voracious appetite (= he eats a lot).
He's a voracious reader of historical novels (= He reads a lot of them eagerly and quickly).
voraciously /vəˈreɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb
voraciousness /vəˈreɪ.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U]
very eager for something, especially a lot of food:
He has a voracious appetite (= he eats a lot).
He's a voracious reader of historical novels (= He reads a lot of them eagerly and quickly).
voraciously /vəˈreɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb
voraciousness /vəˈreɪ.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U]
ve.ra.cious
AHD: [v…-r³“sh…s]
D.J. [v*6re!.*s]
K.K. [v*6re.*s]
- Honest; truthful.诚实的；真实的
- Accurate; precise.精确的；准确的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin v¶r³x v¶r³c- 源自 拉丁语 v¶r³x v¶r³c-
- from v¶rus * see w¶ro- 源自 v¶rus *参见 w¶ro-
继承用法：
- vera“ciously
adv.（副词）
- vera“ciousness
n.（名词）
crumple /ˈkrʌm.pļ/
verb
1 [I or T] to become, or cause something to become, full of irregular folds:
This shirt crumples easily
2 [I] If someone's face crumples, it becomes full of lines because of a strong emotion:
Her face crumpled with laughter.
3 [I] If someone crumples, they fall to the ground suddenly:
The bullet hit him and he crumpled into a heap on the floor.
crumpled /ˈkrʌm.pļd/
adjective
crumpled clothes
the crumpled charm of linen
1 [I or T] to become, or cause something to become, full of irregular folds:
This shirt crumples easily
2 [I] If someone's face crumples, it becomes full of lines because of a strong emotion:
Her face crumpled with laughter.
3 [I] If someone crumples, they fall to the ground suddenly:
The bullet hit him and he crumpled into a heap on the floor.
crumpled /ˈkrʌm.pļd/
adjective
crumpled clothes
the crumpled charm of linen
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
budge /bʌdʒ/
verb [I or T]
1 If something will not budge or you cannot budge it, it will not move:
I've tried moving the desk but it won't budge/I can't budge it.
2 If someone will not budge, or you cannot budge them, they will not change their opinion:
I've tried persuading her, but she won't budge.
1 If something will not budge or you cannot budge it, it will not move:
I've tried moving the desk but it won't budge/I can't budge it.
2 If someone will not budge, or you cannot budge them, they will not change their opinion:
I've tried persuading her, but she won't budge.
Buddha /ˈbʊd.ə/
noun
1 [S] the Indian holy man (563-483 BC) on whose life and teachings Buddhism is based
2 [C] an image or statue of Buddha
Buddhism /ˈbʊd.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
a religion that originally comes from India, and teaches that personal spiritual improvement will lead to escape from human suffering
Buddhist /ˈbʊd.ɪst/
noun [C]
someone who believes in Buddhism
Buddhist /ˈbʊd.ɪst/
adjective
a Buddhist temple
1 [S] the Indian holy man (563-483 BC) on whose life and teachings Buddhism is based
2 [C] an image or statue of Buddha
Buddhism /ˈbʊd.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
a religion that originally comes from India, and teaches that personal spiritual improvement will lead to escape from human suffering
Buddhist /ˈbʊd.ɪst/
noun [C]
someone who believes in Buddhism
Buddhist /ˈbʊd.ɪst/
adjective
a Buddhist temple
badger (ANIMAL) /ˈbædʒ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
an animal with greyish brown fur, a black and white head and a pointed face, which lives underground and comes out to feed at night
an animal with greyish brown fur, a black and white head and a pointed face, which lives underground and comes out to feed at night
badger (ASK) /ˈbædʒ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
to persuade someone by telling them repeatedly to do something, or to question someone repeatedly:
Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready.
[+ into + ing form of verb] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise.
[+ to infinitive] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets.
to persuade someone by telling them repeatedly to do something, or to question someone repeatedly:
Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready.
[+ into + ing form of verb] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise.
[+ to infinitive] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets.
af.fec.ta.tion
AHD: [²f”µk-t³“sh…n]
D.J. [7#fek6te!.*n]
K.K. [7#fWk6te.*n]
- A show, pretense, or display.假装：假装，假象，装出的样子
- Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; artificiality.装模作样：假装的而非自然的行为；做作
- A particular habit, as of speech or dress, adopted to give a false impression.矫情：给人以错觉的某一特定习惯，例如言语或服饰的习惯
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin affect³ti½ affect³ti½n- 拉丁语 affect³ti½ affect³ti½n-
- from affect³tus [past participle of] affect³re [to strive after] * see affect 2源自 affect³tus [] affect³re的过去分词 [力求] *参见 affect2
参考词汇：
- affectation,pose,air,mannerism
- These nouns refer to personal behavior assumed for effect.Anaffectation is an artificial habit, as of speech or dress, that is often adopted in imitation of an admired person and that can be identified by others as being unnatural: 这些名词都表示假装以求效果的个人行为。对于affection ，是指一种不自然的言语或服饰习惯， 通常是模仿所崇拜的人物或模仿被他人认为是反常的事物：“His [Arthur Rubinstein's] &I{playing stripped away . . . the affectations and exaggerations that characterized Chopin interpretation before his arrival”} (Michael Kimmelman).“他的 演奏去除了…在其之前代表萧邦演奏特征的做作与夸张” （迈克尔·金迈尔曼）。
- Pose denotes an attitude adopted with the aim of calling favorable attention to oneself or making an impression on other people: Pose 表示为引起他人对自己的良好注意或给他人留下印象而采取的态度：His humility is only a pose.他的谦卑只是一种姿态。
- Air, meaning a distinctive but intangible quality, does not always imply sham: Air 表示明显的但不易捉摸的品质，通常不含假象：Don't put on airs.不要摆架子。
- Mannerism denotes an idiosyncratic trait, manner, or quirk, often one that others find obtrusive and distracting: Mannerism 表示个人特有的性格，风度或怪癖，通常被他人认为是鲁莽的或混乱的：He had a mannerism of closing his eyes as he talked, as if he were deep in thought.他有闭着眼睛说话的习惯，好象是在沉思中。
parsimonious /ˌpɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ US /ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
not willing to spend money or give something:
She's too parsimonious to heat the house properly.
FIGURATIVE I think that politicians are often rather parsimonious with the (= do not tell the complete) truth.
parsimoniously /ˌpɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
parsimony /ˈpɑː.sɪ.mə.ni/ US /ˈpɑːr.sə.moʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
not willing to spend money or give something:
She's too parsimonious to heat the house properly.
FIGURATIVE I think that politicians are often rather parsimonious with the (= do not tell the complete) truth.
parsimoniously /ˌpɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
parsimony /ˈpɑː.sɪ.mə.ni/ US /ˈpɑːr.sə.moʊ-/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
la.bile
AHD: [l³“bºl”, -b…l]
D.J. [6le!7ba!l, -b*l]
K.K. [6le7ba!l, -b*l]
- Open to change; adaptable:易变化；能改变的：an emotionally labile person.感情容易变化的人
- Chemistry Constantly undergoing or likely to undergo change; unstable:【化学】 易分解的：不断的发生变化或有可能发生变化的；不稳定的：a labile compound.不稳定化合物
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English labil [forgetful, wandering] 中古英语 labil [健忘的，游荡的]
- from Old French labile 源自 古法语 labile
- from Late Latin l³bilis [apt to slip] 源自 后期拉丁语 l³bilis [易于疏忽]
- from l³b&9{º} [to slip] 源自 l³b&9{º} [疏忽]
继承用法：
- labil“ity AHD: [-b¹l“¹-t¶] （名词）
co.pi.lot
AHD: [k½“pº”l…t]
D.J. [6k*&7pa!l*t]
K.K. [6ko7pa!l*t]
- The second or relief pilot of an aircraft.副驾驶员：飞机上的副飞机员或备用飞行员
n.（名词）
rectitude /ˈrek.tɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tə.tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
honesty and correct moral behaviour:
An austere man of unquestioned moral rectitude, Nava inspired deep devotion in those who worked for him.
honesty and correct moral behaviour:
An austere man of unquestioned moral rectitude, Nava inspired deep devotion in those who worked for him.
confine /kənˈfaɪn/
verb
1 [T] to limit an activity, person or problem in some way:
Let's confine our discussion to the matter in question, please!
Please confine your use of the telephone to business calls.
By closing the infected farms we're hoping to confine the disease to the north of the region (= stop it from spreading to other areas).
2 [T usually passive] to keep someone in an enclosed place, often by force:
The hostages had been confined for so long that they couldn't cope with the outside world.
1 [T] to limit an activity, person or problem in some way:
Let's confine our discussion to the matter in question, please!
Please confine your use of the telephone to business calls.
By closing the infected farms we're hoping to confine the disease to the north of the region (= stop it from spreading to other areas).
2 [T usually passive] to keep someone in an enclosed place, often by force:
The hostages had been confined for so long that they couldn't cope with the outside world.
conviction (CRIME) /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when someone is officially found to be guilty of a particular crime:
As it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.
He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.
The conviction of the three demonstrators has caused public outrage locally.
Compare acquittal.
when someone is officially found to be guilty of a particular crime:
As it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.
He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.
The conviction of the three demonstrators has caused public outrage locally.
Compare acquittal.
conviction (OPINION) /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
noun
1 [C or U] a strong opinion or belief:
religious/moral convictions
a deep/strong/lifelong conviction
[+ that] It's my personal conviction that all rapists should be locked away for life.
2 [U] a feeling of certainty about something:
He said he was enjoying his new job, but his voice lacked conviction.
1 [C or U] a strong opinion or belief:
religious/moral convictions
a deep/strong/lifelong conviction
[+ that] It's my personal conviction that all rapists should be locked away for life.
2 [U] a feeling of certainty about something:
He said he was enjoying his new job, but his voice lacked conviction.
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
counterpart /ˈkaʊn.tə.pɑːt/ US /-ţɚ.pɑːrt/
noun [C]
a person or thing which has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization:
The Prime Minister is to meet his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs.
a person or thing which has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization:
The Prime Minister is to meet his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
secrete (PRODUCE) /sɪˈkriːt/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
(of animals or plants or their cells) to produce and release a liquid:
Saliva is a liquid secreted by glands in or near the mouth.
secretion /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
The excessive secretion of gastric juices in the gut causes ulcers.
toxic secretions
(of animals or plants or their cells) to produce and release a liquid:
Saliva is a liquid secreted by glands in or near the mouth.
secretion /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
The excessive secretion of gastric juices in the gut causes ulcers.
toxic secretions
secrete (HIDE) /sɪˈkriːt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to put something in a place where it is unlikely to be found:
He was arrested at the airport with a kilo of heroin secreted in his clothing.
to put something in a place where it is unlikely to be found:
He was arrested at the airport with a kilo of heroin secreted in his clothing.
errant /ˈer.ənt/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
behaving wrongly in some way, especially by leaving home:
an errant husband
errant children
behaving wrongly in some way, especially by leaving home:
an errant husband
errant children
quibble /ˈkwɪb.ļ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to argue about, or say you disapprove of, something very small and unimportant:
There's no point quibbling about/over a couple of dollars.
quibble /ˈkwɪb.ļ/
noun [C]
to argue about, or say you disapprove of, something very small and unimportant:
There's no point quibbling about/over a couple of dollars.
quibble /ˈkwɪb.ļ/
noun [C]
wrest /rest/
verb [T + adverb or preposition]
1 FORMAL to obtain something with effort or difficulty:
The shareholders are planning to wrest control of the company (away) from the current directors.
2 to violently pull something away from someone:
He wrested the letter from my grasp.
1 FORMAL to obtain something with effort or difficulty:
The shareholders are planning to wrest control of the company (away) from the current directors.
2 to violently pull something away from someone:
He wrested the letter from my grasp.
wrest /rest/
verb [T + adverb or preposition]
1 FORMAL to obtain something with effort or difficulty:
The shareholders are planning to wrest control of the company (away) from the current directors.
2 to violently pull something away from someone:
He wrested the letter from my grasp.
1 FORMAL to obtain something with effort or difficulty:
The shareholders are planning to wrest control of the company (away) from the current directors.
2 to violently pull something away from someone:
He wrested the letter from my grasp.
exculpate /ˈek.skəl.peɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to remove blame from someone:
The pilot of the aircraft will surely be exculpated when all the facts are known.
exculpatory /ekˈskʌl.peɪ.tər.i/ US /-tɔː.ri/
adjective FORMAL
to remove blame from someone:
The pilot of the aircraft will surely be exculpated when all the facts are known.
exculpatory /ekˈskʌl.peɪ.tər.i/ US /-tɔː.ri/
adjective FORMAL
legend (STORY) /ˈledʒ.ənd/
noun [C or U]
a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person:
The dance was based on several Hindu legends.
She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology.
Legend has it (= People say) that he always wore his boots in bed.
This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered).
legendary /ˈledʒ.ən.dri/ US /-der.i/
adjective
from a legend:
a legendary Greek hero
Was King Arthur a real or a legendary character?
a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person:
The dance was based on several Hindu legends.
She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology.
Legend has it (= People say) that he always wore his boots in bed.
This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered).
legendary /ˈledʒ.ən.dri/ US /-der.i/
adjective
from a legend:
a legendary Greek hero
Was King Arthur a real or a legendary character?
legend (FAME) /ˈledʒ.ənd/
noun [C]
someone or something very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area:
Jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald, once sang in this bar.
legendary /ˈledʒ.ən.dri/ US /-der.i/
adjective
very famous and admired or spoken about:
He became editor of the legendary Irish journal 'The Bell'.
The British are legendary (= well known) for their incompetence with languages.
someone or something very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area:
Jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald, once sang in this bar.
legendary /ˈledʒ.ən.dri/ US /-der.i/
adjective
very famous and admired or spoken about:
He became editor of the legendary Irish journal 'The Bell'.
The British are legendary (= well known) for their incompetence with languages.
legend (EXPLANATION) /ˈledʒ.ənd/
noun [C] FORMAL
the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean
the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean
elegy /ˈel.ə.dʒi/
noun [C]
a sad poem or song, especially remembering someone who has died or something in the past:
Gray's 'Elegy in a Country Churchyard' is a famous English poem.
elegiac /ˌel.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/ US /ɪˈliː.dʒi.æk/
adjective LITERARY
relating to an elegy
a sad poem or song, especially remembering someone who has died or something in the past:
Gray's 'Elegy in a Country Churchyard' is a famous English poem.
elegiac /ˌel.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/ US /ɪˈliː.dʒi.æk/
adjective LITERARY
relating to an elegy
- egoistic
Egoistic means the same as egotistic.
ADJ-GRADED disapproval
- 1.horse-trading
If you describe discussions or negotiations as horse-trading, you disapprove of them because they are unofficial and involve compromises. (BRIT, mainly JOURNALISM)
...the anger and distaste many people feel at the political horse-trading involved in forming a government.
N-UNCOUNT also horsetrading. disapproval
2.horse-trading
When negotiation or bargaining is forceful and shows clever and careful judgement, you can describe it as horse-trading. (AM)
N-UNCOUNT also horsetrading.
di.oc.e.san
AHD: [dº-¼s“¹-s…n]
D.J. [da!6Ks!s*n]
K.K. [da!6$s!s*n]
- Of or relating to a diocese.教区的：教区的或同教区相关的
adj.（形容词）
- The bishop of a diocese.主教
n.（名词）
bld.
- Blood. Blood.
- Printing Boldface. 【印刷术】 Boldface.
abbr.（略语）
de.riv.a.tive
AHD: [d¹-r¹v“…-t¹v]
D.J. [d!6r!v*t!v]
K.K. [d!6r!v*t!v]
- Resulting from or employing derivation:导出的；演化的：得自由或使用派生物的：a derivative word; a derivative process.衍生词；推导过程
- Copied or adapted from others:拷贝的，改写的，无创意的：a highly derivative prose style.毫无创意的散文风格
adj.（形容词）
- Something derived.导出物，衍生物
- Linguistics A word formed from another by derivation, such aselectricity from electric. 【语言学】 衍生词：从其他词通过衍生得到的词，例如electricity（电，电力） 就是从 electric（电子） 衍生来的
- Mathematics 【数学】
- The limiting value of the ratio of the change in a function to the corresponding change in its independent variable.导数：函数相应其自变量的变化率的有限值
- The instantaneous rate of change of a function with respect to its variable.函数随其变量的即时变化率
- The slope of a graph of an equation at a given point.Also called differential coefficient ,fluxion 微商：方程曲线在某一给定点的斜率也作 differential coefficient,fluxion
- Chemistry A compound derived or obtained from another and containing essential elements of the parent substance.【化学】 衍生物：从另一种物质演化出来的，包含其母体的基本元素的化合物
n.Abbr. deriv.,der.（名词）缩写 deriv.,der.
继承用法：
- deriv“atively
adv.（副词）
- deriv“ativeness
n.（名词）
Bi.zer.te
AHD: [b¹-zûr“t¶, b¶-zµrt“]
D.J. [b!6zT8ti8, bi86zert]
K.K. [b!6zPti, bi6zWrt]
- A city of northern Tunisia on the Mediterranean Sea northwest of Tunis. It was founded by the Phoenicians and is today a major port and naval base. Population, 62,856.比塞大：突尼斯北部一城市，位于突尼斯市西北地中海岸。由腓尼基人建立，现在是主要港口和海军基地。人口62,856
NONE（无词性）
paroxysm /ˈpær.ɒk.sɪ.zəm/ US /ˈper.ək-/
noun [C]
a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control:
In a sudden paroxysm of jealousy he threw her clothes out of the window.
paroxysms of laughter
a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control:
In a sudden paroxysm of jealousy he threw her clothes out of the window.
paroxysms of laughter
stipple /ˈstɪp.ļ/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to draw or paint something using small spots or marks:
She tried to create the impression of strong sunlight by stippling the canvas in yellow and white.
FIGURATIVE The evening sky was stippled with a few wisps of low-lying clouds.
stippled /ˈstɪp.ļd/
adjective SPECIALIZED
drawn, painted or coloured using small spots or marks:
The divers saw tropical fish stippled in gold and black.
stippling /ˈstɪp.ļ.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɪp.lɪŋ/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
when someone draws or paints using small spots or marks
to draw or paint something using small spots or marks:
She tried to create the impression of strong sunlight by stippling the canvas in yellow and white.
FIGURATIVE The evening sky was stippled with a few wisps of low-lying clouds.
stippled /ˈstɪp.ļd/
adjective SPECIALIZED
drawn, painted or coloured using small spots or marks:
The divers saw tropical fish stippled in gold and black.
stippling /ˈstɪp.ļ.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɪp.lɪŋ/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
when someone draws or paints using small spots or marks
acute (EXTREME) /əˈkjuːt/
adjective
1 If a bad situation is acute, it causes severe problems or damage:
She felt acute embarrassment/anxiety/concern at his behaviour.
The problem of poverty is particularly acute in rural areas.
2 An acute pain or illness is one that quickly becomes very severe:
acute abdominal pains
an acute attack of appendicitis
acutely /əˈkjuːt.li/
adverb
completely or extremely:
Management is acutely aware of the resentment that their decision may cause.
Another scandal would be acutely embarrassing for the government.
acuteness /əˈkjuːt.nəs/
noun [U]
1 If a bad situation is acute, it causes severe problems or damage:
She felt acute embarrassment/anxiety/concern at his behaviour.
The problem of poverty is particularly acute in rural areas.
2 An acute pain or illness is one that quickly becomes very severe:
acute abdominal pains
an acute attack of appendicitis
acutely /əˈkjuːt.li/
adverb
completely or extremely:
Management is acutely aware of the resentment that their decision may cause.
Another scandal would be acutely embarrassing for the government.
acuteness /əˈkjuːt.nəs/
noun [U]
acute (ACCURATE/CLEVER) /əˈkjuːt/
adjective
(of the senses, intelligence, etc.) very good, accurate and able to notice very small differences:
acute eyesight/hearing
an acute sense of smell
a woman of acute intelligence/judgement
acutely /əˈkjuːt.li/
adverb
acuteness /əˈkjuːt.nəs/
noun [U]
(of the senses, intelligence, etc.) very good, accurate and able to notice very small differences:
acute eyesight/hearing
an acute sense of smell
a woman of acute intelligence/judgement
acutely /əˈkjuːt.li/
adverb
acuteness /əˈkjuːt.nəs/
noun [U]
crouch /kraʊtʃ/
verb [I]
to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:
She saw him coming and crouched (down) behind a bush.
crouch /kraʊtʃ/
noun [S]
to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:
She saw him coming and crouched (down) behind a bush.
crouch /kraʊtʃ/
noun [S]
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
aggravate (MAKE WORSE) /ˈæg.rə.veɪt/
verb [T]
1 to make a bad situation worse:
Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion.
2 to make a disease worse:
The treatment only aggravated the condition.
1 to make a bad situation worse:
Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion.
2 to make a disease worse:
The treatment only aggravated the condition.
aggravate (ANNOY) /ˈæg.rə.veɪt/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to annoy someone:
Stop aggravating me, will you!
aggravating /ˈæg.rə.veɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective INFORMAL
annoying:
I find him really aggravating.
aggravation /ˌæg.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] (UK ALSO aggro) INFORMAL
trouble or difficulty:
I've been getting a lot of aggravation at work recently.
I'd complain to the manager but it's not worth the aggro.
to annoy someone:
Stop aggravating me, will you!
aggravating /ˈæg.rə.veɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective INFORMAL
annoying:
I find him really aggravating.
aggravation /ˌæg.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] (UK ALSO aggro) INFORMAL
trouble or difficulty:
I've been getting a lot of aggravation at work recently.
I'd complain to the manager but it's not worth the aggro.
dismay /dɪˈsmeɪ/
noun [U]
a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment:
Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in.
The supporters watched in/with dismay as their team lost 6-0.
She discovered, to her dismay, that her exam was a whole month earlier than she'd expected.
dismay /dɪˈsmeɪ/
verb [T]
dismayed /dɪˈsmeɪd/
adjective
I was dismayed to discover that he'd lied.
a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment:
Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in.
The supporters watched in/with dismay as their team lost 6-0.
She discovered, to her dismay, that her exam was a whole month earlier than she'd expected.
dismay /dɪˈsmeɪ/
verb [T]
dismayed /dɪˈsmeɪd/
adjective
I was dismayed to discover that he'd lied.
thrill /θrɪl/
noun [C]
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant:
the thrill of winning a competition
So why do people still go hunting - is it the thrill of the chase?
It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.
The video shows the thrills and spills (= excitement and accidents) of motor racing.
thrill /θrɪl/
verb [I or T]
Ballesteros thrilled the golf world with his performance.
thrilled /θrɪld/
adjective
extremely pleased:
[+ that] I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party.
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant:
the thrill of winning a competition
So why do people still go hunting - is it the thrill of the chase?
It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.
The video shows the thrills and spills (= excitement and accidents) of motor racing.
thrill /θrɪl/
verb [I or T]
Ballesteros thrilled the golf world with his performance.
thrilled /θrɪld/
adjective
extremely pleased:
[+ that] I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party.
a.bash
AHD: […-b²sh“]
D.J. [*6b#.]
K.K. [*6b#.]
- To make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert.See Synonyms at embarrass 使羞惭，使不安；使窘迫参见 embarrass
v.tr.（及物动词） a.bashed,a.bash.ing,a.bash.es
语源：
- Middle English abaishen [to lose one's composure] 中古英语 abaishen [失态]
- from Old French esbahir esbahiss- 源自 古法语 esbahir esbahiss-
- es- [intensive pref.] from Latin ex- * see ex- es- [强调性前缀] 源自 拉丁语 ex- *参见 ex-
- baer [to gape] * see bay 2baer [张口] *参见 bay2
继承用法：
- abash“ment
n.（名词）
a.blaze
AHD: […-bl³z“]
D.J. [*6ble!z]
K.K. [*6blez]
- Being on fire:燃烧，着火：The house is ablaze.房子着火了
- Radiant with bright color:闪耀，发光：放射出耀眼的色彩：a maple tree ablaze in autumn.枫叶树在秋天呈红色
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ablaze“
adv.（副词）
paucity /ˈpɔː.sɪ.ti/ US /ˈpɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [S] FORMAL
a lack of something:
There is a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.
a lack of something:
There is a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.
overbearing /ˌəʊ.vəˈbeə.rɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈber.ɪŋ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too confident and too determined to tell other people what to do, in a way that is unpleasant:
Milligan had a pompous, overbearing father.
too confident and too determined to tell other people what to do, in a way that is unpleasant:
Milligan had a pompous, overbearing father.
bellwether /ˈbelˌwe.ðəʳ/ US /-ðɚ/
noun [C] MAINLY US
someone or something which shows how a situation will develop or change:
The report, which is viewed as a bellwether for economic trends, implied that the national economy could be slowing down.
someone or something which shows how a situation will develop or change:
The report, which is viewed as a bellwether for economic trends, implied that the national economy could be slowing down.
apocryphal /əˈpɒk.rɪ.fəl/ US /-ˈpɑː.krɪ-/
adjective FORMAL
describes a story that is probably not true although often told and believed by some people to have happened:
an apocryphal story
It's a good story but I dare say it's apocryphal.
describes a story that is probably not true although often told and believed by some people to have happened:
an apocryphal story
It's a good story but I dare say it's apocryphal.
perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ US /ˌpɝː-/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
quick in noticing, understanding or judging things accurately:
His perspicacious grandfather had bought the land as an investment, guessing that there might be gold underground.
perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.ti/ US /ˌpɝː.spɪˈkæs.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL APPROVING
the ability to understand things quickly and make accurate judgments:
a woman of exceptional perspicacity
quick in noticing, understanding or judging things accurately:
His perspicacious grandfather had bought the land as an investment, guessing that there might be gold underground.
perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.ti/ US /ˌpɝː.spɪˈkæs.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL APPROVING
the ability to understand things quickly and make accurate judgments:
a woman of exceptional perspicacity
person-to-person /ˌpɜː.sən.təˈpɜː.sən/ US /ˌpɝː.sən.təˈpɜːr.sən/
adjective US
describes a telephone call where you ask the operator (= a person who helps connect people on a telephone system) to allow you to speak directly to a particular person
person-to-person /ˌpɜː.sən.təˈpɜː.sən/ US /ˌpɝː.sən.təˈpɜːr.sən/
adverb MAINLY US
If you talk to or meet someone person-to-person, you talk to or meet them directly.
describes a telephone call where you ask the operator (= a person who helps connect people on a telephone system) to allow you to speak directly to a particular person
person-to-person /ˌpɜː.sən.təˈpɜː.sən/ US /ˌpɝː.sən.təˈpɜːr.sən/
adverb MAINLY US
If you talk to or meet someone person-to-person, you talk to or meet them directly.
persona /pəˈsəʊ.nə/ US /pɚˈsoʊ-/
noun [C] plural personae or personas
the particular type of character that a person seems to have, which is often different from their real or private character:
He had a shy, retiring side to his personality that was completely at odds with his public persona.
the particular type of character that a person seems to have, which is often different from their real or private character:
He had a shy, retiring side to his personality that was completely at odds with his public persona.
outmoded /ˌaʊtˈməʊ.dɪd/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
old-fashioned; no longer modern, useful or necessary:
Outmoded working practices are being phased out.
old-fashioned; no longer modern, useful or necessary:
Outmoded working practices are being phased out.
overwhelm /ˌəʊ.vəˈwelm/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb
1 [T] to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:
Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.
2 [T usually passive] to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:
They were overwhelmed with/by grief when their baby died.
I was quite overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.
3 [T] LITERARY If water overwhelms a place, it covers it suddenly and completely.
overwhelming /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adjective
1 difficult to fight against:
She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened.
2 very great or very large:
She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.
An overwhelming majority have voted in favour of the proposal.
overwhelmingly /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ.li/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adverb
The team were overwhelmingly (= strongly or completely) defeated in yesterday's game.
1 [T] to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:
Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.
2 [T usually passive] to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:
They were overwhelmed with/by grief when their baby died.
I was quite overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.
3 [T] LITERARY If water overwhelms a place, it covers it suddenly and completely.
overwhelming /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adjective
1 difficult to fight against:
She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened.
2 very great or very large:
She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.
An overwhelming majority have voted in favour of the proposal.
overwhelmingly /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ.li/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adverb
The team were overwhelmingly (= strongly or completely) defeated in yesterday's game.
slouch /slaʊtʃ/
verb [I]
to stand, sit or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored:
Straighten your back - try not to slouch.
A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines.
A group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building.
slouch /slaʊtʃ/
noun [C usually singular]
He's developed a slouch from leaning over his books all day.
to stand, sit or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored:
Straighten your back - try not to slouch.
A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines.
A group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building.
slouch /slaʊtʃ/
noun [C usually singular]
He's developed a slouch from leaning over his books all day.
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
off.ish
AHD: [ô“f¹sh, ¼f“¹sh]
D.J. [6%8f!., 6Kf!.]
K.K. [6%f!., 6$f!.]
- Inclined to be distant and reserved; aloof.疏远的：倾向于远的和保留的；疏远的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- off“ishly
adv.（副词）
- off“ishness
n.（名词）
des.ic.cate
AHD: [dµs“¹-k³t”]
D.J. [6des!7ke!t]
K.K. [6dWs!7ket]
AHD:也作 [-k¹t]
v.（动词） des.ic.cat.ed,des.ic.cat.ing,des.ic.cates
- To dry out thoroughly.脱水：完全干燥
- To preserve (foods) by removing the moisture.See Synonyms at dry 干燥贮存，干贮：通过除去湿气保存（食物）参见 dry
- To make dry, dull, or lifeless.使干，使枯燥，使无意义，使无生气
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become dry; dry out.变干；变干燥
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Lacking spirit or animation; arid:枯燥的：缺乏活力的；乏味的：“There was only the sun-bruised and desiccate feeling in his mind”(&b{J.R. Salamanca})“在他心中，只有太阳的灼伤和枯燥乏味的感觉了”(J.R.萨拉曼卡)
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin d¶sicc³re d¶sicc³t- 拉丁语 d¶sicc³re d¶sicc³t-
- d¶- [de-] d¶- [前缀，表“移开”]
- sicc³re [to dry up] from siccus [dry] sicc³re [使干燥] 源自 siccus [干]
继承用法：
- des”icca“tion
n.（名词）
- des“icca”tive
adj.（形容词）
- des“icca”tor
n.（名词）
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
prune (CUT) /pruːn/
verb [T]
1 to cut off branches from a tree, bush or plant, especially so that it will grow better in future:
She spent the afternoon pruning roses.
2 to reduce something by removing things which are not necessary:
Arco has reacted to the loss in revenue by pruning (back) its expansion plans.
I felt his essay needed a little pruning.
1 to cut off branches from a tree, bush or plant, especially so that it will grow better in future:
She spent the afternoon pruning roses.
2 to reduce something by removing things which are not necessary:
Arco has reacted to the loss in revenue by pruning (back) its expansion plans.
I felt his essay needed a little pruning.
ac.crete
AHD: […-kr¶t“]
D.J. [*6kri8t]
K.K. [*6krit]
v.（动词） ac.cret.ed,ac.cret.ing,ac.cretes
- To make larger or greater, as by increased growth.增长：因不停的生长而使增大
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To grow together; fuse.合生：生长在一起；融合
- To grow or increase gradually, as by addition.生长：因添加而逐渐生长或增加
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Back-formation from accretion 源自 accretion的逆构词
rustle (NOISE) /rʌsļ/
verb [I or T]
If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound:
The leaves rustled in the breeze.
He rustled his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment.
rustle /rʌsļ/
noun [S]
rustling /ˈrʌs.ļ.ɪŋ/ /-lɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
I could hear (a) rustling in the bushes.
A small animal was making rustling noises among the leaves.
If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound:
The leaves rustled in the breeze.
He rustled his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment.
rustle /rʌsļ/
noun [S]
rustling /ˈrʌs.ļ.ɪŋ/ /-lɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
I could hear (a) rustling in the bushes.
A small animal was making rustling noises among the leaves.
rustle (STEAL) /rʌsļ/
verb [T] MAINLY US
to steal farm animals
rustler /ˈrʌs.ļ.əʳ/ /-ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
a person who steals farm animals
to steal farm animals
rustler /ˈrʌs.ļ.əʳ/ /-ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
a person who steals farm animals
disregard /ˌdɪs.rɪˈgɑːd/ US /-ˈgɑːrd/
noun [U]
lack of consideration or respect for something:
What amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion.
disregard /ˌdɪs.rɪˈgɑːd/ US /-ˈgɑːrd/
verb [T]
to ignore something:
He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.
lack of consideration or respect for something:
What amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion.
disregard /ˌdɪs.rɪˈgɑːd/ US /-ˈgɑːrd/
verb [T]
to ignore something:
He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.
con.cat.e.nate
AHD: [k¼n-k²t“n-³t”, k…n-]
D.J. [kKn6k#tn7e!t, k*n-]
K.K. [k$n6k#t27et, k*n-]
AHD: [-n¹t, -n³t”]
- To connect or link in a series or chain.连结：把…连成或接成一串
- Computer Science To arrange (strings of characters) into a chained list.【计算机科学】 连接，链接：把（字符串）连接成一个链表
v.tr.（及物动词） con.cat.e.nat.ed,con.cat.e.nat.ing,con.cat.e.nates
- Connected or linked in a series.连或接在一起的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin concat¶n³re concat¶n³t- 后期拉丁语 concat¶n³re concat¶n³t-
- com- [com-] com- [前缀，表“一起”]
- cat¶n³re [to bind] from Latin cat¶na [chain] cat¶n³re [连接] 源自 拉丁语 cat¶na [链]
继承用法：
- concat”ena“tion
n.（名词）
basi- 或 baso-
- Base; lower part:基部；较低的部分：basipetal.向基的
- Chemical base; chemically basic:化学碱；碱基的：basophil.嗜碱的细胞
pref.（前缀）
语源：
- From Latin basis [base] * see basis 源自 拉丁语 basis [碱] *参见 basis
ex.act.ing
AHD: [¹g-z²k“t¹ng]
D.J. [!g6z#kt!0]
K.K. [!g6z#kt!0]
- Making severe demands; rigorous:苛求的，严格的；难以取悦的：an exacting instructor.一名严格得近乎苛求的指导者
- Requiring great care, effort, or attention:艰巨的，吃力的：需要极为细致、极大努力或极高注意的：an exacting task.See Synonyms at &b{burdensome}一项费力的任务参见 burdensome
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- exact“ingly
adv.（副词）
- exact“ingness
n.（名词）
ex.ac.tion
AHD: [¹g-z²k“sh…n]
D.J. [!g6z#k.*n]
K.K. [!g6z#k.*n]
- The act of exacting.强求：苛求的行为
- Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.强索：过分的或不公正的要求；勒索
- Something exacted.勒索的东西
n.（名词）
complicate /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
verb [T]
1 to make something more difficult to deal with, do or understand:
It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.
The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.
These new rules have complicated the tax system even further.
2 If one illness complicates another illness, it makes the other illness worse:
The breathing problem has now been complicated by a chest infection.
complicated /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːm.plɪ.keɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand:
complicated instructions
I had to fill in this really complicated form.
The rules are rather complicated to follow.
The relationship is a bit complicated. He's my mother's cousin's daughter's child.
complication /ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C or U] something which makes a situation more difficult, or when it does this:
Dave couldn't find his passport at the airport and then there were further complications when Fiona lost her baggage.
If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help.
2 [C] an additional medical problem which makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness:
If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks.
1 to make something more difficult to deal with, do or understand:
It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.
The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.
These new rules have complicated the tax system even further.
2 If one illness complicates another illness, it makes the other illness worse:
The breathing problem has now been complicated by a chest infection.
complicated /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɑːm.plɪ.keɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand:
complicated instructions
I had to fill in this really complicated form.
The rules are rather complicated to follow.
The relationship is a bit complicated. He's my mother's cousin's daughter's child.
complication /ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːm-/
noun
1 [C or U] something which makes a situation more difficult, or when it does this:
Dave couldn't find his passport at the airport and then there were further complications when Fiona lost her baggage.
If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help.
2 [C] an additional medical problem which makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness:
If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
plumb (WATER) /plʌm/
verb [T]
to supply a building or a device with water pipes, or to connect a building or a device to a water pipe:
We've discovered that our house isn't plumbed properly.
I think we can plumb the new bath into the existing pipes.
Have you plumbed the dishwasher in yet?
plumber /ˈplʌm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to supply and connect, or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc:
When is the plumber coming to mend the burst pipe?
plumbing /ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
1 the water pipes and similar systems in a building:
There's something wrong with the plumbing.
2 the work of connecting water and other pipes in a building:
We did all the plumbing (work) in our house ourselves.
to supply a building or a device with water pipes, or to connect a building or a device to a water pipe:
We've discovered that our house isn't plumbed properly.
I think we can plumb the new bath into the existing pipes.
Have you plumbed the dishwasher in yet?
plumber /ˈplʌm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to supply and connect, or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc:
When is the plumber coming to mend the burst pipe?
plumbing /ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
1 the water pipes and similar systems in a building:
There's something wrong with the plumbing.
2 the work of connecting water and other pipes in a building:
We did all the plumbing (work) in our house ourselves.
plumb (EXACTLY) /plʌm/
adverb INFORMAL
exactly:
The hotel is plumb in the middle of the town.
He hit me plumb on the nose.
exactly:
The hotel is plumb in the middle of the town.
He hit me plumb on the nose.
plumb (COMPLETELY) /plʌm/
adverb US INFORMAL
completely:
I plumb forgot your birthday.
completely:
I plumb forgot your birthday.
plumb (STRAIGHT) /plʌm/
adjective [after verb] SPECIALIZED
exactly straight, usually describing a vertical surface or line:
When you hang a door, you need to make sure that it is both level and plumb.
exactly straight, usually describing a vertical surface or line:
When you hang a door, you need to make sure that it is both level and plumb.
plumb (DEEP) /plʌm/
verb [T]
1 SPECIALIZED to measure how deep something is, especially water
2 to understand or discover all about something:
Now that she had begun, she wanted to plumb her own childhood further.
1 SPECIALIZED to measure how deep something is, especially water
2 to understand or discover all about something:
Now that she had begun, she wanted to plumb her own childhood further.
plug and play noun [U] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION PnP)
a feature of a computer system which allows an electronic device to be used as soon as it is connected to a computer
typo /ˈtaɪ.pəʊ/ US /-poʊ/
noun [C]
a small mistake in a text made when it was typed or printed
a small mistake in a text made when it was typed or printed
lionize, UK USUALLY lionise /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
verb [T]
to make someone famous, or to treat someone as if they were famous
lionization, UK USUALLY lionisation /ˌlaɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to make someone famous, or to treat someone as if they were famous
lionization, UK USUALLY lionisation /ˌlaɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
accord (AGREEMENT) /əˈkɔːd/ US /-ˈkɔːrd/
noun [C or U]
(a formal) agreement:
On 31 May the two leaders signed a peace accord.
Before 1987, the accord between the Labour government and the unions was a simple affair.
The project is completely in accord with government policy.
accordance /əˈkɔː.dənts/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
noun FORMAL
in accordance with a rule/law/wish/etc. following or obeying a rule/law/wish/etc:
In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France.
accordingly /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
in a way that is suitable or right for the situation:
When we receive your instructions we shall act accordingly.
She's an expert in her field, and is paid accordingly.
(a formal) agreement:
On 31 May the two leaders signed a peace accord.
Before 1987, the accord between the Labour government and the unions was a simple affair.
The project is completely in accord with government policy.
accordance /əˈkɔː.dənts/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
noun FORMAL
in accordance with a rule/law/wish/etc. following or obeying a rule/law/wish/etc:
In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France.
accordingly /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈkɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
in a way that is suitable or right for the situation:
When we receive your instructions we shall act accordingly.
She's an expert in her field, and is paid accordingly.
accord (GIVE) /əˈkɔːd/ US /-ˈkɔːrd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect:
[+ two objects] The massed crowds of supporters accorded him a hero's welcome.
Certainly in our society teachers don't enjoy the respect that is accorded to doctors and lawyers.
to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect:
[+ two objects] The massed crowds of supporters accorded him a hero's welcome.
Certainly in our society teachers don't enjoy the respect that is accorded to doctors and lawyers.
ragged /ˈræg.ɪd/
adjective
1 (of clothes) not in good condition; torn or uneven:
The children were wearing dirty ragged clothes.
This part of the coastline is rather ragged (= uneven).
2 (of a person) untidy, dirty and wearing old torn clothes:
Two ragged children stood outside the station begging for money.
3 (especially of an edge) uneven; rough and not smooth:
The leaves of this plant have ragged edges.
The patient's breathing was ragged (= not regular) and uneven.
A ragged (= not straight) line of people were waiting at the bus stop.
4 not performing well, because of not being organized:
The team were rather ragged in the first half of the match, but improved in the second half.
raggedly /ˈræg.ɪd.li/
adverb
raggedness /ˈræg.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U]
1 (of clothes) not in good condition; torn or uneven:
The children were wearing dirty ragged clothes.
This part of the coastline is rather ragged (= uneven).
2 (of a person) untidy, dirty and wearing old torn clothes:
Two ragged children stood outside the station begging for money.
3 (especially of an edge) uneven; rough and not smooth:
The leaves of this plant have ragged edges.
The patient's breathing was ragged (= not regular) and uneven.
A ragged (= not straight) line of people were waiting at the bus stop.
4 not performing well, because of not being organized:
The team were rather ragged in the first half of the match, but improved in the second half.
raggedly /ˈræg.ɪd.li/
adverb
raggedness /ˈræg.ɪd.nəs/
noun [U]
viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/
adjective SPECIALIZED
describes a liquid that is thick and sticky and does not flow easily
viscosity /vɪˈskɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˈskɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U]
describes a liquid that is thick and sticky and does not flow easily
viscosity /vɪˈskɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˈskɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U]
pseudonym /ˈsuː.də.nɪm/
noun [C]
a name which a person, such as a writer, uses instead of their real name, especially on their work:
She writes under a pseudonym.
George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair.
pseudonymous /suːˈdɒn.ɪ.məs/ US /-ˈdɑː.nɪ-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
pseudonymous literature
a name which a person, such as a writer, uses instead of their real name, especially on their work:
She writes under a pseudonym.
George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair.
pseudonymous /suːˈdɒn.ɪ.məs/ US /-ˈdɑː.nɪ-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
pseudonymous literature
li.cense
AHD: [lº“s…ns]
D.J. [6la!s*ns]
K.K. [6la!s*ns]
- Official or legal permission to do or own a specified thing.See Synonyms at permission 特许，许可：官方或法律上允许做或占有某一特定事物参见 permission
- Proof of permission granted, usually in the form of a document, card, plate, or tag:证书，许可证：获得某种许可的证明，通常的形式为文件、卡、牌照或标牌：a driver's license.驾驶执照
- Deviation from normal rules, practices, or methods in order to achieve a certain end or effect:特许：偏离一般的规则、习惯或方法，以达到某种目的或效果：poetic license.诗的创新
- Latitude of action, especially in behavior or speech.See Synonyms at freedom 行为的自由，言论的自由：行动的自由，尤指行为或言论参见 freedom
- Lack of due restraint; excessive freedom:放肆，放纵：缺乏必要的限制；过度的自由：“When liberty becomes license, dictatorship is near”(&b{Will Durant})“当自由变成放纵，独裁也就临近”(威尔·杜兰特)
- Heedlessness for the precepts of proper behavior; licentiousness.放荡，淫乱：不注意正确行为的规诫；放荡
n.（名词）
- To give or yield permission to or for.同意：给予批准或许可
- To grant a license to or for; authorize.See Synonyms at authorize 准许：发放许可证；授权参见 authorize
v.tr.（及物动词） li.censed,li.cens.ing,li.cens.es
语源：
- Middle English licence 中古英语 licence
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Medieval Latin licentia [authorization] 源自 中世纪拉丁语 licentia [特许]
- from Latin [freedom] 源自 拉丁语 [自由]
- from lic¶ns licent- [present participle of] lic¶re [to be permitted] 源自 lic¶ns licent- [] lic¶re的现在分词 [被允许]
继承用法：
- li“censable
adj.（形容词）
- li“censer 或 li”censor“ AHD: [-s…n-sôr“] （名词）
Coun.ter Reformation
AHD: [koun“t…r]
D.J. [6ka&nt*]
K.K. [6ka&nt+]
- A reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church that arose in 16th-century Europe in response to the Protestant Reformation.反宗教的改革：16世纪罗马东正教会发起的意在对抗新教改革一个改革运动
n.（名词）
nau.se.ate
AHD: [nô“z¶-³t”, -zh¶-, -s¶-, -sh¶-]
D.J. [6n%8zi87e!t, -9i8-, -si8-, -.i8-]
K.K. [6n%zi7et, -9i-, -si-, -.i-]
- To feel or cause to feel nausea.使作呕：感到或使感到恶心的
- To feel or cause to feel loathing or disgust.See Synonyms at disgust See Usage Note at nauseous 使厌恶：感到或使感到厌恶或恶心的参见 disgust参见 nauseous
v.intr.tr.（不及物动词和及物动词） nau.se.at.ed,nau.se.at.ing,nau.se.ates
语源：
- Latin nause³re nause³t- 拉丁语 nause³re nause³t-
- from nausea [nausea] * see nausea 源自 nausea [厌恶] *参见 nausea
继承用法：
- nau“seat”ingly
adv.（副词）
- nau”sea“tion
n.（名词）
De.de.kind
AHD: [d³“d¹-k¹nd”, -k¹nt”] Julius Wilhelm Richard (1831-1916)
D.J. [6de!d!7k!nd, -7k!nt]
K.K. [6ded!7k!nd, -7k!nt]
- German mathematician best known for his theory of irrational numbers.狄德金，尤利乌斯·威廉·理查：(1831-1916) 德国数学家，因提出无理数理论而闻名
NONE（无词性）
foster (TAKE CARE OF) /ˈfɒs.təʳ/ US /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
verb [I or T]
to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent:
Would you consider fostering (a child)?
Compare adopt (TAKE CHILD).
foster /ˈfɒs.təʳ/ US /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
adjective [before noun]
a foster care/home/child/mother
She was taken into care by the local council and placed with a foster family.
As a child, he had lived with a succession of foster parents.
to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent:
Would you consider fostering (a child)?
Compare adopt (TAKE CHILD).
foster /ˈfɒs.təʳ/ US /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
adjective [before noun]
a foster care/home/child/mother
She was taken into care by the local council and placed with a foster family.
As a child, he had lived with a succession of foster parents.
foster (ENCOURAGE) /ˈfɒs.təʳ/ US /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
verb [T]
to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:
I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.
They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries.
to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:
I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.
They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries.
mourn.ful
AHD: [môrn“f…l, m½rn“-]
D.J. [6m%8nf*l, 6m*&rn-]
K.K. [6m%rnf*l, 6morn-]
- Feeling or expressing sorrow or grief; sorrowful.悲伤的：感到或表现出悲痛的；伤心的
- Causing or suggesting sadness or melancholy:引起或使人悲伤或者忧郁的：the mournful sound of a train whistle.火车低郁的汽笛声
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mourn“fully
adv.（副词）
- mourn“fulness
n.（名词）
mourning cloak
- A large butterfly(Nymphalis antiopa) of Europe and North America, having purplish-brown wings with a broad yellow border. 黄缘蛱蝶：一种产于欧洲和北美的大型蝴蝶（黄缘蛱碟 黄缘蛱碟属） ，长有带宽黄边的紫褐色翅膀
n.（名词）
testy /ˈtes.ti/
adjective
easily annoyed and lacking patience:
a testy old man
testy comments
testily /ˈtes.tɪ.li/
adverb
testiness /ˈtes.tɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
easily annoyed and lacking patience:
a testy old man
testy comments
testily /ˈtes.tɪ.li/
adverb
testiness /ˈtes.tɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
testosterone /ˌtesˈtɒs.tər.əʊn/ US /-ˈtɑː.stɚ.oʊn/
noun [U]
a male hormone that causes a stage of growth in older boys and change in their reproductive organs
a male hormone that causes a stage of growth in older boys and change in their reproductive organs
alleviate /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe:
The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.
alleviation /əˌliː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the alleviation of poverty
to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe:
The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.
alleviation /əˌliː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the alleviation of poverty
misdemeanor /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C] US LEGAL
a crime considered to be one of the less serious types of crime
a crime considered to be one of the less serious types of crime
misdemeanour UK, US misdemeanor /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C]
an action which is slightly bad or breaks a rule but is not a crime:
sexual/youthful misdemeanours
Every week, as children, we were beaten for some minor misdemeanour.
an action which is slightly bad or breaks a rule but is not a crime:
sexual/youthful misdemeanours
Every week, as children, we were beaten for some minor misdemeanour.
foil (METAL SHEET) /fɔɪl/
noun [U]
a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh:
tin/silver foil
UK aluminium/US aluminum foil
a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food in to keep it fresh:
tin/silver foil
UK aluminium/US aluminum foil
foil (PREVENT) /fɔɪl/
verb [T]
to prevent someone or something from being successful:
The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled at the last minute when police received a tip-off.
to prevent someone or something from being successful:
The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled at the last minute when police received a tip-off.
foil (COMPARISON) /fɔɪl/
noun [C]
something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable:
The older, cynical character in the play is the perfect foil for the innocent William.
something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable:
The older, cynical character in the play is the perfect foil for the innocent William.
tor.por
AHD: [tôr“p…r]
D.J. [6t%8p*]
K.K. [6t%rp+]
- A state of mental or physical inactivity or insensibility.麻痹，麻木：精神或肉体上的反应迟钝或感觉迟缓的状态
- Lethargy; apathy.See Synonyms at lethargy 无精打采；懒惰参见 lethargy
- The dormant, inactive state of a hibernating or estivating animal.蛰伏：冬眠或夏蛰动物所处的休眠，迟缓状态
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin 拉丁语
- from torp¶re [to be stiff] * see ster- 1源自 torp¶re [变麻木] *参见 ster- 1
继承用法：
- tor”porif“ic AHD: [-p…-r¹f“¹k] （形容词）
snare /sneəʳ/ US /sner/
noun [C]
1 a device for catching small animals and birds, usually with a rope or wire which tightens around the animal
2 a trick or situation which deceives you or involves you in some problem of which you are not aware:
The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary.
snare /sneəʳ/ US /sner/
verb [T]
to catch an animal using a snare:
We used to snare small birds such as sparrows and robins.
FIGURATIVE She grew up in the days when a woman's main aim was to snare a rich husband.
1 a device for catching small animals and birds, usually with a rope or wire which tightens around the animal
2 a trick or situation which deceives you or involves you in some problem of which you are not aware:
The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary.
snare /sneəʳ/ US /sner/
verb [T]
to catch an animal using a snare:
We used to snare small birds such as sparrows and robins.
FIGURATIVE She grew up in the days when a woman's main aim was to snare a rich husband.
snapshot /ˈsnæp.ʃɒt/ US /-ʃɑːt/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a photograph
a photograph
sere 1也作 sear
AHD: [sîr]
D.J. [s!*]
K.K. [s!r]
- Withered; dry:干枯的：sere vegetation at the edge of the desert.沙漠边缘上干枯的植物
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English s¶ar 源自 古英语 s¶ar
sere 2
AHD: [sîr]
D.J. [s!*]
K.K. [s!r]
- The entire sequence of ecological communities successively occupying an area from the initial stage to the climax.演替系列：从开始阶段到演替顶极地区，连续拥有生态群落的整个顺序
n.（名词）
语源：
- From series 源自 series
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
lampoon /læmˈpuːn/
noun [C]
a piece of writing, a drawing, etc. which criticizes in an amusing way a famous person or a public organization, allowing their bad qualities to be seen and making them seem stupid:
The magazine is famed for its merciless political lampoons.
lampoon /læmˈpuːn/
verb [T]
a piece of writing, a drawing, etc. which criticizes in an amusing way a famous person or a public organization, allowing their bad qualities to be seen and making them seem stupid:
The magazine is famed for its merciless political lampoons.
lampoon /læmˈpuːn/
verb [T]
abbreviate /əˈbriː.vi.eɪt/
verb [T usually passive]
to make a word or phrase shorter by using only the first letters of each word:
'Daniel' is often abbreviated to 'Dan'.
'Chief Executive Officer' is abbreviated as 'CEO'.
abbreviated /əˈbriː.vi.eɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
'Di' is the abbreviated form of 'Diane'.
abbreviation /əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C]
'ITV' is the abbreviation for 'Independent Television'.
to make a word or phrase shorter by using only the first letters of each word:
'Daniel' is often abbreviated to 'Dan'.
'Chief Executive Officer' is abbreviated as 'CEO'.
abbreviated /əˈbriː.vi.eɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
'Di' is the abbreviated form of 'Diane'.
abbreviation /əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C]
'ITV' is the abbreviation for 'Independent Television'.
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
turgid (TOO SERIOUS) /ˈtɜː.dʒɪd/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
(of speech, writing, style, etc.) too serious about its subject matter; boring:
a couple of pages of turgid prose
turgidity /tɜːˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /tɝːˈdʒɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
turgidly /ˈtɜː.dʒɪd.li/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
(of speech, writing, style, etc.) too serious about its subject matter; boring:
a couple of pages of turgid prose
turgidity /tɜːˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /tɝːˈdʒɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
turgidly /ˈtɜː.dʒɪd.li/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adverb FORMAL
turgid (NOT FLOWING) /ˈtɜː.dʒɪd/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
(of water) not flowing easily:
The river rolled darkly brown and turgid.
(of water) not flowing easily:
The river rolled darkly brown and turgid.
turgid (SWOLLEN) /ˈtɜː.dʒɪd/ US /ˈtɝː-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
(of an organ or living tissue) swollen
turgidity /tɜːˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /tɝːˈdʒɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
(of an organ or living tissue) swollen
turgidity /tɜːˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ US /tɝːˈdʒɪd.ə.ţi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
turn a blind eye
to ignore something that you know is wrong:
Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace.
Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace.
turn a deaf ear
to ignore someone when they complain or ask for something:
In the past they've tended to turn a deaf ear to such requests.
In the past they've tended to turn a deaf ear to such requests.
turn a place inside out UK INFORMAL
to search a place very thoroughly:
I've turned the house inside out but I still can't find my keys.
I've turned the house inside out but I still can't find my keys.
turn away (NOT LOOK) phrasal verb
to move your face so you are not looking at something:
When they show an operation on TV, I have to turn away.
When they show an operation on TV, I have to turn away.
verve /vɜːv/ US /vɝːv/
noun [U]
great energy and enthusiasm:
She delivered her speech with tremendous wit and verve.
great energy and enthusiasm:
She delivered her speech with tremendous wit and verve.
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
meddle /ˈmed.ļ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to try to change or have an influence on things which are not your responsibility, especially in a critical, damaging or annoying way:
My sister's always meddling in other people's affairs.
People shouldn't meddle with things they don't understand.
meddler /ˈmed.ļ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
meddling /ˈmed.ļ.ɪŋ/ /-lɪŋ/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
meddlesome /ˈmed.ļ.səm/
adjective DISAPPROVING
tending to get involved in situations where you are not wanted, especially in a critical, damaging or annoying way
to try to change or have an influence on things which are not your responsibility, especially in a critical, damaging or annoying way:
My sister's always meddling in other people's affairs.
People shouldn't meddle with things they don't understand.
meddler /ˈmed.ļ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
meddling /ˈmed.ļ.ɪŋ/ /-lɪŋ/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
meddlesome /ˈmed.ļ.səm/
adjective DISAPPROVING
tending to get involved in situations where you are not wanted, especially in a critical, damaging or annoying way
impunity /ɪmˈpjuː.nɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
freedom from punishment or from the unpleasant results of something that has been done:
Criminal gangs are terrorizing the city with apparent impunity.
freedom from punishment or from the unpleasant results of something that has been done:
Criminal gangs are terrorizing the city with apparent impunity.
yokel /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ US /ˈjoʊ-/
noun [C] USUALLY HUMOROUS
a stupid or awkward person who lives in the countryside rather than a town, especially one whose appearance is in some way strange or amusing:
He plays the country yokel in the butter ad.
a stupid or awkward person who lives in the countryside rather than a town, especially one whose appearance is in some way strange or amusing:
He plays the country yokel in the butter ad.
tantrum /ˈtæn.trəm/
noun [C]
a sudden period of uncontrolled childish anger:
Johnny had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn't buy him any sweets.
If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.
a sudden period of uncontrolled childish anger:
Johnny had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn't buy him any sweets.
If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.
mute /mjuːt/
adjective
(of a person) unable or unwilling to speak, or (of an activity) silent:
a mute child
The president has remained mute about plans to curtail the number of immigrants.
I gazed at her in mute (= silent) admiration.
mute /mjuːt/
noun [C]
1 a button or other device on a musical instrument that can be fixed in order to make it quieter
2 OLD-FASHIONED a person who is not able to speak
mute /mjuːt/
verb [T]
If you mute a noise, you do something to make it less loud:
Double glazing muted the noise of the traffic.
muted /ˈmjuː.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 not loud:
There was polite, muted applause when I finished speaking.
2 lacking enthusiasm:
The idea received a muted response.
3 describes a colour which is not bright:
She was dressed in muted shades of blue.
(of a person) unable or unwilling to speak, or (of an activity) silent:
a mute child
The president has remained mute about plans to curtail the number of immigrants.
I gazed at her in mute (= silent) admiration.
mute /mjuːt/
noun [C]
1 a button or other device on a musical instrument that can be fixed in order to make it quieter
2 OLD-FASHIONED a person who is not able to speak
mute /mjuːt/
verb [T]
If you mute a noise, you do something to make it less loud:
Double glazing muted the noise of the traffic.
muted /ˈmjuː.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 not loud:
There was polite, muted applause when I finished speaking.
2 lacking enthusiasm:
The idea received a muted response.
3 describes a colour which is not bright:
She was dressed in muted shades of blue.
juggernaut (POWERFUL FORCE) /ˈdʒʌg.ə.nɔːt/ US /-ɚ.nɑːt/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a large powerful force or organization that cannot be stopped
a large powerful force or organization that cannot be stopped
juggernaut (VEHICLE) UK /ˈdʒʌg.ə.nɔːt/ US /-ɚ.nɑːt/
noun [C] (US semi(-trailer) or tractor-trailer)
a very large heavy truck:
The peace of the village has been shattered by juggernauts thundering through it.
a very large heavy truck:
The peace of the village has been shattered by juggernauts thundering through it.
cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/
adjective
1 LITERARY DISAPPROVING too sweet and therefore unpleasant:
This is a wonderful wine - honeyed and rich without being remotely cloying.
2 DISAPPROVING too good or kind, or expressing feelings of love in a way that is not sincere:
She criticized the cloying sentimentality of the film.
cloyingly /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
cloyingly sweet
1 LITERARY DISAPPROVING too sweet and therefore unpleasant:
This is a wonderful wine - honeyed and rich without being remotely cloying.
2 DISAPPROVING too good or kind, or expressing feelings of love in a way that is not sincere:
She criticized the cloying sentimentality of the film.
cloyingly /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
cloyingly sweet
club together phrasal verb
If a group of people club together, they share the cost of something between them:
If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.
If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.
paradise /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C usually singular; U]
1 a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be:
a tropical paradise
His idea of paradise is to spend the day lying on the beach.
This mall is a shopper's paradise.
2 Paradise Heaven:
They believe they'll go to Paradise after they die.
3 Paradise the garden of Eden (= the place where Adam and Eve lived, in the Bible story)
1 a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be:
a tropical paradise
His idea of paradise is to spend the day lying on the beach.
This mall is a shopper's paradise.
2 Paradise Heaven:
They believe they'll go to Paradise after they die.
3 Paradise the garden of Eden (= the place where Adam and Eve lived, in the Bible story)
cumbersome /ˈkʌm.bə.səm/ US /-bɚ-/
adjective
awkward because of being large, heavy or ineffective:
cumbersome equipment
cumbersome bureaucracy
awkward because of being large, heavy or ineffective:
cumbersome equipment
cumbersome bureaucracy
frequent (COMMON) /ˈfriː.kwənt/
adjective
happening often; common:
a frequent visitor to the US
A frequent criticism of the proposal has been its high cost.
The most frequent cause of death is heart attack.
The attacks were increasingly frequent and serious.
frequently /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
adverb
often:
frequently asked questions
I see him quite frequently.
The buses run less frequently on Sundays.
happening often; common:
a frequent visitor to the US
A frequent criticism of the proposal has been its high cost.
The most frequent cause of death is heart attack.
The attacks were increasingly frequent and serious.
frequently /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
adverb
often:
frequently asked questions
I see him quite frequently.
The buses run less frequently on Sundays.
frequent (VISIT) /frɪˈkwent/ US /ˈfriː.kwənt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to be in or visit a particular place often:
a bar frequented by criminals
to be in or visit a particular place often:
a bar frequented by criminals
piquant (INTERESTING) /ˈpiː.kənt/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
interesting and exciting, especially because mysterious:
More piquant details of their private life were revealed.
piquancy /ˈpiː.kənt.si/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
piquantly /ˈpiː.kənt.li/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
interesting and exciting, especially because mysterious:
More piquant details of their private life were revealed.
piquancy /ˈpiː.kənt.si/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
piquantly /ˈpiː.kənt.li/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
piquant (SPICY) /ˈpiː.kənt/
adjective
having a pleasant sharp or spicy taste:
a piquant mixture of spices
piquancy /ˈpiː.kənt.si/
noun [U]
piquantly /ˈpiː.kənt.li/
adverb
having a pleasant sharp or spicy taste:
a piquant mixture of spices
piquancy /ˈpiː.kənt.si/
noun [U]
piquantly /ˈpiː.kənt.li/
adverb
piping hot adverb USUALLY APPROVING
describes very hot food or drinks
trenchant /ˈtren.tʃənt/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
severe, expressing strong criticism or forceful opinions:
His most trenchant criticism is reserved for the party leader, whom he describes as 'the most incompetent and ineffectual the party has known.'
Dorothy Parker's writing is characterized by a trenchant wit and sophistication.
trenchantly /ˈtren.tʃənt.li/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
trenchancy /ˈtren.tʃənt.si/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
severe, expressing strong criticism or forceful opinions:
His most trenchant criticism is reserved for the party leader, whom he describes as 'the most incompetent and ineffectual the party has known.'
Dorothy Parker's writing is characterized by a trenchant wit and sophistication.
trenchantly /ˈtren.tʃənt.li/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
trenchancy /ˈtren.tʃənt.si/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
trend /trend/
noun [C]
1 a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving:
Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and towards rented accommodation.
There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years.
2 a new development in clothing, make-up, etc:
Whatever the latest fashion trend, you can be sure Nicki will be wearing it.
The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look.
trendy /ˈtren.di/
adjective INFORMAL
modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas:
trendy clothes
a trendy nightclub
He writes for some trendy magazine for the under-30s.
trendy /ˈtren.di/
noun [C] INFORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
a person who is very influenced by the most recent ideas and fashions:
This is where all the North London trendies go for a night out.
1 a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving:
Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and towards rented accommodation.
There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years.
2 a new development in clothing, make-up, etc:
Whatever the latest fashion trend, you can be sure Nicki will be wearing it.
The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look.
trendy /ˈtren.di/
adjective INFORMAL
modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas:
trendy clothes
a trendy nightclub
He writes for some trendy magazine for the under-30s.
trendy /ˈtren.di/
noun [C] INFORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
a person who is very influenced by the most recent ideas and fashions:
This is where all the North London trendies go for a night out.
flit /flɪt/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] -tt-
1 to fly or move quickly and lightly:
In the fading light we saw bats flitting around/about in the garden.
FIGURATIVE Sara finds it very difficult to settle - she's always flitting from one thing to another (= changing her activities).
2 to appear or exist suddenly and briefly in someone's mind or on their face:
A ghost of a smile flitted across his face.
flit /flɪt/
noun [C] UK
See do a moonlight flit at moonlight.
1 to fly or move quickly and lightly:
In the fading light we saw bats flitting around/about in the garden.
FIGURATIVE Sara finds it very difficult to settle - she's always flitting from one thing to another (= changing her activities).
2 to appear or exist suddenly and briefly in someone's mind or on their face:
A ghost of a smile flitted across his face.
flit /flɪt/
noun [C] UK
See do a moonlight flit at moonlight.
float around/about (OBJECT) phrasal verb INFORMAL
You say that an object is floating around when you think it is not far away but you cannot see exactly where:
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
I can't find my purse, but it must be floating around here somewhere.
float around/about (IDEA) phrasal verb INFORMAL
If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people:
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
Have you heard the rumours floating around that the shop is going to close?
deference /ˈdef.ər.ənts/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
respect and politeness:
He treats her with such deference.
She covered her head out of/in deference to (= because of a polite respect for) Muslim custom.
deferential /ˌdef.əˈren.tʃəl/
adjective
respectful and polite:
She is always extremely deferential to/towards anyone in authority.
deferentially /ˌdef.əˈren.tʃəl.i/
adverb
They bowed deferentially as she came into the room.
respect and politeness:
He treats her with such deference.
She covered her head out of/in deference to (= because of a polite respect for) Muslim custom.
deferential /ˌdef.əˈren.tʃəl/
adjective
respectful and polite:
She is always extremely deferential to/towards anyone in authority.
deferentially /ˌdef.əˈren.tʃəl.i/
adverb
They bowed deferentially as she came into the room.
distend /dɪˈstend/
verb [I]
(usually of the stomach or other part of the body) to swell and become large (as if) by pressure from inside:
In the refugee centres we saw many children whose stomachs were distended because of lack of food.
distension /dɪˈsten.tʃən/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
(usually of the stomach or other part of the body) to swell and become large (as if) by pressure from inside:
In the refugee centres we saw many children whose stomachs were distended because of lack of food.
distension /dɪˈsten.tʃən/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
fastidious /fæsˈtɪd.i.əs/
adjective
1 giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect:
He is very fastidious about how a suitcase should be packed.
2 having a strong dislike of anything dirty or unpleasant:
They were too fastidious to eat in a fast-food restaurant.
fastidiously /fæsˈtɪd.i.ə.sli/
adverb
fastidiously clean/dressed
fastidiousness /fæsˈtɪd.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
1 giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect:
He is very fastidious about how a suitcase should be packed.
2 having a strong dislike of anything dirty or unpleasant:
They were too fastidious to eat in a fast-food restaurant.
fastidiously /fæsˈtɪd.i.ə.sli/
adverb
fastidiously clean/dressed
fastidiousness /fæsˈtɪd.i.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊə.ri.eɪt/ US /-ˈfjʊr.i-/
verb [T]
to make someone extremely angry:
His sexist attitude infuriates me.
infuriating /ɪnˈfjʊə.ri.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈfjʊr.i.eɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective
It's infuriating when people keep spelling your name wrong, isn't it?
to make someone extremely angry:
His sexist attitude infuriates me.
infuriating /ɪnˈfjʊə.ri.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈfjʊr.i.eɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective
It's infuriating when people keep spelling your name wrong, isn't it?
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
proselytize, UK USUALLY proselytise /ˈprɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ US /ˈprɑː.sə.lɪ-/
verb [I] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
to try to persuade someone to change their religious or political beliefs or their way of living to your own:
He was also remarkable for the proselytizing zeal with which he wrote his political pamphlets.
The television has provided the evangelists with yet another platform for their proselytizing.
proselytizer, UK USUALLY proselytiser /ˌprɒs.əl.ɪˈtaɪ.zəʳ/ US /ˌprɑː.səl.ɪ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL
to try to persuade someone to change their religious or political beliefs or their way of living to your own:
He was also remarkable for the proselytizing zeal with which he wrote his political pamphlets.
The television has provided the evangelists with yet another platform for their proselytizing.
proselytizer, UK USUALLY proselytiser /ˌprɒs.əl.ɪˈtaɪ.zəʳ/ US /ˌprɑː.səl.ɪ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C] FORMAL
solace /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪs/
noun [S or U] LITERARY
help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried:
When his wife left him, he found solace in the bottle (= drank alcohol).
Music was a great solace to me during this period.
solace /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪs/
verb [T] LITERARY
to give help and comfort to someone when they are feeling sad or worried
help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried:
When his wife left him, he found solace in the bottle (= drank alcohol).
Music was a great solace to me during this period.
solace /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ US /ˈsɑː.lɪs/
verb [T] LITERARY
to give help and comfort to someone when they are feeling sad or worried
rescind /rɪˈsɪnd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make a law, agreement, order or decision no longer have any (legal) power:
The policy of charging air travellers for vegetarian meals proved unpopular and has already been rescinded.
to make a law, agreement, order or decision no longer have any (legal) power:
The policy of charging air travellers for vegetarian meals proved unpopular and has already been rescinded.
a.base
AHD: […-b³s“]
D.J. [*6be!s]
K.K. [*6bes]
- To lower in rank, prestige, or esteem.See Synonyms at degrade 使谦卑，贬低：降低地位、威望或尊严参见 degrade
v.tr.（及物动词） a.based,a.bas.ing,a.bas.es
语源：
- Middle English abassen 中古英语 abassen
- from Old French abaissier 源自 古法语 abaissier
- Latin ad- [ad-] 拉丁语 ad- [前缀，表“朝向”]
- Vulgar Latin *bassi³re from Medieval Latin bassus [low] 俗拉丁语 *bassi³re 源自 中世纪拉丁语 bassus [低的]
继承用法：
- abase“ment
n.（名词）
elicit /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to obtain or produce something, especially information or a reaction:
Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?
The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits.
They were able to elicit the support of the public.
to obtain or produce something, especially information or a reaction:
Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?
The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits.
They were able to elicit the support of the public.
astute /əˈstjuːt/ US /-ˈstuːt/
adjective
clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation:
an astute investor/businesswoman
his astute handling of the situation
an astute observer of human behaviour
astutely /əˈstjuːt.li/ US /-ˈstuːt-/
adverb
astuteness /əˈstjuːt.nəs/ US /-ˈstuːt-/
noun [U]
clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation:
an astute investor/businesswoman
his astute handling of the situation
an astute observer of human behaviour
astutely /əˈstjuːt.li/ US /-ˈstuːt-/
adverb
astuteness /əˈstjuːt.nəs/ US /-ˈstuːt-/
noun [U]
chicanery /ʃɪˈkeɪ.nər.i/ US /-nɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
clever, dishonest talk or behaviour which is used to deceive people:
The investigation revealed political chicanery and corruption at the highest levels.
clever, dishonest talk or behaviour which is used to deceive people:
The investigation revealed political chicanery and corruption at the highest levels.
salve /sælv/ US /sæv/
noun OLD USE
1 [C or U] an oily substance used to treat an injured, sore or dry place on your body; ointment
2 [S] something that makes you feel better about a difficult situation
salve /sælv/ US /sæv/
verb
salve your conscience to do something so that you feel less guilty:
He salves his conscience by giving money to charity.
1 [C or U] an oily substance used to treat an injured, sore or dry place on your body; ointment
2 [S] something that makes you feel better about a difficult situation
salve /sælv/ US /sæv/
verb
salve your conscience to do something so that you feel less guilty:
He salves his conscience by giving money to charity.
conciliate /kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to end a disagreement or someone's anger by acting in a friendly way or slightly changing your opinions, or to satisfy someone who disagrees with you by acting in this way:
An independent adviser has been brought in to conciliate between the two sides involved in the conflict.
These changes have been made in an attempt to conciliate critics of the plan.
conciliation /kənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
All attempts at conciliation failed and the dispute continued.
conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.ə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective
a conciliatory gesture/remark
to end a disagreement or someone's anger by acting in a friendly way or slightly changing your opinions, or to satisfy someone who disagrees with you by acting in this way:
An independent adviser has been brought in to conciliate between the two sides involved in the conflict.
These changes have been made in an attempt to conciliate critics of the plan.
conciliation /kənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
All attempts at conciliation failed and the dispute continued.
conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.ə.tri/ US /-tɔːr.i/
adjective
a conciliatory gesture/remark
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
singe /sɪndʒ/
verb [I or T] singeing
to burn slightly on the surface, without producing flames:
My jumper started to singe when I leaned over a burning candle.
singe /sɪndʒ/
noun [C]
a slight burn mark:
The hot iron left a singe (mark) on my dress.
to burn slightly on the surface, without producing flames:
My jumper started to singe when I leaned over a burning candle.
singe /sɪndʒ/
noun [C]
a slight burn mark:
The hot iron left a singe (mark) on my dress.
single bed noun [C]
a bed for one person.
single-breasted /ˌsɪŋ.gļzˈbres.tɪd/
adjective [before noun]
describes a jacket or coat that fastens in the centre, with only one row of buttons:
a single-breasted coat/jacket/suit
describes a jacket or coat that fastens in the centre, with only one row of buttons:
a single-breasted coat/jacket/suit
beholden /bɪˈhəʊl.dən/ US /-ˈhoʊl-/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
feeling you have a duty to someone because they have done something for you:
She wanted to be independent and beholden to no one.
feeling you have a duty to someone because they have done something for you:
She wanted to be independent and beholden to no one.
bejewelled /bɪˈdʒuː.əld/
adjective (US USUALLY bejeweled)
wearing a lot of jewellery or decorated with jewels:
a bejewelled woman
a bejewelled crown
wearing a lot of jewellery or decorated with jewels:
a bejewelled woman
a bejewelled crown
frail /freɪl/
adjective
weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken or harmed:
a frail old lady
I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked.
the country's frail economy
frailty /ˈfreɪl.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun
1 [U] weakness and lack of health or strength:
Though ill for most of her life, physical frailty never stopped her from working.
2 [C or U] moral weakness:
Most of the characters in the novel exhibit those common human frailties - ignorance and greed.
Tolerant of human frailty in whatever form, she almost never judged people.
weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken or harmed:
a frail old lady
I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked.
the country's frail economy
frailty /ˈfreɪl.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun
1 [U] weakness and lack of health or strength:
Though ill for most of her life, physical frailty never stopped her from working.
2 [C or U] moral weakness:
Most of the characters in the novel exhibit those common human frailties - ignorance and greed.
Tolerant of human frailty in whatever form, she almost never judged people.
level-headed /ˌlev.əlˈhed.ɪd/
adjective
calm and able to deal easily with difficult situations
calm and able to deal easily with difficult situations
oxymoron /ˌɒk.sɪˈmɔː.rɒn/ US /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɑːn/
noun [C]
two words used together which have, or seem to have, opposite meanings
two words used together which have, or seem to have, opposite meanings
pre.cip.i.tous
AHD: [pr¹-s¹p“¹-t…s]
D.J. [pr!6s!p!t*s]
K.K. [pr!6s!p!t*s]
- Resembling a precipice; extremely steep.See Synonyms at steep 1险峻的：类似悬崖的；极其陡峭的参见 steep1
- Having several precipices:多悬崖的：a precipitous bluff.多悬崖的绝壁
- Usage Problem Extremely rapid, hasty, or abrupt; precipitate:See Usage Note at precipitate 【用法疑难】 急促的，急速的：极其迅速、急促或突然的；急转直下的参见 precipitate
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Probably from precipitious 可能源自 precipitious
- from Latin praecipitium [precipice] * see precipice 源自 拉丁语 praecipitium [悬崖] *参见 precipice
继承用法：
- precip“itously
adv.（副词）
- precip“itousness
n.（名词）
bluff 1
AHD: [bl¾f]
D.J. [blJf]
K.K. [blJf]
v.（动词） bluffed,bluff.ing,bluffs
- To mislead or deceive.误导，欺骗
- To impress, deter, or intimidate by a false display of confidence.虚张声势：通过假装有把握给人印象、威慑或威胁
- Games To try to mislead (opponents) in a card game by heavy betting on a poor hand or by little or no betting on a good one.【游戏】 玩牌戏中下大注迷惑对手：玩牌游戏中手气坏时下大注或手气好时下小注或不下注，以迷惑（对手）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To engage in a false display of strength or confidence.虚张：装作很强大和很有信心的样子
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- The act or practice of bluffing.虚张声势：虚张声势的行动或事例
- One that bluffs.虚张声势的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- Probably from Dutch bluffen 可能源自 荷兰语 bluffen
- from Low German 源自 低地德语
继承用法：
- bluff“able
adj.（形容词）
- bluff“er
n.（名词）
bluff 2
AHD: [bl¾f]
D.J. [blJf]
K.K. [blJf]
- A steep headland, promontory, riverbank, or cliff.悬崖，峭壁，陡岸，绝壁
n.（名词）
- Rough and blunt but not unkind in manner.See Synonyms at gruff 直率，坦率，粗率的：草率、坦率但很友好的举止参见 gruff
- Having a broad, steep front.宽而垂直的
adj.（形容词） bluff.er,bluff.est
语源：
- Probably from obsolete Dutch blaf 可能源自 已废荷兰语 blaf
- or Middle Low German blaff [broad] 或 中古低地德语 blaff [宽阔的]
继承用法：
- bluff“ly
adv.（副词）
- bluff“ness
n.（名词）
utter (COMPLETE) /ˈʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈʌţ.ɚ/
adjective [before noun]
complete or extreme:
utter confusion/misery/chaos
utter nonsense/rubbish/drivel
The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time.
Lying back in the hot bath was utter bliss.
utterly /ˈʌt.əl.i/ US /ˈʌţ.ɚ.li/
adverb
What an utterly stupid thing to do!
complete or extreme:
utter confusion/misery/chaos
utter nonsense/rubbish/drivel
The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time.
Lying back in the hot bath was utter bliss.
utterly /ˈʌt.əl.i/ US /ˈʌţ.ɚ.li/
adverb
What an utterly stupid thing to do!
utter (SPEAK) /ˈʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈʌţ.ɚ/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to say something or to make a sound with your voice:
She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.
utterance /ˈʌt.ər.ənts/ US /ˈʌţ.ɚ-/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL something that someone says:
The senator's weekend utterances were promptly rebutted by three of his colleagues on Monday.
2 LITERARY give utterance to sth to express your ideas or feelings in spoken words:
She has one great fear to which she will never give utterance.
to say something or to make a sound with your voice:
She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.
utterance /ˈʌt.ər.ənts/ US /ˈʌţ.ɚ-/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL something that someone says:
The senator's weekend utterances were promptly rebutted by three of his colleagues on Monday.
2 LITERARY give utterance to sth to express your ideas or feelings in spoken words:
She has one great fear to which she will never give utterance.
congruent /ˈkɒŋ.gru.ənt/ US /ˈkɑːŋ-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
describes a shape in mathematics that has the same shape and size as another:
congruent triangles
congruence /ˈkɒŋ.gru.ənts/ US /ˈkɑːŋ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
describes a shape in mathematics that has the same shape and size as another:
congruent triangles
congruence /ˈkɒŋ.gru.ənts/ US /ˈkɑːŋ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
demoralize, UK USUALLY demoralise /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
verb [T]
to weaken the confidence of someone or something:
Losing several matches in succession had completely demoralized the team.
demoralized, UK USUALLY demoralised /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective
having lost your confidence, enthusiasm, and hope:
After the game, the players were tired and demoralized.
demoralizing, UK USUALLY demoralising /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective
Being out of work for a long time is very demoralizing.
demoralization, UK USUALLY demoralisation /dɪˌmɒr.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌmɔːr-/
noun [U]
to weaken the confidence of someone or something:
Losing several matches in succession had completely demoralized the team.
demoralized, UK USUALLY demoralised /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective
having lost your confidence, enthusiasm, and hope:
After the game, the players were tired and demoralized.
demoralizing, UK USUALLY demoralising /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective
Being out of work for a long time is very demoralizing.
demoralization, UK USUALLY demoralisation /dɪˌmɒr.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌmɔːr-/
noun [U]
incentive /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
noun [C or U]
something which encourages a person to do something:
Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
[+ to infinitive] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.
Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.
incentivize, UK USUALLY incentivise /ɪnˈsen.tɪ.vaɪz/ US /-ţə-/
verb [T]
to make someone want to do something:
We need to incentivize our sales managers to achieve these targets.
something which encourages a person to do something:
Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
[+ to infinitive] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.
Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.
incentivize, UK USUALLY incentivise /ɪnˈsen.tɪ.vaɪz/ US /-ţə-/
verb [T]
to make someone want to do something:
We need to incentivize our sales managers to achieve these targets.
raffle /ˈræf.ļ/
noun [C]
an activity in which people buy numbered tickets, some of which are later chosen to win prizes, which is arranged in order to make money for a good social purpose:
a raffle ticket/prize
I have never won anything in a raffle.
raffle /ˈræf.ļ/
verb [T]
to offer something as a prize in a raffle:
We are going to raffle off a car for the hospital appeal.
See also draw (CHOOSE).
an activity in which people buy numbered tickets, some of which are later chosen to win prizes, which is arranged in order to make money for a good social purpose:
a raffle ticket/prize
I have never won anything in a raffle.
raffle /ˈræf.ļ/
verb [T]
to offer something as a prize in a raffle:
We are going to raffle off a car for the hospital appeal.
See also draw (CHOOSE).
tribute (RESPECTFUL ACTION) /ˈtrɪb.juːt/
noun [C]
something that you say, write or give which shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion:
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday.
For wedding bouquets, floral tributes (= flowers sent to someone's funeral) and all your flower needs, call Mandy's Florists.
something that you say, write or give which shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion:
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday.
For wedding bouquets, floral tributes (= flowers sent to someone's funeral) and all your flower needs, call Mandy's Florists.
tribute (BENEFICIAL EFFECT) /ˈtrɪb.juːt/
noun
be a tribute to sth/sb to show clearly how good, strong or effective something or someone is:
I've never known a 5-year-old as well-behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you!
It is a tribute to his determination over his 22 years that he has achieved where so many before him have failed.
be a tribute to sth/sb to show clearly how good, strong or effective something or someone is:
I've never known a 5-year-old as well-behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you!
It is a tribute to his determination over his 22 years that he has achieved where so many before him have failed.
repulse (PUSH AWAY) /rɪˈpʌls/
verb [T] FORMAL
to push away or refuse something or someone unwanted, especially to successfully stop a physical attack against you:
The enemy attack was quickly repulsed.
repulse /rɪˈpʌls/
noun [S or U] FORMAL OR OLD-FASHIONED
when someone or something is repulsed
repulsion /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the force in physics that pushes two objects apart:
magnetic repulsion
to push away or refuse something or someone unwanted, especially to successfully stop a physical attack against you:
The enemy attack was quickly repulsed.
repulse /rɪˈpʌls/
noun [S or U] FORMAL OR OLD-FASHIONED
when someone or something is repulsed
repulsion /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the force in physics that pushes two objects apart:
magnetic repulsion
repulse (DISLIKE) /rɪˈpʌls/
verb [T often passive] FORMAL
If something repulses you, it causes you to have a strong feeling of dislike, disapproval or disgust:
The tourists were repulsed by the filthy conditions.
repulsion /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/
noun [U]
strong dislike or disgust:
to feel repulsion
A look of repulsion flashed across her face.
repulsive /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/
adjective
extremely unpleasant or unacceptable:
What a repulsive old man!
I think rats and snakes are repulsive.
If something repulses you, it causes you to have a strong feeling of dislike, disapproval or disgust:
The tourists were repulsed by the filthy conditions.
repulsion /rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/
noun [U]
strong dislike or disgust:
to feel repulsion
A look of repulsion flashed across her face.
repulsive /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/
adjective
extremely unpleasant or unacceptable:
What a repulsive old man!
I think rats and snakes are repulsive.
slur (PRONOUNCE BADLY) /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
to pronounce the sounds of a word in a way which is unclear, uncontrolled or wrong:
Her speech was slurred but she still denied she was drunk.
slur /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
noun [S]
The drug affected her vision and made her speak with a slur.
to pronounce the sounds of a word in a way which is unclear, uncontrolled or wrong:
Her speech was slurred but she still denied she was drunk.
slur /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
noun [S]
The drug affected her vision and made her speak with a slur.
slur (CRITICISM) /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
noun [C]
a critical remark about someone which is likely to have a harmful effect on their reputation:
Her letter contained several outrageous slurs against/on her former colleagues.
His comments cast a slur on the integrity of his employees.
slur /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
The report slurs both the teachers and pupils.
a critical remark about someone which is likely to have a harmful effect on their reputation:
Her letter contained several outrageous slurs against/on her former colleagues.
His comments cast a slur on the integrity of his employees.
slur /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
The report slurs both the teachers and pupils.
slur (MUSIC) /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
verb [T] -rr-
to sing or play notes in a smooth and connected manner
slur /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
noun [C]
a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played in a smooth and connected manner
to sing or play notes in a smooth and connected manner
slur /slɜːʳ/ US /slɝː/
noun [C]
a curved line written over or under musical notes to show that they must be played in a smooth and connected manner
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
quota /ˈkwəʊ.tə/ US /ˈkwoʊ.ţə/
noun [C]
a fixed limited amount or number that is officially allowed:
The country now has a quota on immigration.
FIGURATIVE The class contains the usual quota (= number) of troublemakers.
a fixed limited amount or number that is officially allowed:
The country now has a quota on immigration.
FIGURATIVE The class contains the usual quota (= number) of troublemakers.
R and D noun [U]
ABBREVIATION FOR research and development: the part of a business that tries to find ways to improve existing products, and to develop new ones:
If we want to get ahead of our competitors, we ought to invest more in R and D.
If we want to get ahead of our competitors, we ought to invest more in R and D.
rabbi /ˈræb.aɪ/
noun [C]
a religious leader and teacher in the Jewish religion:
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
[as form of address] Good morning, Rabbi.
rabbinical /rəˈbɪn.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
a rabbinical student/college
a religious leader and teacher in the Jewish religion:
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
[as form of address] Good morning, Rabbi.
rabbinical /rəˈbɪn.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
a rabbinical student/college
pit.i.less
AHD: [p¹t“¹-l¹s]
D.J. [6p!t!l!s]
K.K. [6p!t!l!s]
- Having no pity; merciless.无情的；毫无同情心的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- pit“ilessly
adv.（副词）
- pit“ilessness
n.（名词）
dogie 也作 do.gy
AHD: [d½“g¶]
D.J. [6d*&gi8]
K.K. [6dogi]
- A stray or motherless calf.孤犊，无母犊牛
n.（名词） 【复数】 do.gies 【美国西部】
语源：
- [Origin unknown] [出处未知]
注释：
- In the language of the American West,a motherless calf is known as adogie. InWestern Words Ramon F. Adams gives one possible etymology for dogie, whose origin is unknown.During the 1880's,when a series of harsh winters left large numbers of orphaned calves,the little calves, weaned too early, were unable to digest coarse range grass,and their swollen bellies “very much resembled a batch of sourdough carried in a sack.”Such a calf was referred to asdough-guts. The term, altered todogie according to Adams, “has been used ever since throughout cattleland to refer to a pot-gutted orphan calf.” Another possibility is thatdogie is an alteration of Spanish dogal, “lariat.” 在美国西部英语中，无母犊牛被称为dogie 。 莱蒙·F·亚当斯为dogie 在 西部语汇 中找到一个词源， 但该词源的出处也是未知的。19世纪80年代，连年酷寒的冬季造成了大量孤犊，尚不能消化粗糙的牧草小牛犊过早断奶，肚子鼓胀“就象装在袋子里的发酵面团”。这样的小牛被称作dongh-guts 。 据亚当斯称，该称呼后来变作dogie ，“整个牧牛区从此用来称呼大肚子的孤犊。” 另外一种可能性是dogie 为西班牙语 dogal 的变体，意即“套索”
exhaust (TIRE) /ɪgˈzɔːst/ US /-ˈzɑːst/
verb [T]
to make someone extremely tired:
The long journey exhausted the children.
I've exhausted myself with all that cleaning.
exhausted /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪd/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
extremely tired:
Exhausted, they fell asleep.
By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted.
exhausting /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪŋ/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
making you feel extremely tired:
I've had an exhausting day.
exhaustion /ɪgˈzɔːs.tʃən/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
noun [U]
when you are extremely tired:
She felt ill with/from exhaustion.
to make someone extremely tired:
The long journey exhausted the children.
I've exhausted myself with all that cleaning.
exhausted /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪd/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
extremely tired:
Exhausted, they fell asleep.
By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted.
exhausting /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪŋ/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
making you feel extremely tired:
I've had an exhausting day.
exhaustion /ɪgˈzɔːs.tʃən/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
noun [U]
when you are extremely tired:
She felt ill with/from exhaustion.
exhaust (USE) /ɪgˈzɔːst/ US /-ˈzɑːst/
verb [T]
to use something completely:
How long will it be before the world's fuel supplies are exhausted?
I'm afraid he's exhausted my patience.
We seem to have exhausted this topic of conversation (= we have nothing new to say about it).
exhaustible /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
It is clear that many of the Earth's resources are exhaustible (= will be used completely and disappear).
exhaustive /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪv/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
complete:
an exhaustive study/report
exhaustively /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪv.li/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adverb
The survey was exhaustively documented.
to use something completely:
How long will it be before the world's fuel supplies are exhausted?
I'm afraid he's exhausted my patience.
We seem to have exhausted this topic of conversation (= we have nothing new to say about it).
exhaustible /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
It is clear that many of the Earth's resources are exhaustible (= will be used completely and disappear).
exhaustive /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪv/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adjective
complete:
an exhaustive study/report
exhaustively /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪv.li/ US /-ˈzɑː-/
adverb
The survey was exhaustively documented.
exhaust (GAS) /ɪgˈzɔːst/ US /-ˈzɑːst/
noun [U]
the waste gas from an engine, especially a car's, or the pipe the gas flows through:
Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution.
the waste gas from an engine, especially a car's, or the pipe the gas flows through:
Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution.
cosset /ˈkɒs.ɪt/ US /ˈkɑː.sɪt/
verb [T] -t- or UK ALSO -tt-
to give a lot of attention to making someone comfortable and to protecting them from anything unpleasant:
Children need to be cosseted.
DISAPPROVING The country has been cosseted (= too protected) by the government for so long that people have forgotten how to take responsibility for themselves.
to give a lot of attention to making someone comfortable and to protecting them from anything unpleasant:
Children need to be cosseted.
DISAPPROVING The country has been cosseted (= too protected) by the government for so long that people have forgotten how to take responsibility for themselves.
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
in.ter.dict
AHD: [¹n”t…r-d¹kt“]
D.J. [7!nt*6d!kt]
K.K. [7!nt+6d!kt]
AHD: [¹n“t…r-d¹kt”]
- To prohibit or place under an ecclesiastical or legal sanction.禁令：禁止或为宗教或法律所禁止
- To forbid or debar, especially authoritatively.See Synonyms at forbid 禁止，尤指官方的参见 forbid
- To cut or destroy (a line of communication) by firepower so as to halt an enemy's advance.阻断，封锁：以火力切断或毁坏（交通线）以阻止敌人前进
- To confront and halt the activities, advance, or entry of:面对并阻止活动，前进或进入：“the role of the FBI in interdicting spies attempting to pass US secrets to the Soviet Union”(&b{Christian Science Monitor})“联邦调查局的作用在阻止间谍向苏联出卖美国情报”(基督教科学箴言报)
v.tr.（及物动词） in.ter.dict.ed,in.ter.dict.ing,in.ter.dicts
- Law A prohibition by court order.【法律】 禁令：由法院作出的禁令
- Roman Catholic Church An ecclesiastical censure that excludes a person or district from participation in most sacraments and from Christian burial.【罗马天主教】 禁止令：一项基督教禁令，将某人或某地区排除在大部分圣礼之外，并不准其以基督教形式安葬
n.（名词）
语源：
- Alteration of Middle English enterditen [to place under a church ban] 中古英语 enterditen的变化 [在教堂管制下安置]
- from Old French entredit [past participle of] entredire [to forbid] 源自 古法语 entredit [] entredire的过去分词 [限制]
- from Latin interd&9{ºcere} interdict- 源自 拉丁语 interd&9{ºcere} interdict-
- inter- [inter-] inter- [前缀，表“在…之间”]
- d&9{ºcere} [to say] * see deik- d&9{ºcere} [说] *参见 deik-
继承用法：
- in”terdic“tion
n.（名词）
- in”terdic“tive 或 in”terdic“tory AHD:[-d¹k“t…-r¶] （形容词）
- in”terdic“tively
adv.（副词）
- in”terdic“tor
n.（名词）
con.chi.o.lin
AHD: [k¼ng-kº“…-l¹n, k¼n-]
D.J. [kK06ka!*l!n, kKn-]
K.K. [k$06ka!*l!n, k$n-]
- A protein substance that is the organic basis of mollusk shells.贝壳硬蛋白：作为软体动物贝壳有机基质的蛋白质
n.（名词）
语源：
- conch conch
- -ol 1-ol1
- -in -in
perturb /pəˈtɜːb/ US /pɚˈtɝːb/
verb [T] FORMAL
to worry someone:
News of the arrest perturbed her greatly.
perturbation /ˌpɜː.təˈbeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpɝː.ţɚ-/
noun
1 [U] FORMAL worry
2 [C or U] SPECIALIZED a small change in the regular movement of an object:
Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune in 1846.
perturbed /pəˈtɜːbd/ US /pɚˈtɝːbd/
adjective FORMAL
worried:
He didn't seem unduly/overly perturbed by the news.
to worry someone:
News of the arrest perturbed her greatly.
perturbation /ˌpɜː.təˈbeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpɝː.ţɚ-/
noun
1 [U] FORMAL worry
2 [C or U] SPECIALIZED a small change in the regular movement of an object:
Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune in 1846.
perturbed /pəˈtɜːbd/ US /pɚˈtɝːbd/
adjective FORMAL
worried:
He didn't seem unduly/overly perturbed by the news.
pervade /pəˈveɪd/ US /pɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
When qualities, characteristics or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film is a reflection of the violence that pervades American culture.
pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ US /pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place:
The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
a pervasive smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
pervasively /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.li/ US /pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
pervasiveness /pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ US /pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
bruit /bruːt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to tell everyone a piece of news:
It's been bruited abroad/around that he's going to leave the company.
to tell everyone a piece of news:
It's been bruited abroad/around that he's going to leave the company.
disconcert /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːt/ US /-ˈsɝːt/
verb
1 [I or T] to make someone feel suddenly uncertain and worried:
The whole experience had disconcerted him.
2 worried by something and uncertain:
I was a little disconcerted by his reply.
disconcerting /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪŋ/
adjective
There was a disconcerting silence.
disconcertingly /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪŋ-/
adverb
1 [I or T] to make someone feel suddenly uncertain and worried:
The whole experience had disconcerted him.
2 worried by something and uncertain:
I was a little disconcerted by his reply.
disconcerting /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪŋ/
adjective
There was a disconcerting silence.
disconcertingly /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪŋ-/
adverb
slate (ROCK) /sleɪt/
noun [C or U]
a dark grey rock that can be easily divided into thin pieces, or a small thin piece of this used to cover a roof
slate /sleɪt/
verb [T]
to cover a roof with slates
slate /sleɪt-/
adjective
of a colour similar to slate:
slate grey
slate blue
a dark grey rock that can be easily divided into thin pieces, or a small thin piece of this used to cover a roof
slate /sleɪt/
verb [T]
to cover a roof with slates
slate /sleɪt-/
adjective
of a colour similar to slate:
slate grey
slate blue
slate (CHOOSE) /sleɪt/
verb [T] US
to be expected to happen in the future or to be expected to be or do something in the future:
[+ to infinitive] Geoff is slated to be the next captain of the football team.
The election is slated for (= the chosen day is) next Thursday.
slate /sleɪt/
noun [C] US
the group of people who are chosen by a particular party to take part in an election:
The senator has not got a full slate of delegates in New York.
to be expected to happen in the future or to be expected to be or do something in the future:
[+ to infinitive] Geoff is slated to be the next captain of the football team.
The election is slated for (= the chosen day is) next Thursday.
slate /sleɪt/
noun [C] US
the group of people who are chosen by a particular party to take part in an election:
The senator has not got a full slate of delegates in New York.
slate (CRITICIZE) /sleɪt/
verb [T] UK INFORMAL
to attack by criticizing; to write or say that something is very bad:
Her last book was slated by the critics.
to attack by criticizing; to write or say that something is very bad:
Her last book was slated by the critics.
Slav /slɑːv/
noun [C]
a member of any of the Eastern European races of people who speak Slavic languages
Slav /slɑːv/
adjective (ALSO Slavic)
a member of any of the Eastern European races of people who speak Slavic languages
Slav /slɑːv/
adjective (ALSO Slavic)
enamel /ɪˈnæm.əl/
noun
1 [C or U] a glass-like substance used for decoration or protection which is melted onto clay, metal and glass objects and then left to cool and harden, or an object covered with this substance
2 a type of paint which forms a shiny surface when dry
3 the hard white shiny substance which forms the covering of a tooth
enamel /ɪˈnæm.əl/
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to cover something with enamel
1 [C or U] a glass-like substance used for decoration or protection which is melted onto clay, metal and glass objects and then left to cool and harden, or an object covered with this substance
2 a type of paint which forms a shiny surface when dry
3 the hard white shiny substance which forms the covering of a tooth
enamel /ɪˈnæm.əl/
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to cover something with enamel
fan.ci.ful
AHD: [f²n“s¹-f…l]
D.J. [6f#ns!f*l]
K.K. [6f#ns!f*l]
- Created in the fancy; unreal:凭幻想创造的；不真实的：a fanciful story.幻想的故事
- Tending to indulge in fancy:沉溺于幻想的：a fanciful mind.充满幻想的头脑
- Showing invention or whimsy in design; imaginative.See Synonyms at fantastic 幻想奇特的：在构想中表现出创造能力或幻想的；想象的参见 fantastic
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- fan“cifully
adv.（副词）
- fan“cifulness
n.（名词）
bush.tit
AHD: [b‹sh“t¹t”]
D.J. [6b&.7t!t]
K.K. [6b&.7t!t]
- Either of two small, long-tailed birds(Psaltriparus minimus or P. melanotis) of western North America, having predominantly gray plumage. 丛林山雀：北美洲西部的两种长尾小鸟（丛山雀 或 黑耳丛山雀） ，长有显眼的灰色羽毛
n.（名词）
canard /ˈkæn.ɑːd/ US /kəˈnɑːrd/
noun [C] LITERARY
a false report or piece of information which is intended to deceive people
a false report or piece of information which is intended to deceive people
foment /fəʊˈment/ US /foʊ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause trouble to develop:
The song was banned on the grounds that it might foment racial tension.
to cause trouble to develop:
The song was banned on the grounds that it might foment racial tension.
malevolent /məˈlev.əl.ənt/
adjective LITERARY
causing or wanting to cause harm or evil:
The central character is a malevolent witch out for revenge.
I could feel his malevolent gaze as I walked away.
malevolently /məˈlev.əl.ənt.li/
adverb
malevolence /məˈlev.əl.ənts/
noun [U]
It was an act of great malevolence.
causing or wanting to cause harm or evil:
The central character is a malevolent witch out for revenge.
I could feel his malevolent gaze as I walked away.
malevolently /məˈlev.əl.ənt.li/
adverb
malevolence /məˈlev.əl.ənts/
noun [U]
It was an act of great malevolence.
espouse /esˈpaʊz/
verb [T] FORMAL
to become involved with or support an activity or opinion:
Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.
espousal /esˈpaʊ.zəl/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
Espousal of such liberal ideas won't make her very popular around here.
to become involved with or support an activity or opinion:
Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.
espousal /esˈpaʊ.zəl/
noun [S or U] FORMAL
Espousal of such liberal ideas won't make her very popular around here.
duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.keɪt/ US /ˈduː-/
verb [T]
to make an exact copy of something:
Can you duplicate (= use a special machine to copy) this document for me?
Parenthood is an experience nothing else can duplicate.
duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ US /ˈduː-/
adjective [before noun]
being an exact copy of something:
The thieves were equipped with duplicate keys to the safe.
duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ US /ˈduː-/
noun [C]
something that is an exact copy of something else:
I lost the original form so they sent me a duplicate.
duplication /ˌdjuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌduː-/
noun [U]
the act or process of duplicating something
to make an exact copy of something:
Can you duplicate (= use a special machine to copy) this document for me?
Parenthood is an experience nothing else can duplicate.
duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ US /ˈduː-/
adjective [before noun]
being an exact copy of something:
The thieves were equipped with duplicate keys to the safe.
duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ US /ˈduː-/
noun [C]
something that is an exact copy of something else:
I lost the original form so they sent me a duplicate.
duplication /ˌdjuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌduː-/
noun [U]
the act or process of duplicating something
infirm /ɪnˈfɜːm/ US /-ˈfɝːm/
adjective FORMAL
ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age:
She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home.
the infirm plural noun
people who are ill for long periods:
The old and the infirm are the most susceptible to this disease.
infirmity /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/ US /-ˈfɝː.mə.ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
an advanced state of infirmity
She suffered from a long list of infirmities.
ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age:
She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home.
the infirm plural noun
people who are ill for long periods:
The old and the infirm are the most susceptible to this disease.
infirmity /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/ US /-ˈfɝː.mə.ţi/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
an advanced state of infirmity
She suffered from a long list of infirmities.
instigate /ˈɪn.stɪ.geɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin:
The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.
The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.
instigation /ˌɪn.stɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
The inquiry was begun at the instigation of a local MP.
instigator /ˈɪn.stɪ.geɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin:
The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.
The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.
instigation /ˌɪn.stɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
The inquiry was begun at the instigation of a local MP.
instigator /ˈɪn.stɪ.geɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
instalment UK, US installment /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ US /-ˈstɑːl-/
noun [C]
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
one of a number of parts into which a story, plan or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached:
The novel has been serialized for radio in five instalments.
We agreed to pay for the car by/in instalments.
tepid /ˈtep.ɪd/
adjective
1 (of liquid) not very warm
2 describes a reaction which is not enthusiastic:
I got a tepid response to my suggestion that we should start work earlier.
1 (of liquid) not very warm
2 describes a reaction which is not enthusiastic:
I got a tepid response to my suggestion that we should start work earlier.
grovel (TRY TO PLEASE) /ˈgrɒv.əl/ US /ˈgrɑː.vəl/
verb [I] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to behave with too much respect towards someone to show them that you are very eager to please them:
He sent a grovelling note of apology.
to behave with too much respect towards someone to show them that you are very eager to please them:
He sent a grovelling note of apology.
grovel (MOVE) /ˈgrɒv.əl/ US /ˈgrɑː.vəl/
verb [I] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to move close to or on the ground:
I was grovelling under the sofa, trying to find my contact lens.
to move close to or on the ground:
I was grovelling under the sofa, trying to find my contact lens.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
cro.ny.ism
AHD: [kr½“n¶-¹z”…m]
D.J. [6kr*&ni87!z*m]
K.K. [6kroni7!z*m]
- Favoritism shown to old friends without regard for their qualifications, as in political appointments to office.任人唯亲：在委以政治职位时无视其资历而对老朋友进行的偏袒
n.（名词）
ben.zo.fu.ran
AHD: [bµn”z½-fy‹r“²n”, -fy‹-r²n“]
D.J. [7benz*&6fj&*7#n, -fj&*6r#n]
K.K. [7bWnzo6fj&r7#n, -fj&6r#n]
- A colorless liquid, C
8 H6 O, found in coal tar and used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes. Also called coumarone苯并呋喃，香豆酮：存在于烟煤油中的无色液体，C8 H6 O，用于制造油漆和清漆的热塑树脂 也作 coumarone
n.（名词）
measured /ˈmeʒ.əd/ US /-ɚd/
adjective
careful and controlled, or not fast:
Her response to their criticism was calm and measured.
careful and controlled, or not fast:
Her response to their criticism was calm and measured.
om.i.nous
AHD: [¼m“…-n…s]
D.J. [6Km*n*s]
K.K. [6$m*n*s]
- Menacing; threatening:不吉祥的：恐吓的；威胁的：ominous black clouds; ominous rumblings of discontent.不祥的黑云；有威胁的不满之声
- Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.预示的：预兆的或成为预兆的，特别是坏的预兆的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin ½min½sus 拉丁语 ½min½sus
- from ½men ½min- [omen] 源自 ½men ½min- [预兆]
继承用法：
- om“inously
adv.（副词）
- om“inousness
n.（名词）
hack (CUT) /hæk/
verb
1 [I or T; + adverb or preposition] to cut into pieces in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:
Three villagers were hacked to death in a savage attack.
Don't just hack (away) at the bread - cut it properly!
The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.
FIGURATIVE The article had been hacked about (= carelessly changed) so much it was scarcely recognizable.
2 [T usually + adverb or preposition] UK in football and rugby, to kick the ball away or to foul (= act against the rules) by kicking another player in the leg:
Platt was twice hacked down in the second half by the other team's sweeper.
1 [I or T; + adverb or preposition] to cut into pieces in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:
Three villagers were hacked to death in a savage attack.
Don't just hack (away) at the bread - cut it properly!
The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.
FIGURATIVE The article had been hacked about (= carelessly changed) so much it was scarcely recognizable.
2 [T usually + adverb or preposition] UK in football and rugby, to kick the ball away or to foul (= act against the rules) by kicking another player in the leg:
Platt was twice hacked down in the second half by the other team's sweeper.
hack (POLITICIAN) /hæk/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a politician, especially an unimportant one:
tired old party hacks
a politician, especially an unimportant one:
tired old party hacks
hack (COMPUTING) /hæk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to get into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal:
Computer hacking has become very widespread over the last decade.
A programmer had managed to hack into some top-secret government data.
hacker /ˈhæk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO computer hacker)
someone who hacks into other people's computer systems
to get into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal:
Computer hacking has become very widespread over the last decade.
A programmer had managed to hack into some top-secret government data.
hacker /ˈhæk.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO computer hacker)
someone who hacks into other people's computer systems
hack (HORSE) /hæk/
noun [C]
a ride on a horse in the countryside
hack /hæk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] (ALSO go hacking)
to ride a horse in the countryside
a ride on a horse in the countryside
hack /hæk/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] (ALSO go hacking)
to ride a horse in the countryside
hack (DRIVER/CAR) /hæk/
noun [C] US INFORMAL
(the driver of) a car which is available for rent, especially a taxi
(the driver of) a car which is available for rent, especially a taxi
hack (MANAGE) /hæk/
verb [T usually in negatives] INFORMAL
to manage to deal successfully with something:
I tried working on the night shift for a while, but I just couldn't hack it.
to manage to deal successfully with something:
I tried working on the night shift for a while, but I just couldn't hack it.
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
clot (LUMP) /klɒt/ US /klɑːt/
noun [C]
an almost solid lump:
He had a blood clot removed from his brain.
clot /klɒt/ US /klɑːt/
verb [I] -tt-
to form clots:
He was rushed into hospital because his blood wasn't clotting properly.
an anti-(blood) clotting agent
an almost solid lump:
He had a blood clot removed from his brain.
clot /klɒt/ US /klɑːt/
verb [I] -tt-
to form clots:
He was rushed into hospital because his blood wasn't clotting properly.
an anti-(blood) clotting agent
clot (PERSON) /klɒt/ US /klɑːt/
noun [C] UK OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a stupid person:
Look what you've done, you clot!
a stupid person:
Look what you've done, you clot!
sober (NOT DRUNK) /ˈsəʊ.bəʳ/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
adjective
not drunk or affected by alcohol:
Are you sober enough to drive, Jim?
I'd had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober.
sobriety /səˈbraɪ.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being sober:
US The police said his car had been weaving all over the road, so they pulled him over and gave him a sobriety test.
not drunk or affected by alcohol:
Are you sober enough to drive, Jim?
I'd had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober.
sobriety /səˈbraɪ.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the state of being sober:
US The police said his car had been weaving all over the road, so they pulled him over and gave him a sobriety test.
sober (SERIOUS) /ˈsəʊ.bəʳ/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
adjective
serious and calm:
In fact the whole wedding was a sober affair - no dancing, just people standing around in groups chatting politely.
Anthony was in a very sober mood - I scarcely heard him laugh all night.
sober /ˈsəʊ.bəʳ/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
verb [I or T]
to become more calm and serious, or to make someone do this:
News of the tragedy has sobered us.
soberly /ˈsəʊ.bəl.i/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ.li/
adverb
seriously and reasonably:
She was dressed very soberly in a plain grey suit.
sobering /ˈsəʊ.bər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ-/
adjective
making you feel serious or think about serious matters:
a sobering thought
Surviving a car accident is a sobering experience.
sobriety /səˈbraɪ.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
seriousness:
We had the priest sitting at our table which instilled a little sobriety into the occasion.
serious and calm:
In fact the whole wedding was a sober affair - no dancing, just people standing around in groups chatting politely.
Anthony was in a very sober mood - I scarcely heard him laugh all night.
sober /ˈsəʊ.bəʳ/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
verb [I or T]
to become more calm and serious, or to make someone do this:
News of the tragedy has sobered us.
soberly /ˈsəʊ.bəl.i/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ.li/
adverb
seriously and reasonably:
She was dressed very soberly in a plain grey suit.
sobering /ˈsəʊ.bər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ-/
adjective
making you feel serious or think about serious matters:
a sobering thought
Surviving a car accident is a sobering experience.
sobriety /səˈbraɪ.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
seriousness:
We had the priest sitting at our table which instilled a little sobriety into the occasion.
unctuous /ˈʌŋk.tju.əs/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
describes people or behaviour expressing too much praise, interest, friendliness, etc., in a way that is false and unpleasant:
his unctuous manner/voice/smile
describes people or behaviour expressing too much praise, interest, friendliness, etc., in a way that is false and unpleasant:
his unctuous manner/voice/smile
project (PIECE OF WORK) /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/ US /ˈprɑː.dʒekt/
noun [C]
1 a piece of planned work or an activity which is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim:
the Kings Cross housing project
a scientific research project
Her latest project is a film based on the life of a nineteenth-century music hall star.
My next project is decorating the kitchen.
2 a study of a particular subject done over a period of time, especially by students:
He's doing a class project on pollution.
In our third year at college everyone had to do a special project.
1 a piece of planned work or an activity which is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim:
the Kings Cross housing project
a scientific research project
Her latest project is a film based on the life of a nineteenth-century music hall star.
My next project is decorating the kitchen.
2 a study of a particular subject done over a period of time, especially by students:
He's doing a class project on pollution.
In our third year at college everyone had to do a special project.
project (CALCULATE) /prəˈdʒekt/
verb [T usually passive]
to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:
[+ to infinitive] Government spending is projected to rise by 3% next year.
projected /prəˈdʒek.tɪd/
adjective
The projected (= planned) extension to the motorway near London is going to cost over 拢4 million.
projection /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [C]
a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have:
The company has failed to achieve last year's sales projections by thirty percent.
See also projection; projection at project (MAKE AN IMAGE) and project (STICK OUT).
to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known:
[+ to infinitive] Government spending is projected to rise by 3% next year.
projected /prəˈdʒek.tɪd/
adjective
The projected (= planned) extension to the motorway near London is going to cost over 拢4 million.
projection /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [C]
a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have:
The company has failed to achieve last year's sales projections by thirty percent.
See also projection; projection at project (MAKE AN IMAGE) and project (STICK OUT).
project (THROW) /prəˈdʒekt/
verb [T]
to throw or direct something forwards, with force:
Ninety percent of the projected missiles will hit their target.
projectile /prəˈdʒek.taɪl/ US /-təl/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
an object that is thrown or fired forwards, especially from a weapon:
The second projectile exploded after hitting a tank.
to throw or direct something forwards, with force:
Ninety percent of the projected missiles will hit their target.
projectile /prəˈdʒek.taɪl/ US /-təl/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
an object that is thrown or fired forwards, especially from a weapon:
The second projectile exploded after hitting a tank.
project (MAKE AN IMAGE) /prəˈdʒekt/
verb [T]
1 to cause a film, image or light to appear on a screen or other surface:
Laser images were projected onto a screen.
2 SPECIALIZED to wrongly imagine that someone else is feeling a particular emotion or desire when in fact it is you who feels this way:
I suspect he's projecting his fears onto you.
3 If you project a particular quality, that quality is what most people notice about you:
Recently the president has sought to project a much tougher image.
projection /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [U]
when a film or an image is projected onto a screen or wall
See also projection; projection at project (CALCULATE) and project (STICK OUT).
projectionist /prəˈdʒek.ʃən.ɪst/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to operate a projector in a cinema
projector /prəˈdʒek.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
a device for showing films or images on a screen or other surface
1 to cause a film, image or light to appear on a screen or other surface:
Laser images were projected onto a screen.
2 SPECIALIZED to wrongly imagine that someone else is feeling a particular emotion or desire when in fact it is you who feels this way:
I suspect he's projecting his fears onto you.
3 If you project a particular quality, that quality is what most people notice about you:
Recently the president has sought to project a much tougher image.
projection /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [U]
when a film or an image is projected onto a screen or wall
See also projection; projection at project (CALCULATE) and project (STICK OUT).
projectionist /prəˈdʒek.ʃən.ɪst/
noun [C]
a person whose job is to operate a projector in a cinema
projector /prəˈdʒek.təʳ/ US /-tɚ/
noun [C]
a device for showing films or images on a screen or other surface
project (STICK OUT) /prəˈdʒekt/
verb [I + adverb or preposition]
to stick out over an edge or from a surface:
The hotel dining room projects out over the water.
projection /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [C]
something that projects from a surface or beyond the edge of something
to stick out over an edge or from a surface:
The hotel dining room projects out over the water.
projection /prəˈdʒek.ʃən/
noun [C]
something that projects from a surface or beyond the edge of something
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
a.sym.met.ri.cal
AHD: [³”s¹-mµt“r¹k…l] 也作 a.sym.met.ric [-r¹k]
D.J. [7e!s!6metr!k*l] 也作 a.sym.met.ric [-r!k]
K.K. [7es!6mWtr!k*l] 也作 a.sym.met.ric [-r!k]
- Having no balance or symmetry.不对称的，不匀称的：失去平衡或对称性的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- a”symmet“rically
adv.（副词）
chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ US /-ɑːs/
noun [U]
a state of total confusion and lack of order:
Snow and ice have caused chaos on the roads.
Ever since our secretary walked out, the office has been in a state of total/utter chaos.
We muddled up the name labels and chaos ensued (= resulted).
chaotic /keɪˈɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.ţɪk/
adjective
in a state of chaos:
The house is a bit chaotic at the moment - we've got all these extra people staying and we're still decorating.
He's a chaotic sort of a person - always trying to do twenty things at once.
chaotically /keɪˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈɑː.ţɪ-/
adverb
a state of total confusion and lack of order:
Snow and ice have caused chaos on the roads.
Ever since our secretary walked out, the office has been in a state of total/utter chaos.
We muddled up the name labels and chaos ensued (= resulted).
chaotic /keɪˈɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.ţɪk/
adjective
in a state of chaos:
The house is a bit chaotic at the moment - we've got all these extra people staying and we're still decorating.
He's a chaotic sort of a person - always trying to do twenty things at once.
chaotically /keɪˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈɑː.ţɪ-/
adverb
chapati (plural chapatis or chapaties) /tʃəˈpæ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C] (ALSO chapatti)
a type of flat round Indian bread made without yeast
a type of flat round Indian bread made without yeast
taper (BECOME NARROW) /ˈteɪ.pəʳ/ US /-pɚ/
verb [I or T]
to become gradually narrower at one end, or to make something do this:
Turn left where the road tapers (off) into a track.
tapering /ˈteɪ.pə.rɪŋ/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective
to become gradually narrower at one end, or to make something do this:
Turn left where the road tapers (off) into a track.
tapering /ˈteɪ.pə.rɪŋ/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective
taper (CANDLE) /ˈteɪ.pəʳ/ US /-pɚ/
noun [C]
a very thin candle, or a long thin piece of string covered in wax or a very thin strip of wood used especially in the past for lighting candles, fires, etc.
a very thin candle, or a long thin piece of string covered in wax or a very thin strip of wood used especially in the past for lighting candles, fires, etc.
transparent /trænˈspær.ənt/ US /trænˈsper-/
adjective
1 If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly:
Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.
Her blouse was practically transparent!
Compare opaque; translucent.
2 clear and easy to understand or recognize:
I think we should try to make the instructions more transparent.
transparency /trænˈspær.ənt.si/ US /-ˈsper-/
noun
1 [U] the characteristic of being easy to see through:
The old-fashioned type of plastic lacked transparency.
2 [C] SPECIALIZED a photograph or picture printed on plastic which you can see on a screen by shining a light through it
1 If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly:
Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.
Her blouse was practically transparent!
Compare opaque; translucent.
2 clear and easy to understand or recognize:
I think we should try to make the instructions more transparent.
transparency /trænˈspær.ənt.si/ US /-ˈsper-/
noun
1 [U] the characteristic of being easy to see through:
The old-fashioned type of plastic lacked transparency.
2 [C] SPECIALIZED a photograph or picture printed on plastic which you can see on a screen by shining a light through it
peep (LOOK) /piːp/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole:
I saw her peeping through the curtains/into the room.
peep /piːp/
noun [S]
a quick look:
Take/Have a peep at what it says in this letter.
to secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole:
I saw her peeping through the curtains/into the room.
peep /piːp/
noun [S]
a quick look:
Take/Have a peep at what it says in this letter.
peep (APPEAR) /piːp/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to appear slowly and not be completely seen:
A few early flowers had peeped up through the snow.
The cat's tail was peeping out from under the bed.
to appear slowly and not be completely seen:
A few early flowers had peeped up through the snow.
The cat's tail was peeping out from under the bed.
peep (SOMETHING SAID) /piːp/
noun [S] INFORMAL
a statement, answer or complaint:
No one has raised a peep about this dreadful behaviour.
One more peep out of you and there'll be no television tomorrow.
There hasn't been a peep out of (= any form of communication from) my sister for a couple of weeks.
a statement, answer or complaint:
No one has raised a peep about this dreadful behaviour.
One more peep out of you and there'll be no television tomorrow.
There hasn't been a peep out of (= any form of communication from) my sister for a couple of weeks.
peep (NOISE) /piːp/
noun [C]
the weak high noise made by young birds
peep /piːp/
verb [I]
the weak high noise made by young birds
peep /piːp/
verb [I]
gratify /ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈgræţ.ə-/
verb [T]
to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need:
We were gratified by the response to our appeal.
[+ to infinitive] He was gratified to see how well his students had done.
gratification /ˌgræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌgræţ.ə-/
noun [U]
sexual gratification
Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately).
gratifying /ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈgræţ-/
adjective
[+ to infinitive] It must be very gratifying to see all your children grown up and happy.
gratifyingly /ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ.li/ US /ˈgræţ-/
adverb
The success rate in the exam was gratifyingly high.
to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need:
We were gratified by the response to our appeal.
[+ to infinitive] He was gratified to see how well his students had done.
gratification /ˌgræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌgræţ.ə-/
noun [U]
sexual gratification
Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately).
gratifying /ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈgræţ-/
adjective
[+ to infinitive] It must be very gratifying to see all your children grown up and happy.
gratifyingly /ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ.li/ US /ˈgræţ-/
adverb
The success rate in the exam was gratifyingly high.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
jabber /ˈdʒæb.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I or T] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
to speak or say something quickly in a way that is difficult to understand:
The train was full of people jabbering (away) into their mobile phones.
He jabbered (out) something about an accident further down the road.
to speak or say something quickly in a way that is difficult to understand:
The train was full of people jabbering (away) into their mobile phones.
He jabbered (out) something about an accident further down the road.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
foreword /ˈfɔː.wɜːd/ US /ˈfɔːr.wɝːd/
noun [C]
a short piece of writing at the beginning of a book, sometimes praise by a famous person or someone who is not the writer
a short piece of writing at the beginning of a book, sometimes praise by a famous person or someone who is not the writer
tenable /ˈten.ə.bļ/
adjective
(of an opinion or position) able to be defended successfully or held for a particular period of time:
His theory is no longer tenable in light of the recent discoveries.
The university fellowship is tenable for (= lasts for) three years.
(of an opinion or position) able to be defended successfully or held for a particular period of time:
His theory is no longer tenable in light of the recent discoveries.
The university fellowship is tenable for (= lasts for) three years.
cameo (PERFORMANCE) /ˈkæm.i.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
noun [C] plural cameos
a small but noticeable part in a film or play, performed by a famous actor:
He appears briefly towards the end of the film in a cameo role as a priest.
a small but noticeable part in a film or play, performed by a famous actor:
He appears briefly towards the end of the film in a cameo role as a priest.
cameo (JEWELLERY) /ˈkæm.i.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
noun [C] plural cameos
a piece of usually oval jewellery on which there is a head or other shape of one colour on a background of a noticeably different colour:
a cameo brooch
a piece of usually oval jewellery on which there is a head or other shape of one colour on a background of a noticeably different colour:
a cameo brooch
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
testimony /ˈtes.tɪ.mən.i/ US /-moʊ.ni/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
(an example of) spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a court of law:
Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.
(an example of) spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a court of law:
Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.
text message noun [C]
a written message, usually containing words that have been shortened, sent from one mobile phone or pager to another
text message verb [I or T] (ALSO text)
to send someone a text message:
Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
text messaging noun [U]
Text messaging is all the rage among teenagers.
text message verb [I or T] (ALSO text)
to send someone a text message:
Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
text messaging noun [U]
Text messaging is all the rage among teenagers.
chromatic (COLOUR) /krəʊˈmæt.ɪk/ US /kroʊˈmæţ-/
adjective [before noun] SPECIALIZED
relating to colours:
a chromatic range/combination
relating to colours:
a chromatic range/combination
burnish /ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/ US /ˈbɝː-/
verb [T]
1 LITERARY to rub metal until it is smooth and shiny
2 If you burnish something such as your public image, you take action to improve it and make it more attractive:
The company is currently trying to burnish its socially responsible image.
burnished /ˈbɜː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈbɝː-/
adjective LITERARY
smooth and shiny
1 LITERARY to rub metal until it is smooth and shiny
2 If you burnish something such as your public image, you take action to improve it and make it more attractive:
The company is currently trying to burnish its socially responsible image.
burnished /ˈbɜː.nɪʃt/ US /ˈbɝː-/
adjective LITERARY
smooth and shiny
burnt offering noun [C]
1 something, often an animal, that is burned in honour of a god
2 UK HUMOROUS a meal that has been spoiled by burning
2 UK HUMOROUS a meal that has been spoiled by burning
in.tox.i.cant
AHD: [¹n-t¼k“s¹-k…nt]
D.J. [!n6tKks!k*nt]
K.K. [!n6t$ks!k*nt]
- An agent that intoxicates, especially an alcoholic beverage.致醉药物：使人麻醉的药剂，特指酒类饮料
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- intox“icant
adj.（形容词）
felony /ˈfel.ə.ni/
noun [C or U] UK OLD-FASHIONED OR US LEGAL
(an example of) serious crime which can be punished by one or more years in prison:
a felony charge
He was convicted of felony.
felon /ˈfel.ən/
noun [C] LEGAL
a person who is guilty of a serious crime
(an example of) serious crime which can be punished by one or more years in prison:
a felony charge
He was convicted of felony.
felon /ˈfel.ən/
noun [C] LEGAL
a person who is guilty of a serious crime
fella /ˈfel.ə/
noun [C] NOT STANDARD
1 a man:
There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar.
2 a male sexual partner or boyfriend:
Was she with her fella?
1 a man:
There were a couple of fellas leaning up by the bar.
2 a male sexual partner or boyfriend:
Was she with her fella?
ensue /ɪnˈsjuː/ US /-ˈsuː/
verb [I] FORMAL
to happen after something else, especially as a result of it:
The police officer said that he had placed the man under arrest and that a scuffle had ensued.
ensuing /ɪnˈsjuː.ɪŋ/ US /-ˈsuː-/
adjective [before noun]
happening after something and because of it:
An argument broke out and in the ensuing fight, a gun went off.
He lost his job and in the ensuing months became more and more depressed.
to happen after something else, especially as a result of it:
The police officer said that he had placed the man under arrest and that a scuffle had ensued.
ensuing /ɪnˈsjuː.ɪŋ/ US /-ˈsuː-/
adjective [before noun]
happening after something and because of it:
An argument broke out and in the ensuing fight, a gun went off.
He lost his job and in the ensuing months became more and more depressed.
advertise /ˈæd.və.taɪz/ US /-vɚ-/
verb [I or T]
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car (= published a description of it together with the price we wanted for it) in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work.
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ US /ˈæd.vɝː.taɪz.mənt/
noun [C]
1 (INFORMAL ad, UK ALSO INFORMAL advert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car
She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.
2 be an advertisement for sth If you are an advertisement for something, you show its good effects:
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!
advertiser /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zəʳ/ US /-vɚ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C]
Whilst claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.
advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-vɚ-/
noun [U]
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:
Fiona works in advertising.
the advertising industry
advertorial /ˌæd.vəˈt
noun [C]
an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an article by the writers of the magazine
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car (= published a description of it together with the price we wanted for it) in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I'm going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work.
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ US /ˈæd.vɝː.taɪz.mənt/
noun [C]
1 (INFORMAL ad, UK ALSO INFORMAL advert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car
She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.
2 be an advertisement for sth If you are an advertisement for something, you show its good effects:
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!
advertiser /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zəʳ/ US /-vɚ.taɪ.zɚ/
noun [C]
Whilst claiming to promote positive images of women, advertisers are in fact doing the very opposite.
advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ US /-vɚ-/
noun [U]
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services:
Fiona works in advertising.
the advertising industry
advertorial /ˌæd.vəˈt
noun [C]
an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine that is designed to look like an article by the writers of the magazine
wheedle /ˈwiː.dļ/
verb [I; T + adverb or preposition] DISAPPROVING
to try to persuade someone to do something or give you something by praising them or being intentionally charming:
She's one of those children who can wheedle you into giving her anything she wants.
She wasn't invited, but somehow she managed to wheedle her way in.
I tried all manner of different approaches - I wheedled, threatened, demanded, cajoled.
wheedling /ˈwiː.dļ.ɪŋ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
I knew by your wheedling tone that you wanted something from me.
to try to persuade someone to do something or give you something by praising them or being intentionally charming:
She's one of those children who can wheedle you into giving her anything she wants.
She wasn't invited, but somehow she managed to wheedle her way in.
I tried all manner of different approaches - I wheedled, threatened, demanded, cajoled.
wheedling /ˈwiː.dļ.ɪŋ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
I knew by your wheedling tone that you wanted something from me.
repertoire /ˈrep.ə.twɑːʳ/ US /-ɚ.twɑːr/
noun [C]
all the music or plays, etc. that you can do or perform or that you know:
The Royal Shakespeare Company also have many modern plays in their repertoire.
There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.
all the music or plays, etc. that you can do or perform or that you know:
The Royal Shakespeare Company also have many modern plays in their repertoire.
There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.
mirth /mɜːθ/ US /mɝːθ/
noun [U] LITERARY
laughter, amusement or happiness:
Her impersonations of our teachers were a source of considerable mirth.
mirthless /ˈmɜːθ.ləs/ US /ˈmɝːθ-/
adjective LITERARY
not showing real amusement or happiness:
a mirthless laugh/smile
mirthlessly /ˈmɜːθ.ləs.li/ US /ˈmɝːθ-/
adverb LITERARY
laughter, amusement or happiness:
Her impersonations of our teachers were a source of considerable mirth.
mirthless /ˈmɜːθ.ləs/ US /ˈmɝːθ-/
adjective LITERARY
not showing real amusement or happiness:
a mirthless laugh/smile
mirthlessly /ˈmɜːθ.ləs.li/ US /ˈmɝːθ-/
adverb LITERARY
ba.thet.ic
AHD: [b…-thµt“¹k]
D.J. [b*6Get!k]
K.K. [b*6GWt!k]
- Characterized by bathos.See Synonyms at sentimental 假感伤的，做作哀痛的参见 sentimental
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Probably a blend of bathos 可能混合了 bathos
- pathetic pathetic
clasp /klɑːsp/ US /klæsp/
verb [T]
to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms:
He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.
Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards your chest.
She clasped her son in her arms.
clasp /klɑːsp/ US /klæsp/
noun
1 [S] a tight hold with your hand or arms:
She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road.
2 [C] a small metal device which is used to fasten a belt, bag or a piece of jewellery
to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms:
He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.
Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards your chest.
She clasped her son in her arms.
clasp /klɑːsp/ US /klæsp/
noun
1 [S] a tight hold with your hand or arms:
She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road.
2 [C] a small metal device which is used to fasten a belt, bag or a piece of jewellery
recessive /rɪˈses.ɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
(of genes and the physical qualities they control) only appearing in a child if both parents supply the controlling gene
(of genes and the physical qualities they control) only appearing in a child if both parents supply the controlling gene
pre.des.tine
AHD: [pr¶-dµs“t¹n]
D.J. [pri86dest!n]
K.K. [pri6dWst!n]
- To fix upon, decide, or decree in advance; foreordain.预定：预先决定、判决或颁布；预先注定
- Theology To foreordain or elect by divine will or decree.【神学】 命中注定：通过神意或神谕来预先注定或选择
v.tr.（及物动词） pre.des.tined,pre.des.tin.ing,pre.des.tines
语源：
- Middle English predestinen 中古英语 predestinen
- from Old French predestiner 源自 古法语 predestiner
- from Late Latin praed¶stin³re 源自 后期拉丁语 praed¶stin³re
- Latin prae- [pre-] 拉丁语 prae- [前缀，表“先于”]
- Latin d¶stin³re [to determine] * see destine 拉丁语 d¶stin³re [决定] *参见 destine
salutary /ˈsæl.jʊ.tri/ US /-ter.i/
adjective FORMAL
causing improvement of behaviour or character:
a salutary experience
a salutary reminder of the dangers of mountain climbing
causing improvement of behaviour or character:
a salutary experience
a salutary reminder of the dangers of mountain climbing
surreptitious /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/ US /ˌsɝː-/
adjective
done secretly, without anyone seeing or knowing:
She seemed to be listening to what I was saying, but I couldn't help noticing her surreptitious glances at the clock.
surreptitiously /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.ə.sli/ US /ˌsɝː-/
adverb
Joe surreptitiously had a look in the answer book.
surreptitiousness /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.ə.snəs/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [U]
done secretly, without anyone seeing or knowing:
She seemed to be listening to what I was saying, but I couldn't help noticing her surreptitious glances at the clock.
surreptitiously /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.ə.sli/ US /ˌsɝː-/
adverb
Joe surreptitiously had a look in the answer book.
surreptitiousness /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.ə.snəs/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [U]
reprieve /rɪˈpriːv/
noun [C]
1 an official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner:
He was sentenced to death but was granted a last-minute reprieve.
2 an escape from a bad situation or experience:
The injection provided a temporary reprieve from the pain.
reprieve /rɪˈpriːv/
verb [T]
1 to stop or delay the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner
2 to provide something or someone with an escape from a bad situation or experience, especially to delay or stop plans to close or end something:
The threatened hospitals could now be reprieved.
1 an official order that stops or delays the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner:
He was sentenced to death but was granted a last-minute reprieve.
2 an escape from a bad situation or experience:
The injection provided a temporary reprieve from the pain.
reprieve /rɪˈpriːv/
verb [T]
1 to stop or delay the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner
2 to provide something or someone with an escape from a bad situation or experience, especially to delay or stop plans to close or end something:
The threatened hospitals could now be reprieved.
descendant /dɪˈsen.dənt/
noun [C]
a person who is related to someone and who lives after them, such as their child or grandchild:
He has no descendants.
They claim to be descendants of a French duke.
We owe it to our descendants (= people younger than us who will live after we have died) to leave them a clean world to live in.
Compare ancestor.
a person who is related to someone and who lives after them, such as their child or grandchild:
He has no descendants.
They claim to be descendants of a French duke.
We owe it to our descendants (= people younger than us who will live after we have died) to leave them a clean world to live in.
Compare ancestor.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
parch
AHD: [pärch]
D.J. [p$8t.]
K.K. [p$rt.]
v.（动词） parched,parch.ing,parch.es
- To make extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat:使干枯，使干燥：尤指用热量使干透：The midsummer sun parched the earth.See Synonyms at &b{burn} &+{1}仲夏的太阳炙烤着大地参见 burn1
- To make thirsty.使干渴
- To dry or roast (corn, for example) by exposing to heat.烘烤：用加热的方法烘干（例如玉米）
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become very dry.See Synonyms at dry 变干，变得干枯参见 dry
- To become thirsty.变得干渴
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English parchen 中古英语 parchen
re.sil.ience
AHD: [r¹-z¹l“y…ns]
D.J. [r!6z!lj*ns]
K.K. [r!6z!lj*ns]
- The ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune; buoyancy.适应力：迅速从疾病、变化或灾难中恢复过来的能力；浮力
- The property of a material that enables it to resume its original shape or position after being bent, stretched, or compressed; elasticity.弹性：使某物质能在弯曲、伸展或收缩后恢复原先的形状或位置的物体的性能；收缩性
n.（名词）
hoax /həʊks/ US /hoʊks/
noun [C]
a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:
The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.
hoax /həʊks/ US /hoʊks/
verb [T]
to deceive, especially by playing a trick on someone
hoaxer /ˈhəʊk.səʳ/ US /ˈhoʊk.sɚ/
noun [C]
a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:
The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.
hoax /həʊks/ US /hoʊks/
verb [T]
to deceive, especially by playing a trick on someone
hoaxer /ˈhəʊk.səʳ/ US /ˈhoʊk.sɚ/
noun [C]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
prudent /ˈpruː.dənt/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful:
[+ to infinitive] It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
NOTE: The opposite is imprudent.
prudently /ˈpruː.dənt.li/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
prudence /ˈpruː.dənts/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
The firm was commended for its financial prudence.
avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful:
[+ to infinitive] It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
NOTE: The opposite is imprudent.
prudently /ˈpruː.dənt.li/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
prudence /ˈpruː.dənts/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
The firm was commended for its financial prudence.
askew /əˈskjuː/
adjective [after verb], adverb
not straight or level:
Isn't that picture slightly askew?
My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.
not straight or level:
Isn't that picture slightly askew?
My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.
pre.tense
AHD: [pr¶“tµns”, pr¹-tµns“]
D.J. [6pri87tens, pr!6tens]
K.K. [6pri7tWns, pr!6tWns]
- The act of pretending; a false appearance or action intended to deceive.虚假，伪装：伪装的动作；欲想欺骗的虚假的外表或动作
- A false or studied show; an affectation:假意：虚假或假意的表示；假装：a pretense of nonchalance.伪装的冷漠
- A professed but feigned reason or excuse; a pretext:借口：声明虚假的原因或理由；借口，托词：under false pretenses.在虚假的借口下
- Something imagined or pretended.凭空捏造：想象出来或伪造出来的东西
- Mere show without reality; outward appearance.空洞：只是卖弄而毫无实质内容；外在的表现
- A right asserted with or without foundation; a claim.See Synonyms at claim 有或无根据的权利；要求参见 claim
- The quality or state of being pretentious; ostentation.炫耀：矫饰的品质或状态；炫耀
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French pretensse 源自 古法语 pretensse
- from Medieval Latin *praet¶nsa 源自 中世纪拉丁语 *praet¶nsa
- from Late Latin [feminine of] praet¶nsus 源自 后期拉丁语 [] praet¶nsus的阴性词
- alteration of Latin praetentus [past participle of] praetendere [to pretend, assert] * see pretend 拉丁语 praetentus的变化 [] praetendere的过去分词 [假装，断言] *参见 pretend
pre.tend.er
AHD: [pr¹-tµn“d…r]
D.J. [pr!6tend*]
K.K. [pr!6tWnd+]
- One who simulates, pretends, or alleges falsely; a hypocrite or dissembler.伪装者，冒充者：假装，伪装或错误地宣称的人；伪君子或伪装者
- One who sets forth a claim, especially a claimant to a throne.妄求者、觊觎王位者：认为自己有某种权利的人，尤指宣称自己是国王的人
n.（名词）
enlighten /ɪnˈlaɪ.tən/ US /-ţən/
verb [I or T]
to provide someone with information and understanding; to explain the true facts about something to someone:
Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten?
I don't understand this. Could you enlighten me?
enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/ US /-ţənd/
adjective APPROVING
1 showing understanding, acting in a positive way, and not following old-fashioned or false beliefs:
The school has an enlightened policy of teaching boys to cook.
These days she's much more enlightened in her views on education.
2 knowing the truth about existence:
Buddha was an enlightened being.
enlightening /ɪnˈlaɪ.tən.ɪŋ/ US /-ţən-/
adjective
giving you more information and understanding of something:
That was a very enlightening programme.
The instruction manual that came with my new computer wasn't very enlightening about how to operate it.
enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪ.tən.mənt/ US /-ţən-/
noun [U]
1 the state of understanding something:
Can you give me any enlightenment on what happened?
2 in Hinduism and Buddhism, the highest spiritual state that can be achieved
3 the Enlightenment the period in the 18th century in Europe, when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and tradition
to provide someone with information and understanding; to explain the true facts about something to someone:
Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten?
I don't understand this. Could you enlighten me?
enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/ US /-ţənd/
adjective APPROVING
1 showing understanding, acting in a positive way, and not following old-fashioned or false beliefs:
The school has an enlightened policy of teaching boys to cook.
These days she's much more enlightened in her views on education.
2 knowing the truth about existence:
Buddha was an enlightened being.
enlightening /ɪnˈlaɪ.tən.ɪŋ/ US /-ţən-/
adjective
giving you more information and understanding of something:
That was a very enlightening programme.
The instruction manual that came with my new computer wasn't very enlightening about how to operate it.
enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪ.tən.mənt/ US /-ţən-/
noun [U]
1 the state of understanding something:
Can you give me any enlightenment on what happened?
2 in Hinduism and Buddhism, the highest spiritual state that can be achieved
3 the Enlightenment the period in the 18th century in Europe, when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and tradition
subsidiary /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/ US /-er-/
adjective
describes something less important than something else with which it is connected:
a subsidiary role/factor
subsidiary /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/ US /-er-/
noun [C]
a company which is owned by a larger company
describes something less important than something else with which it is connected:
a subsidiary role/factor
subsidiary /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/ US /-er-/
noun [C]
a company which is owned by a larger company
aspect (FEATURE) /ˈæs.pekt/
noun [C]
one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc:
Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?
His illness affects almost every aspect of his life.
That's the most worrying aspect of the situation.
Lighting is a vitally important aspect of film-making.
Have you thought about the problem from every aspect?
one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc:
Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?
His illness affects almost every aspect of his life.
That's the most worrying aspect of the situation.
Lighting is a vitally important aspect of film-making.
Have you thought about the problem from every aspect?
aspect (DIRECTION) /ˈæs.pekt/
noun [C]
the direction in which a building, window, room or sloping field faces, or the view which can be seen because of this direction:
The dining room has a southern aspect which allows us to make the most of the sun.
the direction in which a building, window, room or sloping field faces, or the view which can be seen because of this direction:
The dining room has a southern aspect which allows us to make the most of the sun.
aspect (APPEARANCE) /ˈæs.pekt/
noun [S] FORMAL
the appearance or visual effect of a place, or the expression on a person's face:
The glasses and the beard lend him a rather scholarly aspect.
the appearance or visual effect of a place, or the expression on a person's face:
The glasses and the beard lend him a rather scholarly aspect.
aspect (GRAMMAR) /ˈæs.pekt/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
the form of a verb which shows how the meaning of a verb is considered in relation to time, typically expressing whether an action is complete, habitual or continuous
the form of a verb which shows how the meaning of a verb is considered in relation to time, typically expressing whether an action is complete, habitual or continuous
revive /rɪˈvaɪv/
verb [I or T]
to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use:
to revive someone's hopes/confidence/fortunes
My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water.
A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.
Traditional skills are being revived by local craftsmen.
revival /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
noun
1 [C or U] when something becomes more active or popular again:
Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music.
An economic/artistic revival is sweeping the country.
2 [C] a performance of a play which has not been seen for a long time:
We're staging a revival of a 1950s play.
3 [C] a time when interest in religion starts again in a stronger way than before, or a series of meetings organized to encourage this to happen
to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use:
to revive someone's hopes/confidence/fortunes
My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water.
A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.
Traditional skills are being revived by local craftsmen.
revival /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
noun
1 [C or U] when something becomes more active or popular again:
Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music.
An economic/artistic revival is sweeping the country.
2 [C] a performance of a play which has not been seen for a long time:
We're staging a revival of a 1950s play.
3 [C] a time when interest in religion starts again in a stronger way than before, or a series of meetings organized to encourage this to happen
belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING wishing to fight or argue:
a belligerent person
a belligerent gesture
Watch out! Lee's in a belligerent mood.
2 SPECIALIZED fighting a war:
The belligerent countries are having difficulties funding the war.
belligerence /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənts/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] (ALSO belligerency) DISAPPROVING
I can't stand his belligerence (= his wish to argue with people all the time).
belligerently /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
1 DISAPPROVING wishing to fight or argue:
a belligerent person
a belligerent gesture
Watch out! Lee's in a belligerent mood.
2 SPECIALIZED fighting a war:
The belligerent countries are having difficulties funding the war.
belligerence /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənts/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] (ALSO belligerency) DISAPPROVING
I can't stand his belligerence (= his wish to argue with people all the time).
belligerently /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
counterproductive /ˌkaʊn.tə.prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
having an effect which is opposite to the one that is intended or desired:
Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
having an effect which is opposite to the one that is intended or desired:
Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
husk /hʌsk/
noun [C]
the dry outer covering of some seeds
the dry outer covering of some seeds
hush-hush /ˌhʌʃˈhʌʃ/
adjective INFORMAL
kept secret from people:
In the end he was forced to resign but it was all very hush-hush.
kept secret from people:
In the end he was forced to resign but it was all very hush-hush.
plump /plʌmp/
adjective
1 having a pleasantly soft rounded body or shape:
a nice plump chicken
plump juicy grapes
a child with plump rosy cheeks
2 POLITE WORD FOR fat:
He's got rather plump since I last saw him.
plump /plʌmp/
verb [T]
to shake and push something to make it round and soft:
My aunt was busy straightening furniture and plumping cushions.
Let me plump up your pillows for you.
plumpness /ˈplʌmp.nəs/
noun [U]
1 having a pleasantly soft rounded body or shape:
a nice plump chicken
plump juicy grapes
a child with plump rosy cheeks
2 POLITE WORD FOR fat:
He's got rather plump since I last saw him.
plump /plʌmp/
verb [T]
to shake and push something to make it round and soft:
My aunt was busy straightening furniture and plumping cushions.
Let me plump up your pillows for you.
plumpness /ˈplʌmp.nəs/
noun [U]
plunge in/plunge into sth phrasal verb
to suddenly start doing something actively or enthusiastically:
Two months before his exams, he suddenly plunged into his studies.
He took a deep breath and plunged into his speech.
Two months before his exams, he suddenly plunged into his studies.
He took a deep breath and plunged into his speech.
withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔː/ US /-ˈdrɑː/
verb withdrew, withdrawn
1 [I or T] to take or move out or back, or to remove:
This credit card allows you to withdraw up to 拢200 a day from cash dispensers.
The UN has withdrawn its troops from the country.
Eleven million bottles of water had to be withdrawn from sale due to a health scare.
Once in court,he withdrew the statement he'd made to the police (= he claimed it was false).
All charges against them were withdrawn after the prosecution's case collapsed.
FORMAL After lunch, we withdrew into her office to finish our discussion in private.
MAINLY UK The team captain was forced to withdraw from the match due to injury.
Following his nervous breakdown, he withdrew from public life and refused to give any interviews.
2 [I] to stop talking to other people and start thinking thoughts that are not related to what is happening around you:
As a child, she frequently withdrew into her own fantasy world.
After the accident, he withdrew into himself and refused to talk to family or friends.
withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ US /-ˈdrɑː-/
noun
1 [C or U] when you take money out of a bank account:
The bank became suspicious after several large withdrawals were made from his account in a single week.
2 [C or U] when a military force moves out of an area:
The commander-in-chief was given 36 hours to secure a withdrawal of his troops from the combat zone.
3 [U] when something is taken away so that it is no longer available, or when someone stops being involved in an activity:
Doctors demanded the withdrawal of the drug (from the market) after several cases of dangerous side-effects were reported.
Her sudden withdrawal from the championship caused a lot of press speculation about her health.
4 [U] when someone prefers to be alone and does not want to talk to other people:
Withdrawal is a classic symptom of depression.
withdrawn /wɪðˈdrɔːn/ US /-ˈdrɑːn/
adjective
shy and quiet and preferring to be alone rather than with other people:
Following her son's death, she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out.
1 [I or T] to take or move out or back, or to remove:
This credit card allows you to withdraw up to 拢200 a day from cash dispensers.
The UN has withdrawn its troops from the country.
Eleven million bottles of water had to be withdrawn from sale due to a health scare.
Once in court,he withdrew the statement he'd made to the police (= he claimed it was false).
All charges against them were withdrawn after the prosecution's case collapsed.
FORMAL After lunch, we withdrew into her office to finish our discussion in private.
MAINLY UK The team captain was forced to withdraw from the match due to injury.
Following his nervous breakdown, he withdrew from public life and refused to give any interviews.
2 [I] to stop talking to other people and start thinking thoughts that are not related to what is happening around you:
As a child, she frequently withdrew into her own fantasy world.
After the accident, he withdrew into himself and refused to talk to family or friends.
withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ US /-ˈdrɑː-/
noun
1 [C or U] when you take money out of a bank account:
The bank became suspicious after several large withdrawals were made from his account in a single week.
2 [C or U] when a military force moves out of an area:
The commander-in-chief was given 36 hours to secure a withdrawal of his troops from the combat zone.
3 [U] when something is taken away so that it is no longer available, or when someone stops being involved in an activity:
Doctors demanded the withdrawal of the drug (from the market) after several cases of dangerous side-effects were reported.
Her sudden withdrawal from the championship caused a lot of press speculation about her health.
4 [U] when someone prefers to be alone and does not want to talk to other people:
Withdrawal is a classic symptom of depression.
withdrawn /wɪðˈdrɔːn/ US /-ˈdrɑːn/
adjective
shy and quiet and preferring to be alone rather than with other people:
Following her son's death, she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out.
in.du.rate
AHD: [¹n“d…-r³t”, -dy…-]
D.J. [6!nd*7re!t, -dj*-]
K.K. [6!nd*7ret, -dj*-]
AHD: [¹n“d‹-r¹t, -dy…-]
v.（动词） in.du.rat.ed,in.du.rat.ing,in.du.rates
- To make hard; harden:使硬化：使坚硬；硬化：soil that had been indurated by extremes of climate.因气候的极端变化而变硬的土壤
- To inure, as to hardship or ridicule.使习惯于：使习惯于，如艰苦或尴尬之境况
- To make callous or obdurate:使无感觉：使冷酷无情或无感觉：“It is the curse of revolutionary calamities to indurate the heart”(&b{Helen Maria Williams})“是由革命的灾难使人们变得麻木不仁”(海伦·玛丽亚·威廉斯)
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To grow hard; harden.硬化：变硬；硬化
- To become firmly fixed or established.巩固起来：牢牢地安上，牢牢地建立
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Hardened; obstinate; unfeeling.硬的，冷酷的：硬化的；顽固的；无感觉的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin ind&9{¿r³re} ind&9{¿}r³t- 拉丁语 ind&9{¿r³re} ind&9{¿}r³t-
- in- [intensive pref.] * see in- 2in- [强调性前缀] *参见 in-2
- d&9{¿rus} [hard] * see deru- d&9{¿rus} [硬的] *参见 deru-
继承用法：
- in“dura”tive
adj.（形容词）
com.men.da.to.ry
AHD: [k…-mµn“d…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [k*6mend*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [k*6mWnd*7t%ri, -7tori]
- Serving to commend.表扬的，赞赏的
adj.（形容词）
hike (WALK) /haɪk/
noun [C]
a long walk, especially in the countryside
hike /haɪk/
verb [I]
to go for a long walk in the countryside
hiking /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/
noun [U]
We're going hiking in the Lake District next weekend.
hiker /ˈhaɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
On sunny days the trails are full of hikers.
a long walk, especially in the countryside
hike /haɪk/
verb [I]
to go for a long walk in the countryside
hiking /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/
noun [U]
We're going hiking in the Lake District next weekend.
hiker /ˈhaɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
On sunny days the trails are full of hikers.
hike (INCREASE) /haɪk/
noun [C]
an increase in the cost of something, especially a large or unwanted increase:
The recent hike in train fares came as a shock to commuters.
hike /haɪk/
verb [I or T]
The Chancellor has hiked (up) interest rates again.
an increase in the cost of something, especially a large or unwanted increase:
The recent hike in train fares came as a shock to commuters.
hike /haɪk/
verb [I or T]
The Chancellor has hiked (up) interest rates again.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
secular /ˈsek.jʊ.ləʳ/ US /-jə.lɚ/
adjective
not having any connection with religion:
We live in an increasingly secular society, in which religion has less and less influence on our daily lives.
secular education
a secular state
secularism /ˈsek.jʊ.lər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-jə.lɚ-/
noun [U]
the belief that religion should not be involved with the ordinary social and political activities of a country
secularist /ˈsek.jʊ.lər.ɪst/ US /-jə.lɚ-/
noun [C], adjective
secularize, UK USUALLY secularise /ˈsek.jʊ.lər.aɪz/ US /-jə.lə.raɪz/
verb [T]
When something is secularized, religious influence, power or control is removed from it:
He claims that Western secularized society makes it difficult to live as a Christian.
not having any connection with religion:
We live in an increasingly secular society, in which religion has less and less influence on our daily lives.
secular education
a secular state
secularism /ˈsek.jʊ.lər.ɪ.zəm/ US /-jə.lɚ-/
noun [U]
the belief that religion should not be involved with the ordinary social and political activities of a country
secularist /ˈsek.jʊ.lər.ɪst/ US /-jə.lɚ-/
noun [C], adjective
secularize, UK USUALLY secularise /ˈsek.jʊ.lər.aɪz/ US /-jə.lə.raɪz/
verb [T]
When something is secularized, religious influence, power or control is removed from it:
He claims that Western secularized society makes it difficult to live as a Christian.
rep.re.hend
AHD: [rµp”r¹-hµnd“]
D.J. [7repr!6hend]
K.K. [7rWpr!6hWnd]
- To reprove; censure.See Synonyms at criticize 指责；斥责参见 criticize
v.tr.（及物动词） rep.re.hend.ed,rep.re.hend.ing,rep.re.hends
语源：
- Middle English reprehenden 中古英语 reprehenden
- from Latin reprehendere 源自 拉丁语 reprehendere
- re- [re-] re- [前缀，加强语义]
- prehendere [to seize] * see ghend- prehendere [抓住] *参见 ghend-
employee 也作 em.ploy.e
AHD: [µm-ploi“¶, ¹m-, µm”ploi-¶“]
D.J. [em6pl%!i8, !m-, 7empl%!6i8]
K.K. [Wm6pl%!i, !m-, 7Wmpl%!6i]
- A person who works for another in return for financial or other compensation.雇员：为了工资或其它报酬而为别人工作的人
n.（名词）
- Often used to modify another noun:常用于修饰另一名词：employee benefits; employee unions; employee relations.雇员利益；雇员联合会；雇员关系
n.attributive.（定语名词）
o.blig.a.to.ry
AHD: […-bl¹g“…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶, ¼b“l¹-g…-]
D.J. [*6bl!g*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8, 6Kbl!g*-]
K.K. [*6bl!g*7t%ri, -7tori, 6$bl!g*-]
- Morally or legally constraining; binding.强制性的，应尽的：法律上或道义上强制性的；有约束力的
- Imposing or recording an obligation:债务的：施加债务的，记录债务的：a bill obligatory.债务的帐单
- Of the nature of an obligation; compulsory:必须的；必修的：Attendance is obligatory. Mathematics is an obligatory course.出席是必须的，数学是一门必修课
- Biology Obligate.【生物学】 固性的，专性的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- oblig”ato“rily
adv.（副词）
ob.li.gor
AHD: [¼b”l¹-gôr“, -jôr“]
D.J. [7Kbl!6g%8, -6d9%8]
K.K. [7$bl!6g%r, -6d9%r]
- One who binds oneself to another by contract or legal agreement.义务的，债务人：通过合同或法律合约而被另一人约束的人
n.Law （名词）【法律】
altruism /ˈæl.tru.ɪ.zəm/
noun [U]
willingness to do things which benefit other people, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:
She's not known for her altruism.
altruist /ˈæl.tru.ɪst/
noun [C]
altruistic /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
adjective
I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publicity.
altruistically /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪ.kli/
adverb
willingness to do things which benefit other people, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:
She's not known for her altruism.
altruist /ˈæl.tru.ɪst/
noun [C]
altruistic /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
adjective
I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publicity.
altruistically /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪ.kli/
adverb
alumna /əˈlʌm.nə/
noun [C] plural alumnae MAINLY US
a female alumnus
a female alumnus
extravagant /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənt/
adjective
spending, using or doing more than necessary in an uncontrolled way:
the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star
That was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season.
He rarely used taxis, which he regarded as extravagant.
His children made extravagant (= very great) demands on his time and money.
The product does not live up to the extravagant (= very great and not realistic) claims of the advertisers.
extravagantly /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənt.li/
adverb
extravagance /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənts/
noun [C or U]
I think she was shocked by my extravagance.
Perfume is my greatest extravagance (= something I don't need which I spend a lot of money on).
spending, using or doing more than necessary in an uncontrolled way:
the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star
That was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season.
He rarely used taxis, which he regarded as extravagant.
His children made extravagant (= very great) demands on his time and money.
The product does not live up to the extravagant (= very great and not realistic) claims of the advertisers.
extravagantly /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənt.li/
adverb
extravagance /ɪkˈstræv.ə.gənts/
noun [C or U]
I think she was shocked by my extravagance.
Perfume is my greatest extravagance (= something I don't need which I spend a lot of money on).
nudge /nʌdʒ/
verb
1 [T] to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract their attention:
The children were giggling and nudging each other.
He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down.
2 [I + adverb or preposition; T] to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level:
Oil prices continue to nudge higher.
Peter must be nudging 40 now.
nudge /nʌdʒ/
noun [C]
when you nudge someone or something:
I gave him a nudge to wake him up.
1 [T] to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract their attention:
The children were giggling and nudging each other.
He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down.
2 [I + adverb or preposition; T] to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level:
Oil prices continue to nudge higher.
Peter must be nudging 40 now.
nudge /nʌdʒ/
noun [C]
when you nudge someone or something:
I gave him a nudge to wake him up.
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
discomfit /dɪˈskʌmp.fɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make someone feel uncomfortable, especially mentally
discomfiture /dɪˈskʌmp.fɪ.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [U] FORMAL
She turned away to hide her discomfiture.
to make someone feel uncomfortable, especially mentally
discomfiture /dɪˈskʌmp.fɪ.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [U] FORMAL
She turned away to hide her discomfiture.
cer.e.mo.ni.ous
AHD: [sµr”…-m½“n¶-…s]
D.J. [7ser*6m*&ni8*s]
K.K. [7sWr*6moni*s]
- Strictly observant of or devoted to ceremony, ritual, or etiquette; punctilious:拘礼的：严格遵循或讲究礼仪、仪式或礼节的；拘礼的：“borne on silvery trays by ceremonious world-weary waiters”(&b{Financial Times})“放在彬彬有礼的厌世侍者托着的银盘上”(金融时报)
- Characterized by ceremony:礼节性的：“Putting on a hat can be a ceremonious act, an elegant gesture in the ritual of dressing”(&b{Ruth La Ferla})“戴帽子被看作一种礼节性的举动，是着装仪式上一个优雅的举动”(露丝·拉·费拉)
- In accord with prescribed or customary usage; rigidly formal:拘泥的：合乎习俗或俗套的；严格正统的：Their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt.他们礼节性的欢迎看起来并不是出于真心的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- cer”emo“niously
adv.（副词）
- cer”emo“niousness
n.（名词）
marsh /mɑːʃ/ US /mɑːrʃ/
noun [C or U]
ground near a lake, river or the sea, that tends to flood and is always wet:
At the mouth of the river is a large area of marsh.
Rain had been falling steadily all day and the ground had become a marsh.
marshes /ˈmɑː.ʃɪz/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
plural noun
a large area of marsh:
At low tide in the estuary, cows graze on the marshes.
marshy /ˈmɑː.ʃi/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adjective
This area was very marshy before the drainage system was installed.
ground near a lake, river or the sea, that tends to flood and is always wet:
At the mouth of the river is a large area of marsh.
Rain had been falling steadily all day and the ground had become a marsh.
marshes /ˈmɑː.ʃɪz/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
plural noun
a large area of marsh:
At low tide in the estuary, cows graze on the marshes.
marshy /ˈmɑː.ʃi/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adjective
This area was very marshy before the drainage system was installed.
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
pre.oc.cu.pa.tion
AHD: [pr¶-¼k”y…-p³“sh…n]
D.J. [pri87Kkj*6pe!.*n]
K.K. [pri7$kj*6pe.*n]
- The state of being preoccupied; absorption of the attention or intellect.入神：全神贯注的状态；注意力或心智的专注
- Something that preoccupies or engrosses the mind:使人专注的东西：占据或吸引其思想的事物：Money was their chief preoccupation.钱是他们所专注的东西
- Occupation of a place in advance; preoccupancy.抢先占据：预先对某地的占据；先占
n.（名词）
droop
AHD: [dr›p]
D.J. [dru8p]
K.K. [drup]
v.（动词） drooped,droop.ing,droops
- To bend or hang downward:低垂：弯曲或下垂：“His mouth drooped sadly, pulled down, no doubt, by the plump weight of his jowls”(&b{Gore Vidal})“他的嘴悲哀地耷拉着，无疑是被他下巴上的沉重垂肉拉下来的”(戈尔·维达尔)
- To bend or sag gradually:逐渐弯曲或下垂：flowers drooping in the midday heat.在正午的炎热中萎垂的花朵
- To sag in dejection or exhaustion:因沮丧或精疲力尽而萎靡：drooped from lack of sleep.因睡眠不足而萎靡不振
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To let bend or hang down:使弯曲或下垂：“He drooped his body over the rail”(&b{Norman Mailer})“他把自己的身体积垂在栏杆上”(诺曼·梅勒)
v.tr.（及物动词）
- The act or condition of drooping.下垂的动作或状态
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English droupen 中古英语 droupen
- from Old Norse dr&9{¿pa} * see dhreu- 源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 dr&9{¿pa} *参见 dhreu-
继承用法：
- droop“ily 或
adv.（副词）
droop“ingly - droop“y
adj.（形容词）
outwit (-tt-) /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
verb [T] (ALSO outsmart)
to obtain an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly and often by using a trick:
In the story, the cunning fox outwits the hunters.
to obtain an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly and often by using a trick:
In the story, the cunning fox outwits the hunters.
outward-bound /ˌaʊt.wədˈbaʊnd/ US /-wɚd-/
adjective [before noun]
describes a ship or passenger going away from home:
At the port she managed to get a passage on an outward-bound ship.
describes a ship or passenger going away from home:
At the port she managed to get a passage on an outward-bound ship.
stonewall /ˈstəʊn.wɔːl/ US /ˈstoʊn.wɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to stop a discussion from developing by refusing to answer questions or by talking in such a way that you prevent other people from giving their opinions:
The interviewer accused the minister of stonewalling on the issue of tax increases.
to stop a discussion from developing by refusing to answer questions or by talking in such a way that you prevent other people from giving their opinions:
The interviewer accused the minister of stonewalling on the issue of tax increases.
ap.peal.ing
AHD: […-p¶“l¹ng]
D.J. [*6pi8l!0]
K.K. [*6pil!0]
- Attractive; inviting:吸引人的，令人心动的；有魅力的，诱人的：an appealing manner; an appealing idea.令人心仪的举止；大受欢迎的想法
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- appeal“ingly
adv.（副词）
muffle (MAKE QUIET) /ˈmʌf.ļ/
verb [T]
1 to make a sound quieter and less clear:
The house's windows are double-glazed to muffle the noise of aircraft.
2 to make something less strong or clear:
The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation.
muffled /ˈmʌf.ļd/
adjective
I could hear muffled voices next door but couldn't make out any words.
The muffled roar of traffic could be heard in the distance.
muffler /ˈmʌf.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C] US
a silencer
1 to make a sound quieter and less clear:
The house's windows are double-glazed to muffle the noise of aircraft.
2 to make something less strong or clear:
The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation.
muffled /ˈmʌf.ļd/
adjective
I could hear muffled voices next door but couldn't make out any words.
The muffled roar of traffic could be heard in the distance.
muffler /ˈmʌf.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C] US
a silencer
compatible /kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bļ/ US /-ˈpæţ-/
adjective
able to exist, live together, or work successfully with something or someone else:
It was when we started living together that we found we just weren't compatible.
This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.
Such policies are not compatible with democratic government.
Are their two blood groups compatible (= can blood from one person be given to the other person)?
compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˌpæţ.əˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
compatibly /kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bli/ US /-ˈpæţ-/
adverb
able to exist, live together, or work successfully with something or someone else:
It was when we started living together that we found we just weren't compatible.
This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.
Such policies are not compatible with democratic government.
Are their two blood groups compatible (= can blood from one person be given to the other person)?
compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˌpæţ.əˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
compatibly /kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bli/ US /-ˈpæţ-/
adverb
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
obstinate /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ US /ˈɑːb.stə-/
adjective
1 unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite argument or persuasion:
He can be very obstinate at times.
her obstinate refusal to compromise
2 [before noun] describes a problem, situation or thing that is difficult to deal with, remove or defeat:
obstinate weeds
Invading troops met with obstinate resistance by guerilla forces.
obstinately /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.li/ US /ˈɑːb.stə-/
adverb
obstinacy /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/ US /ˈɑːb.stə-/
noun [U]
1 unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite argument or persuasion:
He can be very obstinate at times.
her obstinate refusal to compromise
2 [before noun] describes a problem, situation or thing that is difficult to deal with, remove or defeat:
obstinate weeds
Invading troops met with obstinate resistance by guerilla forces.
obstinately /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.li/ US /ˈɑːb.stə-/
adverb
obstinacy /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/ US /ˈɑːb.stə-/
noun [U]
penitent /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt/
adjective FORMAL
feeling or showing regret for something you have done because you feel it was wrong:
"I'm sorry, " she said with a penitent smile.
It was hard to be angry with him when he looked so penitent.
penitence /ˈpen.ɪ.tənts/
noun [U]
penitent /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who is performing a formal religious act to show regret for something they have done wrong
penitently /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt.li/
adverb FORMAL
feeling or showing regret for something you have done because you feel it was wrong:
"I'm sorry, " she said with a penitent smile.
It was hard to be angry with him when he looked so penitent.
penitence /ˈpen.ɪ.tənts/
noun [U]
penitent /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who is performing a formal religious act to show regret for something they have done wrong
penitently /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt.li/
adverb FORMAL
servile /ˈsɜː.vaɪl/ US /ˈsɝː.vəl/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too eager to serve and please someone else in a way that shows a lack of respect for yourself:
As a waiter you want to be pleasant to people without appearing totally servile.
servility /sɜːˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /sɝːˈvɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
She found the servility of the hotel staff embarrassing.
too eager to serve and please someone else in a way that shows a lack of respect for yourself:
As a waiter you want to be pleasant to people without appearing totally servile.
servility /sɜːˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /sɝːˈvɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
She found the servility of the hotel staff embarrassing.
extraneous /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/
adjective
not directly connected with or related to something:
extraneous information
These questions are extraneous to the issue being discussed.
not directly connected with or related to something:
extraneous information
These questions are extraneous to the issue being discussed.
mi.ser.ly
AHD: [mº“z…r-l¶]
D.J. [6ma!z*li8]
K.K. [6ma!z*li]
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser; avaricious, grasping, and penurious.See Synonyms at stingy 守财奴似的：与守财奴有关的，具有守财奴特性的；贪婪的、吝啬的且一毛不拔的参见 stingy
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mi“serliness
n.（名词）
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
apprise /əˈpraɪz/
verb [T] FORMAL
to inform:
The President has been apprised of the situation.
to inform:
The President has been apprised of the situation.
slippery /ˈslɪp.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
1 wet, smooth or oily so that it slides easily or causes something to slide:
slippery soap
a slippery floor
The road was wet and slippery.
2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING Someone who is slippery cannot be trusted:
He's as slippery as an eel - you can never get a straight answer out of him.
He's a slippery customer (= person), that Tim, I've never felt comfortable with him.
1 wet, smooth or oily so that it slides easily or causes something to slide:
slippery soap
a slippery floor
The road was wet and slippery.
2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING Someone who is slippery cannot be trusted:
He's as slippery as an eel - you can never get a straight answer out of him.
He's a slippery customer (= person), that Tim, I've never felt comfortable with him.
propensity /prəˈpen.sɪ.ti/ US /-sə.ţi/
noun [C] FORMAL
a tendency towards a particular way of behaving, especially a bad one:
[+ to infinitive] She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much.
He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion.
a tendency towards a particular way of behaving, especially a bad one:
[+ to infinitive] She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much.
He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion.
camaraderie /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dər.i/ US /-dɚ-/
noun [S or U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
a feeling of friendliness towards people with whom you work or share an experience:
When you've been climbing alone for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie when you meet another climber.
a feeling of friendliness towards people with whom you work or share an experience:
When you've been climbing alone for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie when you meet another climber.
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
fragile /ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/ US /ˈfrædʒ.əl/
adjective
easily damaged, broken or harmed:
Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.
The assassination could do serious damage to the fragile peace agreement that was signed last month.
I felt rather fragile (= weak) for a few days after the operation.
HUMOROUS No breakfast for me, thanks - I'm feeling rather fragile (= ill, upset or tired) after last night's party.
fragility /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
The collapse of the bank is an ominous reminder of the fragility of the world's banking system.
easily damaged, broken or harmed:
Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.
The assassination could do serious damage to the fragile peace agreement that was signed last month.
I felt rather fragile (= weak) for a few days after the operation.
HUMOROUS No breakfast for me, thanks - I'm feeling rather fragile (= ill, upset or tired) after last night's party.
fragility /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
The collapse of the bank is an ominous reminder of the fragility of the world's banking system.
desultory /ˈdes.əl.tər.i/ US /-tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
without a clear plan or purpose and showing little effort or interest:
She made a desultory attempt at conversation.
He wandered around, clearing up in a desultory way.
desultorily /ˈdes.əl.tər.əl.i/ US /-tɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
without a clear plan or purpose and showing little effort or interest:
She made a desultory attempt at conversation.
He wandered around, clearing up in a desultory way.
desultorily /ˈdes.əl.tər.əl.i/ US /-tɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
tinker (MAKE CHANGES) /ˈtɪŋ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to make small unimportant changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it:
He spends every weekend tinkering (about) with his car.
I wish the government would stop tinkering with the health service.
Compare fiddle (MOVE ABOUT).
tinker /ˈtɪŋ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun
1 [S] UK when you make small changes to something:
I'll just have a tinker with the television and see if I can get it to work.
2 [C] especially in the past, a person who travels from place to place, repairing pans or other metal containers
to make small unimportant changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it:
He spends every weekend tinkering (about) with his car.
I wish the government would stop tinkering with the health service.
Compare fiddle (MOVE ABOUT).
tinker /ˈtɪŋ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun
1 [S] UK when you make small changes to something:
I'll just have a tinker with the television and see if I can get it to work.
2 [C] especially in the past, a person who travels from place to place, repairing pans or other metal containers
tinker (CHILD) /ˈtɪŋ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C] UK OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a child who behaves badly:
[as form of address] You tinker, Nicky, you shouldn't have done that.
Don't be such a tinker.
a child who behaves badly:
[as form of address] You tinker, Nicky, you shouldn't have done that.
Don't be such a tinker.
strike (HIT) /straɪk/
verb struck, struck
1 [I or T] to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently:
Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.
The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again.
The autopsy revealed that his murderer had struck him on the head with an iron bar.
Have you ever been struck by lightning?
My golf was terrible today - I just didn't strike the ball well.
2 [I or T] When a clock strikes, its bells ring to show what the time is:
The clock was striking ten as we went into the church.
3 [I] When a particular time strikes, a clock's bells ring to tell people what time it is:
Midnight had just struck when I went upstairs to bed.
4 [T] If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a hard rough surface:
She struck a match and lit another cigarette.
He lent down and struck a match on the sole of his boot.
strike /straɪk/
noun [C]
1 when something hits or attacks with force:
Lightning conductors protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes.
See also strike force.
2 a sudden brief military attack, particularly one by aircraft or missiles:
The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.
The violence is unlikely to stop without military strikes against terrorist bases.
Would you support a nuclear strike to bring an end to a war?
We have no intention of launching a pre-emptive strike, but we will retaliate if provoked.
striker /ˈstraɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
a player in a game such as football whose main purpose is to try to score goals rather than to prevent the opposing team from scoring:
The club's new manager is a former England striker.
The 24-year-old striker scored 35 goals for Newcastle United last season.
1 [I or T] to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently:
Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.
The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again.
The autopsy revealed that his murderer had struck him on the head with an iron bar.
Have you ever been struck by lightning?
My golf was terrible today - I just didn't strike the ball well.
2 [I or T] When a clock strikes, its bells ring to show what the time is:
The clock was striking ten as we went into the church.
3 [I] When a particular time strikes, a clock's bells ring to tell people what time it is:
Midnight had just struck when I went upstairs to bed.
4 [T] If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a hard rough surface:
She struck a match and lit another cigarette.
He lent down and struck a match on the sole of his boot.
strike /straɪk/
noun [C]
1 when something hits or attacks with force:
Lightning conductors protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes.
See also strike force.
2 a sudden brief military attack, particularly one by aircraft or missiles:
The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.
The violence is unlikely to stop without military strikes against terrorist bases.
Would you support a nuclear strike to bring an end to a war?
We have no intention of launching a pre-emptive strike, but we will retaliate if provoked.
striker /ˈstraɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
a player in a game such as football whose main purpose is to try to score goals rather than to prevent the opposing team from scoring:
The club's new manager is a former England striker.
The 24-year-old striker scored 35 goals for Newcastle United last season.
strike (CAUSE SUFFERING) /straɪk/
verb [I or T] struck or ESP. US stricken, struck or ESP. US stricken
to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly:
I've got a life insurance policy that will look after my family if disaster strikes.
The disease has struck the whole community, sometimes wiping out whole families.
They predict that a large earthquake will strike the east coast before the end of the decade.
stricken /ˈstrɪk.ən/
adjective LITERARY
suffering severely from the effects of something unpleasant:
All the oil from the stricken tanker has now leaked into the sea.
My country has been stricken by war for the past five years.
He has been stricken with grief since the death of his wife.
emergency aid for famine-stricken countries
a poverty-stricken area
to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly:
I've got a life insurance policy that will look after my family if disaster strikes.
The disease has struck the whole community, sometimes wiping out whole families.
They predict that a large earthquake will strike the east coast before the end of the decade.
stricken /ˈstrɪk.ən/
adjective LITERARY
suffering severely from the effects of something unpleasant:
All the oil from the stricken tanker has now leaked into the sea.
My country has been stricken by war for the past five years.
He has been stricken with grief since the death of his wife.
emergency aid for famine-stricken countries
a poverty-stricken area
strike (STOP WORK) /straɪk/
verb [I] struck, struck
to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels or job losses:
Democratization has brought workers the right to strike and join a trade union.
We're striking for a reduction in the working week and improved safety standards.
strike /straɪk/
noun [C]
After last year's long and bitter strike, few people want further industrial action.
Most of the workers have ignored their union's call for strike action.
Some miners are calling for a nationwide strike in support of their sacked colleagues.
They have voted to stage lightning/wildcat (= sudden and brief) strikes in pursuit of their demands.
We've voted to stage a series of one-day strikes.
A wave of strikes swept the country.
The result of the strike ballot will be known tomorrow morning.
strikebound /ˈstraɪk.baʊnd/
adjective
describes a place that is closed or unable to operate because the people employed there are refusing to work:
The factory has been strikebound for two months because of a pay dispute.
strikebreaker /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
someone who continues working during a strike or who takes the job of a worker who is involved in a strike:
Many strikebreakers were subjected to verbal and physical attacks.
strikebreaking /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
noun [U]
striker /ˈstraɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
someone who is involved in a strike:
Many people sympathize with the strikers.
to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels or job losses:
Democratization has brought workers the right to strike and join a trade union.
We're striking for a reduction in the working week and improved safety standards.
strike /straɪk/
noun [C]
After last year's long and bitter strike, few people want further industrial action.
Most of the workers have ignored their union's call for strike action.
Some miners are calling for a nationwide strike in support of their sacked colleagues.
They have voted to stage lightning/wildcat (= sudden and brief) strikes in pursuit of their demands.
We've voted to stage a series of one-day strikes.
A wave of strikes swept the country.
The result of the strike ballot will be known tomorrow morning.
strikebound /ˈstraɪk.baʊnd/
adjective
describes a place that is closed or unable to operate because the people employed there are refusing to work:
The factory has been strikebound for two months because of a pay dispute.
strikebreaker /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
someone who continues working during a strike or who takes the job of a worker who is involved in a strike:
Many strikebreakers were subjected to verbal and physical attacks.
strikebreaking /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
noun [U]
striker /ˈstraɪ.kəʳ/ US /-kɚ/
noun [C]
someone who is involved in a strike:
Many people sympathize with the strikers.
strike (REMOVE) /straɪk/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] struck or ESP. US stricken, struck or ESP. US stricken
1 FORMAL to remove something officially from a document:
Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.
Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers.
2 strike camp to take down your tents in preparation for leaving the place where you have been camping:
We woke up late and it was ten o'clock before we struck camp.
1 FORMAL to remove something officially from a document:
Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.
Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers.
2 strike camp to take down your tents in preparation for leaving the place where you have been camping:
We woke up late and it was ten o'clock before we struck camp.
strike (DISCOVER) /straɪk/
verb [T] struck, struck
to discover a supply of oil, gas or gold underground:
The first person to strike oil in the US was Edwin Laurentine Drake.
strike /straɪk/
noun [C]
when a valuable substance is discovered underground:
The population and settlement of Colorado expanded after the gold strike of 1858.
to discover a supply of oil, gas or gold underground:
The first person to strike oil in the US was Edwin Laurentine Drake.
strike /straɪk/
noun [C]
when a valuable substance is discovered underground:
The population and settlement of Colorado expanded after the gold strike of 1858.
strike (AGREE) /straɪk/
verb [T] struck, struck
to reach or make an agreement:
Do you think the government should try to strike a deal with the terrorists?
to reach or make an agreement:
Do you think the government should try to strike a deal with the terrorists?
strike (CAUSE A FEELING) /straɪk/
verb [T] struck or ESP. US stricken, struck or ESP. US stricken
to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something:
Doesn't it strike you as rather odd that he never talks about his family?
I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders.
So how does my proposition strike you (= What do you think of it)?
[+ (that)] It strikes me (that) you'd be better off working for someone else.
to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something:
Doesn't it strike you as rather odd that he never talks about his family?
I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders.
So how does my proposition strike you (= What do you think of it)?
[+ (that)] It strikes me (that) you'd be better off working for someone else.
strike (CAUSE TO THINK) /straɪk/
verb [T] struck, struck
If a thought or idea strikes you, you suddenly think of it:
[+ that] It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.
Sitting at her desk, she was struck by the thought that there must be something more to life.
If a thought or idea strikes you, you suddenly think of it:
[+ that] It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.
Sitting at her desk, she was struck by the thought that there must be something more to life.
strike (MOVE BODY) /straɪk/
verb FORMAL
strike a pose/attitude to move your body into a particular position:
She may be 67, but Joan Collins can still strike a sexy pose.
Bainbridge pulled up his sagging trousers and struck the pose of a fearless sea captain.
strike a pose/attitude to move your body into a particular position:
She may be 67, but Joan Collins can still strike a sexy pose.
Bainbridge pulled up his sagging trousers and struck the pose of a fearless sea captain.
strike (MAKE COINS) /straɪk/
verb [T] struck, struck
to make a metal disc-shaped object such as a coin with a machine that quickly presses a picture into a piece of metal:
When was the first pound coin struck?
A special medal has been struck to celebrate the end of the war.
to make a metal disc-shaped object such as a coin with a machine that quickly presses a picture into a piece of metal:
When was the first pound coin struck?
A special medal has been struck to celebrate the end of the war.
strike (BASEBALL) /straɪk/
noun [C]
1 a ball that has been thrown by the pitcher and not been hit successfully when it should have been:
A batter is out after three strikes.
2 US a failure, mistake or disadvantage:
California's "three strikes and you're out" bill means that from now on criminals found guilty of three crimes are jailed for life.
One strike against him as a candidate is his perceived lack of charisma.
1 a ball that has been thrown by the pitcher and not been hit successfully when it should have been:
A batter is out after three strikes.
2 US a failure, mistake or disadvantage:
California's "three strikes and you're out" bill means that from now on criminals found guilty of three crimes are jailed for life.
One strike against him as a candidate is his perceived lack of charisma.
extenuate /ɪkˈsten.ju.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it:
He was unable to say anything that might have extenuated his behaviour.
extenuating /ɪkˈsten.juː.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective [before noun] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances (= a situation which made her crime seem less serious) was not sent to prison.
extenuation /ɪkˌsten.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Her plea of ignorance of the law in extenuation of (= as an excuse for) her crime was not accepted.
to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it:
He was unable to say anything that might have extenuated his behaviour.
extenuating /ɪkˈsten.juː.eɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective [before noun] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances (= a situation which made her crime seem less serious) was not sent to prison.
extenuation /ɪkˌsten.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
Her plea of ignorance of the law in extenuation of (= as an excuse for) her crime was not accepted.
inevitable /ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented:
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
inevitably /ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
in a way that cannot be avoided:
Their arguments inevitably end in tears.
inevitability /ɪˌnev.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the inevitability of change
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented:
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
inevitably /ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
in a way that cannot be avoided:
Their arguments inevitably end in tears.
inevitability /ɪˌnev.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the inevitability of change
reciprocate /rɪˈsɪp.rə.keɪt/
verb
1 [I or T] FORMAL to share the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else:
Sadly, my feelings for him were not reciprocated.
We invited them to dinner and a week later they reciprocated.
2 SPECIALIZED If a part of a machine reciprocates, it moves backwards and forwards:
Some electric razors have reciprocating heads.
reciprocal /rɪˈsɪp.rə.kəl/
adjective FORMAL
A reciprocal action or arrangement involves two people or groups of people who behave in the same way or agree to help each other and give each other advantages.
reciprocally /rɪˈsɪp.rə.kli/
adverb FORMAL
reciprocation /rɪˌsɪp.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
reciprocity /ˌres.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˈprɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
behaviour in which two people or groups of people give each other help and advantages
1 [I or T] FORMAL to share the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else:
Sadly, my feelings for him were not reciprocated.
We invited them to dinner and a week later they reciprocated.
2 SPECIALIZED If a part of a machine reciprocates, it moves backwards and forwards:
Some electric razors have reciprocating heads.
reciprocal /rɪˈsɪp.rə.kəl/
adjective FORMAL
A reciprocal action or arrangement involves two people or groups of people who behave in the same way or agree to help each other and give each other advantages.
reciprocally /rɪˈsɪp.rə.kli/
adverb FORMAL
reciprocation /rɪˌsɪp.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
reciprocity /ˌres.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ˈprɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
behaviour in which two people or groups of people give each other help and advantages
constitute (FORM PART OF) /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt/
verb [L not continuous]
to form or make something:
Women constitute about 10% of Parliament.
The under-18s constitute nearly 25% of the town's population.
constitution /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.stɪˈtuː-/
noun [C]
how something is formed from different constituents (= parts):
the constitution of a chemical compound
to form or make something:
Women constitute about 10% of Parliament.
The under-18s constitute nearly 25% of the town's population.
constitution /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.stɪˈtuː-/
noun [C]
how something is formed from different constituents (= parts):
the constitution of a chemical compound
constitute (BE CONSIDERED AS) /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/ US /ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt/
verb [L only + noun; not continuous] FORMAL
to be or be considered as something:
This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the government.
to be or be considered as something:
This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the government.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
sparse /spɑːs/ US /spɑːrs/
adjective
small in numbers or amount, often scattered over a large area:
a sparse population/audience
sparse vegetation/woodland
a sparse beard
Information coming out of the disaster area is sparse.
sparsely /ˈspɑː.sli/ US /ˈspɑːr-/
adverb
sparsely furnished/populated
sparseness /ˈspɑː.snəs/ US /ˈspɑːr-/
noun [U] (ALSO sparsity)
small in numbers or amount, often scattered over a large area:
a sparse population/audience
sparse vegetation/woodland
a sparse beard
Information coming out of the disaster area is sparse.
sparsely /ˈspɑː.sli/ US /ˈspɑːr-/
adverb
sparsely furnished/populated
sparseness /ˈspɑː.snəs/ US /ˈspɑːr-/
noun [U] (ALSO sparsity)
ap.plause
AHD: […-plôz“]
D.J. [*6pl%8z]
K.K. [*6pl%z]
- Approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.鼓掌，喝彩，叫好：尤指以鼓掌来表示的赞许
- Praise; commendation:称赞；嘉许：a scientific discovery that won critical applause.赢得评论界嘉许的一项科学发现
n.（名词）
语源：
- Medieval Latin applausus 中世纪拉丁语 applausus
- from past participle of Latin applaudere [to applaud] * see applaud 源自 拉丁语 applaudere的过去分词 [鼓掌，称赞] *参见 applaud
a.gain
AHD: […-gµn“]
D.J. [*6gen]
K.K. [*6gWn]
- Once more; anew:再次；重新：try again.再试一下
- To a previous place, position, or state:恢复原样：回到原处、原位或原来状态：left home but went back again.离家但又回来
- Furthermore; moreover.再则；再且
- On the other hand:另一方面：She might go, and again she might not.她可能去，也可能不去
- In return; in response; back.作为回报；作为回应；回答
adv.（副词）
语源：
- Middle English influenced by Old Norse i gegn [again] 中古英语 受 古斯堪的纳维亚语 i gegn的影响 [再一次]
- from Old English ongeagn [against] 源自 古英语 ongeagn [与…相反]
lumber (MOVE) /ˈlʌm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to move slowly and awkwardly:
In the distance, we could see a herd of elephants lumbering across the plain.
to move slowly and awkwardly:
In the distance, we could see a herd of elephants lumbering across the plain.
lumber (WOOD) /ˈlʌm.bəʳ/ US /-bɚ/
noun [U] MAINLY US
wood that has been prepared for building
wood that has been prepared for building
lumber jacket noun [C]
a warm short coat, often with a brightly-coloured pattern of squares on it
dank /dæŋk/
adjective
(especially of buildings and air) wet, cold and unpleasant:
a dank, dark cellar
In the cathedral vaults the air was dank and stale.
dankness /ˈdæŋk.nəs/
noun [U]
(especially of buildings and air) wet, cold and unpleasant:
a dank, dark cellar
In the cathedral vaults the air was dank and stale.
dankness /ˈdæŋk.nəs/
noun [U]
supersede /ˌsuː.pəˈsiːd/ US /-pɚ-/
verb [T]
to replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned:
Most of the old road - which stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles - has been superseded by the great Interstate highways.
to replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned:
Most of the old road - which stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles - has been superseded by the great Interstate highways.
petrify (FRIGHTEN) /ˈpet.rə.faɪ/
verb [T]
to frighten someone greatly, especially so that they are unable to move or speak:
I think you petrified poor Jeremy - he never said a word the whole time you were here.
petrified /ˈpet.rə.faɪd/
adjective
extremely frightened:
I stood petrified as the most enormous dog I've ever seen came bounding up to me.
She's petrified of being on her own in the house at night.
to frighten someone greatly, especially so that they are unable to move or speak:
I think you petrified poor Jeremy - he never said a word the whole time you were here.
petrified /ˈpet.rə.faɪd/
adjective
extremely frightened:
I stood petrified as the most enormous dog I've ever seen came bounding up to me.
She's petrified of being on her own in the house at night.
petrify (CHANGE TO STONE) /ˈpet.rə.faɪ/
verb [I]
If dead things petrify, they change to a substance like stone over a long period of time.
petrified /ˈpet.rə.faɪd/
adjective
1 having changed to a substance like stone:
a petrified tree/shell
2 LITERARY describes something that has stopped changing and developing, and often belongs to the past
petrifaction /ˌpet.rɪˈfæk.ʃən/
noun [U] (ALSO petrification) SPECIALIZED
If dead things petrify, they change to a substance like stone over a long period of time.
petrified /ˈpet.rə.faɪd/
adjective
1 having changed to a substance like stone:
a petrified tree/shell
2 LITERARY describes something that has stopped changing and developing, and often belongs to the past
petrifaction /ˌpet.rɪˈfæk.ʃən/
noun [U] (ALSO petrification) SPECIALIZED
per.cep.tive
AHD: [p…r-sµp“t¹v]
D.J. [p*6sept!v]
K.K. [p+6sWpt!v]
- Of or relating to perception:感知的或与感知有关的：perceptive faculties.感知的能力
- Having the ability to perceive; keen in discernment.有感知能力的；极端敏锐的
- Marked by discernment and understanding; sensitive.有理解或敏锐特征的；敏感的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- percep“tively
adv.（副词）
- per”ceptiv“ity AHD: [pûr”sµp-t¹v“¹-t¶] 或 per.cep“tive.ness [p…r-sµp“t¹v-n¹s] （名词）
dis.pen.sa.to.ry
AHD: [d¹-spµn“s…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶]
D.J. [d!6spens*7t%8ri8, -7t*&ri8]
K.K. [d!6spWns*7t%ri, -7tori]
- A book in which the contents, preparation, and uses of medicines are described; a pharmacopoeia.处方手册，药典：描写药物成分、药剂及如何服用的手册；药典
n.（名词） 【复数】 dis.pen.sa.to.ries
scurrilous /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/ US /ˈskɝː-/
adjective FORMAL
expressing unfair or false criticism which is likely to damage someone's reputation:
a scurrilous remark/attack/article
scurrilously /ˈskʌr.ɪ.lə.sli/ US /ˈskɝː-/
adverb
expressing unfair or false criticism which is likely to damage someone's reputation:
a scurrilous remark/attack/article
scurrilously /ˈskʌr.ɪ.lə.sli/ US /ˈskɝː-/
adverb
a.poc.a.lyp.tic
AHD: […-p¼k”…-l¹p“t¹k] 也作 a.poc.a.lyp.ti.cal [-t¹-k…l]
D.J. [*7pKk*6l!pt!k] 也作 a.poc.a.lyp.ti.cal [-t!k*l]
K.K. [*7p$k*6l!pt!k] 也作 a.poc.a.lyp.ti.cal [-t!k*l]
- Of or relating to an apocalypse.天启的：天启的，有关天启的
- Involving or portending widespread devastation or ultimate doom:预告世界末日的：牵涉、预示大灾变或最后毁灭的：“now speaks in apocalyptic terms about the probable conflict ahead”(&b{Financial Times})“现在以预示灾变似的话语讲着未来可能发生的冲突”(金融时报)
- Characterized by usually exaggerated predictions of or allusions to a disastrous outcome:夸张地预言的：通常以夸张地对灾难性结果作预言或暗示为特征的：“Stripped of its apocalyptic tone, what this amounts to is an advocacy of teaching names, dates and places by rote”(&b{Stefan Kanfer})“除去其夸张的预示灾难的口吻后，这几乎等同于鼓吹按死记硬背的方式来教姓名、日期和地点”(斯特凡·坎费尔)
- Of a revelatory or prophetic nature.启示性的，预示性的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- apoc”alyp“tically
adv.（副词）
glaze (SHINY) /gleɪz/
verb [T]
to make a surface shiny by putting a liquid substance onto it and leaving it or heating it until it dries:
Glaze the pastry with beaten egg.
The pot had been badly glazed.
glaze /gleɪz/
noun [C]
a substance used to glaze something:
a cake with a redcurrant glaze
to make a surface shiny by putting a liquid substance onto it and leaving it or heating it until it dries:
Glaze the pastry with beaten egg.
The pot had been badly glazed.
glaze /gleɪz/
noun [C]
a substance used to glaze something:
a cake with a redcurrant glaze
glaze (GLASS) /gleɪz/
verb [T]
to put a piece of glass into a window or the windows of a building:
The house is nearly finished but it hasn't been glazed yet.
glazed /gleɪzd/
adjective
All the rooms have glazed doors.
glazier /ˈgleɪ.zi.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who sells glass or fits it into windows
glazing /ˈgleɪ.zɪŋ/
noun [U]
the glass used for windows
to put a piece of glass into a window or the windows of a building:
The house is nearly finished but it hasn't been glazed yet.
glazed /gleɪzd/
adjective
All the rooms have glazed doors.
glazier /ˈgleɪ.zi.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who sells glass or fits it into windows
glazing /ˈgleɪ.zɪŋ/
noun [U]
the glass used for windows
glaze (BORED) /gleɪz/
verb [I] (ALSO glaze over)
If your eyes glaze or glaze over, they stay still and stop showing any emotion because you are bored or tired or have stopped listening:
Among the audience, eyes glazed over and a few heads started to nod.
glazed /gleɪzd/
adjective
a glazed expression/look
If your eyes glaze or glaze over, they stay still and stop showing any emotion because you are bored or tired or have stopped listening:
Among the audience, eyes glazed over and a few heads started to nod.
glazed /gleɪzd/
adjective
a glazed expression/look
de.vot.ed
AHD: [d¹-v½“t¹d]
D.J. [d!6v*&t!d]
K.K. [d!6vot!d]
- Feeling or displaying strong affection or attachment; ardent:虔诚的：感觉或表示强烈的感情或爱慕；热情的：a devoted friend.忠实的朋友
- Having been consecrated; dedicated.献身的：被献祭的；奉献的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- devot“edly
adv.（副词）
- devot“edness
n.（名词）
dev.o.tee
AHD: [dµv”…-t¶“, -t³“]
D.J. [7dev*6ti8, -6te!]
K.K. [7dWv*6ti, -6te]
- One who is ardently devoted to something; an enthusiast or advocate:爱好者：热情献身于某物的人；热心之士或提倡者：a devotee of sports.体育爱好者
- An ardent or fanatical adherent of a religion.See Synonyms at votary 信徒：热情的或狂热的宗教追随者参见 votary
n.（名词）
transitory /ˈtræn.zɪ.tri/ /-tər.i/ US /-tɔː.ri/
adjective FORMAL
lasting for only a short time:
the transitory nature of life
lasting for only a short time:
the transitory nature of life
blast
AHD: [bl²st]
D.J. [bl#st]
K.K. [bl#st]
- A very strong gust of wind or air.强风：一阵突然的强风或气流
- The effect of such a gust.风力：这阵强风或气流引起的效果
- A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.吹风，送风：从出口，尤其是从助燃鼓风炉的出口出来的空气，其他气体或蒸汽气流
- A sudden loud sound, especially one produced by a stream of forced air:巨响：一声巨响，尤指由一股受挤压的空气发出的响声：a piercing blast from the steam whistle.汽笛发出尖锐的响声
- The act of producing such a sound:发出巨响：发出此声音的动作：gave a blast on his trumpet.他让喇叭发出尖响
- A violent explosion, as of dynamite or a bomb.爆炸：爆炸，如炸药或炸弹的爆炸气浪或冲击波
- The violent effect of such an explosion, consisting of a wave of increased atmospheric pressure followed immediately by a wave of decreased pressure.震动：爆炸引起的强烈效果，包括一股被升高的气压，紧接一股低气压
- An explosive charge.爆炸的炸药量
- Botany Any of several plant diseases of diverse causes, resulting in sudden death of buds, flowers, foliage, or young fruits.【植物学】 枯萎病：一种由不同原因引起的植物疾病，会导致芽、花、叶和未成熟果实的突然死亡
- A destructive or damaging influence.毁灭：毁坏性或破坏性影响
- A powerful hit, blow, or shot.攻击：有力的一打、一击或一射
- A violent verbal assault or outburst:攻诘：猛烈的口头攻击或情感爆发：The candidate leveled a blast at her opponent.候选人向她的对手发出口头攻击
- Slang A highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party.【俚语】 喧嚣的聚会，狂欢会：令人极兴奋或愉快的经历、事件或热闹聚会
n.（名词）
v.（动词） blast.ed,blast.ing,blasts
- To knock down or shatter by or as if by explosion; smash.击毁：通过爆炸或好象经过爆炸一样击落或击毁；摧毁
- To play or sound loudly:尖响：发出或制造尖响的声音：The referees blasted their whistles.裁判高声吹哨
- To hit with great force:用力撞击：The batter blasted the ball to right field.击球手挥出一个右外野球
- To kill or destroy by hitting or shooting.摧毁：撞击或射击至死或毁灭
- To have a harmful or destructive effect on.损坏：对…产生伤害或破坏结果
- To cause to shrivel, wither, or mature imperfectly by or as if by blast or blight:枯萎：使枯萎，萎缩或发育不良，由枯萎病或就象由枯萎病所致：crops that were blasted by frost.被霜冻坏的庄稼
- To make or open by or as if by explosion:炸开：用或似乎用炸药炸开：blast a tunnel through the mountains.在山中炸开一条隧道
- To criticize or attack vigorously.猛烈攻击：严厉批评或猛烈攻击
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To use or detonate explosives.爆炸：使用炸药或用炸药炸开
- To emit a loud, intense sound; blare:吼叫：发出高声尖响；吼叫：speakers blasting at full volume.演讲者扯着喉咙说话
- To wither or shrivel or mature imperfectly.枯萎：枯萎，萎缩或发育不良
- To criticize or attack with vigor.攻击：严厉批评或猛烈攻击
- To shoot.发射
- Electronics To distort sound recording or transmission by overloading a microphone or loudspeaker.【电子学】 声音失真：由于麦克风或扬声器负载过重而使得声音记录或传送失真
v.intr.（不及物动词）
常用词组：
- blast off
- To take off, as a rocket.发射：发射，如火箭的发射
习惯用语：
- full blast
- At full speed, volume, or capacity:最大限度：以全速，最大音量或最大容量：turned the radio up full blast; played the stereo at full blast.把收音机拧到最大音量；把立体音响开到最大音量
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English bl&9{Æst} * see bhl¶- 源自 古英语 bl&9{Æst} *参见 bhl¶-
继承用法：
- blast“er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blast,blight,dash,nip,wreck
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to have a pernicious, destructive, or ruinous effect on something”: 这些动词共有的中心含义为“对某物有害的，破坏性的或毁坏性的作用”：a wrecked life.被毁的生活。
revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ US /-ˈvoʊk/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect:
The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area.
revocation /re.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect:
The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area.
revocation /re.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
pon.tif.i.cate
AHD: [p¼n-t¹f“¹-k¹t, -k³t”]
D.J. [pKn6t!f!k!t, -7ke!t]
K.K. [p$n6t!f!k!t, -7ket]
- The office or term of office of a pontiff.教皇的职位或任期
n.（名词）
- To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.武断地说话：武断地表明自己的意见或判断
- To administer the office of a pontiff.行使教皇职责
v.intr.（不及物动词） pon.tif.i.cat.ed,pon.tif.i.cat.ing,pon.tif.i.cates[-k³t”]
语源：
- Latin pontific³tus 拉丁语 pontific³tus
- from pontifex pontific- [pontifex] * see pontifex 源自 pontifex pontific- [大祭司，教皇] *参见 pontifex
- V., from Medieval Latin pontific³re pontific³t- [to act as an ecclesiastic] 动词，源自 中世纪拉丁语 pontific³re pontific³t- [做传教士]
- from Latin pontifex [pontifex] 源自 拉丁语 pontifex [大祭司，教皇]
继承用法：
- pontif”ica“tion
n.（名词）
- pontif“ica”tor
n.（名词）
grandiloquent /grænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/
adjective FORMAL MAINLY DISAPPROVING
describes a style or a way of using language that is complicated in order to attract admiration and attention, especially in order to make someone or something seem important:
Her speech was full of grandiloquent language, but it contained no new ideas.
grandiloquence /grænˈdɪl.ə.kwənts/
noun [U]
grandiloquently /grænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt.li/
adverb
describes a style or a way of using language that is complicated in order to attract admiration and attention, especially in order to make someone or something seem important:
Her speech was full of grandiloquent language, but it contained no new ideas.
grandiloquence /grænˈdɪl.ə.kwənts/
noun [U]
grandiloquently /grænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt.li/
adverb
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
drawl /drɔːl/ US /drɑːl/
noun [S]
a slow way of speaking in which the vowel sounds are lengthened and words are not separated clearly:
a southern/Texan/mid-Atlantic drawl
drawl /drɔːl/ US /drɑːl/
verb [I or T]
[+ speech] "Hey, what's the rush? Slow down baby, " he drawled.
a slow way of speaking in which the vowel sounds are lengthened and words are not separated clearly:
a southern/Texan/mid-Atlantic drawl
drawl /drɔːl/ US /drɑːl/
verb [I or T]
[+ speech] "Hey, what's the rush? Slow down baby, " he drawled.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
rage (ANGER) /reɪdʒ/
noun [C or U]
(a period of) extreme or violent anger:
Her sudden towering rages were terrifying.
I was frightened because I had never seen him in such a rage before.
He flew into a fit of rage over the smallest mistake.
-rage/-reɪdʒ/
suffix
describes situations where people become extremely angry or violent:
road-rage
trolley-rage
air-rage
rage /reɪdʒ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
1 to speak very angrily to someone:
He raged at (= spoke angrily to) us for forgetting to order a replacement.
2 to happen in a strong or violent way:
The storm raged outside.
A flu epidemic is raging in/through local schools.
The argument rages on (= continues strongly).
raging /ˈreɪ.dʒɪŋ/
adjective
1 very severe or extreme:
a raging toothache
a raging thirst
He's got a raging (= high) temperature.
a raging bore
2 very strong or violent:
a raging temper
The rains had turned the stream into a raging torrent.
(a period of) extreme or violent anger:
Her sudden towering rages were terrifying.
I was frightened because I had never seen him in such a rage before.
He flew into a fit of rage over the smallest mistake.
-rage/-reɪdʒ/
suffix
describes situations where people become extremely angry or violent:
road-rage
trolley-rage
air-rage
rage /reɪdʒ/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
1 to speak very angrily to someone:
He raged at (= spoke angrily to) us for forgetting to order a replacement.
2 to happen in a strong or violent way:
The storm raged outside.
A flu epidemic is raging in/through local schools.
The argument rages on (= continues strongly).
raging /ˈreɪ.dʒɪŋ/
adjective
1 very severe or extreme:
a raging toothache
a raging thirst
He's got a raging (= high) temperature.
a raging bore
2 very strong or violent:
a raging temper
The rains had turned the stream into a raging torrent.
rage (EVENT) /reɪdʒ/
noun [C usually singular] AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH INFORMAL
an exciting or entertaining event involving a lot of activity:
The party was a rage.
an exciting or entertaining event involving a lot of activity:
The party was a rage.
submerge /səbˈmɜːdʒ/ US /-ˈmɝːdʒ/
verb
1 [I or T] to go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake:
The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted.
She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes.
2 [T] LITERARY to cover or hide something completely:
She has submerged her identity in the role of photographer's wife and muse.
submersion /səbˈmɜː.ʃən/ US /-ˈmɝː.ʒən-/
noun [U]
The fruit was preserved by submersion in alcohol.
1 [I or T] to go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake:
The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted.
She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes.
2 [T] LITERARY to cover or hide something completely:
She has submerged her identity in the role of photographer's wife and muse.
submersion /səbˈmɜː.ʃən/ US /-ˈmɝː.ʒən-/
noun [U]
The fruit was preserved by submersion in alcohol.
virulent /ˈvɪr.jʊ.lənt/
adjective
1 describes a dangerous disease or poison which very quickly spreads or has an effect:
A particularly virulent strain of flu has recently claimed a number of lives in the US.
2 FORMAL full of hate and fierce opposition:
She is a virulent critic of US foreign policy.
virulence /ˈvɪr.jʊ.lənts/
noun [U]
1 the danger and speed of spreading of a disease:
The virulence of the disease is causing great concern in medical circles.
2 FORMAL strength of hatred and opposition:
We are witnessing racism of a virulence that we haven't seen in Europe since the 1940s.
1 describes a dangerous disease or poison which very quickly spreads or has an effect:
A particularly virulent strain of flu has recently claimed a number of lives in the US.
2 FORMAL full of hate and fierce opposition:
She is a virulent critic of US foreign policy.
virulence /ˈvɪr.jʊ.lənts/
noun [U]
1 the danger and speed of spreading of a disease:
The virulence of the disease is causing great concern in medical circles.
2 FORMAL strength of hatred and opposition:
We are witnessing racism of a virulence that we haven't seen in Europe since the 1940s.
idyll 也作 i.dyl
AHD: [ºd“l]
D.J. [6a!dl]
K.K. [6a!d1]
- A short poem or prose piece depicting a rural or pastoral scene, usually in idealized terms.田园诗：描写农村或畜牧风光的短诗或散文，一般使用理想化的语言
- A narrative poem treating an epic or romantic theme.民间传说：讲述一个抒情的或浪漫主题的叙事诗
- A scene or an event of a simple and tranquil nature.田园风光：本质纯朴、宁静的风景或情事
- A carefree episode or experience:田园生活：自由自在的经历或插曲：a summer idyll on the coast of France.法国海岸田园诗般的夏季生活
- A romantic interlude.田园乐曲，牧歌：一曲浪漫的田园歌曲
n.（名词）
语源：
- Latin &9{ºdyllium} 拉丁语 &9{ºdyllium}
- from Greek eidullion [diminutive of] eidos [form, figure] * see weid- 源自 希腊语 eidullion [] eidos的小后缀 [形式，图形] *参见 weid-
继承用法：
- idyl“lically
adv.（副词）
coal measures
- Coal Measures A stratigraphic unit equivalent to the Pennsylvanian or Upper Carboniferous periods.Coal Measures 煤系：地层单位，相当于美国宾夕法尼亚纪或上石炭纪时期的地层单位
- Strata of the Carboniferous period containing coal deposits.地层：石炭纪时期有煤层的地层
pl.n.Geology （复数名词）【地质学】
meticulous /məˈtɪk.jʊ.ləs/
adjective APPROVING
very careful and with great attention to every detail:
Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.
meticulously /məˈtɪk.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb APPROVING
The entire project was meticulously planned.
meticulousness /məˈtɪk.jʊ.lə.snəs/
noun [U] APPROVING
very careful and with great attention to every detail:
Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.
meticulously /məˈtɪk.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb APPROVING
The entire project was meticulously planned.
meticulousness /məˈtɪk.jʊ.lə.snəs/
noun [U] APPROVING
spendthrift /ˈspend.θrɪft/
noun [C]
someone who spends a lot of money in a wasteful way
spendthrift /ˈspend.θrɪft/
adjective [before noun]
someone who spends a lot of money in a wasteful way
spendthrift /ˈspend.θrɪft/
adjective [before noun]
infraction /ɪnˈfræk.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
when someone breaks a rule or law:
Any attempt to influence the judges will be seen as an infraction of the rules.
when someone breaks a rule or law:
Any attempt to influence the judges will be seen as an infraction of the rules.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
swel.ter.ing
AHD: [swµl“t…r-¹ng]
D.J. [6swelt*r!0]
K.K. [6swWlt*r!0]
- Oppressively hot and humid; sultry.湿热的，闷热的；酷热的
- Suffering from oppressive heat.热得难受的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- swel“teringly
adv.（副词）
consummate (COMPLETE) /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
perfect, or complete in every way:
a life of consummate happiness
He's a consummate athlete/gentleman/liar.
consummate /ˈkɒn.sjʊ.meɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.sə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something complete or perfect
consummation /ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.sə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
perfect, or complete in every way:
a life of consummate happiness
He's a consummate athlete/gentleman/liar.
consummate /ˈkɒn.sjʊ.meɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.sə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something complete or perfect
consummation /ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.sə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
consummate (HAVE SEX) /ˈkɒn.sjʊ.meɪt/ US /ˈkɑːn.sə-/
verb [T] LEGAL
to make a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex:
The marriage was never consummated.
consummation /ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.sə-/
noun [U]
to make a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex:
The marriage was never consummated.
consummation /ˌkɒn.sjʊˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.sə-/
noun [U]
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
vacillate /ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪt/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to be uncertain what to do, or to change frequently between two opinions:
Her mood vacillated between hope and despair.
vacillation /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
to be uncertain what to do, or to change frequently between two opinions:
Her mood vacillated between hope and despair.
vacillation /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
humility /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities:
He doesn't have the humility to admit when he's wrong.
They might be very rich, but it wouldn't hurt them to show a little humility.
the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities:
He doesn't have the humility to admit when he's wrong.
They might be very rich, but it wouldn't hurt them to show a little humility.
a.bove.board
AHD: […-b¾v“bôrd”, -b½rd”]
D.J. [*6bJv7b%8d, -7b*&rd]
K.K. [*6bJv7b%rd, -7bord]
adv.（副词）
- Without deceit or trickery; straightforward in manner.公开的（地），坦率的（地），光明正大的（地）：不搞欺骗或欺诈的（地）；方式直率的（地）
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- [Originally a gambling term referring to the fact that when a gambler's hands were above the board or gaming table, he could not engage in trickery, such as changing cards, below the table] [原为一赌博术语，指当赌博者的手放在木板或赌博桌上面时就无法欺骗，比如在桌子下面换牌]
quack (SOUND) /kwæk/
verb [I]
to make the usual sound of a duck:
The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread.
quack /kwæk/
noun [C]
to make the usual sound of a duck:
The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread.
quack /kwæk/
noun [C]
quack (DISHONEST PERSON) /kwæk/
noun [C]
1 DISAPPROVING a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge
2 UK INFORMAL OFTEN DISAPPROVING a doctor:
Have you seen a quack about that cough?
quackery /ˈkwæk.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
medical methods that do not work and are only intended to make money
1 DISAPPROVING a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge
2 UK INFORMAL OFTEN DISAPPROVING a doctor:
Have you seen a quack about that cough?
quackery /ˈkwæk.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
medical methods that do not work and are only intended to make money
qua /kwɑː/
preposition FORMAL
as a particular example of something, or the general idea of something:
Qua musician, he lacks skill, but his playing is lively and enthusiastic.
as a particular example of something, or the general idea of something:
Qua musician, he lacks skill, but his playing is lively and enthusiastic.
han.ker
AHD: [h²ng“k…r]
D.J. [6h#0k*]
K.K. [6h#0k+]
- To have a strong, often restless desire.See Synonyms at yearn 渴望：有强烈的无法平息的愿望参见 yearn
v.intr.（不及物动词） han.kered,han.ker.ing,han.kers
语源：
- Perhaps from Dutch dialectal hankeren * see konk- 可能源自 荷兰方言 hankeren *参见 konk-
继承用法：
- hank“erer
n.（名词）
strut (WALK) /strʌt/
verb [I] -tt-
to walk in a proud way trying to look important:
The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby.
to walk in a proud way trying to look important:
The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby.
strut (ROD) /strʌt/
noun [C]
a strong rod, usually made from metal or wood, which helps to hold something such as a vehicle or building together
a strong rod, usually made from metal or wood, which helps to hold something such as a vehicle or building together
loquacious /ləʊˈkweɪ.ʃəs/ US /loʊˈkweɪ-/
adjective FORMAL
describes someone who talks a lot
loquaciously /ləʊˈkweɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /loʊˈkweɪ-/
adverb FORMAL
describes someone who talks a lot
loquaciously /ləʊˈkweɪ.ʃə.sli/ US /loʊˈkweɪ-/
adverb FORMAL
prologue /ˈprəʊ.lɒg/ US /ˈproʊ.lɑːg/
noun
1 [C] (US ALSO prolog) a part that comes at the beginning of a play, story or long poem, often giving information about events that have happened before the time when the play, story or poem begins
Compare epilogue.
2 [S] LITERARY a series of events related to the main event and which happen before it:
INFORMAL A series of internal struggles was the prologue to full-scale civil war.
1 [C] (US ALSO prolog) a part that comes at the beginning of a play, story or long poem, often giving information about events that have happened before the time when the play, story or poem begins
Compare epilogue.
2 [S] LITERARY a series of events related to the main event and which happen before it:
INFORMAL A series of internal struggles was the prologue to full-scale civil war.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
noun [C] (INFORMAL prom)
a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea:
We strolled along on the promenade eating ice-creams.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED
to walk slowly along a road or path for relaxation and pleasure
a path for walking on, especially one built next to the sea:
We strolled along on the promenade eating ice-creams.
promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/
verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED
to walk slowly along a road or path for relaxation and pleasure
initiate (START) /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to cause something to begin:
Who initiated the violence?
initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
when something starts:
Lawyers for the couple have announced the initiation of divorce proceedings.
to cause something to begin:
Who initiated the violence?
initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
when something starts:
Lawyers for the couple have announced the initiation of divorce proceedings.
initiate (TEACH) /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
verb [T]
to teach someone about an area of knowledge, or to allow someone into a group by a special ceremony:
At the age of eleven, Harry was initiated into the art of golf by his father.
Each culture had a special ritual to initiate boys into manhood.
initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has recently joined a group and has been taught its secrets
initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when someone is first introduced to an activity or skill:
My initiation into the mysteries of home brewing was not a success.
to teach someone about an area of knowledge, or to allow someone into a group by a special ceremony:
At the age of eleven, Harry was initiated into the art of golf by his father.
Each culture had a special ritual to initiate boys into manhood.
initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who has recently joined a group and has been taught its secrets
initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when someone is first introduced to an activity or skill:
My initiation into the mysteries of home brewing was not a success.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
ap.pall
AHD: […-pôl“]
D.J. [*6p%8l]
K.K. [*6p%l]
- To fill with consternation or dismay.See Synonyms at dismay 使惊恐，使惊骇参见 dismay
v.tr.（及物动词） ap.palled,ap.pall.ing,ap.palls
语源：
- Middle English apallen [to grow faint] 中古英语 apallen [变昏厥]
- from Old French apalir 源自 古法语 apalir
- a- [to] from Latin ad- * see ad- a- [去] 源自 拉丁语 ad- *参见 ad-
- palir [to grow pale] from pale [pale] from Latin pallidus from pall¶re [to grow pale] * see pel- 1palir [变苍白] 源自 pale [苍白] 源自 拉丁语 pallidus 源自 pall¶re [变苍白] *参见 pel- 1
magnitude /ˈmæg.nɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U]
the large size or importance of something:
They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem.
the large size or importance of something:
They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem.
pro.tu.ber.ant
AHD: [pr½-t›“b…r-…nt, -ty›“-, pr…-]
D.J. [pr*&6tu8b*r*nt, -6tju8-, pr*-]
K.K. [pro6tub*r*nt, -6tju-, pr*-]
- Swelling outward; bulging.向外突出的；肿涨的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin pr½t&9{¿ber³ns} pr½t&9{¿}berant- [present participle of] pr½t&9{¿}ber³re [to bulge out] * see protuberate 后期拉丁语 pr½t&9{¿ber³ns} pr½t&9{¿}berant- [] pr½t&9{¿}ber³re的现在分词 [向外鼓出] *参见 protuberate
继承用法：
- protu“berantly
adv.（副词）
Dvi.na
AHD: [dv¶-nä“]
D.J. [dvi86n$8]
K.K. [dvi6n$]
- Also Northern Dvina A river, about 748 km (465 mi) long, of northern European U.S.S.R. flowing north and northeast intoDvina Bay, an arm of the White Sea. 也作 Northern Dvina 德维纳河：前苏联欧洲部分北面一河流，流程约748公里(465英里），向东北方向注入白海的一分支德维纳海湾
- Also Western Dvina A river, about 1,022 km (635 mi) long, of western European U.S.S.R. flowing southwest and west to the Gulf of Riga.也作 Western Dvina 德维纳河：原苏联欧洲部分西部一河流，流程约1,022公里(635英里）的河，流向西南和西后注入里加湾
NONE（无词性）
meager 也作 mea.gre
AHD: [m¶“g…r]
D.J. [6mi8g*]
K.K. [6mig+]
- Deficient in quantity, fullness, or extent; scanty.不足的，缺乏的：在数量、程度或范围上缺乏的；不足的
- Deficient in richness, fertility, or vigor; feeble:贫乏的：在丰富度、肥沃度或生命力上不足的；虚弱的：the meager soil of an eroded plain.被侵蚀的贫瘠平原
- Having little flesh; lean.肉少的；瘦的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English megre [thin] 中古英语 megre [细的，瘦的]
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin macer * see m³k- 源自 拉丁语 macer *参见 m³k-
继承用法：
- mea“gerly
adv.（副词）
- mea“gerness
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- meager,spare,sparse,skimpy,scanty,scant
- These adjectives mean lacking in quantity, fullness, or extent.这些形容词都有在数量、程度、范围上缺乏和不足的意思。
- Meager suggests leanness ( Meager 有细、瘦的含义(“The report that first reached us through the newspapers was meager and contradictory” (Thomas B. Aldrich).“最初通过报纸传到我们这里的报道既不全面又互相矛盾”。 （托马斯B. 奥尔德里奇）.
- Spare implies bare sufficiency without excess: Spare 隐含“勉强够，没有任何余地”的意思：The author's style is spare and elegant.这个作者有一种不加渲染的优雅风格。
- Sparse indicates a lack of density and a thin distribution of units: Sparse 指缺乏密集度和不充足的分布：“a party which as yet was . . . an unorganized mob-thick in one place, sparse in another” (Walter Besant).“一个迄今还是…时而乱哄哄地没有组织，时而稀稀落落的党派” （华特·贝赞特）。
- Skimpy implies inadequacy, as in length or fullness, such as might result from frugality or stinginess: Skimpy 指因为吝啬而造成的长度、数量的不足：The skimpy rug barely covers the floor.不够大的地毯勉强盖住了地板。
- Scanty implies a lack of sufficiency, as in extent, quantity, or degree: Scanty 指在范围、数量、程度上的不足：The farmer's financial difficulties were caused by a scanty harvest.这个农民的经济困难是因为收成不足造成的。
- Scant applies to what is barely enough ( Scant 用于指勉强够(The movers gave me a scant hour's notice of their arrival).搬家的人只通知给我们短短的一小时，他们就来了)
sulk /sʌlk/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to be silent and childishly refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are angry about something that they have done:
He's sulking in a corner somewhere because I wouldn't let him have a second bar of chocolate.
sulk /sʌlk/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
If she doesn't get what she wants she goes into a sulk just like a child.
Jim's in one of his sulks again - just ignore him.
sulky /ˈsʌlk.i/
adjective
She brought along a couple of sulky looking kids who didn't say a word all evening.
sulkiness /ˈsʌlk.ɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
to be silent and childishly refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are angry about something that they have done:
He's sulking in a corner somewhere because I wouldn't let him have a second bar of chocolate.
sulk /sʌlk/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
If she doesn't get what she wants she goes into a sulk just like a child.
Jim's in one of his sulks again - just ignore him.
sulky /ˈsʌlk.i/
adjective
She brought along a couple of sulky looking kids who didn't say a word all evening.
sulkiness /ˈsʌlk.ɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
linger /ˈlɪŋ.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
verb [I]
to take a long time to leave or disappear:
After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catch sight of the actors.
The smell from the fire still lingered days later.
It's impossible to forget such horrific events - they linger (on) in the memory forever.
lingerer /ˈlɪŋ.gər.əʳ/ US /-gɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
lingering /ˈlɪŋ.gər.ɪŋ/ US /-gɚ.ɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
lasting a long time:
She gave him a long, lingering kiss.
She's says she's stopped seeing him, but I still have lingering doubts.
The defeat ends any lingering hopes she might have had of winning the championship.
lingeringly /ˈlɪŋ.gər.ɪŋ.li/ US /-gɚ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
to take a long time to leave or disappear:
After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catch sight of the actors.
The smell from the fire still lingered days later.
It's impossible to forget such horrific events - they linger (on) in the memory forever.
lingerer /ˈlɪŋ.gər.əʳ/ US /-gɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
lingering /ˈlɪŋ.gər.ɪŋ/ US /-gɚ.ɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
lasting a long time:
She gave him a long, lingering kiss.
She's says she's stopped seeing him, but I still have lingering doubts.
The defeat ends any lingering hopes she might have had of winning the championship.
lingeringly /ˈlɪŋ.gər.ɪŋ.li/ US /-gɚ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
founder /ˈfaʊn.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb [I]
1 (especially of a boat) to fill with water and sink:
The ferry foundered in a heavy storm, taking many of the passengers and crew with it.
2 to be unsuccessful:
Teaching computers to read and write has always foundered on the unpredictable human element in language.
1 (especially of a boat) to fill with water and sink:
The ferry foundered in a heavy storm, taking many of the passengers and crew with it.
2 to be unsuccessful:
Teaching computers to read and write has always foundered on the unpredictable human element in language.
founder member UK noun [C] (US USUALLY founding member)
one of the original members of an organization or rock group:
France is a founder member of the European Union.
France is a founder member of the European Union.
dissemble /dɪˈsem.bļ/
verb [I] FORMAL
to hide your real intentions and feelings or the facts:
He accused the government of dissembling.
to hide your real intentions and feelings or the facts:
He accused the government of dissembling.
hamstring (LIMIT) /ˈhæm.strɪŋ/
verb [T often passive] hamstrung, hamstrung
to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something:
The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business.
to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something:
The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business.
hair mousse noun [C or U]
a light creamy substance which is put in the hair to help the hair keep a particular shape or style
hair-raising /ˈheəˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈher-/
adjective
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
very frightening:
She gave a hair-raising account of her escape through the desert.
consequence /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənts/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
noun [C]
an often bad or inconvenient result of a particular action or situation:
Not making a will can have serious consequences for the people you might wish to benefit.
Scientists think it unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.
I told the hairdresser to do what she wanted to my hair, and look at the consequences!
Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer/take (= accept and deal with) the consequences!
consequent /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənt/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
adjective (ALSO consequential)
happening as a result of something:
Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter.
consequently /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənt.li/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
adverb
as a result:
I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
an often bad or inconvenient result of a particular action or situation:
Not making a will can have serious consequences for the people you might wish to benefit.
Scientists think it unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.
I told the hairdresser to do what she wanted to my hair, and look at the consequences!
Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer/take (= accept and deal with) the consequences!
consequent /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənt/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
adjective (ALSO consequential)
happening as a result of something:
Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter.
consequently /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənt.li/ US /ˈkɑːnt-/
adverb
as a result:
I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
advocate (SUPPORT) /ˈæd.və.keɪt/
verb [T]
to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something:
[+ ing form of verb] She advocates taking a more long-term view.
He advocates the return of capital punishment.
advocate /ˈæd.və.kət/
noun [C]
He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.
advocacy /ˈæd.və.kə.si/
noun [U]
She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.
to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something:
[+ ing form of verb] She advocates taking a more long-term view.
He advocates the return of capital punishment.
advocate /ˈæd.və.kət/
noun [C]
He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.
advocacy /ˈæd.və.kə.si/
noun [U]
She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.
advocate (LAWYER) /ˈæd.və.kət/
noun [C]
a lawyer who defends someone in a court of law
a lawyer who defends someone in a court of law
erudite /ˈer.ʊ.daɪt/
adjective FORMAL
having or containing a lot of specialist knowledge:
He's the author of an erudite book on Scottish history.
erudition /ˌer.ʊˈdɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
a work of great erudition
having or containing a lot of specialist knowledge:
He's the author of an erudite book on Scottish history.
erudition /ˌer.ʊˈdɪʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
a work of great erudition
indolent /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/
adjective LITERARY
lazy; showing no real interest or effort:
an indolent wave of the hand
an indolent reply
indolently /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt.li/
adverb LITERARY
indolence /ˈɪn.dəl.ənts/
noun [U] LITERARY
After a sudden burst of activity, the team lapsed back into indolence.
lazy; showing no real interest or effort:
an indolent wave of the hand
an indolent reply
indolently /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt.li/
adverb LITERARY
indolence /ˈɪn.dəl.ənts/
noun [U] LITERARY
After a sudden burst of activity, the team lapsed back into indolence.
insight /ˈɪn.saɪt/
noun [C or U]
(the ability to have) a clear, deep and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation:
It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.
insightful /ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl/
adjective APPROVING
(the ability to have) a clear, deep and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation:
It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.
insightful /ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl/
adjective APPROVING
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
fast (QUICK) /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adjective
1 moving or happening quickly, or able to move or happen quickly:
fast cars
a fast swimmer
Computers are getting faster all the time.
The fast train (= one that stops at fewer stations and travels quickly) to London takes less than an hour.
2 If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time that is later than the correct time.
3 SPECIALIZED describes photographic film which allows you to take pictures when there is not much light or when things are moving quickly
fast /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adverb
quickly:
The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.
You'll have to act fast.
Children's publishing is a fast-growing business.
1 moving or happening quickly, or able to move or happen quickly:
fast cars
a fast swimmer
Computers are getting faster all the time.
The fast train (= one that stops at fewer stations and travels quickly) to London takes less than an hour.
2 If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time that is later than the correct time.
3 SPECIALIZED describes photographic film which allows you to take pictures when there is not much light or when things are moving quickly
fast /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adverb
quickly:
The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.
You'll have to act fast.
Children's publishing is a fast-growing business.
fast (FIXED) /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adverb, adjective
firmly fixed:
The glue had set and my hand was stuck fast.
He tried to get away, but she held him fast.
fast /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adjective
If the colour of an item of clothing is fast, the colour does not come out of the cloth when it is washed.
fastness /ˈfɑːst.nəs/ US /ˈfæst-/
noun [U]
how fast (= fixed) something is:
Test clothes for colour fastness before washing.
firmly fixed:
The glue had set and my hand was stuck fast.
He tried to get away, but she held him fast.
fast /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adjective
If the colour of an item of clothing is fast, the colour does not come out of the cloth when it is washed.
fastness /ˈfɑːst.nəs/ US /ˈfæst-/
noun [U]
how fast (= fixed) something is:
Test clothes for colour fastness before washing.
fast (NOT EAT) /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
noun [C]
a period of time when you eat no food:
Hundreds of prisoners began a fast in protest about prison conditions.
fast /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
verb [I]
One day a week he fasts for health reasons.
a period of time when you eat no food:
Hundreds of prisoners began a fast in protest about prison conditions.
fast /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
verb [I]
One day a week he fasts for health reasons.
fast (IMMORAL) /fɑːst/ US /fæst/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED DISAPPROVING
without moral principles:
a fast crowd
a fast woman
without moral principles:
a fast crowd
a fast woman
fast and furious
describes something that is full of speed and excitement:
It's not a relaxing film - it's pretty fast and furious.
It's not a relaxing film - it's pretty fast and furious.
saturate (MAKE WET) /ˈsæt.jʊ.reɪt/ US /-jʊr.eɪt/
verb [T often passive]
to make something or someone completely wet:
The grass had been saturated by overnight rain.
He had cut his leg badly, and his trousers were saturated with/in blood.
saturated /ˈsæt.jʊ.reɪ.tɪd/ US /-jʊr.eɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
completely wet:
It's pouring down outside - I'm absolutely saturated!
to make something or someone completely wet:
The grass had been saturated by overnight rain.
He had cut his leg badly, and his trousers were saturated with/in blood.
saturated /ˈsæt.jʊ.reɪ.tɪd/ US /-jʊr.eɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
completely wet:
It's pouring down outside - I'm absolutely saturated!
saturate (FILL) /ˈsæt.jʊ.reɪt/ US /-jʊr.eɪt/
verb [T]
1 to fill a thing or place completely so that no more can be added:
The police saturated (= A large number of police officers were sent into) the area in an attempt to find the missing child.
2 saturate the market to provide too much of a product so that there is more of this product available than there are people who want to buy it:
Since the US market has now been saturated, drug dealers are looking to Europe.
saturation /ˌsæt.jʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-jʊr-/
noun [U]
market saturation
1 to fill a thing or place completely so that no more can be added:
The police saturated (= A large number of police officers were sent into) the area in an attempt to find the missing child.
2 saturate the market to provide too much of a product so that there is more of this product available than there are people who want to buy it:
Since the US market has now been saturated, drug dealers are looking to Europe.
saturation /ˌsæt.jʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-jʊr-/
noun [U]
market saturation
divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/
verb [T]
to make something secret known:
Journalists do not divulge their sources.
[+ question word] The managing director refused to divulge how much she earned.
to make something secret known:
Journalists do not divulge their sources.
[+ question word] The managing director refused to divulge how much she earned.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
precipitate (MAKE HAPPEN) /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected:
An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis.
Fear of losing her job precipitated (= suddenly forced) her into action.
precipitate /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tət/ US /priːˈsɪp.ə.ţɪt/
adjective (ALSO precipitous) FORMAL
If an action is precipitate, it is done sooner or faster than expected and without enough thought or preparation:
Don't be precipitate - think it through before you make a decision.
precipitately /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tət.li/ US /priːˈsɪp.ə.ţɪt-/
adverb FORMAL
in a way that is too sudden and without consideration:
Scientists are annoyed that the research programme has been abandoned so precipitately.
precipitation /prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /priː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The prime minister has been accused of acting with precipitation (= too quickly) over the crisis.
to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected:
An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis.
Fear of losing her job precipitated (= suddenly forced) her into action.
precipitate /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tət/ US /priːˈsɪp.ə.ţɪt/
adjective (ALSO precipitous) FORMAL
If an action is precipitate, it is done sooner or faster than expected and without enough thought or preparation:
Don't be precipitate - think it through before you make a decision.
precipitately /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tət.li/ US /priːˈsɪp.ə.ţɪt-/
adverb FORMAL
in a way that is too sudden and without consideration:
Scientists are annoyed that the research programme has been abandoned so precipitately.
precipitation /prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /priː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The prime minister has been accused of acting with precipitation (= too quickly) over the crisis.
precipitate (THROW) /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition] FORMAL
to throw someone or something from a height with great force
to throw someone or something from a height with great force
precipitate (CHEMISTRY) /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tət/ US /priːˈsɪp.ə.ţɪt/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
a solid substance which is produced from a liquid during a chemical process:
After filtration, the precipitate was dried at 90掳C.
precipitate /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED
If a liquid precipitates, substances in it become solid and separate from the liquid:
Cooling the beaker helps precipitate the compound.
If any organic salt is formed, it will precipitate (out) immediately.
precipitation /prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /priː-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
The compound is finally obtained by precipitation.
a solid substance which is produced from a liquid during a chemical process:
After filtration, the precipitate was dried at 90掳C.
precipitate /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED
If a liquid precipitates, substances in it become solid and separate from the liquid:
Cooling the beaker helps precipitate the compound.
If any organic salt is formed, it will precipitate (out) immediately.
precipitation /prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /priː-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
The compound is finally obtained by precipitation.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
engender /ɪnˈdʒen.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make people have a particular feeling or make a situation start to exist:
Her latest book has engendered a lot of controversy.
The minister's speech did not engender confidence in his judgment.
to make people have a particular feeling or make a situation start to exist:
Her latest book has engendered a lot of controversy.
The minister's speech did not engender confidence in his judgment.
numb /nʌm/
adjective
1 If a part of your body is numb, you are unable to feel it, usually for a short time:
I had been lying awkwardly and my leg had gone numb.
My fingers were numb with cold.
2 not able to feel any emotions properly or to think clearly, because you are so shocked or frightened, etc:
When she first heard the news, she was numb with disbelief.
Ever since his girlfriend left him he has felt numb.
numb /nʌm/
verb [T]
to make something or someone feel numb:
The extreme cold numbed her face and hands.
The children are still numbed by their father's death.
numbly /ˈnʌm.li/
adverb
numbness /ˈnʌm.nəs/
noun [U]
lack of physical or emotional feeling
1 If a part of your body is numb, you are unable to feel it, usually for a short time:
I had been lying awkwardly and my leg had gone numb.
My fingers were numb with cold.
2 not able to feel any emotions properly or to think clearly, because you are so shocked or frightened, etc:
When she first heard the news, she was numb with disbelief.
Ever since his girlfriend left him he has felt numb.
numb /nʌm/
verb [T]
to make something or someone feel numb:
The extreme cold numbed her face and hands.
The children are still numbed by their father's death.
numbly /ˈnʌm.li/
adverb
numbness /ˈnʌm.nəs/
noun [U]
lack of physical or emotional feeling
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
simpleton /ˈsɪm.pļ.tən/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a person without the usual ability to reason and understand
a person without the usual ability to reason and understand
unimpeachable /ˌʌn.ɪmˈpiː.tʃə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
describes a personal quality of honesty and morality that is so complete that it cannot be doubted or criticized:
Lord Fletcher, said the Bishop, was a man of unimpeachable integrity and character.
describes a personal quality of honesty and morality that is so complete that it cannot be doubted or criticized:
Lord Fletcher, said the Bishop, was a man of unimpeachable integrity and character.
elaborate (DETAILED) /ɪˈlæb.ər.ət/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts:
You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.
elaborately /ɪˈlæb.ər.ət.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
It was the most elaborately decorated cake - all sugar flowers and bows.
containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts:
You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.
elaborately /ɪˈlæb.ər.ət.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
It was the most elaborately decorated cake - all sugar flowers and bows.
elaborate (EXPLAIN) /ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
verb [I] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to add more information to or explain something that you have said:
The minister said he was resigning, but refused to elaborate on his reasons for doing so.
elaboration /ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
the act of explaining something:
This point needs greater elaboration.
to add more information to or explain something that you have said:
The minister said he was resigning, but refused to elaborate on his reasons for doing so.
elaboration /ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
the act of explaining something:
This point needs greater elaboration.
weath.er
AHD: [wµY“…r]
D.J. [6weH*]
K.K. [6wWH+]
- The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure.天气：给定时间和地点的大气状况，牵涉到变量如温度、湿度、风速和气压
- Adverse or destructive atmospheric conditions, such as high winds or heavy rain:恶劣天气：恶劣的或破坏性的大气状况，如狂风暴雨：encountered weather five miles out to sea.出海五公里遭遇了恶劣天气
- The unpleasant or destructive effects of such atmospheric conditions:恶劣天气：这种气象条件的令人不快或毁灭性的结果：protected the house from the weather.保护房子不受恶劣天气影响
- weathers Changes of fortune:weathers 境遇：境况的变化：had known him in many weathers.见过他起起落落
n.（名词）
v.（动词） weath.ered,weath.er.ing,weath.ers
- To expose to the action of the elements, as for drying, seasoning, or coloring.暴晒：暴露于自然条件之下，如使风干、风化或褪色
- To discolor, disintegrate, wear, or otherwise affect adversely by exposure.风干，褪色：暴露使褪色、解体、消耗或负面受影响
- To come through (something) safely; survive:平安渡过：平安渡过（某事）；经受住：weather a crisis.平安渡过危机
- To slope (a roof, for example) so as to shed water.使成斜面：使（比如屋顶）倾斜以利于排水
- Nautical To pass to the windward of despite bad weather.【航海】 航行到…的上风：不管恶劣天气而航行到…的上风
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To show the effects, such as discoloration, of exposure to the elements:褪色，风干：显露出暴露于自然条件下的效果，如褪色：The walls of the barn had weathered.谷仓的墙壁已经褪色了
- To withstand the effects of weather:经受风雨：a house paint that weathers well.耐久性好的房屋油漆
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Nautical Of or relating to the windward side of a ship; windward.【航海】 上风的：船向风一侧的或与之有关的；上风的
- Relating to or used in weather forecasting:天气预报的：与天气预报有关或在天气预报中使用的：a weather plane.气象飞机
adj.（形容词）
习惯用语：
- make heavy weather of
- To exaggerate the difficulty of something to be done.夸大困难：夸大做某事的困难
- under the weather
- Somewhat indisposed; slightly ill.不舒服：有些不舒服；微病
- Informal 【非正式用语】
- Intoxicated; drunk.微醉的；醉的
- Suffering from a hangover; crapulous.纵酒引起的；无节制的
语源：
- Middle English weder, wether 中古英语 weder, wether
- from Old English weder * see w¶- 源自 古英语 weder *参见 w¶-
pel.lu.cid
AHD: [p…-l›“s¹d]
D.J. [p*6lu8s!d]
K.K. [p*6lus!d]
- Admitting the passage of light; transparent or translucent.See Synonyms at clear 透明的，清澈的：光可通过的；透明或半透明的参见 clear
- Transparently clear in style or meaning:风格或意思清晰的：pellucid prose.意思清晰散文
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin pell&9{¿cidus} 拉丁语 pell&9{¿cidus}
- from pell&9{¿c¶re} [to shine through] 源自 pell&9{¿c¶re} [闪耀着穿过]
- per- [through] * see per- per- [通过] *参见 per-
- l&9{¿c¶re} [to shine] * see leuk- l&9{¿c¶re} [闪耀] *参见 leuk-
继承用法：
- pellucid“ity 或
n.（名词）
pellu“cidness - pellu“cidly
adv.（副词）
friction (FORCE) /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
noun [U]
the force which makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to move through a liquid or gas:
When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat.
frictional /ˈfrɪk.ʃən.əl/
adjective
the force which makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to move through a liquid or gas:
When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat.
frictional /ˈfrɪk.ʃən.əl/
adjective
friction (DISAGREEMENT) /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
noun [U]
disagreement or unfriendliness caused by people having different opinions:
There's a lot of friction between my wife and my mother.
Politics is a source of considerable friction in our family.
Border clashes have led to increased friction between the two countries.
disagreement or unfriendliness caused by people having different opinions:
There's a lot of friction between my wife and my mother.
Politics is a source of considerable friction in our family.
Border clashes have led to increased friction between the two countries.
fridge-freezer /ˌfrɪdʒˈfriː.zəʳ/ US /-zɚ/
noun [C] (US USUALLY refrigerator-freezer)
a piece of kitchen equipment divided into two parts for preserving food, one of which is a fridge and the other a freezer
a piece of kitchen equipment divided into two parts for preserving food, one of which is a fridge and the other a freezer
fail-safe /ˈfeɪ.l.seɪf/
adjective
1 very unlikely to fail:
a fail-safe plan
2 If something is fail-safe, it has been designed so that if one part of it does not work, the whole thing does not become dangerous:
a fail-safe device/mechanism
1 very unlikely to fail:
a fail-safe plan
2 If something is fail-safe, it has been designed so that if one part of it does not work, the whole thing does not become dangerous:
a fail-safe device/mechanism
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
eccentric (STRANGE) /ekˈsen.trɪk/
adjective
strange or unusual, sometimes in an amusing way:
eccentric behaviour
eccentric clothes
eccentric /ekˈsen.trɪk/
noun [C]
My mother's a bit of an eccentric.
eccentrically /ekˈsen.trɪ.kli/
adverb
eccentricity /ˌek.senˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun
1 [U] the state of being eccentric:
His eccentricity now extends to never washing or changing his clothes.
2 [C] an eccentric action:
Her eccentricities get stranger by the day.
strange or unusual, sometimes in an amusing way:
eccentric behaviour
eccentric clothes
eccentric /ekˈsen.trɪk/
noun [C]
My mother's a bit of an eccentric.
eccentrically /ekˈsen.trɪ.kli/
adverb
eccentricity /ˌek.senˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun
1 [U] the state of being eccentric:
His eccentricity now extends to never washing or changing his clothes.
2 [C] an eccentric action:
Her eccentricities get stranger by the day.
eccentric (NOT CIRCULAR) /ekˈsen.trɪk/
adjective
not perfectly circular
not perfectly circular
chaperone, chaperon /ˈʃæp.ə.rəʊn/ US /-roʊn/
noun [C]
1 (especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who goes with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public:
HUMOROUS She's asked me to go to the cinema with her and Andrew, I think as a sort of chaperone.
2 a female nurse who is in the same room when a female patient is examined by a male doctor, or a police officer who protects a person injured by a criminal when they are in public
3 US an older person who is present at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:
Several parents acted as chaperones for the school disco.
chaperone, chaperon /ˈʃæp.ə.rəʊn/ US /-ɚ.oʊn/
verb [T]
MAINLY HUMOROUS Do you trust him on your own or do you want me to chaperone you (= go with you)?
US Several parents volunteered to chaperone class bus trips.
1 (especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who goes with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public:
HUMOROUS She's asked me to go to the cinema with her and Andrew, I think as a sort of chaperone.
2 a female nurse who is in the same room when a female patient is examined by a male doctor, or a police officer who protects a person injured by a criminal when they are in public
3 US an older person who is present at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:
Several parents acted as chaperones for the school disco.
chaperone, chaperon /ˈʃæp.ə.rəʊn/ US /-ɚ.oʊn/
verb [T]
MAINLY HUMOROUS Do you trust him on your own or do you want me to chaperone you (= go with you)?
US Several parents volunteered to chaperone class bus trips.
chapati (plural chapatis or chapaties) /tʃəˈpæ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [C] (ALSO chapatti)
a type of flat round Indian bread made without yeast
a type of flat round Indian bread made without yeast
truce /truːs/
noun [C]
a brief interruption in a war or argument, or an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time:
After years of rivalry, the two companies have UK agreed/US agreed to a truce.
We've got to spend the weekend together, so we might as well call (= have) a truce.
Following last month's riots, the two big gangs in Los Angeles have finally declared a truce, ending years of bloodshed.
The fragile truce between the two sides is not expected to last long.
a brief interruption in a war or argument, or an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time:
After years of rivalry, the two companies have UK agreed/US agreed to a truce.
We've got to spend the weekend together, so we might as well call (= have) a truce.
Following last month's riots, the two big gangs in Los Angeles have finally declared a truce, ending years of bloodshed.
The fragile truce between the two sides is not expected to last long.
truck farm noun [C] US
a small farm where fruit and vegetables are grown for selling to the public:
We buy all our produce from the local truck farm.
truck farmer noun [C] US
The floods have had a severe effect on the livelihoods of truck farmers in the area.
We buy all our produce from the local truck farm.
truck farmer noun [C] US
The floods have had a severe effect on the livelihoods of truck farmers in the area.
sanction (APPROVAL) /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
noun [U]
approval or permission, especially formal or legal:
They tried to get official sanction for the scheme.
sanction /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
verb [T]
to formally permit something:
The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis.
approval or permission, especially formal or legal:
They tried to get official sanction for the scheme.
sanction /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
verb [T]
to formally permit something:
The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis.
sanction (ORDER) /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
noun
1 [C usually plural] an official order, such as the stopping of trade, which is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law:
Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people.
Trade/economic sanctions will only be lifted (= stopped) when the aggressor nation withdraws its troops.
2 [C] a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they disobey:
Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom.
1 [C usually plural] an official order, such as the stopping of trade, which is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law:
Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people.
Trade/economic sanctions will only be lifted (= stopped) when the aggressor nation withdraws its troops.
2 [C] a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they disobey:
Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom.
Bland
AHD: [bl²nd] James Alan (1854-1911)
D.J. [bl#nd]
K.K. [bl#nd]
- American composer of popular songs, including “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” (1878).布兰德，詹姆斯·阿朗：(1854-1911) 美国流行歌曲作曲家，曾做“把我带回旧弗吉尼”（1878年）
NONE（无词性）
brook (STREAM) /brʊk/
noun [C]
a small stream:
I could hear the sound of a babbling brook.
a small stream:
I could hear the sound of a babbling brook.
brook (NOT ALLOW) /brʊk/
verb FORMAL
brook no sth/not brook sth to not allow or accept something, especially difference of opinion or intention:
She won't brook any criticism of her work.
brook no sth/not brook sth to not allow or accept something, especially difference of opinion or intention:
She won't brook any criticism of her work.
infamous /ˈɪn.fə.məs/
adjective
famous for something considered bad:
The list included the infamous George Drake, a double murderer.
He's infamous for his bigoted sense of humour.
infamy /ˈɪn.fə.mi/
noun FORMAL
1 [U] when someone or something is famous for something considered bad:
Franklin D. Roosevelt described the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1947 as 'a day that will live in infamy'.
2 [C] a bad and shocking act or event:
For the relatives of those who had died in the war, the final infamy was the pardoning of the draft-dodgers.
famous for something considered bad:
The list included the infamous George Drake, a double murderer.
He's infamous for his bigoted sense of humour.
infamy /ˈɪn.fə.mi/
noun FORMAL
1 [U] when someone or something is famous for something considered bad:
Franklin D. Roosevelt described the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1947 as 'a day that will live in infamy'.
2 [C] a bad and shocking act or event:
For the relatives of those who had died in the war, the final infamy was the pardoning of the draft-dodgers.
palpable /ˈpæl.pə.bļ/
adjective
so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt:
a palpable effect
Her joy was palpable.
palpably /ˈpæl.pə.bli/
adverb
The system was palpably (= very obviously) unfair.
so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt:
a palpable effect
Her joy was palpable.
palpably /ˈpæl.pə.bli/
adverb
The system was palpably (= very obviously) unfair.
palm oil noun [C or U]
an oil obtained from the nuts of some types of palm, used in some foods and to make soap
immature /ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊəʳ/ US /-ˈtʊr/
adjective
1 DISAPPROVING not behaving in a way which is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age:
Stop being so silly and immature, Ben!
She's rather immature for her age, don't you think?
2 DISAPPROVING not experienced in a particular matter:
politically immature
3 SPECIALIZED not yet completely grown or developed:
While the animals are still immature, they do not breed.
immaturity /ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊə.rɪ.ti/ US /-ˈtʊr.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 DISAPPROVING not behaving in a way which is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age:
Stop being so silly and immature, Ben!
She's rather immature for her age, don't you think?
2 DISAPPROVING not experienced in a particular matter:
politically immature
3 SPECIALIZED not yet completely grown or developed:
While the animals are still immature, they do not breed.
immaturity /ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊə.rɪ.ti/ US /-ˈtʊr.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
noxious /ˈnɒk.ʃəs/ US /ˈnɑːk-/
adjective FORMAL
1 describes something, especially a gas or other substance, that is poisonous or very harmful:
They died from inhaling noxious fumes.
2 harmful and unpleasant:
a noxious smell/influence
1 describes something, especially a gas or other substance, that is poisonous or very harmful:
They died from inhaling noxious fumes.
2 harmful and unpleasant:
a noxious smell/influence
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
convey (COMMUNICATE) /kənˈveɪ/
verb [T]
to express a thought, feeling or idea so that it is understood by other people:
His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.
If you see James, do convey my apologies (to him).
[+ question word] I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help.
You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested.
to express a thought, feeling or idea so that it is understood by other people:
His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.
If you see James, do convey my apologies (to him).
[+ question word] I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help.
You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested.
convey (TAKE) /kənˈveɪ/
verb [T]
to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:
The goods are usually conveyed by sea.
Could you convey a message to Mr Merrick for me, please?
conveyance /kənˈveɪ.ənts/
noun
1 [U] FORMAL when something is moved from one place to another:
the conveyance of water
2 [C] OLD-FASHIONED a vehicle (MACHINE) or method of transport:
a horse-drawn/public conveyance
to take or carry someone or something to a particular place:
The goods are usually conveyed by sea.
Could you convey a message to Mr Merrick for me, please?
conveyance /kənˈveɪ.ənts/
noun
1 [U] FORMAL when something is moved from one place to another:
the conveyance of water
2 [C] OLD-FASHIONED a vehicle (MACHINE) or method of transport:
a horse-drawn/public conveyance
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
repel (FORCE AWAY) /rɪˈpel/
verb [T] -ll-
1 to force something or someone to move away or stop attacking you:
This coat has a special surface that repels moisture.
FORMAL The defenders repelled the attack without losing any men.
2 SPECIALIZED to have a magnetic field which pushes away something with a similar magnetic field:
Similar poles of magnets repel each other, and opposite poles attract.
repellent /rɪˈpel.ənt/
noun [C or U]
a substance used to repel something:
insect/mosquito repellent
1 to force something or someone to move away or stop attacking you:
This coat has a special surface that repels moisture.
FORMAL The defenders repelled the attack without losing any men.
2 SPECIALIZED to have a magnetic field which pushes away something with a similar magnetic field:
Similar poles of magnets repel each other, and opposite poles attract.
repellent /rɪˈpel.ənt/
noun [C or U]
a substance used to repel something:
insect/mosquito repellent
repel (CAUSE STRONG DISLIKE) /rɪˈpel/
verb [T] -ll-
People or things that repel you disgust you or make you feel strongly that you do not want to be near, see or think about them:
She was repelled by his ugliness.
Her arrogance repels many people.
repellent /rɪˈpel.ənt/
adjective
repellent behaviour/beliefs
I find any cruelty to children utterly repellent.
People or things that repel you disgust you or make you feel strongly that you do not want to be near, see or think about them:
She was repelled by his ugliness.
Her arrogance repels many people.
repellent /rɪˈpel.ənt/
adjective
repellent behaviour/beliefs
I find any cruelty to children utterly repellent.
green (COLOUR) /griːn/
adjective
of a colour between blue and yellow; of the colour of grass:
green vegetables
green /griːn/
noun [C or U]
light/pale green
dark/bottle green
greenish /ˈgriː.nɪʃ/
adjective
slightly green:
greenish blue eyes
of a colour between blue and yellow; of the colour of grass:
green vegetables
green /griːn/
noun [C or U]
light/pale green
dark/bottle green
greenish /ˈgriː.nɪʃ/
adjective
slightly green:
greenish blue eyes
green (POLITICAL) /griːn/
adjective
relating to the protection of the environment:
green politics/issues
a green campaigner/activist
the Green Party
Green /griːn/
noun [C]
a member of the Green Party:
He used to be a Liberal, but now he's a Green.
greening /ˈgriː.nɪŋ/
noun [S]
The next ten years, he predicted, would see the greening of America (= Americans starting to take more care of the environment).
relating to the protection of the environment:
green politics/issues
a green campaigner/activist
the Green Party
Green /griːn/
noun [C]
a member of the Green Party:
He used to be a Liberal, but now he's a Green.
greening /ˈgriː.nɪŋ/
noun [S]
The next ten years, he predicted, would see the greening of America (= Americans starting to take more care of the environment).
green (NOT RIPE) /griːn/
adjective
(especially of fruit) not ripe enough to eat, or (of wood) not dry enough to use:
green bananas/tomatoes
(especially of fruit) not ripe enough to eat, or (of wood) not dry enough to use:
green bananas/tomatoes
green (NOT EXPERIENCED) /griːn/
adjective
not experienced or trained:
I was very green when I started working there.
not experienced or trained:
I was very green when I started working there.
green (PLANTS) /griːn/
adjective
covered with grass, trees and other plants:
the green hills of Ireland
green /griːn/
noun [C]
1 an area planted with grass, especially for use by the public:
Children were playing on the village green.
2 used as a part of a name:
Sheep's Green
3 a flat area of grass surrounding the hole on a golf course
greenery /ˈgriː.nər.i/
noun [U]
green plants or branches, especially when cut and used as decoration
greening /ˈgriː.nɪŋ/
noun [S]
Concern about the ugly effects of industrialization has led to the greening of (= the planting of grass, trees and plants in) many of our cities.
greenness /ˈgriːn.nəs/
noun [U]
What first struck her when she arrived in England was the greenness of the countryside.
covered with grass, trees and other plants:
the green hills of Ireland
green /griːn/
noun [C]
1 an area planted with grass, especially for use by the public:
Children were playing on the village green.
2 used as a part of a name:
Sheep's Green
3 a flat area of grass surrounding the hole on a golf course
greenery /ˈgriː.nər.i/
noun [U]
green plants or branches, especially when cut and used as decoration
greening /ˈgriː.nɪŋ/
noun [S]
Concern about the ugly effects of industrialization has led to the greening of (= the planting of grass, trees and plants in) many of our cities.
greenness /ˈgriːn.nəs/
noun [U]
What first struck her when she arrived in England was the greenness of the countryside.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
extort /ɪkˈstɔːt/ US /-ˈstɔːrt/
verb [T]
to obtain something by force or threat, or with difficulty:
He had been extorting money from the old lady for years.
Police have not so far been able to extort a confession from the people accused of the bombing.
extortion /ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən/ US /-ˈstɔːr-/
noun [U]
He was found guilty of obtaining the money by extortion (= by forceful methods).
extortioner /ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən.əʳ/ US /-ˈstɔːr.ʃən.ɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO extortionist)
a person who obtains something by force or threat
to obtain something by force or threat, or with difficulty:
He had been extorting money from the old lady for years.
Police have not so far been able to extort a confession from the people accused of the bombing.
extortion /ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən/ US /-ˈstɔːr-/
noun [U]
He was found guilty of obtaining the money by extortion (= by forceful methods).
extortioner /ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən.əʳ/ US /-ˈstɔːr.ʃən.ɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO extortionist)
a person who obtains something by force or threat
moth-eaten /ˈmɒθˌiː.tən/ US /ˈmɑːθˌiː.ţən/
adjective
If clothing or furniture is moth-eaten, it looks old and has holes in it.
If clothing or furniture is moth-eaten, it looks old and has holes in it.
mother country noun [S]
the country where you were born or which you feel is your original home:
Even though she hasn't lived in Spain for 50 years, she still calls it her mother country.
Even though she hasn't lived in Spain for 50 years, she still calls it her mother country.
euphonious /juːˈfəʊ.ni.əs/ US /-ˈfoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
having a pleasant sound
having a pleasant sound
sidestep /ˈsaɪd.step/
verb [I or T] -pp-
1 to step to the side in order to avoid something, especially being hit:
He sidestepped the blow/the tackle.
2 to avoid talking about a subject, especially by starting to talk about something else:
The speaker sidestepped the question by saying that it would take him too long to answer it.
1 to step to the side in order to avoid something, especially being hit:
He sidestepped the blow/the tackle.
2 to avoid talking about a subject, especially by starting to talk about something else:
The speaker sidestepped the question by saying that it would take him too long to answer it.
siege /siːdʒ/
noun [C or U]
the surrounding of a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it:
The siege of Mafeking lasted for eight months.
The soldiers laid siege to (= started a siege of) the city.
The castle was under siege for months.
FIGURATIVE That whole weekend at Cannes Brigitte Bardot was under siege by photographers.
See also besiege.
the surrounding of a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it:
The siege of Mafeking lasted for eight months.
The soldiers laid siege to (= started a siege of) the city.
The castle was under siege for months.
FIGURATIVE That whole weekend at Cannes Brigitte Bardot was under siege by photographers.
See also besiege.
dictate (GIVE ORDERS) /dɪkˈteɪt/ US /ˈ--/
verb
1 [I or T] to give orders, or state something exactly, with total authority:
The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.
[+ question word] He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.
[+ that] The tennis club rules dictate that suitable footwear must be worn on the courts.
2 [T] to influence something or make it necessary:
The party's change of policy has been dictated by its need to win back the support of voters.
[+ that] I wanted to take a year off, but my financial situation dictated that I got a job.
dictate /ˈdɪk.teɪt/
noun [C usually plural] FORMAL
an order which should be obeyed, often one which you give to yourself:
the dictates of conscience/common sense
Compare diktat.
dictator /dɪkˈteɪ.təʳ/ US /ˈdɪk.teɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 MAINLY DISAPPROVING a leader who has complete power in a country and has not been elected by the people
2 HUMOROUS OR DISAPPROVING a person who gives orders and behaves as if they have complete power:
My boss is a bit of a dictator.
dictatorial /ˌdɪk.təˈtɔː.ri.əl/ US /-ˈtɔːr.i-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
a dictatorial ruler/government
Her father is very dictatorial.
dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪ.tə.ʃɪp/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a country ruled by a dictator:
a military dictatorship
2 [U] the state of being, or being ruled by, a dictator:
The dictatorship of General Franco lasted for nearly 40 years.
1 [I or T] to give orders, or state something exactly, with total authority:
The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.
[+ question word] He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.
[+ that] The tennis club rules dictate that suitable footwear must be worn on the courts.
2 [T] to influence something or make it necessary:
The party's change of policy has been dictated by its need to win back the support of voters.
[+ that] I wanted to take a year off, but my financial situation dictated that I got a job.
dictate /ˈdɪk.teɪt/
noun [C usually plural] FORMAL
an order which should be obeyed, often one which you give to yourself:
the dictates of conscience/common sense
Compare diktat.
dictator /dɪkˈteɪ.təʳ/ US /ˈdɪk.teɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 MAINLY DISAPPROVING a leader who has complete power in a country and has not been elected by the people
2 HUMOROUS OR DISAPPROVING a person who gives orders and behaves as if they have complete power:
My boss is a bit of a dictator.
dictatorial /ˌdɪk.təˈtɔː.ri.əl/ US /-ˈtɔːr.i-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
a dictatorial ruler/government
Her father is very dictatorial.
dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪ.tə.ʃɪp/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun
1 [C] a country ruled by a dictator:
a military dictatorship
2 [U] the state of being, or being ruled by, a dictator:
The dictatorship of General Franco lasted for nearly 40 years.
dictate (SPEAK) /dɪkˈteɪt/ US /ˈ--/
verb [I or T]
to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record the words said, so that they can be written down:
I dictated my order over the phone.
She spent the morning dictating letters to her secretary.
dictation /dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when someone dictates something for someone else to write down:
I'll ask my assistant to take dictation (= write down what I say).
2 [C] a test in which a piece of writing is dictated to students learning a foreign language, to test their ability to hear and write the language correctly:
Our French dictation lasted half an hour.
to speak something aloud for a person or machine to record the words said, so that they can be written down:
I dictated my order over the phone.
She spent the morning dictating letters to her secretary.
dictation /dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when someone dictates something for someone else to write down:
I'll ask my assistant to take dictation (= write down what I say).
2 [C] a test in which a piece of writing is dictated to students learning a foreign language, to test their ability to hear and write the language correctly:
Our French dictation lasted half an hour.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
myriad /ˈmɪr.i.əd/
noun [C] LITERARY
a very large number of something:
a myriad of choices
And now myriads of bars and hotels are opening up along the coast.
myriad /ˈmɪr.i.əd/
adjective
They offered no solution for all our myriad problems.
a very large number of something:
a myriad of choices
And now myriads of bars and hotels are opening up along the coast.
myriad /ˈmɪr.i.əd/
adjective
They offered no solution for all our myriad problems.
placate /pləˈkeɪt/ US /ˈpleɪ.keɪt/
verb [T]
to stop someone from feeling angry:
Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements.
placatory /pləˈkeɪ.tər.i/ US /ˈpleɪ.kə.tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
trying to avoid making someone angry:
The tone of the letter was placatory.
to stop someone from feeling angry:
Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements.
placatory /pləˈkeɪ.tər.i/ US /ˈpleɪ.kə.tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
trying to avoid making someone angry:
The tone of the letter was placatory.
hard-bitten /ˌhɑːdˈbɪt.ən/ US /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪţ-/
adjective
If someone is hard-bitten, their character has been made stronger as a result of difficult experiences in the past and they control and do not show their emotions:
This particular murder case was so horrific that it shocked even the most hard-bitten of New York police officers.
If someone is hard-bitten, their character has been made stronger as a result of difficult experiences in the past and they control and do not show their emotions:
This particular murder case was so horrific that it shocked even the most hard-bitten of New York police officers.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
plunge /plʌndʒ/
verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition]
to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down or into something:
We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.
The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff.
Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.
Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres.
The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge.
Our income has plunged dramatically.
plunge /plʌndʒ/
noun [C]
1 a sudden movement or fall forward, down or into something:
I really enjoyed my plunge (= jumping in and swimming) in the pool.
2 a sudden and large fall in value or level:
We are expecting a plunge in profits this year.
plunging /ˈplʌn.dʒɪŋ/
adjective
describes something that plunges or that has a shape which plunges:
plunging sales figures
a dress with a plunging neckline (= having a deep curve at the neck to show part of the breasts)
to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down or into something:
We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.
The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff.
Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.
Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres.
The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge.
Our income has plunged dramatically.
plunge /plʌndʒ/
noun [C]
1 a sudden movement or fall forward, down or into something:
I really enjoyed my plunge (= jumping in and swimming) in the pool.
2 a sudden and large fall in value or level:
We are expecting a plunge in profits this year.
plunging /ˈplʌn.dʒɪŋ/
adjective
describes something that plunges or that has a shape which plunges:
plunging sales figures
a dress with a plunging neckline (= having a deep curve at the neck to show part of the breasts)
plunge in/plunge into sth phrasal verb
to suddenly start doing something actively or enthusiastically:
Two months before his exams, he suddenly plunged into his studies.
He took a deep breath and plunged into his speech.
Two months before his exams, he suddenly plunged into his studies.
He took a deep breath and plunged into his speech.
es.trange
AHD: [¹-str³nj“]
D.J. [!6stre!nd9]
K.K. [!6strend9]
- To make hostile, unsympathetic, or indifferent; alienate.使疏远：使怀有敌意，使不友善或使疏远；离间
- To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.使分离：使离开熟悉的环境或亲友等
v.tr.（及物动词） es.tranged,es.trang.ing,es.trang.es
语源：
- Middle English estraungen 中古英语 estraungen
- from Old French estrangier 源自 古法语 estrangier
- from Latin extr³ne³re [to treat as a stranger, disown] 源自 拉丁语 extr³ne³re [像对陌生人一样对待，否认与自己有关系]
- from extr³neus [foreign] * see strange 源自 extr³neus [外国的，不相干的] *参见 strange
继承用法：
- estrange“ment
n.（名词）
- estrang“er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- estrange,alienate,disaffect
- These verbs refer to disruption of a bond of love, friendship, or loyalty.Estrange and alienate are often used with reference to two persons, such as a husband and wife, whose harmonious relationship has been replaced by hostility or indifference: 这些动词是指对爱情、友谊和忠实的背叛。Estrange 和 alienate 经常被用于两个人的时候， 例如丈夫与妻子的合谐、融洽关系已经被敌意和分歧替代：His persistent antagonism caused his wife to be alienated from him.固执的对立终于使得妻子疏远了他。
- Disaffect usually implies discontent, ill will, and disloyalty within the membership of a group: Disaffect 通常暗指一群成员的不满、恶意和不忠：Colonists were disaffected by the autocratic actions of the royal governor.殖民地居民对皇家总督的暴虐行为极为不满
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them:
He was vilified by the press as a monster of perversity.
vilification /ˌvɪl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them:
He was vilified by the press as a monster of perversity.
vilification /ˌvɪl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
disavow /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to say that you know nothing about something, or that you have no responsibility for or connection with something:
They were quick to disavow the rumour.
She tried to disavow her past.
disavowal /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/
noun [C]
to say that you know nothing about something, or that you have no responsibility for or connection with something:
They were quick to disavow the rumour.
She tried to disavow her past.
disavowal /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/
noun [C]
hallmark (MARK) /ˈhɔːl.mɑːk/ US /ˈhɑːl.mɑːrk/
noun [C]
in the UK, an official mark put on objects made of gold or silver which shows their place and year of origin and the purity of the metal used to make them
hallmark /ˈhɔːl.mɑːk/ US /ˈhɑːl.mɑːrk/
verb [T]
to put an official mark on an object made of gold or silver
in the UK, an official mark put on objects made of gold or silver which shows their place and year of origin and the purity of the metal used to make them
hallmark /ˈhɔːl.mɑːk/ US /ˈhɑːl.mɑːrk/
verb [T]
to put an official mark on an object made of gold or silver
hallmark (CHARACTERISTIC) /ˈhɔːl.mɑːk/ US /ˈhɑːl.mɑːrk/
noun [C]
a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing:
Simplicity is a hallmark of this design.
This explosion bears/has all the hallmarks of (= is extremely likely to have been) a terrorist attack.
a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing:
Simplicity is a hallmark of this design.
This explosion bears/has all the hallmarks of (= is extremely likely to have been) a terrorist attack.
non.plus
AHD: [n¼n-pl¾s“]
D.J. [nKn6plJs]
K.K. [n$n6plJs]
- To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder.使迷惑：使不知所措，使不知如何想、说或做；使为难
v.tr.（及物动词） non.plused 也作 non.plussed non.plus.ing non.plus.sing non.plus.es non.plus.ses
- A state of perplexity, confusion, or bewilderment.迷惑：困惑、迷惑或糊涂的状态
n.（名词）
语源：
- From Latin n½n pl&9{¿s} [no more] 源自 拉丁语 n½n pl&9{¿s} [不再]
- n½n [not] * see non- n½n [不] *参见 non-
- pl&9{¿s} [more] * see pel…- 1pl&9{¿s} [更多] *参见 pel…- 1
rapacious /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/
adjective FORMAL
having or showing a strong desire to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force:
a rapacious landlord/businessman
her rapacious appetite for fame
rapaciously /rəˈpeɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
rapaciousness /rəˈpeɪ.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
rapacity /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
having or showing a strong desire to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force:
a rapacious landlord/businessman
her rapacious appetite for fame
rapaciously /rəˈpeɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
rapaciousness /rəˈpeɪ.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] FORMAL
rapacity /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
discriminate (TREAT DIFFERENTLY) /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
verb [I]
to treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, religion, sex, etc:
She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
In order to increase the number of female representatives, the selection committee decided to discriminate in favour of women for three years.
discrimination /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
racial/sex discrimination
Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the examinations, but such blatant discrimination is now disappearing.
discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tər.i/ US /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tɔːr-/
adjective
discriminatory legislation/laws/practices
to treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, religion, sex, etc:
She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
In order to increase the number of female representatives, the selection committee decided to discriminate in favour of women for three years.
discrimination /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
racial/sex discrimination
Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the examinations, but such blatant discrimination is now disappearing.
discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tər.i/ US /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tɔːr-/
adjective
discriminatory legislation/laws/practices
discriminate (SEE A DIFFERENCE) /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
verb [I + adverb or preposition] FORMAL
to be able to see the difference between two things or people:
Police dogs can discriminate between the different smells.
discriminating /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
able to know and act on the difference between good and bad:
They're discriminating shoppers.
a discriminating palate
discrimination /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
to be able to see the difference between two things or people:
Police dogs can discriminate between the different smells.
discriminating /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
able to know and act on the difference between good and bad:
They're discriminating shoppers.
a discriminating palate
discrimination /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
bal.lad
AHD: [b²l“…d]
D.J. [6b#l*d]
K.K. [6b#l*d]
- A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a recurrent refrain.民谣：常是源于民歌并适于演唱的叙事诗歌，由简单诗节组成，通常有循环迭句
- The music for such a poem.民歌：为上述诗歌而作的音乐
- Music A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.【音乐】 伤感的情歌：尤指浪漫的或伤感的流行歌曲
n.（名词）
- Often used to modify another noun:常用于修饰另一个名词：a ballad singer; ballad compositions.民谣歌手；民谣作品
n.attributive.（定语名词）
语源：
- Middle English balade [poem or song in stanza form] 中古英语 balade [以诗节形式而写的诗或歌]
- from Old French ballade 源自 古法语 ballade
- from Old Provençal balada [song sung while dancing] 源自 古普罗旺斯语 balada [跳舞时唱的歌]
- from balar [to dance] 源自 balar [跳舞]
- from Late Latin ball³re [to dance] * see ball 2源自 后期拉丁语 ball³re [跳舞] *参见 ball2
继承用法：
- ballad“ic AHD: [b…-l²d“¹k, b²-] （形容词）
al.pha-in.ter.fer.on
AHD: [²l”f…-¹n”t…r-fîr“¼n”]
D.J. [7#lf*7!nt*6f!*7Kn]
K.K. [7#lf*7!nt+6f!r7$n]
- A family of glycoproteins that are produced endogenously and prepared commercially for their pharmacologic effects, which include antiviral and antineoplastic activity and immune system regulation.α干扰素：内源性产生的糖蛋白族，因其抗病毒、抗肿瘤和调节免疫系统的药效而进行商业制造
n.（名词）
intemperate /ɪnˈtem.pər.ət/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
(of a person or their behaviour or speech) not controlled and too extreme or violent:
an intemperate outburst
intemperate language
The governor said he would not be provoked into intemperate action.
intemperately /ɪnˈtem.pər.ət.li/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
intemperance /ɪnˈtem.pər.ənts/ US /-pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
(of a person or their behaviour or speech) not controlled and too extreme or violent:
an intemperate outburst
intemperate language
The governor said he would not be provoked into intemperate action.
intemperately /ɪnˈtem.pər.ət.li/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
intemperance /ɪnˈtem.pər.ənts/ US /-pɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
imperative (URGENT) /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective
extremely important or urgent; needing to be done or given attention immediately:
[+ that] The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured.
[+ to infinitive] It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.
imperative /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
noun [C]
Getting the unemployed back to work, said the minister, is a moral imperative.
extremely important or urgent; needing to be done or given attention immediately:
[+ that] The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured.
[+ to infinitive] It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.
imperative /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
noun [C]
Getting the unemployed back to work, said the minister, is a moral imperative.
imperative (GRAMMAR) /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
noun [S] SPECIALIZED
the form of a verb which is usually used for giving orders:
In the phrase 'Leave him alone!', the verb 'leave' is an imperative/is in the imperative.
imperative /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
the imperative form of the verb
the form of a verb which is usually used for giving orders:
In the phrase 'Leave him alone!', the verb 'leave' is an imperative/is in the imperative.
imperative /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
the imperative form of the verb
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
ver.i.sim.i.lar
AHD: [vµr”…-s¹m“…-l…r]
D.J. [7ver*6s!m*l*]
K.K. [7vWr*6s!m*l+]
- Appearing to be true or real; probable.逼真的，可能的：貌似正确的或真实的；可能的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin v¶r&9{ºsimilis} 源自 拉丁语 v¶r&9{ºsimilis}
- v¶r&9{º} [genitive of] v¶rum [truth] [from neuter sing. of] v¶rus [true] * see w¶ro- v¶r&9{º} [] v¶rum的所有格 [真实] [] 源自v¶rus的中性单数 [真的] *参见 w¶ro-
- similis [similar] * see similar similis [类似的] *参见 similar
继承用法：
- ver”isim“ilarly
adv.（副词）
ac.cede
AHD: [²k-s¶d“]
D.J. [#k6si8d]
K.K. [#k6sid]
- To give one's consent, often at the insistence of another; concede.See Synonyms at assent 同意，让步：通常是因为他人的坚持而同意；让步参见 assent
- To arrive at or come into an office or dignity:就任，就职：达到或获得一职位或高位：accede to the throne.就任国王
- To become a party to an agreement or treaty.加入，参加：成为一条约或合同的一部分
v.intr.（不及物动词） ac.ced.ed,ac.ced.ing,ac.cedes
语源：
- Middle English acc¶den [to come near] 中古英语 acc¶den [接近]
- from Latin acc¶dere [to go near] 源自 拉丁语 acc¶dere [走近]
- ad- [ad-] ad- [ad-前缀，表“朝，向”]
- c¶dere [to go] * see ked- c¶dere [走] *参见 ked-
继承用法：
- acced“ence AHD: [-s¶d“ns] （名词）
- acced“er
n.（名词）
heat exhaustion noun [U] (US ALSO heat prostration)
a condition in which you feel very weak and ill after being in a very hot place for too long
venerate /ˈven.ər.eɪt/ US /-ɚ.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to honour or greatly respect a person or thing:
Robert Burns is Scotland's most venerated poet.
veneration /ˌven.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚˈeɪ-/
noun [U]
Gandhi became an object of widespread veneration because of his unceasing struggle for freedom and equality.
to honour or greatly respect a person or thing:
Robert Burns is Scotland's most venerated poet.
veneration /ˌven.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ɚˈeɪ-/
noun [U]
Gandhi became an object of widespread veneration because of his unceasing struggle for freedom and equality.
veggieburger, UK ALSO vegeburger /ˈvedʒ.iˌbɜː.gəʳ/ US /-ˌbɝː.gɚ/
noun [C]
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
a type of savoury food made by pressing together small pieces of vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains into a flat round shape
farce (PLAY) /fɑːs/ US /fɑːrs/
noun
1 [C] a humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations
2 [U] the style of writing or acting in this type of play:
The play suddenly changes from farce to tragedy.
1 [C] a humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations
2 [U] the style of writing or acting in this type of play:
The play suddenly changes from farce to tragedy.
farce (SITUATION) /fɑːs/ US /fɑːrs/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a ridiculous or meaningless situation or action:
No one had prepared anything so the meeting was a bit of a farce.
farcical /ˈfɑː.sɪ.kəl/ US /ˈfɑːr-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
The whole situation has become farcical.
farcically /ˈfɑː.sɪ.kli/ US /ˈfɑːr-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
a ridiculous or meaningless situation or action:
No one had prepared anything so the meeting was a bit of a farce.
farcical /ˈfɑː.sɪ.kəl/ US /ˈfɑːr-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
The whole situation has become farcical.
farcically /ˈfɑː.sɪ.kli/ US /ˈfɑːr-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
hauteur /əʊˈtɜːʳ/ US /hoʊˈtɝː/
noun [U] LITERARY
a formal and unfriendly way of behaving which suggests that the person thinks they are better than other people
a formal and unfriendly way of behaving which suggests that the person thinks they are better than other people
have a ball INFORMAL
to enjoy yourself very much:
"So how was the party last night?" "Oh, it was brilliant, - we had a ball!"
"So how was the party last night?" "Oh, it was brilliant, - we had a ball!"
profligate /ˈprɒf.lɪ.gət/ US /ˈprɑː.flɪ-/
adjective FORMAL
wasteful with money:
She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
profligacy /ˈprɒf.lɪ.gə.si/ US /ˈprɑː.flɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The profligacy of the West shocked him.
wasteful with money:
She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
profligacy /ˈprɒf.lɪ.gə.si/ US /ˈprɑː.flɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The profligacy of the West shocked him.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
prerogative /prɪˈrɒg.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈrɑː.gə.ţɪv/
noun [C usually singular] FORMAL
something which some people are able or allowed to do or have, but which is not possible or allowed for everyone:
Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director.
Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.
the Royal Prerogative (= the special rights of the ruling king or queen)
something which some people are able or allowed to do or have, but which is not possible or allowed for everyone:
Alex makes all the big decisions - that's his prerogative as company director.
Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.
the Royal Prerogative (= the special rights of the ruling king or queen)
religion /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/
noun
1 [C or U] the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship:
the Christian religion
2 [C] INFORMAL an activity which someone is extremely enthusiastic about and does regularly:
Football is a religion for these people.
religious /rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
adjective
1 relating to religion:
religious education
2 having a strong belief in a god or gods:
He's deeply religious and goes to church twice a week.
religiously /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ə.sli/
adverb
1 in ways or subjects relating to religion:
India is quite diverse, both politically and religiously.
2 INFORMAL If you do something religiously, you do it regularly:
He visits his mother religiously every week.
1 [C or U] the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship:
the Christian religion
2 [C] INFORMAL an activity which someone is extremely enthusiastic about and does regularly:
Football is a religion for these people.
religious /rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
adjective
1 relating to religion:
religious education
2 having a strong belief in a god or gods:
He's deeply religious and goes to church twice a week.
religiously /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ə.sli/
adverb
1 in ways or subjects relating to religion:
India is quite diverse, both politically and religiously.
2 INFORMAL If you do something religiously, you do it regularly:
He visits his mother religiously every week.
relieve sb of sth (OBJECT) phrasal verb
1 FORMAL to take from a person something that they are carrying, in a helpful or polite way:
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
May I relieve you of that heavy bag?
2 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.
relieve sb of sth (JOB) phrasal verb [usually passive] FORMAL
to dismiss someone from their job or position because they have done something wrong:
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.
The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.
The general was relieved of his command in 1941.
heckle /ˈhek.ļ/
verb [I or T]
to interrupt a public speech or performance with loud unfriendly statements or questions:
A few angry locals started heckling (the speaker).
heckler /ˈhek.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
The heckler was ejected from the hall by a couple of police officers.
to interrupt a public speech or performance with loud unfriendly statements or questions:
A few angry locals started heckling (the speaker).
heckler /ˈhek.ləʳ/ US /-lɚ/
noun [C]
The heckler was ejected from the hall by a couple of police officers.
heat exhaustion noun [U] (US ALSO heat prostration)
a condition in which you feel very weak and ill after being in a very hot place for too long
ignite /ɪgˈnaɪt/
verb
1 [I or T] FORMAL to (cause to) start burning or explode:
The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure.
2 [T] to cause a dangerous, excited or angry situation to begin:
The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest from human rights groups.
ignition /ɪgˈnɪʃ.ən/
noun
1 [C usually singular] the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start the engine:
Switch/Turn the ignition on.
an ignition key
2 [U] FORMAL the act or process of something starting to burn
1 [I or T] FORMAL to (cause to) start burning or explode:
The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure.
2 [T] to cause a dangerous, excited or angry situation to begin:
The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest from human rights groups.
ignition /ɪgˈnɪʃ.ən/
noun
1 [C usually singular] the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start the engine:
Switch/Turn the ignition on.
an ignition key
2 [U] FORMAL the act or process of something starting to burn
ice-blue /aɪsˈbluː/
adjective
very pale blue in colour
very pale blue in colour
array /əˈreɪ/
noun [C usually singular]
a large group of things or people, especially one which is attractive or causes admiration and often one which has been positioned in a particular way:
There was a splendid array of food on the table.
They sat before an array of microphones and cameras.
array /əˈreɪ/
verb [T usually passive]
1 to arrange a group of things in a particular way:
A large number of magazines were arrayed on the stand.
Arrayed (= Standing in a group) before him were 40 schoolchildren in purple and green.
2 to arrange a group of soldiers in a position for fighting
a large group of things or people, especially one which is attractive or causes admiration and often one which has been positioned in a particular way:
There was a splendid array of food on the table.
They sat before an array of microphones and cameras.
array /əˈreɪ/
verb [T usually passive]
1 to arrange a group of things in a particular way:
A large number of magazines were arrayed on the stand.
Arrayed (= Standing in a group) before him were 40 schoolchildren in purple and green.
2 to arrange a group of soldiers in a position for fighting
out.ma.neu.ver
AHD: [out”m…-n›“v…r, -ny›“-]
D.J. [7a&tm*6nu8v*, -6nju8-]
K.K. [7a&tm*6nuv+, -6nju-]
- To overcome (an opponent) by artful, clever maneuvering.智胜：在机智、谋略上胜过（对手）
- To excel in maneuverability:对…机动制胜：The car outmaneuvers all others of its class.这辆车在机动灵活性方面超出了所有同类产品
v.tr.（及物动词） out.ma.neu.vered,out.ma.neu.ver.ing,out.ma.neu.vers
re.con.sti.tute
AHD: [r¶-k¼n“st¹-t›t”, -ty›t”]
D.J. [ri86kKnst!7tu8t, -7tju8t]
K.K. [ri6k$nst!7tut, -7tjut]
- To provide with a new structure:改组：提供给……以一个新的结构：The parks commission has been reconstituted.公园委员会已被改组了
- To bring (a liquid in concentrated or powder form) to normal strength by adding water.使复原：通过加水使（某种浓缩的液体或以粉末形式出现的液体）恢复成平常的浓度
v.tr.（及物动词） re.con.sti.tut.ed,re.con.sti.tut.ing,re.con.sti.tutes
eleventh hour
- The latest possible time:最后可能的时刻：turned in the report at the eleventh hour.在最后时刻交上了这份报告
n.（名词）
arrest (CATCH) /əˈrest/
verb [T]
If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime which they might have committed:
He was arrested when customs officers found drugs in his bag.
The police arrested her for drinking and driving.
arrest /əˈrest/
noun [C or U]
Two arrests were made, but the men were later released without charge.
She was stopped outside the shop and placed/put under arrest.
If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime which they might have committed:
He was arrested when customs officers found drugs in his bag.
The police arrested her for drinking and driving.
arrest /əˈrest/
noun [C or U]
Two arrests were made, but the men were later released without charge.
She was stopped outside the shop and placed/put under arrest.
arrest (STOP) /əˈrest/
verb [T] FORMAL
to stop or interrupt the development of something:
The treatment has so far done little to arrest the spread of the cancer.
to stop or interrupt the development of something:
The treatment has so far done little to arrest the spread of the cancer.
arrest (ATTRACT NOTICE) /əˈrest/
verb [T] FORMAL
to attract or catch someone's attention:
A photo of a small boy arrested my attention.
to attract or catch someone's attention:
A photo of a small boy arrested my attention.
reprove /rɪˈpruːv/
verb [T] FORMAL
to tell someone that you disapprove of their wrong or foolish behaviour:
The teacher gently reproved the boys for not paying attention.
reproving /rɪˈpruː.vɪŋ/
adjective
She threw him an angry and reproving look/glance.
reproof /rɪˈpruːf/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
She got a sharp reproof for being late.
He picked up the broken vase without a word of reproof to his son.
to tell someone that you disapprove of their wrong or foolish behaviour:
The teacher gently reproved the boys for not paying attention.
reproving /rɪˈpruː.vɪŋ/
adjective
She threw him an angry and reproving look/glance.
reproof /rɪˈpruːf/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
She got a sharp reproof for being late.
He picked up the broken vase without a word of reproof to his son.
prototype /ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/ US /ˈproʊ.ţə-/
noun [C]
the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed:
a prototype for/of a new car
the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed:
a prototype for/of a new car
blus.ter
AHD: [bl¾s“t…r]
D.J. [6blJst*]
K.K. [6blJst+]
v.（动词） blus.tered,blus.ter.ing,blus.ters
- To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.风狂吹：大声的，猛烈的一阵击打，如暴风中的风
- To speak in a loudly arrogant or bullying manner.咆哮：气势汹汹地说话
- To brag or make loud, empty threats.恐吓：吹牛或作大声的、空洞的威胁
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To force or bully with swaggering threats.胁迫，恐吓：用虚张声势的威胁强迫或恐吓
v.tr.（及物动词）
- A violent, gusty wind.狂风，狂吹
- Turbulence or noisy confusion.汹涌或吵吵闹闹
- Loud, arrogant speech, often full of empty threats.气势汹汹的大话：大声的、傲慢的讲话，经常充满空洞的威胁
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English blusteren 中古英语 blusteren
- from Middle Low German blüsteren 源自 中古低地德语 blüsteren
继承用法：
- blus“terer
n.（名词）
- blus“tery 或
adj.（形容词）
blus“terous retrograde /ˈret.rəʊ.greɪd/ US /-rə-/
adjective FORMAL
returning to older and worse conditions, methods, ideas, etc:
He said it would be a retrograde step to remove single parent benefit.
returning to older and worse conditions, methods, ideas, etc:
He said it would be a retrograde step to remove single parent benefit.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
perish /ˈper.ɪʃ/
verb [I]
1 to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed:
Three hundred people perished in the earthquake.
He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish.
2 UK If material such as rubber or leather perishes, it decays and starts to break into pieces:
Sunlight has caused the rubber to perish.
perishable /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bļ/
adjective
describes food that decays quickly:
It's important to store perishable food in a cool place.
perishables /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bļz/
plural noun
items of food that decay quickly
1 to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed:
Three hundred people perished in the earthquake.
He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish.
2 UK If material such as rubber or leather perishes, it decays and starts to break into pieces:
Sunlight has caused the rubber to perish.
perishable /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bļ/
adjective
describes food that decays quickly:
It's important to store perishable food in a cool place.
perishables /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bļz/
plural noun
items of food that decay quickly
lullaby /ˈlʌl.ə.baɪ/
noun [C]
a quiet song which is sung to children to help them go to sleep
a quiet song which is sung to children to help them go to sleep
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
- 1.compelling
A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
Factual and forensic evidence makes a suicide verdict the most compelling answer to the mystery of his death.
My second and more compelling reason for going to Dearborn was to see the Henry Ford Museum.
ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n
2.compelling
If you describe something such as a film or book, or someone's appearance, as compelling, you mean you want to keep looking at it or reading it because you find it so interesting.
...a frighteningly violent yet compelling film...
Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.
ADJ-GRADED
=>compellingly
She wrote compellingly, with great zest.
ADV-GRADED: ADV with v, ADV adj
- endocrine
The endocrine system is the system of glands that produce hormones which go directly into the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or thyroid glands. (MEDICAL)
ADJ: ADJ n
- 1.endorse endorses endorsing endorsed
If you endorse someone or something, you say publicly that you support or approve of them.
I can endorse their opinion wholeheartedly.
...policies agreed by the Labour Party and endorsed by the electorate.
VB
2.endorse endorsed
If someone's driving licence is endorsed, an official record is made on it that they have been found guilty of a driving offence. (BRIT)
For failing to report the accident, his licence was endorsed.
He also had his licence endorsed with eight penalty points.
V-PASSIVE
3.endorse endorses endorsing endorsed
When you endorse a cheque, you write your name on the back of it so that it can be paid into someone's bank account.
The payee of the cheque must endorse the cheque.
VB
4.endorse endorses endorsing endorsed
If you endorse a product or company, you appear in advertisements for it.
The twins endorsed a line of household cleaning products.
VB
- 1.endorsement endorsements
An endorsement is a statement or action which shows that you support or approve of something or someone.
That adds up to an endorsement of the status quo.
This is a powerful endorsement for his softer style of government.
N-COUNT: oft N of/for n
2.endorsement endorsements
An endorsement is a note on someone's driving licence saying that they have been found guilty of a driving offence. (BRIT)
N-COUNT
3.endorsement endorsements
An endorsement for a product or company involves appearing in advertisements for it or showing support for it.
N-COUNT
vic.tim.ize
AHD: [v¹k“t…-mºz”]
D.J. [6v!kt*7ma!z]
K.K. [6v!kt*7ma!z]
- To subject to swindle or fraud.使受骗或上当
- To make a victim of.使…作牺牲品
v.tr.（及物动词） vic.tim.ized,vic.tim.iz.ing,vic.tim.iz.es
继承用法：
- vic”timiza“tion AHD: [-t…-m¹-z³“sh…n] （名词）
- vic“timiz”er
n.（名词）
rivulet /ˈrɪv.jʊ.lət/ US /-lɪt/
noun [C] LITERARY
a very small stream:
FIGURATIVE Rivulets of sweat/rain/blood ran down his face.
a very small stream:
FIGURATIVE Rivulets of sweat/rain/blood ran down his face.
blight
AHD: [blºt]
D.J. [bla!t]
K.K. [bla!t]
- Any of numerous plant diseases resulting in sudden conspicuous wilting and dying of affected parts, especially young, growing tissues.枯萎病：一种植物疾病，能导致染病部分，尤指未成熟、成长中组织的突然明显枯萎和坏死
- The condition or causative agent, such as a bacterium, fungus, or virus, that results in blight.如细菌、真菌或病毒等导致枯萎病的条件或起因
- An extremely adverse environmental condition, such as air pollution.恶劣环境条件：一种极端不利的环境条件，如空气污染
- Something that impairs growth, withers hopes and ambitions, or impedes progress and prosperity.挫折因素，扼杀：影响生长、失去希望和抱负或妨碍进步和繁荣的因素
n.（名词）
v.（动词） blight.ed,blight.ing,blights
- To cause (a plant, for example) to undergo blight.使（如，植物）染上枯萎病
- To have a deleterious effect on; ruin.See Synonyms at blast 使产生恶果；毁坏参见 blast
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To suffer blight.患枯萎病
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- [Origin unknown] [词源不明]
fa.vor.a.ble
AHD: [f³“v…r-…-b…l, f³v“r…-]
D.J. [6fe!v*r*b*l, 6fe!vr*-]
K.K. [6fev*r*b*l, 6fevr*-]
- Advantageous; helpful:有利的；有助的：favorable winds.顺风
- Encouraging; propitious:鼓励的；顺利的：a favorable diagnosis.顺利的诊断
- Manifesting approval; commendatory:表示同意的；表扬的：a favorable report.赞同的报告
- Winning approval; pleasing:赢得赞扬的；高兴的：a favorable impression.好印象
- Granting what has been desired or requested:给予的：提供所想要的或要求的：a favorable reply.给予答复
- Indulgent or partial:任性的，偏袒的：listened with a favorable ear.以偏袒地心来倾听
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- fa“vorableness
n.（名词）
- fa“vorably
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- favorable,propitious,auspicious,benign,conducive
- These adjectives describe what is indicative of a successful outcome.这些形容词是对成功结果的表达。
- Favorable can refer to people, conditions, or circumstances that contribute in a positive way to the attainment of a goal: Favorable 可指人、状况或环境对达到目标起肯定作用：The performance received a favorable review.节目受到了赞扬。
- Propitious implies a favorable tendency or inclination: Propitious 指有利的趋势或倾向：“Miracles are propitious accidents, the natural causes of which are too complicated to be readily understood” (George Santayana).“奇迹是有利的事件，是太复杂以致于难于理解的自然原因” （乔治·圣塔亚那）。
- Auspicious refers to what by its favorable nature presages good fortune: Auspicious 指预示好运的有利因素：The project had an auspicious beginning.这个计划有一个良好的开端。
- Benign applies to people or things that exert a beneficial influence: Benign 指包含一种有利影响的人或事：“Nothing is more conducive to happiness than the free exercise of the mind in pursuits congenial to it” (Macaulay).“没有什么能比追求心灵相通的自由操练对快乐更有传导性了” （麦考雷）
butt joint
- A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.对接，端接：将两个邻接的表面成直角地放在一起的连接
n.（名词）
语源：
- From butt 2源自 butt2
shifty /ˈʃɪf.ti/
adjective
looking or seeming dishonest:
He's got shifty eyes.
You're looking very shifty. What have you been up to?
There's a couple of shifty-looking people standing on the street corner.
shiftily /ˈʃɪf.tɪ.li/
adverb
shiftiness /ˈʃɪf.tɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
looking or seeming dishonest:
He's got shifty eyes.
You're looking very shifty. What have you been up to?
There's a couple of shifty-looking people standing on the street corner.
shiftily /ˈʃɪf.tɪ.li/
adverb
shiftiness /ˈʃɪf.tɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
shirt-sleeve /ˈʃɜːt.sliːv/ US /ˈʃɝːt-/
noun [C]
a sleeve of a shirt:
Susannah felt a hand tugging at her shirt-sleeve.
Jamie rolled up his shirt-sleeves and set to work.
a sleeve of a shirt:
Susannah felt a hand tugging at her shirt-sleeve.
Jamie rolled up his shirt-sleeves and set to work.
sip /sɪp/
verb [I or T] -pp-
to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time:
This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.
She slowly sipped (at) her wine.
sip /sɪp/
noun [C]
to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time:
This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.
She slowly sipped (at) her wine.
sip /sɪp/
noun [C]
sitting target noun [C]
a person or thing that is without protection and easily attacked:
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
In his open car, the President was a sitting target for assassins.
If you don't lock your doors and windows, you'll be a sitting target for burglars.
vociferous /vəˈsɪf.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
Vociferous people express their opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly in speech, and vociferous demands, etc. are made repeatedly and loudly:
Local activist groups have become increasingly vociferous as the volume of traffic passing through the village has grown.
A vociferous opponent of gay rights, he is well-known for his right-wing views.
vociferously /vəˈsɪf.ər.ə.sli/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
Vociferous people express their opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly in speech, and vociferous demands, etc. are made repeatedly and loudly:
Local activist groups have become increasingly vociferous as the volume of traffic passing through the village has grown.
A vociferous opponent of gay rights, he is well-known for his right-wing views.
vociferously /vəˈsɪf.ər.ə.sli/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
accessory (EXTRA) /əkˈses.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C usually plural]
something added to a machine or to clothing, which has a useful or decorative purpose:
She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories (= shoes, hat, bag, etc.).
Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.
Accessories for the top-of-the-range car include leather upholstery, a CD player, electric windows and a sunroof.
accessorize, UK USUALLY accessorise /əkˈses.ər.aɪz/ US /-ɚ.aɪz/
verb [T] MAINLY US
to add an accessory or accessories to something:
She was wearing a little black dress, accessorized simply with a silver necklace.
something added to a machine or to clothing, which has a useful or decorative purpose:
She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories (= shoes, hat, bag, etc.).
Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.
Accessories for the top-of-the-range car include leather upholstery, a CD player, electric windows and a sunroof.
accessorize, UK USUALLY accessorise /əkˈses.ər.aɪz/ US /-ɚ.aɪz/
verb [T] MAINLY US
to add an accessory or accessories to something:
She was wearing a little black dress, accessorized simply with a silver necklace.
accessory (CRIMINAL) /əkˈses.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [C]
someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:
an accessory to murder
someone who helps another person to commit a crime but does not take part in it:
an accessory to murder
am.bro.sial
AHD: [²m-br½“zh…l, -zh¶-…l] 也作 am.bro.sian [-zh…n, -zh¶-…n]
D.J. [#m6br*&9*l, -9i8*l] 也作 am.bro.sian [-9*n, -9i8*n]
K.K. [#m6bro9*l, -9i*l] 也作 am.bro.sian [-9*n, -9i*n]
- Suggestive of ambrosia; fragrant or delicious.See Synonyms at delicious 美味佳肴的；芳香的，美味的：使人想到神仙食品的；芳香或美味的参见 delicious
- Of or worthy of the gods; divine.神的，适用于神的；神圣的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ambro“sially
adv.（副词）
de.prav.i.ty
AHD: [d¹-pr²v“¹-t¶]
D.J. [d!6pr#v!ti8]
K.K. [d!6pr#v!ti]
- Moral corruption or degradation.堕落：道德败坏，堕落
- A depraved act or condition.堕落：堕落的行为或情形
n.（名词） 【复数】 de.prav.i.ties
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
pleat /pliːt/
noun [C]
a narrow fold in a piece of cloth made by pressing or sewing two parts of the cloth together
pleated /ˈpliː.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
a pleated skirt
a narrow fold in a piece of cloth made by pressing or sewing two parts of the cloth together
pleated /ˈpliː.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
a pleated skirt
plectrum (plural plectrums or plectra) /ˈplek.trəm/
noun [C] (INFORMAL pick)
a small thin piece of plastic, metal etc. which is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar.
a small thin piece of plastic, metal etc. which is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar.
ex.i.gent
AHD: [µk“s…-j…nt]
D.J. [6eks*d9*nt]
K.K. [6Wks*d9*nt]
- Requiring immediate action or remedy.See Synonyms at urgent 紧急的：需要立即行动或补救的参见 urgent
- Requiring much effort or expense; demanding.苛求的：需要更多努力或代价的；需求的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin exig¶ns exigent- [present participle of] exigere [to demand] * see exact 拉丁语 exig¶ns exigent- [] exigere的现在分词 [需要] *参见 exact
继承用法：
- ex“igently
adv.（副词）
expurgate /ˈek.spə.geɪt/ US /-spɚ-/
verb [T usually passive] FORMAL
to remove parts of a piece of writing that are considered likely to cause offence:
The book was expurgated to make it suitable for children.
expurgated /ˈek.spə.geɪ.tɪd/ US /-spɚ.geɪ.ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL
Only an expurgated version of the novel has been published so far.
expurgation /ˌek.spəˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /-spɚ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to remove parts of a piece of writing that are considered likely to cause offence:
The book was expurgated to make it suitable for children.
expurgated /ˈek.spə.geɪ.tɪd/ US /-spɚ.geɪ.ţɪd/
adjective FORMAL
Only an expurgated version of the novel has been published so far.
expurgation /ˌek.spəˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /-spɚ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
wilt /wɪlt/
verb [I]
(of a plant) to become weak and begin to bend towards the ground, or (of a person) to become weaker, tired or less confident:
Cut flowers will soon wilt without water.
After only an hour's walking they were beginning to wilt in the heat.
(of a plant) to become weak and begin to bend towards the ground, or (of a person) to become weaker, tired or less confident:
Cut flowers will soon wilt without water.
After only an hour's walking they were beginning to wilt in the heat.
cel.lu.lar
AHD: [sµl“y…-l…r]
D.J. [6selj*l*]
K.K. [6sWlj*l+]
- Of, relating to, or resembling a cell.细胞的：细胞的、与细胞相关的或类似细胞的
- Consisting of or containing a cell or cells:由细胞组成的：由一个或多个细胞组成的或包含的：the cellular construction of a beehive; the cellular nature of plant and animal tissue.蜂窝状细胞结构；动植物组织的细胞状特性
- Of or involving the cells of an organization or movement:基层细胞的：关于或涉及某一组织或某一运动的细胞的：“The assessment of opposition to any totalitarian regime . . . is notoriously difficult, for any effective movement must be secretive and cellular”(&b{Anthony Sampson})“众所周知，对任何霸权政府的反对性评价都非常困难，因为任何卓有成效的运动都是隐蔽的且都处在基层”(安东尼·桑普森)
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin cellula [cellule] * see cellule 源自 拉丁语 cellula [小细胞，小室，小房] *参见 cellule
继承用法：
- cel”lular“ity AHD: [-l²r“¹-t¶] （名词）
- cel“lularly
adv.（副词）
denude /dɪˈnjuːd/ US /-ˈnuːd/
verb [T]
1 to remove the covering of something, especially land:
The countryside has been denuded by war.
Drought and years of heavy grazing by sheep have completely denuded the hills of grass.
2 to remove a valuable possession or quality:
Any further cuts in the country's armed forces would leave its defences dangerously denuded.
1 to remove the covering of something, especially land:
The countryside has been denuded by war.
Drought and years of heavy grazing by sheep have completely denuded the hills of grass.
2 to remove a valuable possession or quality:
Any further cuts in the country's armed forces would leave its defences dangerously denuded.
dental practitioner/surgeon noun [C] FORMAL
a dentist
saccharine /ˈsæk.ər.iːn/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
too sweet or too polite:
I don't trust her, with her saccharine smiles.
saccharine love songs
too sweet or too polite:
I don't trust her, with her saccharine smiles.
saccharine love songs
polarize, UK USUALLY polarise /ˈpəʊ.lə.raɪz/ US /ˈpoʊ-/
verb [T]
to cause something, especially something that contains different people or opinions, to divide into two completely opposing groups:
The debate is becoming polarized and there seems to be no middle ground.
polarization, UK USUALLY polarisation /ˌpəʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpoʊ.lɚ.ɪ-/
noun [U]
The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in the city centres.
to cause something, especially something that contains different people or opinions, to divide into two completely opposing groups:
The debate is becoming polarized and there seems to be no middle ground.
polarization, UK USUALLY polarisation /ˌpəʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌpoʊ.lɚ.ɪ-/
noun [U]
The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in the city centres.
ob.lo.quy
AHD: [¼b“l…-kw¶]
D.J. [6Kbl*kwi8]
K.K. [6$bl*kwi]
- Abusively detractive language or utterance; calumny:诽谤：诋毁的语言；诽谤：“I have had enough obloquy for one lifetime”(&b{Anthony Eden})“我一辈子受够了诽谤”(安东尼·伊登)
- The condition of disgrace suffered as a result of abuse or vilification; ill repute.See Synonyms at disgrace 恶名，耻辱：同诽毁或污蔑引起的耻辱；恶名声参见 disgrace
n.（名词） 【复数】 ob.lo.quies
语源：
- Middle English obloqui 中古英语 obloqui
- from Late Latin obloquium [abusive contradiction] 源自 后期拉丁语 obloquium [诽谤的矛盾说法]
- from Latin obloqu&9{º} [to interrupt] 源自 拉丁语 obloqu&9{º} [打断]
- ob- [against] * see ob- ob- [反对] *参见 ob-
- loqu&9{º} [to speak] * see tolk w- loqu&9{º} [说话] *参见 tolk w-
ob.li.gor
AHD: [¼b”l¹-gôr“, -jôr“]
D.J. [7Kbl!6g%8, -6d9%8]
K.K. [7$bl!6g%r, -6d9%r]
- One who binds oneself to another by contract or legal agreement.义务的，债务人：通过合同或法律合约而被另一人约束的人
n.Law （名词）【法律】
babble (TALK) /ˈbæb.ļ/
verb [I or T]
to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited or foolish way:
The children babbled excitedly among themselves.
She was babbling something about her ring being stolen.
babble /ˈbæb.ļ/
noun [U]
I could hear the babble (= low continuous sound) of voices in the next room.
to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited or foolish way:
The children babbled excitedly among themselves.
She was babbling something about her ring being stolen.
babble /ˈbæb.ļ/
noun [U]
I could hear the babble (= low continuous sound) of voices in the next room.
babble (WATER NOISE) /ˈbæb.ļ/
verb [I] LITERARY
(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones:
They rested a while by a babbling brook.
(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones:
They rested a while by a babbling brook.
eternal /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
lasting forever or for a very long time:
The company is engaged in the eternal search for a product that will lead the market.
Will you two never stop your eternal arguing!
eternally /ɪˈtɜː.nəl.i/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
the eternally changing seasons
eternally weary/sad/cheerful
FORMAL I'd be eternally (= very or always) grateful if you could arrange it.
lasting forever or for a very long time:
The company is engaged in the eternal search for a product that will lead the market.
Will you two never stop your eternal arguing!
eternally /ɪˈtɜː.nəl.i/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
the eternally changing seasons
eternally weary/sad/cheerful
FORMAL I'd be eternally (= very or always) grateful if you could arrange it.
iconoclast /aɪˈkɒn.ə.klæst/ US /-ˈkɑː.nə-/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who strongly opposes generally accepted beliefs and traditions:
Rogers, an iconoclast in architecture, is sometimes described as putting the insides of buildings on the outside.
iconoclastic /aɪˌkɒn.əˈklæs.tɪk/ US /-kɑː.nə-/
adjective
His plays were fairly iconoclastic in their day.
iconoclastic views
iconoclasm /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæz.əm/ US /-ˈkɑː.nə-/
noun [U]
a person who strongly opposes generally accepted beliefs and traditions:
Rogers, an iconoclast in architecture, is sometimes described as putting the insides of buildings on the outside.
iconoclastic /aɪˌkɒn.əˈklæs.tɪk/ US /-kɑː.nə-/
adjective
His plays were fairly iconoclastic in their day.
iconoclastic views
iconoclasm /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæz.əm/ US /-ˈkɑː.nə-/
noun [U]
ice-blue /aɪsˈbluː/
adjective
very pale blue in colour
very pale blue in colour
zeal /ziːl/
noun [S or U]
great enthusiasm or eagerness:
reforming/missionary/religious zeal
a zeal for money-making
zealot /ˈzel.ət/
noun [C]
a person who has very strong opinions about something, and tries to make other people have them too:
a religious zealot
zealous /ˈzel.əs/
adjective
enthusiastic and eager:
a zealous supporter of the government's policies
zealously /ˈzel.ə.sli/
adverb
zealousness /ˈzel.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
great enthusiasm or eagerness:
reforming/missionary/religious zeal
a zeal for money-making
zealot /ˈzel.ət/
noun [C]
a person who has very strong opinions about something, and tries to make other people have them too:
a religious zealot
zealous /ˈzel.əs/
adjective
enthusiastic and eager:
a zealous supporter of the government's policies
zealously /ˈzel.ə.sli/
adverb
zealousness /ˈzel.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
gad.fly
AHD: [g²d“flº”]
D.J. [6g#d7fla!]
K.K. [6g#d7fla!]
- A persistent, irritating critic; a nuisance.讨人厌者：总是搅得别人不得安宁的吹毛求疵者；讨厌鬼
- One that acts as a provocative stimulus; a goad.刺激：令人振奋的刺激物；激励
- Any of various flies, especially of the family Tabanidae, that bite or annoy livestock and other animals.虻：尤指虻科的一种搔扰或咬食牲畜及其它动物的昆虫
n.（名词） 【复数】 gad.flies
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
rouse /raʊz/
verb [T]
to wake someone up or make someone more active or excited:
He roused himself (from a pleasant daydream) and got back to work.
The speaker attempted to rouse the crowd with a cry for action.
rousing /ˈraʊ.zɪŋ/
adjective
making people feel excited and proud or ready to take action:
We sang a last rousing chorus of the national anthem.
She delivered a rousing speech full of anger and passion.
to wake someone up or make someone more active or excited:
He roused himself (from a pleasant daydream) and got back to work.
The speaker attempted to rouse the crowd with a cry for action.
rousing /ˈraʊ.zɪŋ/
adjective
making people feel excited and proud or ready to take action:
We sang a last rousing chorus of the national anthem.
She delivered a rousing speech full of anger and passion.
rough diamond UK noun [C] (US diamond in the rough)
a person who is kinder and more pleasant than they seem to be from their appearance and manner
revolt (FIGHT) /rɪˈvəʊlt/ /-ˈvɒlt/ US /-ˈvoʊlt/
verb [I]
If a large number of people revolt, they refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take often violent action against authority:
The people revolted against foreign rule and established their own government.
revolt /rɪˈvəʊlt/ /-ˈvɒlt/ US /-ˈvoʊlt/
noun [C or U]
Troops were called in to crush/put down the revolt.
The army is in revolt (against its commanders).
See also revolution.
If a large number of people revolt, they refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take often violent action against authority:
The people revolted against foreign rule and established their own government.
revolt /rɪˈvəʊlt/ /-ˈvɒlt/ US /-ˈvoʊlt/
noun [C or U]
Troops were called in to crush/put down the revolt.
The army is in revolt (against its commanders).
See also revolution.
revolt (DISGUST) /rɪˈvəʊlt/ /-ˈvɒlt/ US /-ˈvoʊlt/
verb [T]
to make someone feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted:
We were revolted by the dirt and mess in her house.
It revolts me to know that the world spends so much money on arms when millions are dying of hunger.
See also revulsion.
revolting /rɪˈvəʊl.tɪŋ/ /-ˈvɒl-/ US /-ˈvoʊl.ţɪŋ/
adjective
extremely unpleasant; disgusting:
a revolting smell of rotting cabbage
Picking your nose is a revolting habit.
revoltingly /rɪˈvəʊl.tɪŋ.li/ /-ˈvɒl-/ US /-ˈvoʊl.ţɪŋ-/
adverb
to make someone feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted:
We were revolted by the dirt and mess in her house.
It revolts me to know that the world spends so much money on arms when millions are dying of hunger.
See also revulsion.
revolting /rɪˈvəʊl.tɪŋ/ /-ˈvɒl-/ US /-ˈvoʊl.ţɪŋ/
adjective
extremely unpleasant; disgusting:
a revolting smell of rotting cabbage
Picking your nose is a revolting habit.
revoltingly /rɪˈvəʊl.tɪŋ.li/ /-ˈvɒl-/ US /-ˈvoʊl.ţɪŋ-/
adverb
ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/
adjective
having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel:
I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.
He has fairly ambivalent feelings towards his father.
an ambivalent attitude to exercise
ambivalence /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənts/
noun [U]
her ambivalence towards men
ambivalently /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt.li/
adverb
having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel:
I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.
He has fairly ambivalent feelings towards his father.
an ambivalent attitude to exercise
ambivalence /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənts/
noun [U]
her ambivalence towards men
ambivalently /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt.li/
adverb
concerted /kənˈsɜː.tɪd/ US /-ˈsɝː.ţɪd/
adjective [usually before noun]
1 planned or done together for a shared purpose:
The richer countries of the world should take concerted action to help the poorer countries.
The D-Day invasion was a concerted exercise by the armed forces of Britain, the US and Canada.
2 describes an effort or attempt that is determined and serious:
There has been a concerted campaign against the proposals.
He's making a concerted effort to improve his appearance.
1 planned or done together for a shared purpose:
The richer countries of the world should take concerted action to help the poorer countries.
The D-Day invasion was a concerted exercise by the armed forces of Britain, the US and Canada.
2 describes an effort or attempt that is determined and serious:
There has been a concerted campaign against the proposals.
He's making a concerted effort to improve his appearance.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
amenable /əˈmiː.nə.bļ/
adjective
willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion:
She might be more amenable to the idea if you explained how much money it would save.
Do you think the new manager will prove more amenable to our proposals?
willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion:
She might be more amenable to the idea if you explained how much money it would save.
Do you think the new manager will prove more amenable to our proposals?
sacrosanct /ˈsæk.rə.sæŋkt/
adjective MAINLY HUMOROUS
thought to be too important or too special to be changed:
I'm willing to help on any weekday, but I'm afraid my weekends are sacrosanct.
thought to be too important or too special to be changed:
I'm willing to help on any weekday, but I'm afraid my weekends are sacrosanct.
inclement /ɪnˈklem.ənt/
adjective FORMAL
describes weather which is unpleasant, especially cold or stormy
describes weather which is unpleasant, especially cold or stormy
accommodate (FIND A PLACE FOR) /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/ US /-ˈkɑː.mə-/
verb [T]
to provide with a place to live or to be stored in:
New students may be accommodated in halls of residence.
FORMAL There wasn't enough space to accommodate the files.
accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌkɑː.mə-/
noun [U] MAINLY UK
a place to live, work, stay, etc. in:
There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live).
We have first and second class accommodation (= seats) on this flight.
accommodations /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/ US /-ˌkɑː.mə-/
plural noun US
a place to stay when you are travelling, especially a hotel room:
Sweepstakes winners will enjoy a week-long stay in luxury accommodations in Las Vegas.
to provide with a place to live or to be stored in:
New students may be accommodated in halls of residence.
FORMAL There wasn't enough space to accommodate the files.
accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌkɑː.mə-/
noun [U] MAINLY UK
a place to live, work, stay, etc. in:
There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live).
We have first and second class accommodation (= seats) on this flight.
accommodations /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/ US /-ˌkɑː.mə-/
plural noun US
a place to stay when you are travelling, especially a hotel room:
Sweepstakes winners will enjoy a week-long stay in luxury accommodations in Las Vegas.
accommodate (SUIT) /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/ US /-ˈkɑː.mə-/
verb [T]
to give what is needed to someone:
The new policies fail to accommodate the disabled.
We always try to accommodate (= help) our clients with financial assistance if necessary.
accommodate yourself verb [R]
to change yourself or your behaviour to suit another person or new conditions:
Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to the new working conditions.
accommodating /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈkɑː.mə.deɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective
describes a person who is eager or willing to help other people, for example by changing their plans:
I'm sure she'll help you - she's always very accommodating.
to give what is needed to someone:
The new policies fail to accommodate the disabled.
We always try to accommodate (= help) our clients with financial assistance if necessary.
accommodate yourself verb [R]
to change yourself or your behaviour to suit another person or new conditions:
Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to the new working conditions.
accommodating /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ˈkɑː.mə.deɪ.ţɪŋ/
adjective
describes a person who is eager or willing to help other people, for example by changing their plans:
I'm sure she'll help you - she's always very accommodating.
severe (VERY SERIOUS) /sɪˈvɪəʳ/ US /-ˈvɪr/
adjective
1 causing very great pain, difficulty, anxiety, damage, etc.; very serious:
a severe chest infection/a severe leg injury/severe toothache
This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.
In parts of Africa there is a severe food/water shortage.
There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.
Severe cutbacks in public spending have been announced.
2 extreme or very difficult:
This will be a severe test of our strength.
severely /sɪˈvɪə.li/ US /-ˈvɪr-/
adverb
Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident.
severely disabled/handicapped
Job opportunities are severely limited/restricted at the moment.
severity /sɪˈver.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries.
I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems.
1 causing very great pain, difficulty, anxiety, damage, etc.; very serious:
a severe chest infection/a severe leg injury/severe toothache
This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.
In parts of Africa there is a severe food/water shortage.
There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.
Severe cutbacks in public spending have been announced.
2 extreme or very difficult:
This will be a severe test of our strength.
severely /sɪˈvɪə.li/ US /-ˈvɪr-/
adverb
Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident.
severely disabled/handicapped
Job opportunities are severely limited/restricted at the moment.
severity /sɪˈver.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries.
I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems.
severe (NOT KIND) /sɪˈvɪəʳ/ US /-ˈvɪr/
adjective
not kind or sympathetic; not willing to accept other people's mistakes or failures:
The headteacher spoke in a severe voice.
The government is currently facing severe criticism.
There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the tax authorities.
severely /sɪˈvɪə.li/ US /-ˈvɪr-/
adverb
I was severely reprimanded by my boss.
"I will not allow that kind of behaviour in my class, " the teacher said severely.
severity /sɪˈver.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
He spoke with great severity.
The severity of the punishment should match the seriousness of the crime.
not kind or sympathetic; not willing to accept other people's mistakes or failures:
The headteacher spoke in a severe voice.
The government is currently facing severe criticism.
There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the tax authorities.
severely /sɪˈvɪə.li/ US /-ˈvɪr-/
adverb
I was severely reprimanded by my boss.
"I will not allow that kind of behaviour in my class, " the teacher said severely.
severity /sɪˈver.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
He spoke with great severity.
The severity of the punishment should match the seriousness of the crime.
severe (PLAIN) /sɪˈvɪəʳ/ US /-ˈvɪr/
adjective OFTEN DISAPPROVING
completely plain and without decoration:
She wore a severe black dress, and plain black shoes.
I don't like these severe modern buildings.
severely /sɪˈvɪə.li/ US /-ˈvɪr-/
adverb
She dresses very severely.
severity /sɪˈver.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
completely plain and without decoration:
She wore a severe black dress, and plain black shoes.
I don't like these severe modern buildings.
severely /sɪˈvɪə.li/ US /-ˈvɪr-/
adverb
She dresses very severely.
severity /sɪˈver.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
sturdy /ˈstɜː.di/ US /ˈstɝː-/
adjective
1 physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt:
sturdy walking boots
a sturdy table
sturdy little legs
2 [before noun] LITERARY strong and determined:
They put up a sturdy defence of their proposal.
sturdily /ˈstɜː.dɪ.li/ US /ˈstɝː-/
adverb
We could see the boat was sturdily built/constructed.
sturdiness /ˈstɜː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈstɝː-/
noun [U]
1 physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt:
sturdy walking boots
a sturdy table
sturdy little legs
2 [before noun] LITERARY strong and determined:
They put up a sturdy defence of their proposal.
sturdily /ˈstɜː.dɪ.li/ US /ˈstɝː-/
adverb
We could see the boat was sturdily built/constructed.
sturdiness /ˈstɜː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈstɝː-/
noun [U]
giblets /ˈdʒɪb.ləts/
plural noun
the inside parts and neck of a bird, which are usually removed before it is cooked, but are often used to flavour sauces, etc.
the inside parts and neck of a bird, which are usually removed before it is cooked, but are often used to flavour sauces, etc.
usurp /juːˈzɜːp/ /-ˈsɜːp/ US /-ˈzɝːp/ /-ˈsɝːp/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to take control or a position of power, especially without having the right to:
The powers of local councils are being usurped by central government.
usurper /juːˈzɜː.pəʳ/ /-ˈsɜː-/ US /-ˈzɝː.pɚ/ /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to take control or a position of power, especially without having the right to:
The powers of local councils are being usurped by central government.
usurper /juːˈzɜː.pəʳ/ /-ˈsɜː-/ US /-ˈzɝː.pɚ/ /-ˈsɝː-/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
Nip (PERSON) /nɪp/
noun [C] OFFENSIVE
a Japanese person
a Japanese person
nook /nʊk/
noun [C] LITERARY
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
a small space which is hidden or partly sheltered:
a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
decrepit /dɪˈkrep.ɪt/
adjective
in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.
A decrepit old man sat on a park bench.
decrepitude /dɪˈkrep.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
a state of decrepitude
in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.
A decrepit old man sat on a park bench.
decrepitude /dɪˈkrep.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /-tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
a state of decrepitude
miscreant /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/
noun [C] FORMAL
someone who behaves badly or does not obey rules:
We need tougher penalties to discourage miscreants.
someone who behaves badly or does not obey rules:
We need tougher penalties to discourage miscreants.
loll /lɒl/ US /lɑːl/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition]
to lie, sit or hang down in a relaxed informal or uncontrolled way:
I spent most of the weekend lolling about/around on the beach.
a dog with its tongue lolling out
to lie, sit or hang down in a relaxed informal or uncontrolled way:
I spent most of the weekend lolling about/around on the beach.
a dog with its tongue lolling out
locomotion /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ-/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the ability to move; movement
locomotive /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
the ability to move; movement
locomotive /ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/ US /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ţɪv/
adjective SPECIALIZED
pros.per.ous
AHD: [pr¼s“p…r-…s]
D.J. [6prKsp*r*s]
K.K. [6pr$sp*r*s]
- Having success; flourishing:繁荣的：获得成功的；繁盛的：a prosperous new business.一家成功的新公司
- Well-to-do; well-off:富裕的；富足的：a prosperous family.富裕的一家
- Propitious; favorable:顺利的：吉利的；有利的：a prosperous moment to make a decision.做决定的有利时机
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- pros“perously
adv.（副词）
- pros“perousness
n.（名词）
boo 1
AHD: [b›]
D.J. [bu8]
K.K. [bu]
- A sound uttered to show contempt, scorn, or disapproval.嘘声：表示轻视、嘲笑或反对的声音
- Informal Any sound or anything at all:【非正式用语】 任何声音或任何东西：You never said boo to me about overtime.你从没对我提到加班的事
n.（名词） 【复数】 boos
- Used to express contempt, scorn, or disapproval or to frighten or surprise another.嘘：表示不满、轻蔑、反对或吓唬别人时发出的声音
interj.（感叹词）
v.（动词） booed,boo.ing,boos
- To utter a boo.发出嘘声
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To express contempt, scorn, or disapproval of by booing:嘘（某人）：用嘘声表示不满、蔑视或反对：booed the singer off the stage.把那个歌唱者嘘下舞台
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- [Imitative] [象声词]
boo 2
AHD: [b›]
D.J. [bu8]
K.K. [bu]
- Marijuana.大麻
n.Slang （名词）【俚语】
语源：
- [Origin unknown] [来源不明]
precedent /ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/ US /-ə.dent/
noun
1 [C] an action, situation or decision which has already happened and which can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or taken:
There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications.
Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.
2 [U] the way that something has been done in the past which therefore shows that it is the correct way:
Would it be breaking with precedent for the bride to make a speech?
3 [C] LEGAL a decision about a particular law case which makes it likely that other similar cases will be decided in the same way:
The judgment on pension rights has established/set a precedent.
1 [C] an action, situation or decision which has already happened and which can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or taken:
There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications.
Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.
2 [U] the way that something has been done in the past which therefore shows that it is the correct way:
Would it be breaking with precedent for the bride to make a speech?
3 [C] LEGAL a decision about a particular law case which makes it likely that other similar cases will be decided in the same way:
The judgment on pension rights has established/set a precedent.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
gaudy /ˈgɔː.di/ US /ˈgɑː-/
adjective
unpleasantly bright in colour or decoration:
gaudy plastic flowers
gaudily /ˈgɔː.di.li/ US /ˈgɑː-/
adverb
gaudiness /ˈgɔː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈgɑː-/
noun [U]
unpleasantly bright in colour or decoration:
gaudy plastic flowers
gaudily /ˈgɔː.di.li/ US /ˈgɑː-/
adverb
gaudiness /ˈgɔː.dɪ.nəs/ US /ˈgɑː-/
noun [U]
callous /ˈkæl.əs/
adjective
unkind or cruel; without sympathy or feeling for other people:
It might sound callous, but I don't care if he's homeless. He's not living with me!
callously /ˈkæl.ə.sli/
adverb
callousness /ˈkæl.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
unkind or cruel; without sympathy or feeling for other people:
It might sound callous, but I don't care if he's homeless. He's not living with me!
callously /ˈkæl.ə.sli/
adverb
callousness /ˈkæl.ə.snəs/
noun [U]
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
germinate /ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.neɪt/ US /ˈdʒɝː-/
verb
1 [I or T] SPECIALIZED to (cause a seed to) start growing:
The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough.
2 [I] to start developing:
I felt an idea germinating in my head/mind.
germination /ˌdʒɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌdʒɝː-/
noun [U]
1 [I or T] SPECIALIZED to (cause a seed to) start growing:
The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough.
2 [I] to start developing:
I felt an idea germinating in my head/mind.
germination /ˌdʒɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌdʒɝː-/
noun [U]
pro.pri.e.tar.y
AHD: [pr…-prº“¹-tµr”¶]
D.J. [pr*6pra!!7teri8]
K.K. [pr*6pra!!7tWri]
- Of or relating to a proprietor or to proprietors as a group:所有人的：属于一个所有人或作为群体的所有人的，或与之有关的：proprietary rights.所有权
- Exclusively owned; private:私有的：独家占有的；私人的：a proprietary hospital.一家私人医院
- Befitting an owner:业主的：业主所特有的：a proprietary air.业主所特有的架子
- Owned by a private individual or corporation under a trademark or patent:专卖的，专利的：在一个专利商标或专利权下由个人或企业所有的：a proprietary drug.一种专卖药
adj.Abbr. prop.,pty.（形容词）缩写 prop.,pty.
- A proprietor.业主：所有人
- A group of proprietors.一群所有人
- Ownership; proprietorship.所有权：占有权；所有权
- A proprietary medicine.专卖药品
- One granted ownership of a proprietary colony.领主：独占某殖民地所有权的人
n.（名词） 【复数】 pro.pri.e.tar.ies 缩写 prop.,pty.
语源：
- From Middle English proprietarie [owner of property] 源自 中古英语 proprietarie [财产的占有者]
- from Old French proprietaire 源自 古法语 proprietaire
- and from Medieval Latin propriet³rius 并源自 中世纪拉丁语 propriet³rius
- both from Late Latin [of a property owner] 都源自 后期拉丁语 [属于财产主人的]
- from Latin propriet³s [ownership] * see property 源自 拉丁语 propriet³s [占有权] *参见 property
继承用法：
- propri”etar“ily
adv.（副词）
decipher /dɪˈsaɪ.fəʳ/ US /-fɚ/
verb [T]
to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way:
Can you decipher the writing on this envelope?
to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way:
Can you decipher the writing on this envelope?
decisive /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/
adjective
1 able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality:
You need to be more decisive.
a decisive reply
NOTE: The opposite is indecisive.
2 strongly affecting how a situation will progess or end:
These results could prove decisive in establishing the criminal's identity.
a decisive role
a decisive victory
decisively /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/
adverb
If we had acted earlier and more decisively (= more quickly and effectively) it might not have come to this.
1 able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality:
You need to be more decisive.
a decisive reply
NOTE: The opposite is indecisive.
2 strongly affecting how a situation will progess or end:
These results could prove decisive in establishing the criminal's identity.
a decisive role
a decisive victory
decisively /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/
adverb
If we had acted earlier and more decisively (= more quickly and effectively) it might not have come to this.
philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ US /-stiːn/
noun [C]
1 DISAPPROVING a person who refuses to see the beauty or the value of art, literature, music or culture in any form:
I wouldn't have expected them to enjoy a film of that quality anyway - they're just a bunch of philistines!
2 Philistine one of a race of people who lived in the coastal area of the SE Mediterranean in ancient times and were often at war with the Israelites
1 DISAPPROVING a person who refuses to see the beauty or the value of art, literature, music or culture in any form:
I wouldn't have expected them to enjoy a film of that quality anyway - they're just a bunch of philistines!
2 Philistine one of a race of people who lived in the coastal area of the SE Mediterranean in ancient times and were often at war with the Israelites
sly /slaɪ/
adjective slyer, slyest
1 deceiving people in a clever way in order to get what you want:
He's a sly old devil - I wouldn't trust him with my money.
2 [before noun] seeming to know secrets:
"You'll find out eventually, " said Mary with a sly smile.
sly /slaɪ/
noun
on the sly If you do something on the sly, you do it secretly because you should not be doing it:
He drives his mother's car on the sly while she's at work.
slyly /ˈslaɪ.li/
adverb
She grinned slyly and refused to tell me where the money came from.
slyness /ˈslaɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
1 deceiving people in a clever way in order to get what you want:
He's a sly old devil - I wouldn't trust him with my money.
2 [before noun] seeming to know secrets:
"You'll find out eventually, " said Mary with a sly smile.
sly /slaɪ/
noun
on the sly If you do something on the sly, you do it secretly because you should not be doing it:
He drives his mother's car on the sly while she's at work.
slyly /ˈslaɪ.li/
adverb
She grinned slyly and refused to tell me where the money came from.
slyness /ˈslaɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
slow burn (ACTIVITY) noun [C usually singular] UK
a period of low activity:
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
Many workers have benefited from the new scheme, which allows careers to be put on a slow burn for months or years and then reactivated.
slow burn (ANGER) noun [C usually singular] US
a slow, controlled show of anger:
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
When angered, Ellen was given to spontaneous outbursts, while her partner Terry would do a slow burn.
ob.sess
AHD: […b-sµs“, ¼b-]
D.J. [*b6ses, Kb-]
K.K. [*b6sWs, $b-]
v.（动词） ob.sessed,ob.sess.ing,ob.sess.es
- To preoccupy the mind of excessively.使着迷，迷住：连续地占据头脑的
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To have the mind excessively preoccupied with a single emotion or topic:萦绕，被困扰：头脑被某种感情或话题所占据的：“She's dead. And you're still obsessing”(&b{Scott Turow})“她已经死了。你还念念不忘”(斯科特·图罗)
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Latin obsid¶re obsess- [to beset, occupy] 拉丁语 obsid¶re obsess- [围困，包围，占据]
- ob- [on] * see ob- ob- [在…上] *参见 ob-
- sed¶re [to sit] * see sed- sed¶re [坐] *参见 sed-
继承用法：
- obses“sor
n.（名词）
dire /daɪəʳ/ US /daɪr/
adjective
1 very serious or extreme:
These people are in dire need of help.
He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent.
This decision will have dire consequences for local people.
2 INFORMAL very bad:
I thought that film was dire!
1 very serious or extreme:
These people are in dire need of help.
He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent.
This decision will have dire consequences for local people.
2 INFORMAL very bad:
I thought that film was dire!
pu.ri.ty
AHD: [py‹r“¹-t¶]
D.J. [6pj&*r!ti8]
K.K. [6pj&r!ti]
- The quality or condition of being pure.纯洁的质量或情况
- A quantitative assessment of homogeneity or uniformity.纯度：同质性或一致性的定量评估
- Freedom from sin or guilt; innocence; chastity:清白：没有罪或过错；无罪；清白：“Teach your children . . . the belief in purity of body, mind and soul”(&b{Emmeline Pankhurst})“教导你的孩子们…信仰身体、思想和精神上的清白”(艾米林·潘克赫斯特)
- The absence in speech or writing of slang or other elements deemed inappropriate to good style.纯粹：在语言或文字上不存在俚语或其他不适合于高尚风格的其他因素
- Color The degree to which a color is free from being mixed with other colors.【色彩】 色饱和度：一种颜色不被其他颜色所混杂的程度
n.（名词）
cor.ro.sive
AHD: [k…-r½“s¹v, -z¹v]
D.J. [k*6r*&s!v, -z!v]
K.K. [k*6ros!v, -z!v]
- Having the capability or tendency to cause corrosion:腐蚀的：具有导致腐蚀的能力或倾向的：a corrosive acid.腐蚀性酸
- Gradually destructive; steadily harmful:逐渐破坏：渐渐破坏的；不断有害的：corrosive anxiety; corrosive increases in prices; a corrosive narcotics trade.破坏性的担忧；破坏性的物价上升；有害的麻醉剂买卖
- Spitefully sarcastic:恶意讽刺的：corrosive criticism; corrosive wit.恶意讽刺的批评；恶作剧性的机智
adj.（形容词）
- A substance having the capability or tendency to cause corrosion.腐蚀剂：具有导致腐蚀能力或倾向的物质
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- corro“sively
adv.（副词）
- corro“siveness
n.（名词）
bed.time
AHD: [bµd“tºm”]
D.J. [6bed7ta!m]
K.K. [6bWd7ta!m]
- The time at which one goes to bed.就寝时间：上床睡觉的时间
n.（名词）
bedtime story
- A story that is read or told to a child just before bedtime.睡时故事：在睡前给小孩子念或讲的故事
n.（名词）
secede /sɪˈsiːd/
verb [I] FORMAL
to become independent of a country or area of government:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
secession /sesˈeʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
secessionist /sesˈeʃ.ən.ɪst/
noun [C], adjective FORMAL
to become independent of a country or area of government:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
secession /sesˈeʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
secessionist /sesˈeʃ.ən.ɪst/
noun [C], adjective FORMAL
secateurs UK /ˌsek.əˈtɜːz/ US /-ˈtɚz/
plural noun (US pruning shears)
a garden tool which has two short sharp blades and is used for cutting plant stems
a garden tool which has two short sharp blades and is used for cutting plant stems
secede /sɪˈsiːd/
verb [I] FORMAL
to become independent of a country or area of government:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
secession /sesˈeʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
secessionist /sesˈeʃ.ən.ɪst/
noun [C], adjective FORMAL
to become independent of a country or area of government:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
secession /sesˈeʃ.ən/
noun [U] FORMAL
secessionist /sesˈeʃ.ən.ɪst/
noun [C], adjective FORMAL
cre.dence
AHD: [kr¶d“ns]
D.J. [6kri8dns]
K.K. [6krid2s]
- Acceptance as true or valid; belief.See Synonyms at belief 接受为真实或有效；信任参见 belief
- Claim to acceptance; trustworthiness.证实；可靠
- Recommendation; credentials:介绍信；证明书：a letter of credence.介绍信
- A small table or shelf for holding the bread, wine, and vessels of the Eucharist when they are not in use at the altar.餐具柜：放置尚未在圣坛上使用的圣餐面包、酒类以及器具的小桌子或柜子
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Medieval Latin cr¶dentia 源自 中世纪拉丁语 cr¶dentia
- from Latin cr¶d¶ns cr¶dent- [present participle of] cr¶dere [to believe] * see kerd- 源自 拉丁语 cr¶d¶ns cr¶dent- [] cr¶dere的现在分词 [相信] *参见 kerd-
bench show
- An indoor exhibition of small animals, especially a competitive dog show.狗展览会：小型动物，尤指竞赛狗的室内展览会
n.（名词）
语源：
- [From the benches or platforms on which the dogs are displayed] [由展览狗的长凳或平台而来]
snub /snʌb/
verb [T] -bb-
to insult someone by not giving them any attention or treating them as if they are not important:
I think she felt snubbed because Anthony hadn't bothered to introduce himself.
snub /snʌb/
noun [C]
I simply didn't recognize her and apparently she took it as a snub.
to insult someone by not giving them any attention or treating them as if they are not important:
I think she felt snubbed because Anthony hadn't bothered to introduce himself.
snub /snʌb/
noun [C]
I simply didn't recognize her and apparently she took it as a snub.
snub /snʌb/
verb [T] -bb-
to insult someone by not giving them any attention or treating them as if they are not important:
I think she felt snubbed because Anthony hadn't bothered to introduce himself.
snub /snʌb/
noun [C]
I simply didn't recognize her and apparently she took it as a snub.
to insult someone by not giving them any attention or treating them as if they are not important:
I think she felt snubbed because Anthony hadn't bothered to introduce himself.
snub /snʌb/
noun [C]
I simply didn't recognize her and apparently she took it as a snub.
snub nose noun [C]
a nose that is short and turns upwards at the end
snub-nosed /ˌsnʌbˈnəʊzd/ US /-ˈnoʊzd/
adjective
1 describes a nose which is short and turns up at the end
2 describes a gun that has a very short barrel:
a snub-nosed revolver
snub-nosed /ˌsnʌbˈnəʊzd/ US /-ˈnoʊzd/
adjective
1 describes a nose which is short and turns up at the end
2 describes a gun that has a very short barrel:
a snub-nosed revolver
enigma /ɪˈnɪg.mə/
noun [C]
something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely:
She is a bit of an enigma.
The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of Lord Lucan's disappearance.
enigmatic /ˌen.ɪgˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective
mysterious and impossible to understand completely:
The Mona Lisa has a famously enigmatic smile.
He left an enigmatic message on my answering machine.
enigmatically /ˌen.ɪgˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adverb
"Who was that?" "Just a man I know, " she said enigmatically.
something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely:
She is a bit of an enigma.
The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of Lord Lucan's disappearance.
enigmatic /ˌen.ɪgˈmæt.ɪk/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adjective
mysterious and impossible to understand completely:
The Mona Lisa has a famously enigmatic smile.
He left an enigmatic message on my answering machine.
enigmatically /ˌen.ɪgˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈmæţ-/
adverb
"Who was that?" "Just a man I know, " she said enigmatically.
temerity /təˈmer.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL DISAPPROVING
a willingness to do or say something that shocks or upsets other people:
[+ to infinitive] She had the temerity to call me a liar.
a willingness to do or say something that shocks or upsets other people:
[+ to infinitive] She had the temerity to call me a liar.
primp
AHD: [pr¹mp]
D.J. [pr!mp]
K.K. [pr!mp]
v.（动词） primped,primp.ing,primps
- To dress or groom (oneself) with meticulous or excessive attention to detail.细心打扮，过分修饰：打扮或装饰（自己），过分注意细节地修饰或整理
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care; preen.精心打扮：极其用心地打扮或修饰自己；精心装扮
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Perhaps alteration of prim 1可能为 prim1的变化
off-key /ˌɒfˈkiː/ US /ˌɑːf-/
adverb
If you sing or play music off-key, you produce notes which are slightly higher or lower than they should be.
If you sing or play music off-key, you produce notes which are slightly higher or lower than they should be.
obsequious /əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
too eager to praise or obey someone:
She is almost embarrassingly obsequious to anyone in authority.
too eager to praise or obey someone:
She is almost embarrassingly obsequious to anyone in authority.
embrace (HOLD) /ɪmˈbreɪs/
verb [I or T] LITERARY
to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:
She saw them embrace on the station platform.
He leant over to embrace the child.
to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone:
She saw them embrace on the station platform.
He leant over to embrace the child.
embrace (INCLUDE) /ɪmˈbreɪs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to include something, often as one of a number of things:
Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics.
to include something, often as one of a number of things:
Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics.
embrace (ACCEPT) /ɪmˈbreɪs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
emergency services plural noun MAINLY UK
the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
retort /rɪˈtɔːt/ US /-ˈtɔːrt/
verb [T]
to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way:
[+ speech] "That doesn't concern you!" she retorted.
retort /rɪˈtɔːt/ US /-ˈtɔːrt/
noun [C]
a quick answer that is angry or funny:
"I'm going to tell him, " said Max. "Just you try!" came the retort.
to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way:
[+ speech] "That doesn't concern you!" she retorted.
retort /rɪˈtɔːt/ US /-ˈtɔːrt/
noun [C]
a quick answer that is angry or funny:
"I'm going to tell him, " said Max. "Just you try!" came the retort.
ream /riːm/
noun
1 [C] SPECIALIZED 500 sheets of paper
2 [C usually plural] INFORMAL a lot of something, especially writing:
She's written reams of poetry.
1 [C] SPECIALIZED 500 sheets of paper
2 [C usually plural] INFORMAL a lot of something, especially writing:
She's written reams of poetry.
hidebound /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/
adjective DISAPPROVING
having fixed opinions and ways of doing things and not willing to change or be influenced, especially by new or modern ideas
having fixed opinions and ways of doing things and not willing to change or be influenced, especially by new or modern ideas
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
unwitting /ʌnˈwɪt.ɪŋ/ US /-ˈwɪţ-/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
without knowing or planning:
The two women claimed they were the unwitting victims of a drugs dealer who planted a large quantity of heroin in their luggage.
unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪt.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈwɪţ-/
adverb FORMAL
I regret any anxiety or concern which I may, unwittingly, have caused.
without knowing or planning:
The two women claimed they were the unwitting victims of a drugs dealer who planted a large quantity of heroin in their luggage.
unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪt.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈwɪţ-/
adverb FORMAL
I regret any anxiety or concern which I may, unwittingly, have caused.
gash /gæʃ/
noun [C]
a long deep cut, especially in the skin
gash /gæʃ/
verb [T]
She slipped on a rock and gashed her knee.
a long deep cut, especially in the skin
gash /gæʃ/
verb [T]
She slipped on a rock and gashed her knee.
emigrate /ˈem.ɪ.greɪt/
verb [I]
to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one:
Millions of Germans emigrated from Europe to America in the nineteenth century.
How long ago did your parents emigrate?
emigration /ˌem.ɪˈgreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
emigrant /ˈem.ɪ.grənt/
noun [C]
a person who emigrates
Compare immigrant.
to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one:
Millions of Germans emigrated from Europe to America in the nineteenth century.
How long ago did your parents emigrate?
emigration /ˌem.ɪˈgreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
emigrant /ˈem.ɪ.grənt/
noun [C]
a person who emigrates
Compare immigrant.
emergency services plural noun MAINLY UK
the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
dissolute /ˈdɪs.ə.luːt/
adjective LITERARY
(of a person) living in a way that other people strongly disapprove of; immoral:
He led a dissolute life, drinking and womanising till his death.
dissolutely /ˈdɪs.ə.luːt.li/
adverb LITERARY
dissoluteness /ˈdɪs.ə.luːt.nəs/
noun [U] LITERARY
(of a person) living in a way that other people strongly disapprove of; immoral:
He led a dissolute life, drinking and womanising till his death.
dissolutely /ˈdɪs.ə.luːt.li/
adverb LITERARY
dissoluteness /ˈdɪs.ə.luːt.nəs/
noun [U] LITERARY
miff
AHD: [m¹f]
D.J. [m!f]
K.K. [m!f]
- A petulant, bad-tempered mood; a huff.发脾气，愠怒：任性、坏脾气；恼怒
- A petty quarrel or argument; a tiff.无谓的争吵：不重要的争吵或争论；口角
n.（名词）
- To cause to become offended or annoyed.使生气，使发脾气：使变得生气或恼火
v.tr.（及物动词） miffed,miff.ing,miffs
语源：
- [Possibly expressive of disgust] [可能表示厌恶]
cu.vette
AHD: [ky›“vµt]
D.J. [6kju8vet]
K.K. [6kjuvWt]
- A small, transparent, often tubular laboratory vessel.试管：一种透明的、通常为管状的实验用小容器
n.（名词）
语源：
- French [diminutive of] cuve [tub] 法语 [] cuve的小后缀 [管]
- from Latin c&9{¿pa} 源自 拉丁语 c&9{¿pa}
sacrilege /ˈsæk.rɪ.lɪdʒ/
noun [S or U]
(an act of) treating something holy or important without respect:
[+ to infinitive] Muslims consider it sacrilege to wear shoes inside a mosque.
It would be a sacrilege to put a neon sign on that beautiful old building.
sacrilegious /ˌsæk.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
adjective
sacrilegious practices/acts
sacrilegiously /ˌsæk.rɪˈlɪdʒ.ə.sli/
adverb
(an act of) treating something holy or important without respect:
[+ to infinitive] Muslims consider it sacrilege to wear shoes inside a mosque.
It would be a sacrilege to put a neon sign on that beautiful old building.
sacrilegious /ˌsæk.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
adjective
sacrilegious practices/acts
sacrilegiously /ˌsæk.rɪˈlɪdʒ.ə.sli/
adverb
gainsay /ˌgeɪnˈseɪ/
verb [T often in negatives] gainsaid, gainsaid FORMAL
to refuse to accept something as the truth:
Certainly there's no gainsaying (= It is not possible to doubt) the technical brilliance of his performance.
to refuse to accept something as the truth:
Certainly there's no gainsaying (= It is not possible to doubt) the technical brilliance of his performance.
vivacious /vɪˈveɪ.ʃəs/
adjective APPROVING
A vivacious person, especially a woman or girl, is attractively energetic and enthusiastic:
He brought along his wife, a vivacious blonde, some twenty years his junior.
vivaciously /vɪˈveɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb APPROVING
vivacity /vɪˈvæs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
A vivacious person, especially a woman or girl, is attractively energetic and enthusiastic:
He brought along his wife, a vivacious blonde, some twenty years his junior.
vivaciously /vɪˈveɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb APPROVING
vivacity /vɪˈvæs.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
vague /veɪg/
adjective
1 not clearly expressed, known, described or decided:
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
The patient had complained of vague pains and backache.
2 not clear in shape, or not clearly seen:
Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure.
3 describes someone who is not able to think clearly, or who, sometimes as a way of hiding what they really think, does not express their opinions clearly:
My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she's left things.
Their report is studiously vague (= intentionally not exact) on future economic prospects.
vaguely /ˈveɪ.gli/
adverb
I vaguely remembered having met her before.
vagueness /ˈveɪg.nəs/
noun [U]
1 not clearly expressed, known, described or decided:
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
The patient had complained of vague pains and backache.
2 not clear in shape, or not clearly seen:
Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure.
3 describes someone who is not able to think clearly, or who, sometimes as a way of hiding what they really think, does not express their opinions clearly:
My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she's left things.
Their report is studiously vague (= intentionally not exact) on future economic prospects.
vaguely /ˈveɪ.gli/
adverb
I vaguely remembered having met her before.
vagueness /ˈveɪg.nəs/
noun [U]
decorum /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/ US /-ˈkɔːr.əm/
noun [U] FORMAL
behaviour that is controlled, calm and polite:
As young ladies we were expected to act/behave with proper decorum.
behaviour that is controlled, calm and polite:
As young ladies we were expected to act/behave with proper decorum.
lacerate /ˈlæs.ər.eɪt/ US /-ə.reɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cut or tear something, especially flesh:
The man's face was severely lacerated in the accident.
laceration /ˌlæs.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-əˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a cut:
The boy had received horrific injuries in the attack, including lacerations to both arms.
The body showed signs of laceration and bruising.
to cut or tear something, especially flesh:
The man's face was severely lacerated in the accident.
laceration /ˌlæs.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-əˈreɪ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a cut:
The boy had received horrific injuries in the attack, including lacerations to both arms.
The body showed signs of laceration and bruising.
lace sth up phrasal verb [M]
to fasten shoes, boots or a piece of clothing by tying the laces:
She can lace up her shoes and she's only five!
lace-up shoes
lace-ups /ˈleɪs.ʌps/
plural noun
shoes or boots which are fastened using laces:
a pair of lace-ups
She can lace up her shoes and she's only five!
lace-up shoes
lace-ups /ˈleɪs.ʌps/
plural noun
shoes or boots which are fastened using laces:
a pair of lace-ups
mo.ti.vate
AHD: [m½“t…-v³t”]
D.J. [6m*&t*7ve!t]
K.K. [6mot*7vet]
- To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel.提供动机：给予（某人做…的）动机；使行动；推动
v.tr.（及物动词） mo.ti.vat.ed,mo.ti.vat.ing,mo.ti.vates
继承用法：
- mo“tiva”tor
n.（名词）
DE
- Delaware. Delaware.
abbr.（略语）
coerce /kəʊˈɜːs/ US /koʊˈɝːs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to persuade someone forcefully to do something which they are unwilling to do:
The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.
coercion /kəʊˈɜː.ʃən/ US /koʊˈɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
He claimed the police had used coercion, threats and promises to illegally obtain the statement.
coercive /kəʊˈɜː.sɪv/ US /koʊˈɝː-/
adjective
using force to persuade people to do things which they are unwilling to do:
The president relied on the coercive powers of the military.
coercive measures/tactics
to persuade someone forcefully to do something which they are unwilling to do:
The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.
coercion /kəʊˈɜː.ʃən/ US /koʊˈɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
He claimed the police had used coercion, threats and promises to illegally obtain the statement.
coercive /kəʊˈɜː.sɪv/ US /koʊˈɝː-/
adjective
using force to persuade people to do things which they are unwilling to do:
The president relied on the coercive powers of the military.
coercive measures/tactics
plastic (SUBSTANCE) /ˈplæs.tɪk/
noun [C or U]
an artificial substance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different uses:
He put a sheet of plastic over the broken window.
Those flowers aren't real - they're made of plastic.
plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/
adjective
1 made of plastic:
a plastic bag/box/cup
2 DISAPPROVING artificial or false:
I hate the hostesses' false cheerfulness and plastic smiles.
plastics /ˈplæs.tɪks/
noun [U]
the process or business of producing plastic:
The company has moved into plastics.
the plastics industry
an artificial substance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different uses:
He put a sheet of plastic over the broken window.
Those flowers aren't real - they're made of plastic.
plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/
adjective
1 made of plastic:
a plastic bag/box/cup
2 DISAPPROVING artificial or false:
I hate the hostesses' false cheerfulness and plastic smiles.
plastics /ˈplæs.tɪks/
noun [U]
the process or business of producing plastic:
The company has moved into plastics.
the plastics industry
plastic (SOFT) /ˈplæs.tɪk/
adjective
soft enough to be changed into a new shape:
Clay is a very plastic material.
This metal is plastic at high temperatures.
plasticity /plæsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /plæsˈtɪs.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
soft enough to be changed into a new shape:
Clay is a very plastic material.
This metal is plastic at high temperatures.
plasticity /plæsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ US /plæsˈtɪs.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
noun [C] plural UK plateaux or US ALSO plateaus
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əˈsɪŋ.krə.si/
noun [C usually plural]
a strange or unusual habit, way of behaving or feature that someone or something has:
She often cracks her knuckles when she's speaking - it's one of her little idiosyncrasies.
One of the idiosyncrasies of this printer is that you can't stop it once it has started to print.
idiosyncratic /ˌɪd.i.ə.sɪŋˈkræt.ɪk/ US /-ˈkræţ-/
adjective
The film, 3 hours long, is directed in his usual idiosyncratic style.
a strange or unusual habit, way of behaving or feature that someone or something has:
She often cracks her knuckles when she's speaking - it's one of her little idiosyncrasies.
One of the idiosyncrasies of this printer is that you can't stop it once it has started to print.
idiosyncratic /ˌɪd.i.ə.sɪŋˈkræt.ɪk/ US /-ˈkræţ-/
adjective
The film, 3 hours long, is directed in his usual idiosyncratic style.
ice-blue /aɪsˈbluː/
adjective
very pale blue in colour
very pale blue in colour
concrete (HARD MATERIAL) /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
noun [U]
a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water:
reinforced concrete
a concrete floor/path
a grey concrete building
concrete /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
verb [T]
to cover something in concrete:
Why did you concrete over that nice garden?
a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water:
reinforced concrete
a concrete floor/path
a grey concrete building
concrete /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
verb [T]
to cover something in concrete:
Why did you concrete over that nice garden?
concrete (CERTAIN) /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ US /ˈkɑːn-/
adjective
clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt:
They think she killed her husband, but they've no concrete evidence.
We've got a general idea of what we want, but nothing concrete at the moment.
clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt:
They think she killed her husband, but they've no concrete evidence.
We've got a general idea of what we want, but nothing concrete at the moment.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
creek /kriːk/
noun [C]
1 UK a narrow area of water that flows into the land from the sea, a lake, etc.
2 US a stream or narrow river
1 UK a narrow area of water that flows into the land from the sea, a lake, etc.
2 US a stream or narrow river
crape myrtle noun [C or U]
a small tree with purple, pink or white flowers
satire /ˈsæt.aɪəʳ/ US /-aɪr/
noun [C or U]
a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, or a piece of writing or play which uses this style:
political satire
Her play was a biting/cruel satire on life in the 80s.
satirical /səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
satirical cartoons/magazines
satirist /ˈsæt.ɪ.rɪst/ US /ˈsæţ.ɚ.ɪst/
noun [C]
a person who writes satire
satirize, UK USUALLY satirise /ˈsæt.ɪ.raɪz/ US /ˈsæţ.ə.raɪz/
verb [T]
to use satire to show that people or ideas have bad qualities or are wrong
a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, or a piece of writing or play which uses this style:
political satire
Her play was a biting/cruel satire on life in the 80s.
satirical /səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
satirical cartoons/magazines
satirist /ˈsæt.ɪ.rɪst/ US /ˈsæţ.ɚ.ɪst/
noun [C]
a person who writes satire
satirize, UK USUALLY satirise /ˈsæt.ɪ.raɪz/ US /ˈsæţ.ə.raɪz/
verb [T]
to use satire to show that people or ideas have bad qualities or are wrong
oath (PROMISE) /əʊθ/ US /oʊθ/
noun [C]
a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:
Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord.
The witness placed her hand on the Bible and took the oath (= promised to tell the truth).
a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:
Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord.
The witness placed her hand on the Bible and took the oath (= promised to tell the truth).
oath (SWEAR WORD) /əʊθ/ US /oʊθ/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a swear word, especially one which uses a name for God:
muttering/mouthing oaths
a swear word, especially one which uses a name for God:
muttering/mouthing oaths
oats /əʊts/ US /oʊts/
plural noun
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
a grass-like cereal plant, or its seeds which are used in baking and cooking and also to feed animals:
a field of oats
rolled oats (= oats that have been pressed flat)
porridge oats
These biscuits contain oats.
oat /əʊt/ US /oʊt/
adjective [before noun]
made of or from oats:
oat biscuits
oat bran/cereal
prud.ish
AHD: [pr›“d¹sh]
D.J. [6pru8d!.]
K.K. [6prud!.]
- Marked by or exhibiting the characteristics of a prude; priggish.过分拘谨：带有或显示出一个过分拘谨的人的特征的；古板的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- prud“ishly
adv.（副词）
- prud“ishness
n.（名词）
inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
unable to be removed:
an inalienable right
He maintains that Taiwan has always been an inalienable part of China.
unable to be removed:
an inalienable right
He maintains that Taiwan has always been an inalienable part of China.
reassure /ˌriː.əˈʃɔːʳ/ US /-ˈʃʊr/
verb [T]
to comfort someone and stop them from worrying:
[+ to infinitive] I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces.
[+ (that)] He reassured me (that) my cheque would arrive soon.
reassuring /ˌriː.əˈʃɔː.rɪŋ/ US /-ˈʃʊr.ɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel less worried:
He smiled at me in a reassuring way.
reassuringly /ˌriː.əˈʃɔː.rɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈʃʊr.ɪŋ-/
adverb
"Don't worry, " he said reassuringly. "Everything will be alright."
reassurance /ˌriː.əˈʃɔː.rənts/ US /-ˈʃʊr.ənts/
noun [C or U]
words of advice and comfort intended to make someone feel less worried:
I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance.
Despite her father's reassurances, she was still frightened of the dark.
to comfort someone and stop them from worrying:
[+ to infinitive] I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces.
[+ (that)] He reassured me (that) my cheque would arrive soon.
reassuring /ˌriː.əˈʃɔː.rɪŋ/ US /-ˈʃʊr.ɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel less worried:
He smiled at me in a reassuring way.
reassuringly /ˌriː.əˈʃɔː.rɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈʃʊr.ɪŋ-/
adverb
"Don't worry, " he said reassuringly. "Everything will be alright."
reassurance /ˌriː.əˈʃɔː.rənts/ US /-ˈʃʊr.ənts/
noun [C or U]
words of advice and comfort intended to make someone feel less worried:
I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance.
Despite her father's reassurances, she was still frightened of the dark.
dol.drums
AHD: [d½l“dr…mz”, dôl“-, d¼l“-]
D.J. [6d*&l7dr*mz, 6d%8l-, 6dKl-]
K.K. [6dol7dr*mz, 6d%l-, 6d$l-]
- A period of stagnation or slump.经济萧条期：经济萧条或衰落期
- A period of depression or unhappy listlessness.忧郁期：没精打采的日子，消沉的日子
- A region of the ocean near the equator, characterized by calms, light winds, or squalls.赤道无风带：靠近赤道的海域，特征是或风平浪静，或起微风或起飓风
- The weather conditions characteristic of these regions of the ocean.无风天气：赤道无风带的无风天气
pl.n.(used with a sing. or pl. verb)（复数名词）（与单数或复数动词连用）
语源：
- Alteration influenced by tantrum 受 tantrum的变化
- of obsolete doldrum [dullard] 废语 doldrum的变化 [笨蛋]
- from Middle English dold [past participle of] dullen [to dull] 源自 中古英语 dold [] dullen的过去分词 [使枯燥]
- from dul [dull] * see dull 源自 dul [枯燥] *参见 dull
bomb.sight
AHD: [b¼m“sºt”]
D.J. [6bKm7sa!t]
K.K. [6b$m7sa!t]
- A device in a combat aircraft for determining the point at which to drop a bomb in order to strike a target.炸弹瞄准器：战斗机上的一种装置，用来确定为击中目标应向哪个点投弹
n.（名词）
uncanny /ʌnˈkæn.i/
adjective
strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain:
an uncanny resemblance
uncannily /ʌnˈkæn.ɪ.li/
adverb
Her predictions turned out to be uncannily accurate.
strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain:
an uncanny resemblance
uncannily /ʌnˈkæn.ɪ.li/
adverb
Her predictions turned out to be uncannily accurate.
emollient /ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/ US /-ˈmɑː.li-/
noun [C]
a cream or liquid which makes dry or sore skin softer or less painful
emollient /ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/ US /-ˈmɑː.li-/
adjective
1 helping dry, sore skin:
an emollient cream
2 FORMAL calming and avoiding argument:
an emollient mood/tone
a cream or liquid which makes dry or sore skin softer or less painful
emollient /ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/ US /-ˈmɑː.li-/
adjective
1 helping dry, sore skin:
an emollient cream
2 FORMAL calming and avoiding argument:
an emollient mood/tone
emergency services plural noun MAINLY UK
the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
sullen /ˈsʌl.ən/
adjective
angry and unwilling to smile or be pleasant to people:
His daughters stared back at him with an expression of sullen resentment.
LITERARY She looked up at the sullen (= dark and unpleasant) sky and shuddered.
sullenly /ˈsʌl.ən.li/
adverb
She turned her back to him and stared sullenly out of the window.
sullenness /ˈsʌl.ən.nəs/
noun [U]
angry and unwilling to smile or be pleasant to people:
His daughters stared back at him with an expression of sullen resentment.
LITERARY She looked up at the sullen (= dark and unpleasant) sky and shuddered.
sullenly /ˈsʌl.ən.li/
adverb
She turned her back to him and stared sullenly out of the window.
sullenness /ˈsʌl.ən.nəs/
noun [U]
pariah /pəˈraɪə/
noun [C]
a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected or trusted
a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected or trusted
arcane /ɑːˈkeɪn/ US /ɑːr-/
adjective FORMAL
mysterious and known only by a few people:
He was the only person who understood all the arcane details of the agreement.
This argument may seem arcane to those not closely involved in the world of finance.
mysterious and known only by a few people:
He was the only person who understood all the arcane details of the agreement.
This argument may seem arcane to those not closely involved in the world of finance.
desecrate /ˈdes.ɪ.kreɪt/
verb [T]
to damage or show a lack of respect towards something holy or highly respected:
The mosque/shrine was desecrated by vandals.
It's a crime to desecrate the country's flag.
desecration /ˌdes.ɪˈkreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
People were horrified at the desecration of the cemetery.
to damage or show a lack of respect towards something holy or highly respected:
The mosque/shrine was desecrated by vandals.
It's a crime to desecrate the country's flag.
desecration /ˌdes.ɪˈkreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
People were horrified at the desecration of the cemetery.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
want (DESIRE) /wɒnt/ US /wɑːnt/
verb [T]
1 to desire a particular thing or plan of action. 'Want' is not used in polite requests in British English:
I want some chocolate.
She wants a word with you.
He's everything you'd ever want in a man - bright, funny and attractive.
[+ to infinitive] What do you want to eat?
[+ object + to infinitive] Do you want me to take you to the station?
[+ object + past participle] This letter - do you want it sent first class?
[+ object + adjective] Do you want this pie hot?
[+ object + ing form of verb] I don't want a load of traffic going past my house all night, waking me up.
You wait - by next year she'll be wanting a bigger house!
Compare like (WANT).
2 to wish or need someone to be present:
Am I wanted at the meeting tomorrow?
He is wanted by the police (= The police are searching for him).
3 INFORMAL want in/out of to want to start or stop being involved in something:
I want out of the whole venture before it's too late.
wanted /ˈwɒn.tɪd/ US /ˈwɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective
She was a much wanted baby (= her parents wanted to have her).
He's a wanted man (= the police are searching for him).
1 to desire a particular thing or plan of action. 'Want' is not used in polite requests in British English:
I want some chocolate.
She wants a word with you.
He's everything you'd ever want in a man - bright, funny and attractive.
[+ to infinitive] What do you want to eat?
[+ object + to infinitive] Do you want me to take you to the station?
[+ object + past participle] This letter - do you want it sent first class?
[+ object + adjective] Do you want this pie hot?
[+ object + ing form of verb] I don't want a load of traffic going past my house all night, waking me up.
You wait - by next year she'll be wanting a bigger house!
Compare like (WANT).
2 to wish or need someone to be present:
Am I wanted at the meeting tomorrow?
He is wanted by the police (= The police are searching for him).
3 INFORMAL want in/out of to want to start or stop being involved in something:
I want out of the whole venture before it's too late.
wanted /ˈwɒn.tɪd/ US /ˈwɑːn.ţɪd/
adjective
She was a much wanted baby (= her parents wanted to have her).
He's a wanted man (= the police are searching for him).
want (NEED) /wɒnt/ US /wɑːnt/
verb [T]
1 to need something:
Do you think this soup wants a bit of salt?
[+ ing form of verb] The wine is in the fridge - it just wants cooling for a couple of minutes.
If you ask me that child wants a good slap!
2 want to used in giving advice to mean that someone should do something:
You want to tell him now, before it's too late.
want /wɒnt/
noun
in want of needing:
He appeared tired and in want of a shave.
wants /wɒnts/
plural noun FORMAL
needs:
Our wants are few.
1 to need something:
Do you think this soup wants a bit of salt?
[+ ing form of verb] The wine is in the fridge - it just wants cooling for a couple of minutes.
If you ask me that child wants a good slap!
2 want to used in giving advice to mean that someone should do something:
You want to tell him now, before it's too late.
want /wɒnt/
noun
in want of needing:
He appeared tired and in want of a shave.
wants /wɒnts/
plural noun FORMAL
needs:
Our wants are few.
want (LACK) /wɒnt/ US /wɑːnt/
noun [U]
a lack of something:
For want of anything better to do I watched television for a while.
If we fail it won't be for want of trying (= We have tried even if we fail).
wanting /ˈwɒn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈwɑːn.ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
lacking:
I think she's perhaps a little wanting in charm.
a lack of something:
For want of anything better to do I watched television for a while.
If we fail it won't be for want of trying (= We have tried even if we fail).
wanting /ˈwɒn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈwɑːn.ţɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL
lacking:
I think she's perhaps a little wanting in charm.
impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities or reputation by criticizing them:
Are you impugning my competence as a professional designer?
to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities or reputation by criticizing them:
Are you impugning my competence as a professional designer?
flamboyant /flæmˈbɔɪ.ənt/
adjective
very confident in behaviour, or intended to be noticed, especially by being brightly coloured:
a flamboyant gesture
The writer's flamboyant lifestyle was well known.
His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion.
flamboyance /flæmˈbɔɪ.ənts/
noun [U]
Her flamboyance annoys some people but delights others.
flamboyantly /flæmˈbɔɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
very confident in behaviour, or intended to be noticed, especially by being brightly coloured:
a flamboyant gesture
The writer's flamboyant lifestyle was well known.
His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion.
flamboyance /flæmˈbɔɪ.ənts/
noun [U]
Her flamboyance annoys some people but delights others.
flamboyantly /flæmˈbɔɪ.ənt.li/
adverb
per.qui.site
AHD: [pûr“kw¹-z¹t]
D.J. [6pT8kw!z!t]
K.K. [6pPkw!z!t]
- A payment or profit received in addition to a regular wage or salary, especially a benefit expected as one's due.See Synonyms at right 额外收入，额外利益，津贴：除正常的工资或薪水以外，收到的报酬或利润，尤指某人期望得到的应得利益参见 right
- A tip; a gratuity.小费，奖金
- Something claimed as an exclusive right:特权：额外的权利赋予的东西：“Politics was the perquisite of the upper class”(&b{Richard B. Sewall})“参政是上层阶级的特权”(理查德B.休厄尔)
n.（名词）
语源：
- From Middle English perquisites [property acquired otherwise than by inheritance] 源自 中古英语 perquisites [不是通过继承而获得的财富]
- from Medieval Latin perqu&9{ºs&9{º}tum} [acquisition] 源自 中世纪拉丁语 perqu&9{ºs&9{º}tum} [获得物]
- from Latin [neuter past participle of] perqu&9{º}rere [to search diligently for] 源自 拉丁语 [] perqu&9{º}rere的中性过去分词 [努力地搜查]
- per- [per-] per- [前缀，表示“通过，透过”等意]
- quaerere [to seek] quaerere [寻找]
evoke /ɪˈvəʊk/ US /-ˈvoʊk/
verb [T]
to make someone remember something or feel an emotion:
That smell always evokes memories of my old school.
a detergent designed to evoke the fresh smell of summer meadows
evocation /ˌiː.vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌev.ə-/
noun [C or U]
evocative /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv/
adjective
making you remember or imagine something pleasant:
evocative music
a sound evocative of the sea
evocatively /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv-/
adverb
to make someone remember something or feel an emotion:
That smell always evokes memories of my old school.
a detergent designed to evoke the fresh smell of summer meadows
evocation /ˌiː.vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌev.ə-/
noun [C or U]
evocative /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv/
adjective
making you remember or imagine something pleasant:
evocative music
a sound evocative of the sea
evocatively /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv.li/ US /-ˈvɑː.kə.ţɪv-/
adverb
extract /ɪkˈstrækt/
verb [T]
1 to remove or take out something:
They used to extract iron ore from this site.
The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking.
The tooth was eventually extracted.
2 to make someone give you something when they do not want to:
After much persuasion they managed to extract the information from him.
extract /ˈek.strækt/
noun
1 [C or U] a substance taken from a plant, flower, etc. and used especially in food or medicine:
malt/yeast extract
The cream contained extracts of/from several plants.
2 [C] a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc:
They published an extract from his autobiography.
extraction /ɪkˈstræk.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the process of removing something, especially by force:
The extraction of minerals has damaged the countryside.
2 [C] SPECIALIZED the removal of a tooth:
She had two extractions.
3 be of French/German/Chinese, etc. extraction to be from a family that originally came from another country
1 to remove or take out something:
They used to extract iron ore from this site.
The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking.
The tooth was eventually extracted.
2 to make someone give you something when they do not want to:
After much persuasion they managed to extract the information from him.
extract /ˈek.strækt/
noun
1 [C or U] a substance taken from a plant, flower, etc. and used especially in food or medicine:
malt/yeast extract
The cream contained extracts of/from several plants.
2 [C] a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc:
They published an extract from his autobiography.
extraction /ɪkˈstræk.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] the process of removing something, especially by force:
The extraction of minerals has damaged the countryside.
2 [C] SPECIALIZED the removal of a tooth:
She had two extractions.
3 be of French/German/Chinese, etc. extraction to be from a family that originally came from another country
inanimate /ɪˈnæn.ɪ.mət/
adjective
possessing none of the characteristics of life that an animal or plant has:
He looks at me as if I'm an inanimate object.
possessing none of the characteristics of life that an animal or plant has:
He looks at me as if I'm an inanimate object.
rejoice /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
verb [I] FORMAL
to feel or show great happiness about something:
Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.
She rejoiced in her good fortune.
[+ to infinitive] I rejoiced to see that she had made such a quick recovery.
rejoicing /rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/
noun [U] FORMAL
when you feel or show great happiness about something:
There was much rejoicing at/over the good news.
to feel or show great happiness about something:
Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.
She rejoiced in her good fortune.
[+ to infinitive] I rejoiced to see that she had made such a quick recovery.
rejoicing /rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/
noun [U] FORMAL
when you feel or show great happiness about something:
There was much rejoicing at/over the good news.
relegate /ˈrel.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
1 to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position:
She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.
2 UK If a football team is relegated, it is moved down to a lower division:
If Southampton lose again they may be relegated from the Premier League to the First Division.
Compare promote (RAISE).
relegation /ˌrel.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] UK
the act of moving a football team to a lower division:
Southampton face relegation if they lose again.
nul.li.fi.ca.tion
AHD: [n¾l”…-f¹-k³“sh…n]
D.J. [7nJl*f!6ke!.*n]
K.K. [7nJl*f!6ke.*n]
- The act of nullifying.无效：使…无效的行为
- The state of being nullified.取消：被取消的状态
- Refusal or failure of a U.S. state to recognize or enforce a federal law within its boundaries.州对国会法令拒绝执行：美国的一个州在其境内对联邦法律拒绝或不能够承认或执行
n.（名词）
继承用法：
- nul”lifica“tionist
n.（名词）
hovel /ˈhɒv.əl/ US /ˈhɑː.vəl/
noun [C]
a small home which is dirty and in bad condition
a small home which is dirty and in bad condition
hove /həʊv/ US /hoʊv/
verb LITERARY
hove in(to) sight/view appeared:
After 30 minutes, a large ship hove into sight on the horizon.
hove in(to) sight/view appeared:
After 30 minutes, a large ship hove into sight on the horizon.
vulgar (NOT SUITABLE) /ˈvʌl.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not suitable, simple, graceful or beautiful; common or not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society:
a vulgar patterned shirt
I've no idea how much the clothes cost because there was nothing so vulgar as a price tag in evidence.
Isn't it rather vulgar to talk about how much money you earn?
vulgarity /vʌlˈgær.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
vulgarly /ˈvʌl.gəl.i/ US /-gɚ.li/
adverb
not suitable, simple, graceful or beautiful; common or not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society:
a vulgar patterned shirt
I've no idea how much the clothes cost because there was nothing so vulgar as a price tag in evidence.
Isn't it rather vulgar to talk about how much money you earn?
vulgarity /vʌlˈgær.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
vulgarly /ˈvʌl.gəl.i/ US /-gɚ.li/
adverb
vulgar (RUDE) /ˈvʌl.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way:
It was an extremely vulgar joke.
vulgarity /vʌlˈgær.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
vulgarly /ˈvʌl.gəl.i/ US /-gɚ.li/
adverb
rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way:
It was an extremely vulgar joke.
vulgarity /vʌlˈgær.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U]
vulgarly /ˈvʌl.gəl.i/ US /-gɚ.li/
adverb
vroom /vruːm/ /vrʊm/
exclamation INFORMAL
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
sedentary /ˈsed.ən.tri/ US /-ter.i/
adjective
involving little exercise or physical activity:
a sedentary job/occupation
My doctor says I should start playing sport because my lifestyle is too sedentary.
involving little exercise or physical activity:
a sedentary job/occupation
My doctor says I should start playing sport because my lifestyle is too sedentary.
sedan chair noun [C]
in the past, an enclosed seat for one person with horizontal poles at either side, designed to be lifted and carried by two people
spurn /spɜːn/ US /spɝːn/
verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not worth having:
She spurned my offers of help.
Ellis plays the part of the young lover spurned by his mistress.
to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not worth having:
She spurned my offers of help.
Ellis plays the part of the young lover spurned by his mistress.
pine 1
AHD: [pºn]
D.J. [pa!n]
K.K. [pa!n]
- Any of various evergreen trees of the genusPinus, having fascicles of needle-shaped leaves and producing woody, seed-bearing cones. These trees are widely cultivated for ornament and shade and for their timber and resinous sap, which yields turpentine and pine tar. 松树：一种松树 属常青树，有针状叶簇且产出木质带籽的球果。这种树作为装饰、乘凉、木材和产生松油和松焦油的树脂而广泛种植
- Any of various other coniferous trees, such as the Norfolk Island pine.（其它）针叶状树：其它针叶状树，如尼福克岛松
- The wood of any of these trees.松木：松树的木料
n.（名词）
- Often used to modify another noun:常用来修饰其它名词：pine floors; pine walls.松木地板；松木墙
n.attributive.（定语名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English p&9{ºn-} as in p&9{ºntreow} [pine tree] 源自 古英语 p&9{ºn-} 如在 p&9{ºntreow} [松树]
- from Latin p&9{ºnus} * see pei…- 源自 拉丁语 p&9{ºnus} *参见 pei…-
pine 2
AHD: [pºn]
D.J. [pa!n]
K.K. [pa!n]
v.（动词） pined,pin.ing,pines
- To feel a lingering, often nostalgic desire.See Synonyms at yearn 怀念：怀念，常指思乡的愿望参见 yearn
- To wither or waste away from longing or grief:消瘦，憔悴：因怀念、痛苦而消瘦或衰弱：pined away and died.憔悴忧伤而死
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To grieve or mourn for.哀悼，为…悲哀
v.tr.Archaic （及物动词）【古语】
- Intense longing or grief.悲痛、惨痛：极度悲哀，痛念
n.Archaic （名词）【古语】
语源：
- Middle English pinen 中古英语 pinen
- from Old English p&9{ºnian} [to cause to suffer] 源自 古英语 p&9{ºnian} [导致受苦]
- from *p&9{ºne} [pain] 源自 *p&9{ºne} [痛苦]
- from Vulgar Latin *p¶na [penalty] 源自 俗拉丁语 *p¶na [惩罚]
- variant of Latin poena 拉丁语 poena的变体
- from Greek poin¶ * see k wei- 1源自 希腊语 poin¶ *参见 k wei- 1
doc.
- Document. Document.
abbr.（略语）
gobble (EAT) /ˈgɒb.ļ/ US /ˈgɑː.bļ/
verb [I or T] INFORMAL
to eat food too fast:
She gobbled her dinner (down/up).
to eat food too fast:
She gobbled her dinner (down/up).
gobble (MAKE NOISE) /ˈgɒb.ļ/ US /ˈgɑː.bļ/
verb [I]
to make the sound of a male turkey
to make the sound of a male turkey
golf ball (SPORT) noun [C]
a small hard white ball used for playing golf
golf ball (PRINTING) noun [C]
a small metal ball with raised letter shapes on it which is used in some types of computer printer and typewriter
rep.li.cate
AHD: [rµp“l¹-k³t”]
D.J. [6repl!7ke!t]
K.K. [6rWpl!7ket]
AHD: [-k³“t¹d] [-k¹t]
AHD: [-k¹t]
v.（动词） rep.li.cat.ed,rep.li.cat.ing,rep.li.cates
- To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat.复制：复印、复写、复制或重复
- Biology To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of (genetic material, a cell, or an organism).【生物学】 复制：复制或产生（遗传物质、细胞或有机体）的一份或多份完全相同的复制品
- To fold over or bend back.折转；反折
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become replicated; undergo replication.复制：使复制；进行复制
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- Folded over or bent back upon itself:折转的：自己反折或反叠的：a replicate leaf.反叠叶
adj.also （形容词） 也作
- A repetition of an experiment or a procedure.同样的实验：某一实验或过程的重复
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English replicaten 中古英语 replicaten
- from Late Latin replic³re replic³t- [to repeat] 源自 后期拉丁语 replic³re replic³t- [重复]
- from Latin [to fold back] 源自 拉丁语 [折返]
- re- [re-] re- [前缀，表“回应，后退”之义]
- plic³re [to fold] * see plek- plic³re [折迭] *参见 plek-
继承用法：
- rep“lica”tive
adj.（形容词）
symmetry /ˈsɪm.ə.tri/
noun [U]
1 the quality of having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is attractive, or similarity of shape or contents:
The design of the house had a pleasing symmetry, its oblong shape being picked up in its elongated windows.
Compare asymmetry at asymmetric.
2 SPECIALIZED in mathematics, the quality of having two parts that match exactly, either when one half is like an image of the other half in a mirror, or when one part can take the place of another if it is turned 90掳 or 180掳
symmetrical /sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/
adjective (ALSO symmetric)
symmetrically /sɪˈmet.rɪ.kli/
adverb
1 the quality of having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is attractive, or similarity of shape or contents:
The design of the house had a pleasing symmetry, its oblong shape being picked up in its elongated windows.
Compare asymmetry at asymmetric.
2 SPECIALIZED in mathematics, the quality of having two parts that match exactly, either when one half is like an image of the other half in a mirror, or when one part can take the place of another if it is turned 90掳 or 180掳
symmetrical /sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/
adjective (ALSO symmetric)
symmetrically /sɪˈmet.rɪ.kli/
adverb
swim (MOVE IN WATER) /swɪm/
verb [I or T] swimming, swam, swum
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
1 to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body:
We spent the day on the beach but it was too cold to go swimming.
Her ambition is to swim (across) the English Channel.
I swam two miles this morning.
2 DISAPPROVING be swimming in/with sth If food is swimming in/with a liquid, it has too much of that liquid in it or on it:
The salad was swimming in oil.
swim /swɪm/
noun [S]
a time when you swim:
Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?
swimmer /ˈswɪm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
Oliver is a very strong swimmer.
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
swim (SEEM TO MOVE) /swɪm/
verb [I] swimming, swam, swum
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
(of an object) to seem to move about:
Getting up too suddenly made the room swim before her eyes.
swim (HEAD) /swɪm/
noun [I]
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
If your head swims, you feel confused and are unable to think or see clearly:
After the second or third drink, my head began to swim.
splinter /ˈsplɪn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a small sharp broken piece of wood, glass, plastic or similar material:
The girl had got a splinter (of wood) in her toe.
splinter /ˈsplɪn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [I]
to break into small, sharp pieces:
The edges of the plastic cover had cracked and splintered.
FIGURATIVE The danger is that the Conservative Party may splinter into several smaller political parties.
a small sharp broken piece of wood, glass, plastic or similar material:
The girl had got a splinter (of wood) in her toe.
splinter /ˈsplɪn.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [I]
to break into small, sharp pieces:
The edges of the plastic cover had cracked and splintered.
FIGURATIVE The danger is that the Conservative Party may splinter into several smaller political parties.
querulous /ˈkwer.jʊ.ləs/
adjective
often complaining, especially in a weak high voice:
He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age.
querulously /ˈkwer.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
often complaining, especially in a weak high voice:
He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age.
querulously /ˈkwer.jʊ.lə.sli/
adverb
lambaste, lambast /læmˈbæst/
verb [T]
to criticize someone or something severely:
His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.
to criticize someone or something severely:
His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.
stitch (THREAD) /stɪtʃ/
noun [C]
1 a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth which produces this:
Secure the two pieces together with a couple of stitches.
2 one of the small circles of wool that you make when you are knitting:
He cast on/off a stitch (= added/removed a length of thread from the needle).
I've dropped a stitch (= lost a length of thread from the needle).
3 a particular type of stitch made in sewing or knitting, or the pattern which this produces:
a pearl/satin stitch
The bedspread was embroidered with cross-stitch.
4 a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh:
Her head wounds needed 50 stitches.
He got hit with a broken bottle and needed five stitches in his cheek.
5 INFORMAL not a stitch without any clothes:
I haven't got a stitch to wear (= I have not got anything to wear) for this party tonight.
She ran down the corridor to the bathroom without a stitch on (= naked).
stitch /stɪtʃ/
verb [I or T]
to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:
This button needs to be stitched back onto my shirt.
Stitch the pieces together along the fold.
stitching /ˈstɪtʃ.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The stitching along my coat hem is coming undone.
1 a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth which produces this:
Secure the two pieces together with a couple of stitches.
2 one of the small circles of wool that you make when you are knitting:
He cast on/off a stitch (= added/removed a length of thread from the needle).
I've dropped a stitch (= lost a length of thread from the needle).
3 a particular type of stitch made in sewing or knitting, or the pattern which this produces:
a pearl/satin stitch
The bedspread was embroidered with cross-stitch.
4 a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh:
Her head wounds needed 50 stitches.
He got hit with a broken bottle and needed five stitches in his cheek.
5 INFORMAL not a stitch without any clothes:
I haven't got a stitch to wear (= I have not got anything to wear) for this party tonight.
She ran down the corridor to the bathroom without a stitch on (= naked).
stitch /stɪtʃ/
verb [I or T]
to sew two things together, or to repair something by sewing:
This button needs to be stitched back onto my shirt.
Stitch the pieces together along the fold.
stitching /ˈstɪtʃ.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
The stitching along my coat hem is coming undone.
stitch (PAIN) /stɪtʃ/
noun [C usually singular]
a sharp pain in the side of your stomach or chest, often caused by not breathing enough when running or laughing:
I got a stitch after running for the bus.
a sharp pain in the side of your stomach or chest, often caused by not breathing enough when running or laughing:
I got a stitch after running for the bus.
plight (CONDITION) /plaɪt/
noun [S]
an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad or difficult one:
the plight of the poor/homeless
Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the Romanian orphans.
an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad or difficult one:
the plight of the poor/homeless
Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the Romanian orphans.
plight (MARRY) /plaɪt/
verb OLD USE OR HUMOROUS
plight your troth to (promise to) marry
plight your troth to (promise to) marry
euphoria /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/ US /-ˈfɔːr.i-/
noun [U]
extreme happiness, sometimes more than is reasonable in a particular situation:
They were in a state of euphoria for days after they won the prize.
euphoric /juːˈfɒr.ɪk/ US /-ˈfɑːr-/
adjective
extremely happy and excited:
a euphoric mood
euphorically /juːˈfɒr.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈfɑːr-/
adverb
extreme happiness, sometimes more than is reasonable in a particular situation:
They were in a state of euphoria for days after they won the prize.
euphoric /juːˈfɒr.ɪk/ US /-ˈfɑːr-/
adjective
extremely happy and excited:
a euphoric mood
euphorically /juːˈfɒr.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈfɑːr-/
adverb
blue.print
AHD: [bl›“pr¹nt”]
D.J. [6blu87pr!nt]
K.K. [6blu7pr!nt]
- A photographic reproduction, as of architectural plans or technical drawings, rendered as white lines on a blue background.Also called cyanotype 蓝图：建筑规划或技术图纸等的详尽绘制，用白线在蓝纸上描成也作 cyanotype
- A detailed plan of action.See Synonyms at plan 蓝图：行动的详尽计划参见 plan
n.（名词）
- To make a blueprint of.为…绘制蓝图
- To lay a plan for.为…制定行动计划
v.tr.（及物动词） blue.print.ed,blue.print.ing,blue.prints
lus.trous
AHD: [l¾s“tr…s]
D.J. [6lJstr*s]
K.K. [6lJstr*s]
- Having a sheen or glow.有光泽或光亮的
- Gleaming with or as if with brilliant light; radiant.See Synonyms at bright 光辉的，杰出的：以或仿佛以亮光闪耀的；光辉的参见 bright
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- lus“trously
adv.（副词）
- lus“trousness
n.（名词）
cren.u.late
AHD: [krµn“y…-l¹t, -l³t”] 也作 cren.u.lat.ed [-l³”t¹d]
D.J. [6krenj*l!t, -7le!t] 也作 cren.u.lat.ed [-7le!t!d]
K.K. [6krWnj*l!t, -7let] 也作 cren.u.lat.ed [-7let!d]
- Having a margin with very small, low, rounded teeth:具有非常小的、低的和圆形齿边的：a crenulate leaf.一片小圆齿状的叶子
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- New Latin cr¶nul³tus 现代拉丁语 cr¶nul³tus
- from cr¶nula 源自 cr¶nula
- diminutive of Medieval Latin cr¶na [notch] 中世纪拉丁语 cr¶na的小后缀 [槽口]
继承用法：
- cren”ula“tion
n.（名词）
lament /ləˈment/
verb [I or T]
to express sadness and regret about:
The poem opens by lamenting (over) the death of a young man.
My grandmother, as usual, lamented the decline in moral standards in today's society.
The late lamented (= dead and remembered with affection) Frank Giotto used to live here.
lament /ləˈment/
noun [C] FORMAL
a song, poem or other piece of writing which expresses sadness about someone's death:
The whole play can be interpreted as a lament for lost youth.
lamentation /ˌlæm.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
sadness and regret, or something that expresses these feelings:
For all the lamentations that schools do not teach the game, it is still played in some areas.
to express sadness and regret about:
The poem opens by lamenting (over) the death of a young man.
My grandmother, as usual, lamented the decline in moral standards in today's society.
The late lamented (= dead and remembered with affection) Frank Giotto used to live here.
lament /ləˈment/
noun [C] FORMAL
a song, poem or other piece of writing which expresses sadness about someone's death:
The whole play can be interpreted as a lament for lost youth.
lamentation /ˌlæm.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
sadness and regret, or something that expresses these feelings:
For all the lamentations that schools do not teach the game, it is still played in some areas.
tout (MAKE KNOWN) /taʊt/
verb
1 [T] to advertise, make known or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of encouraging their sale, popularity or development:
As an education minister, she has been touting these ideas for some time.
He is being widely touted as the next leader of the Social Democratic party.
Several insurance companies are now touting their services/wares on local radio.
2 [I] to repeatedly try to persuade people to buy your goods or services:
There were hundreds of taxis at the airport, all touting for business/custom.
1 [T] to advertise, make known or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of encouraging their sale, popularity or development:
As an education minister, she has been touting these ideas for some time.
He is being widely touted as the next leader of the Social Democratic party.
Several insurance companies are now touting their services/wares on local radio.
2 [I] to repeatedly try to persuade people to buy your goods or services:
There were hundreds of taxis at the airport, all touting for business/custom.
tout (SELL UNOFFICIALLY) UK /taʊt/
verb [T] (US scalp) DISAPPROVING
to sell tickets for something such as a sports game or theatre performance unofficially, usually at a much higher price than the official price:
拢30 seats for the match were being touted for 拢500.
tout UK /taʊt/
noun [C] (US scalper) DISAPPROVING
a person who touts tickets:
Britain's best-known ticket tout once boasted that he could get you tickets for anything.
to sell tickets for something such as a sports game or theatre performance unofficially, usually at a much higher price than the official price:
拢30 seats for the match were being touted for 拢500.
tout UK /taʊt/
noun [C] (US scalper) DISAPPROVING
a person who touts tickets:
Britain's best-known ticket tout once boasted that he could get you tickets for anything.
baroque /bəˈrɒk/ US /-ˈrɑːk/
adjective
relating to the heavily decorated style in buildings, art and music that was popular in Europe in the 17th century and the early part of the 18th century:
baroque architecture/painters
relating to the heavily decorated style in buildings, art and music that was popular in Europe in the 17th century and the early part of the 18th century:
baroque architecture/painters
veteran /ˈvet.ər.ən/ US /ˈveţ.ɚ-/
noun [C]
1 a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity:
a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department
2 (US INFORMAL vet) someone who has been in the armed forces during a war:
a Vietnam veteran
The ceremony was attended by many of the surviving veterans of World War II.
veteran /ˈvet.ər.ən/ US /ˈveţ.ɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
1 having been involved in a particular activity for a long time:
She's also a veteran campaigner for human rights.
2 UK old:
He collects veteran cars (= cars made before 1905).
Compare vintage (HIGH QUALITY).
1 a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity:
a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department
2 (US INFORMAL vet) someone who has been in the armed forces during a war:
a Vietnam veteran
The ceremony was attended by many of the surviving veterans of World War II.
veteran /ˈvet.ər.ən/ US /ˈveţ.ɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
1 having been involved in a particular activity for a long time:
She's also a veteran campaigner for human rights.
2 UK old:
He collects veteran cars (= cars made before 1905).
Compare vintage (HIGH QUALITY).
fit.ful
AHD: [f¹t“f…l]
D.J. [6f!tf*l]
K.K. [6f!tf*l]
- Occurring in or characterized by intermittent bursts, as of activity; irregular.See Synonyms at periodic 间歇的，不规则的：以间歇性阵发为特征的或阵发性活动的；不规则的参见 periodic
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- fit“fully
adv.（副词）
- fit“fulness
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
irritate (MAKE ANGRY) /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T]
to make angry or annoyed:
After a while her behaviour really began to irritate me.
irritated /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
annoyed:
Ben began to get increasingly irritated by/at her questions.
irritant /ˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
noun [C]
something that causes trouble or makes you annoyed:
The report is bound to add a new irritant to international relations.
irritating /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel annoyed:
an irritating habit
irritatingly /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb
I can't bear working with him - he's so irritatingly slow.
irritation /ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation.
Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems).
to make angry or annoyed:
After a while her behaviour really began to irritate me.
irritated /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
annoyed:
Ben began to get increasingly irritated by/at her questions.
irritant /ˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
noun [C]
something that causes trouble or makes you annoyed:
The report is bound to add a new irritant to international relations.
irritating /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel annoyed:
an irritating habit
irritatingly /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ.li/ US /-ţɪŋ-/
adverb
I can't bear working with him - he's so irritatingly slow.
irritation /ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation.
Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems).
irritate (MAKE SORE) /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/
verb [T]
to make sore or painful:
At first my contact lenses irritated my eyes.
irritant /ˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
noun [C]
Pollen is an irritant (= cause of pain), causing red and sore eyes in sensitive people.
irritation /ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
It is an antiseptic cream suitable for minor skin irritations.
The strap had rubbed against his skin and caused irritation.
to make sore or painful:
At first my contact lenses irritated my eyes.
irritant /ˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/ US /-ţənt/
noun [C]
Pollen is an irritant (= cause of pain), causing red and sore eyes in sensitive people.
irritation /ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
It is an antiseptic cream suitable for minor skin irritations.
The strap had rubbed against his skin and caused irritation.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
volatile /ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/ US /ˈvɑː.lə.ţəl/
adjective
1 likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly or suddenly become violent or angry:
Food and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation.
The situation was made more volatile by the fact that people had been drinking a lot of alcohol.
He had a rather volatile temper and can't have been easy to live with.
2 A volatile liquid or solid substance will change easily into a gas.
volatility /ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
1 likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly or suddenly become violent or angry:
Food and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation.
The situation was made more volatile by the fact that people had been drinking a lot of alcohol.
He had a rather volatile temper and can't have been easy to live with.
2 A volatile liquid or solid substance will change easily into a gas.
volatility /ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
de.bark
AHD: [d¹-bärk“]
D.J. [d!6b$8k]
K.K. [d!6b$rk]
v.（动词） de.barked,de.bark.ing,de.barks
- To unload, as from a ship or an airplane.从船或飞机上卸货
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To disembark.下船（或飞机，车等）
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- French débarquer 法语 débarquer
- dé- [from] from Old French de- * see de- dé- [从] 源自 古法语 de- *参见 de-
- barque [ship] from Old French * see bark 3barque [船] 源自 古法语 *参见 bark3
继承用法：
- de”barka“tion AHD: [d¶”bär-k³“sh…n] （名词）
partial (NOT COMPLETE) /ˈpɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈpɑːr-/
adjective
not complete:
The general has ordered a partial withdrawal of troops from the area.
partially /ˈpɑː.ʃəl.i/ US /ˈpɑːr-/
adverb
The meat was only partially cooked.
not complete:
The general has ordered a partial withdrawal of troops from the area.
partially /ˈpɑː.ʃəl.i/ US /ˈpɑːr-/
adverb
The meat was only partially cooked.
partial (UNFAIR) /ˈpɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈpɑːr-/
adjective
influenced by your personal preference for or approval of something, so that you do not judge fairly:
The reporting in the papers is entirely partial and makes no attempt to be objective.
NOTE: The opposite is impartial.
partiality /ˌpɑː.ʃiˈæl.ə.ti/ US /ˌpɑːr.ʃiˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The judges have been heavily criticized for their partiality in the whole affair.
NOTE: The opposite is impartiality.
influenced by your personal preference for or approval of something, so that you do not judge fairly:
The reporting in the papers is entirely partial and makes no attempt to be objective.
NOTE: The opposite is impartial.
partiality /ˌpɑː.ʃiˈæl.ə.ti/ US /ˌpɑːr.ʃiˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
The judges have been heavily criticized for their partiality in the whole affair.
NOTE: The opposite is impartiality.
partial (LIKING) /ˈpɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈpɑːr-/
adjective [after verb] OLD-FASHIONED OR FORMAL
having a liking for something:
I'm rather partial to red wine.
partiality /ˌpɑː.ʃiˈæl.ə.ti/ US /ˌpɑːr.ʃiˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED OR FORMAL
He has a partiality for expensive suits.
having a liking for something:
I'm rather partial to red wine.
partiality /ˌpɑː.ʃiˈæl.ə.ti/ US /ˌpɑːr.ʃiˈæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED OR FORMAL
He has a partiality for expensive suits.
privation /praɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a lack of the basic things that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living:
Economic privation is pushing the poor towards crime.
Several villages suffered serious privations during their long isolation during the war.
a lack of the basic things that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living:
Economic privation is pushing the poor towards crime.
Several villages suffered serious privations during their long isolation during the war.
despise /dɪˈspaɪz/
verb [T not continuous]
to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think they are bad or worthless:
The two groups despise each other.
She despised him for the way he treated her sister.
[R] He despised himself for being such a coward.
despicable /dɪˈspɪk.ə.bļ/
adjective
very unpleasant or bad, causing strong feelings of dislike:
despicable behaviour
He's a despicable human being!
It was despicable of her to lie about her friend.
despicably /dɪˈspɪk.ə.bli/
adverb
I think you behaved despicably.
to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think they are bad or worthless:
The two groups despise each other.
She despised him for the way he treated her sister.
[R] He despised himself for being such a coward.
despicable /dɪˈspɪk.ə.bļ/
adjective
very unpleasant or bad, causing strong feelings of dislike:
despicable behaviour
He's a despicable human being!
It was despicable of her to lie about her friend.
despicably /dɪˈspɪk.ə.bli/
adverb
I think you behaved despicably.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
prerequisite /ˌpriːˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/
noun [C] FORMAL
something which must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:
Passing a written exam is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.
Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project.
They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money.
something which must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:
Passing a written exam is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.
Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project.
They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money.
milk /mɪlk/
noun [U]
1 the white liquid produced by cows, goats, and sheep and used by humans as a drink or for making butter, cheese, etc:
a glass/carton of milk
cow's/goat's milk
skimmed/pasteurized milk
a milk bottle
2 the white liquid produced by women and other female mammals as food for their young:
Breast/Mother's milk is the best nourishment for a baby.
3 the white liquid obtained from some plants and trees:
coconut milk
milk /mɪlk/
verb
1 [I or T] to obtain milk from an animal:
Milking a cow by hand is a skilled process.
Some goats seem to milk (= produce milk) better than others.
2 [T] DISAPPROVING to obtain as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in a selfish or dishonest way:
[+ object + adjective] The newspapers milked the story dry.
The directors milked the company of several million pounds.
milky /ˈmɪl.ki/
adjective
1 describes a liquid containing milk or made with a lot of milk:
a cup of milky coffee
Having a milky drink before bed helps me sleep.
2 white, pale or cloudy:
milky skin
a milky white/blue
1 the white liquid produced by cows, goats, and sheep and used by humans as a drink or for making butter, cheese, etc:
a glass/carton of milk
cow's/goat's milk
skimmed/pasteurized milk
a milk bottle
2 the white liquid produced by women and other female mammals as food for their young:
Breast/Mother's milk is the best nourishment for a baby.
3 the white liquid obtained from some plants and trees:
coconut milk
milk /mɪlk/
verb
1 [I or T] to obtain milk from an animal:
Milking a cow by hand is a skilled process.
Some goats seem to milk (= produce milk) better than others.
2 [T] DISAPPROVING to obtain as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in a selfish or dishonest way:
[+ object + adjective] The newspapers milked the story dry.
The directors milked the company of several million pounds.
milky /ˈmɪl.ki/
adjective
1 describes a liquid containing milk or made with a lot of milk:
a cup of milky coffee
Having a milky drink before bed helps me sleep.
2 white, pale or cloudy:
milky skin
a milky white/blue
voyeur /vwɑːˈjɜːʳ/ US /-ˈjɝː/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who gets sexual pleasure from secretly watching other people in sexual situations, or (more generally) a person who watches other people's private lives:
I felt like a voyeur visiting the war zone and seeing badly injured people being dragged from their bomb-shattered homes.
voyeurism /ˈvwɑː.jɜː.rɪ.zəm/ US /-jɝː-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
voyeuristic /ˌvwɑː.jɜːˈrɪ.stɪk/ US /-jəˈrɪs.tɪk/
adjective DISAPPROVING
a person who gets sexual pleasure from secretly watching other people in sexual situations, or (more generally) a person who watches other people's private lives:
I felt like a voyeur visiting the war zone and seeing badly injured people being dragged from their bomb-shattered homes.
voyeurism /ˈvwɑː.jɜː.rɪ.zəm/ US /-jɝː-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
voyeuristic /ˌvwɑː.jɜːˈrɪ.stɪk/ US /-jəˈrɪs.tɪk/
adjective DISAPPROVING
vroom /vruːm/ /vrʊm/
exclamation INFORMAL
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
filter (REMOVE) /ˈfɪl.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
any of several types of equipment or devices for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for removing particular types of light:
a water filter
a dust filter
I like to experiment with different light filters on my camera.
Ozone is the earth's primary filter for ultraviolet radiation.
filter /ˈfɪl.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [T]
to remove solids from liquids or gases, or to remove particular types of light, using special equipment:
The water is filtered to remove any impurities.
Devices in the two chimneys would filter (out) (= remove) radioactive dust from smoke released into the air.
filtration /fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the act of filtering:
a filtration unit/plant
The technology exists to remove all of these contaminants through filtration.
any of several types of equipment or devices for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for removing particular types of light:
a water filter
a dust filter
I like to experiment with different light filters on my camera.
Ozone is the earth's primary filter for ultraviolet radiation.
filter /ˈfɪl.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [T]
to remove solids from liquids or gases, or to remove particular types of light, using special equipment:
The water is filtered to remove any impurities.
Devices in the two chimneys would filter (out) (= remove) radioactive dust from smoke released into the air.
filtration /fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the act of filtering:
a filtration unit/plant
The technology exists to remove all of these contaminants through filtration.
filter (APPEAR GRADUALLY) /ˈfɪl.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition]
to appear or happen gradually or to a limited degree:
News filtered down to us during the day.
Reports about an accident began to filter in.
Sunlight filtered through the branches.
to appear or happen gradually or to a limited degree:
News filtered down to us during the day.
Reports about an accident began to filter in.
Sunlight filtered through the branches.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
stint (PERIOD) /stɪnt/
noun [C]
a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity:
He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.
Perhaps her most productive period was her five-year stint as a foreign correspondent in New York.
a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity:
He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.
Perhaps her most productive period was her five-year stint as a foreign correspondent in New York.
dec.a.dent
AHD: [dµk“…-d…nt, d¹-k³d“nt]
D.J. [6dek*d*nt, d!6ke!dnt]
K.K. [6dWk*d*nt, d!6ked2t]
- Being in a state of decline or decay.衰落的：处于衰败或腐败的状态的
- Marked by or providing unrestrained gratification; self-indulgent.堕落的：以放纵的满足为特征的或提供放纵的满足的；自我放纵的
- Often Decadent Of or relating to literary Decadence.常作 Decadent 颓废派文艺的，与颓废派文艺有关的
adj.（形容词）
- A person in a condition or process of mental or moral decay.堕落者：在精神或道德方面处于衰败状态或过程中的人
- Often Decadent A member of the Decadence movement.常作 Decadent 颓废派艺术家：颓废派运动的一员
n.（名词）
语源：
- French décadent 法语 décadent
- back-formation from décadence [decadence] * see decadence 源自 décadence的逆构词 [堕落] *参见 decadence
继承用法：
- dec“adently
adv.（副词）
mac.u.late
AHD: [m²k“y…-l³t”]
D.J. [6m#kj*7le!t]
K.K. [6m#kj*7let]
AHD: [-l¹t]
- To spot, blemish, or pollute.使有斑点、玷污或污染
v.tr.（及物动词） mac.u.lat.ed,mac.u.lat.ing,mac.u.lates
- Spotted or blotched.有斑点的或有污渍的
- Stained; impure.玷污的；不纯的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English maculaten 中古英语 maculaten
- from Latin macul³re macul³t- 源自 拉丁语 macul³re macul³t-
- from macula [spot] 源自 macula [斑点]
grudge /grʌdʒ/
noun [C]
a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, which often lasts for a long time:
I don't bear any grudge against you.
Philippa still has/holds a grudge against me for refusing to lend her that money.
grudge /grʌdʒ/
verb [T]
1 to not want to spend time or money on someone or something, or to not want to give something to someone:
She grudged every hour she spent helping him.
2 to think that someone does not deserve something good that they have:
[+ two objects] I don't grudge you your holiday, it's just that you've chosen a bad time to go.
grudging /ˈgrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
adjective
A grudging action or feeling is one which you do or have unwillingly:
She won the grudging respect of her boss.
grudgingly /ˈgrʌdʒ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
She grudgingly (= unwillingly) admitted that she had been wrong to criticize him.
a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, which often lasts for a long time:
I don't bear any grudge against you.
Philippa still has/holds a grudge against me for refusing to lend her that money.
grudge /grʌdʒ/
verb [T]
1 to not want to spend time or money on someone or something, or to not want to give something to someone:
She grudged every hour she spent helping him.
2 to think that someone does not deserve something good that they have:
[+ two objects] I don't grudge you your holiday, it's just that you've chosen a bad time to go.
grudging /ˈgrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
adjective
A grudging action or feeling is one which you do or have unwillingly:
She won the grudging respect of her boss.
grudgingly /ˈgrʌdʒ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
She grudgingly (= unwillingly) admitted that she had been wrong to criticize him.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
expedition /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
noun [C]
1 an organized journey for a particular purpose:
We're going on a shopping expedition on Saturday.
Scott died while he was on an expedition to the Antarctic in 1912.
2 the people, vehicles, animals, etc. taking part in an expedition:
The British expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next month.
expeditionary /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən.ər.i/ US /-er-/
adjective
expeditionary force/unit a group of soldiers sent to another country to fight in a war
1 an organized journey for a particular purpose:
We're going on a shopping expedition on Saturday.
Scott died while he was on an expedition to the Antarctic in 1912.
2 the people, vehicles, animals, etc. taking part in an expedition:
The British expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next month.
expeditionary /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən.ər.i/ US /-er-/
adjective
expeditionary force/unit a group of soldiers sent to another country to fight in a war
propitiate /prəˈpɪʃ.i.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to please and make calm a god or person who is annoyed with you:
In those days people might sacrifice a goat or sheep to propitiate an angry god.
The radicals in the party were clearly sacked to propitiate the conservative core.
propitiation /prəˌpɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
propitiatory /prəˌpɪʃ.iˈeɪ.tər.i/ US /prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
intended to please someone and make them calm:
a propitiatory gesture
to please and make calm a god or person who is annoyed with you:
In those days people might sacrifice a goat or sheep to propitiate an angry god.
The radicals in the party were clearly sacked to propitiate the conservative core.
propitiation /prəˌpɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
propitiatory /prəˌpɪʃ.iˈeɪ.tər.i/ US /prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
intended to please someone and make them calm:
a propitiatory gesture
tamper 1
AHD: [t²m“p…r]
D.J. [6t#mp*]
K.K. [6t#mp+]
v.（动词） tam.pered,tam.per.ing,tam.pers
- To interfere in a harmful manner:拨弄：以一种有害的方式来干预：tried to tamper with the decedent's will; tampering with the timing mechanism of the safe.竭力篡改死者的遗嘱；胡乱拨弄保险箱的计时装置
- To tinker with rashly or foolishly:草率或愚蠢地乱动：Don't tamper with my feelings.不要随意拿我的感情开心
- To engage in improper or secret dealings, as in an effort to influence:收买：从事不正当的或秘密的勾当，其目的在于对这种活动施加影响：tamper with a jury.See Synonyms at &b{interfere}收买了陪审团参见 interfere
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To alter improperly.篡改：对…作不正当的改动
v.tr.（及物动词）
语源：
- Probably alteration of temper 可能为 temper的变化
继承用法：
- tam“perer
n.（名词）
tamper 2
AHD: [t²m“p…r]
D.J. [6t#mp*]
K.K. [6t#mp+]
- A neutron reflector in an atomic bomb that also delays the expansion of the exploding material, making possible a longer-lasting, more energetic, and more efficient explosion.屏：原子弹中的一个中子反射镜，该镜能延缓爆炸材料的扩散，从而使持续时间更长、威力更大、效果更强的爆炸成为可能
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
convene /kənˈviːn/
verb [I or T] FORMAL
to arrange (a group of people for) a meeting, or to meet for a meeting:
The Prime Minister convened (a meeting of) his ministers to discuss the matter.
The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th.
convenor /kənˈviː.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO convener)
a high-ranking British trade union official who works in a particular factory
to arrange (a group of people for) a meeting, or to meet for a meeting:
The Prime Minister convened (a meeting of) his ministers to discuss the matter.
The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th.
convenor /kənˈviː.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO convener)
a high-ranking British trade union official who works in a particular factory
convenience food noun [U]
food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily
el.e.phan.tine
AHD: [µl”…-f²n“t¶n”, -tºn”, µl“…-f…n-]
D.J. [7el*6f#n7ti8n, -7ta!n, 6el*f*n-]
K.K. [7Wl*6f#n7tin, -7ta!n, 6Wl*f*n-]
- Of or relating to an elephant.象的：属于象的或与象有关的
- Enormous in size or strength.笨重的：体形庞大的或身体沉重的
- Ponderously clumsy.巨大而笨拙的
adj.（形容词）
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
frost.y
AHD: [frô“st¶, fr¼s“t¶]
D.J. [6fr%8sti8, 6frKsti8]
K.K. [6fr%sti, 6fr$sti]
- Producing or characterized by frost; freezing.See Synonyms at cold 严寒的：由霜冻造成的或以霜冻为特点的；严寒的参见 cold
- Covered with or as if with frost.结霜的：被或看似有霜覆盖的
- Silvery white; hoary.银白的；灰白的
- Cold in manner:态度冷淡的：a frosty look; a frosty farewell.冷冰冰的面孔；冷淡的告别
adj.（形容词） frost.i.er,frost.i.est
继承用法：
- frost“ily
adv.（副词）
- frost“iness
n.（名词）
car.i.bou
AHD: [k²r“…-b›”]
D.J. [6k#r*7bu8]
K.K. [6k#r*7bu]
- Any of several large reindeer native to northern North America.北美驯鹿：原产于北美洲北部的一种巨大的驯鹿
n.（名词） 【复数】 caribou 或 car.i.bous
语源：
- Micmac &9{Ëalipu} influenced by Canadian French caribou also from Micmac 密克马克语 &9{Ëalipu} 受 加拿大法语 caribou的影响 也源自 密克马克语
- from Proto-Algonquin *mek³lixpowa 源自 原始阿尔贡金语 *mek³lixpowa
- *mek³l- [to scrape] *mek³l- [刮除，擦掉]
- *-ixpo- [snow] *-ixpo- [雪]
motto /ˈmɒt.əʊ/ US /ˈmɑː.ţoʊ/
noun [C] plural mottos or mottoes
a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose:
Her motto is "Work hard, play hard".
a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose:
Her motto is "Work hard, play hard".
indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/
adjective
naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place:
Are there any species of frog indigenous to the area?
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place:
Are there any species of frog indigenous to the area?
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
redoubtable /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bļ/ US /-ţə-/
adjective LITERARY OR HUMOROUS
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight Villiers faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight Villiers faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
reduce sb to sth (PERSON) phrasal verb
1 to make someone unhappy or cause them to be in a bad state or situation:
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
interrogate /ɪnˈter.ə.geɪt/
verb [T]
1 to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to obtain information, sometimes using threats or violence:
Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or imprisoned in recent weeks.
2 SPECIALIZED to obtain information from a computer
interrogation /ɪnˌter.əˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
One by one they were taken for interrogation.
She was subjected to torture and lengthy interrogations.
interrogator /ɪnˈter.ə.geɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to obtain information, sometimes using threats or violence:
Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or imprisoned in recent weeks.
2 SPECIALIZED to obtain information from a computer
interrogation /ɪnˌter.əˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
One by one they were taken for interrogation.
She was subjected to torture and lengthy interrogations.
interrogator /ɪnˈter.ə.geɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
Conservative (POLITICAL PARTY) /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.ţɪv/
adjective (ALSO Tory)
belonging to or supporting the British political party which opposes sudden social change, high taxation and government involvement in industry:
the Conservative Party
Conservative policies
a Conservative MP/government
Did you vote Conservative at the last election?
Conservative /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.ţɪv/
noun [C] (ALSO Tory)
She's a staunch (= very loyal) Conservative.
Conservatism /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
Conservative actions and beliefs
belonging to or supporting the British political party which opposes sudden social change, high taxation and government involvement in industry:
the Conservative Party
Conservative policies
a Conservative MP/government
Did you vote Conservative at the last election?
Conservative /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.ţɪv/
noun [C] (ALSO Tory)
She's a staunch (= very loyal) Conservative.
Conservatism /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪ.zəm/ US /-ˈsɝː.və.ţɪ-/
noun [U]
Conservative actions and beliefs
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
harness /ˈhɑː.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːr-/
noun [C]
a piece of equipment, with straps and fastenings, used to control or hold in place a person, animal or object:
a safety harness
a baby harness
a parachute harness
harness /ˈhɑː.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːr-/
verb [T]
1 to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness
2 to control something, usually in order to use its power:
There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power.
a piece of equipment, with straps and fastenings, used to control or hold in place a person, animal or object:
a safety harness
a baby harness
a parachute harness
harness /ˈhɑː.nəs/ US /ˈhɑːr-/
verb [T]
1 to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness
2 to control something, usually in order to use its power:
There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
gullible /ˈgʌl.ə.bļ/
adjective
easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say:
There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.
easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say:
There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.
gum shield noun [C] UK
a device which boxers put inside their mouths in order to protect their teeth and gums during fights
lank /læŋk/
adjective
Lank hair is unattractive because it is completely straight and thin:
His hair was lank and greasy and looked like it hadn't been washed for a month.
lankly /læŋk/
adverb
lankness /ˈlæŋk.nəs/
noun [U]
Lank hair is unattractive because it is completely straight and thin:
His hair was lank and greasy and looked like it hadn't been washed for a month.
lankly /læŋk/
adverb
lankness /ˈlæŋk.nəs/
noun [U]
mire /maɪəʳ/ US /maɪr/
noun
1 [C usually singular] an area of deep wet sticky earth
2 [S] LITERARY an unpleasant situation which is difficult to escape:
We must not be drawn into the mire of civil war.
miry /ˈmaɪə.ri/ US /ˈmaɪ-/
adjective
mired /maɪəd/ US /maɪrd/
adjective
be/become mired (down) in something to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time:
The peace talks are mired in bureaucracy.
1 [C usually singular] an area of deep wet sticky earth
2 [S] LITERARY an unpleasant situation which is difficult to escape:
We must not be drawn into the mire of civil war.
miry /ˈmaɪə.ri/ US /ˈmaɪ-/
adjective
mired /maɪəd/ US /maɪrd/
adjective
be/become mired (down) in something to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time:
The peace talks are mired in bureaucracy.
graft (PIECE) /grɑːft/ US /græft/
noun [C]
a piece of healthy skin or bone cut from one part of a person's body and used to repair another damaged part, or a piece cut from one living plant and fixed to another plant so that it grows there:
He has had a skin graft on his badly burned arm.
graft /grɑːft/ US /græft/
verb [T]
1 to take and attach a graft:
Skin was removed from her leg and grafted on/onto her face.
2 to join or add something new:
The management tried unsuccessfully to graft new working methods onto the existing ways of doing things.
a piece of healthy skin or bone cut from one part of a person's body and used to repair another damaged part, or a piece cut from one living plant and fixed to another plant so that it grows there:
He has had a skin graft on his badly burned arm.
graft /grɑːft/ US /græft/
verb [T]
1 to take and attach a graft:
Skin was removed from her leg and grafted on/onto her face.
2 to join or add something new:
The management tried unsuccessfully to graft new working methods onto the existing ways of doing things.
graft (INFLUENCE) /grɑːft/ US /græft/
noun [U] MAINLY US
the act of obtaining money or advantage through the dishonest use of political power and influence:
The whole government was riddled with graft, bribery, and corruption.
the act of obtaining money or advantage through the dishonest use of political power and influence:
The whole government was riddled with graft, bribery, and corruption.
graft (WORK) /grɑːft/ US /græft/
noun [U] UK INFORMAL
work:
I've never been afraid of hard graft.
graft /grɑːft/ US /græft/
verb [I] UK INFORMAL
to work hard:
It was very sad that after spending all those years grafting (away), he died so soon after he retired.
grafter /ˈgrɑːf.təʳ/ US /ˈgræf.tɚ/
noun [C] UK INFORMAL
a hard worker
work:
I've never been afraid of hard graft.
graft /grɑːft/ US /græft/
verb [I] UK INFORMAL
to work hard:
It was very sad that after spending all those years grafting (away), he died so soon after he retired.
grafter /ˈgrɑːf.təʳ/ US /ˈgræf.tɚ/
noun [C] UK INFORMAL
a hard worker
golf ball (SPORT) noun [C]
a small hard white ball used for playing golf
golf ball (PRINTING) noun [C]
a small metal ball with raised letter shapes on it which is used in some types of computer printer and typewriter
har.bor
AHD: [här“b…r]
D.J. [6h$8b*]
K.K. [6h$rb+]
- A sheltered part of a body of water deep enough to provide anchorage for ships.海港，港口：一块有足够深度为船只提供安全停泊口岸的水域
- A place of shelter; a refuge.藏身处；避难所
n.Abbr. h.,H.（名词）缩写 h.,H.
- To give shelter to:窝藏：harbor refugees; harbor a fugitive.收留难民；窝藏逃犯
- To provide a place, home, or habitat for:为…提供地方、住房或栖息地：a basement that harbors a maze of pipes; streams that harbor trout and bass.容纳纵横管道的建筑物底部；为鳟鱼和鲑鱼提供栖息地的溪流
- To entertain or nourish (a specified thought or feeling):持有或抱有（某种特殊的思想或感情）：harbor a grudge.满怀嫉妒
v.tr.（及物动词） har.bored,har.bor.ing,har.bors
语源：
- Middle English herberwe 中古英语 herberwe
- probably from Old English herebeorg [lodging] * see koro- 可能源自 古英语 herebeorg [住所] *参见 koro-
继承用法：
- har“borer
n.（名词）
deadlock /ˈded.lɒk/ US /-lɑːk/
noun [S or U]
a situation in which agreement in an argument cannot be reached because neither side will change its demands or accept any of the demands of the other side; stalemate:
Somebody will have to compromise if we are to break (= end) the deadlock between the two warring factions.
Once again the talks have ended in deadlock.
Deadlock over wage levels has prevented an agreement being reached.
deadlocked /ˈded.lɒkt/ US /-lɑːkt/
adjective
The dispute has now been deadlocked for several months.
a situation in which agreement in an argument cannot be reached because neither side will change its demands or accept any of the demands of the other side; stalemate:
Somebody will have to compromise if we are to break (= end) the deadlock between the two warring factions.
Once again the talks have ended in deadlock.
Deadlock over wage levels has prevented an agreement being reached.
deadlocked /ˈded.lɒkt/ US /-lɑːkt/
adjective
The dispute has now been deadlocked for several months.
stentorian /stenˈtɔː.ri.ən/ US /-ˈtɔːr.i-/
adjective FORMAL
using a very loud voice, or (of a voice) very loud:
a stentorian preacher
Suddenly a stentorian voice boomed across the room.
using a very loud voice, or (of a voice) very loud:
a stentorian preacher
Suddenly a stentorian voice boomed across the room.
counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes:
counterfeit jewellery/passports/coins
counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C]
This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original.
counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [T]
Two women and a man have been convicted of counterfeiting $100 bills.
counterfeiter /ˈkaʊn.təˌfɪ.təʳ/ US /ţɚˌfɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes:
counterfeit jewellery/passports/coins
counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C]
This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original.
counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [T]
Two women and a man have been convicted of counterfeiting $100 bills.
counterfeiter /ˈkaʊn.təˌfɪ.təʳ/ US /ţɚˌfɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C]
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
tactless /ˈtækt.ləs/
adjective
not careful about saying or doing something that could upset someone:
It was rather tactless of you to invite his ex-girlfriend.
tactlessly /ˈtækt.lə.sli/
adverb
tactlessness /ˈtækt.lə.snəs/
noun [U]
not careful about saying or doing something that could upset someone:
It was rather tactless of you to invite his ex-girlfriend.
tactlessly /ˈtækt.lə.sli/
adverb
tactlessness /ˈtækt.lə.snəs/
noun [U]
fore.ground
AHD: [fôr“ground”, f½r“-]
D.J. [6f%87gra&nd, 6f*&r-]
K.K. [6f%r7gra&nd, 6for-]
- The part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer.前景：舞台或图画上位于观赏者前方且最靠近观赏者的部分
- See forefront 参见 forefront
n.（名词）
foregone
AHD: [fôr-gôn“, -g¼n“, f½r-]
AHD: [fôr“gôn”, -g¼n”, f½r“-]
- Past participle of forego 1forego的过去分词1
v.（动词）
- Having gone before; previous.过去的；以前的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Past participle of forego 1forego1的过去分词
inkling /ˈɪŋ.klɪŋ/
noun [C usually singular; U]
when you think that something is true or likely to happen, although you are not certain:
[+ that] I didn't have the slightest inkling that she was unhappy.
He must have had some inkling of what was happening.
when you think that something is true or likely to happen, although you are not certain:
[+ that] I didn't have the slightest inkling that she was unhappy.
He must have had some inkling of what was happening.
innards /ˈɪn.ədz/ US /-ɚdz/
plural noun INFORMAL
the inner organs of a person or animal, or the inside parts of a machine
the inner organs of a person or animal, or the inside parts of a machine
parenthesis /pəˈrent.θə.sɪs/
noun [C] plural parentheses
1 a remark which is added to a sentence, often to provide an explanation or additional information, and which is separated from the main part of the sentence by commas, brackets (SYMBOL) or dashes:
The sentence 'Her youngest sister - the one who lives in Australia - is coming over next summer' contains a parenthesis.
2 in parenthesis If, while you are talking, you say something in parenthesis, you say it as an addition and then continue with the main part of the sentence:
Of his origins he said very little, merely mentioning in parenthesis that his background was poor.
parenthetical /ˌpær.ənˈθet.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˌper.ənˈθeţ-/
adjective (ALSO parenthetic) FORMAL
describes a remark which is said in addition to the main part of what you are saying
parenthetically /ˌpær.ənˈθet.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌper.ənˈθeţ-/
adverb FORMAL
1 a remark which is added to a sentence, often to provide an explanation or additional information, and which is separated from the main part of the sentence by commas, brackets (SYMBOL) or dashes:
The sentence 'Her youngest sister - the one who lives in Australia - is coming over next summer' contains a parenthesis.
2 in parenthesis If, while you are talking, you say something in parenthesis, you say it as an addition and then continue with the main part of the sentence:
Of his origins he said very little, merely mentioning in parenthesis that his background was poor.
parenthetical /ˌpær.ənˈθet.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˌper.ənˈθeţ-/
adjective (ALSO parenthetic) FORMAL
describes a remark which is said in addition to the main part of what you are saying
parenthetically /ˌpær.ənˈθet.ɪ.kli/ US /ˌper.ənˈθeţ-/
adverb FORMAL
knit (MAKE CLOTHES) /nɪt/
verb knitting, knitted or knit, knitted or knit
1 [I or T] to make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows:
She's forever knitting.
She's busy knitting baby clothes.
[+ two objects] My granny knitted me some gloves/knitted some gloves for me.
See also knitwear.
2 [T] SPECIALIZED to do the most basic type of stitch, when knitting something:
Knit one, purl one.
knitted /ˈnɪt.ɪd/ US /ˈnɪţ-/
adjective (ALSO knit)
a knitted jumper
hand-knitted gloves
knitter /ˈnɪt.əʳ/ US /ˈnɪţ.ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who knits
knitting /ˈnɪt.ɪŋ/ US /ˈniţ-/
noun [U]
the activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted:
I'm hopeless at knitting.
She takes her knitting with her everywhere.
1 [I or T] to make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows:
She's forever knitting.
She's busy knitting baby clothes.
[+ two objects] My granny knitted me some gloves/knitted some gloves for me.
See also knitwear.
2 [T] SPECIALIZED to do the most basic type of stitch, when knitting something:
Knit one, purl one.
knitted /ˈnɪt.ɪd/ US /ˈnɪţ-/
adjective (ALSO knit)
a knitted jumper
hand-knitted gloves
knitter /ˈnɪt.əʳ/ US /ˈnɪţ.ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who knits
knitting /ˈnɪt.ɪŋ/ US /ˈniţ-/
noun [U]
the activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted:
I'm hopeless at knitting.
She takes her knitting with her everywhere.
knit (JOIN) /nɪt/
verb [I or T] knitting, knit, knit
to join together:
The broken bone should begin to knit (together) in a few days.
The two communities are closely knit by a common faith.
to join together:
The broken bone should begin to knit (together) in a few days.
The two communities are closely knit by a common faith.
pre.cip.i.ta.tion
AHD: [pr¹-s¹p”¹-t³“sh…n]
D.J. [pr!7s!p!6te!.*n]
K.K. [pr!7s!p!6te.*n]
- A headlong fall or rush.猛然落下或冲下
- Abrupt or impulsive haste.急躁或冲动
- A hastening or an acceleration, especially one that is sudden or unexpected:陡然，促然：尤指突然的或出乎意料的急促或加速：He is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise.他得为自己的卒死负责
- Abbr. pptn.Meteorology 缩写 pptn.【气象学】
- Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the earth's surface.降水：暴雨、雪、冻雪或冰雹降落到地表的任何形式的水
- The quantity of such water falling in a specific area within a specific period.降水量：某一特定时期内特定区域的降水数量
- Chemistry The process of separating a substance from a solution as a solid.【化学】 沉淀：把物质从溶液中分解为固体的过程
n.（名词）
speck /spek/
noun [C]
a very small mark, piece or amount:
He'd been painting the door and there were specks of paint all over the floor.
There's not a speck of (= not any) dust/dirt in their house.
We could see a speck (= a small amount) of light at the end of the tunnel.
a very small mark, piece or amount:
He'd been painting the door and there were specks of paint all over the floor.
There's not a speck of (= not any) dust/dirt in their house.
We could see a speck (= a small amount) of light at the end of the tunnel.
soph.ism
AHD: [s¼f“¹z”…m]
D.J. [6sKf7!z*m]
K.K. [6s$f7!z*m]
- A plausible but fallacious argument.诡辩：看似有道理但谬误的争论
- Deceptive or fallacious argumentation.谬误：使人误解或诡辩的争论
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English sophime, sophisme 中古英语 sophime, sophisme
- from Old French sophime 源自 古法语 sophime
- from Latin sophisma 源自 拉丁语 sophisma
- from Greek 源自 希腊语
- from sophizesthai [to be subtle] 源自 sophizesthai [狡猾]
- from sophos [clever, wise] 源自 sophos [聪明的，明智的]
Bliss
AHD: [bl¹s] Tasker Howard (1853-1930)
D.J. [bl!s]
K.K. [bl!s]
- American army officer and diplomat who was the army chief of staff (1917-1918) during World War I and a delegate to the peace negotiations at the war's end.布利斯，塔斯克·霍华德：(1853-1930) 美国军官及外交官，在第一次世界大战中担任军队参谋长（1917-1918年）并在战争结束后任和平谈判代表
NONE（无词性）
hoard /hɔːd/ US /hɔːrd/
verb [T]
to collect large amounts of something and keep it in a safe, often secret, place:
During the siege people began hoarding food and supplies.
There would be enough food on a daily basis if people were not hoarding it.
hoard /hɔːd/ US /hɔːrd/
noun [C]
We found a huge hoard of tinned food in the basement.
hoarder /ˈhɔː.dəʳ/ US /ˈhɔːr.dɚ/
noun [C]
to collect large amounts of something and keep it in a safe, often secret, place:
During the siege people began hoarding food and supplies.
There would be enough food on a daily basis if people were not hoarding it.
hoard /hɔːd/ US /hɔːrd/
noun [C]
We found a huge hoard of tinned food in the basement.
hoarder /ˈhɔː.dəʳ/ US /ˈhɔːr.dɚ/
noun [C]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
fatigue /fəˈtiːg/
noun [U]
1 FORMAL extreme tiredness:
She was suffering from fatigue and a stress-related illness.
2 SPECIALIZED weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:
The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
See also compassion fatigue.
fatigue /fəˈtiːg/
verb [T] OLD USE OR FORMAL
to make someone extremely tired:
The journey had fatigued him.
fatigued /fəˈtiːgd/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
tired
fatiguing /fəˈtiː.gɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL OR OLD-FASHIONED
tiring:
Loading and unloading ships is dirty and fatiguing work.
1 FORMAL extreme tiredness:
She was suffering from fatigue and a stress-related illness.
2 SPECIALIZED weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:
The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
See also compassion fatigue.
fatigue /fəˈtiːg/
verb [T] OLD USE OR FORMAL
to make someone extremely tired:
The journey had fatigued him.
fatigued /fəˈtiːgd/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
tired
fatiguing /fəˈtiː.gɪŋ/
adjective FORMAL OR OLD-FASHIONED
tiring:
Loading and unloading ships is dirty and fatiguing work.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
parity /ˈpær.ə.ti/ US /ˈper.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
equality, especially of pay or position:
British nurses would like to see pay parity with nurses in other major European countries.
equality, especially of pay or position:
British nurses would like to see pay parity with nurses in other major European countries.
park keeper noun [C] UK
a person who is in charge of and takes care of a public park
guile /gaɪl/
noun [U] FORMAL
clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive someone:
The President will need to use all her political guile to stay in power.
He is a simple, honest man, totally lacking in guile.
guileless /ˈgaɪl.ləs/
adjective FORMAL
honest, not able to deceive:
She regarded him with wide, guileless blue eyes.
clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive someone:
The President will need to use all her political guile to stay in power.
He is a simple, honest man, totally lacking in guile.
guileless /ˈgaɪl.ləs/
adjective FORMAL
honest, not able to deceive:
She regarded him with wide, guileless blue eyes.
gum shield noun [C] UK
a device which boxers put inside their mouths in order to protect their teeth and gums during fights
assess /əˈses/
verb [T]
to judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of something:
The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.
They assessed the cost of the flood damage at 拢1500.
Examinations are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.
It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the collapse of the Soviet Union.
[+ question word] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing.
assessment /əˈses.mənt/
noun [C or U]
Both their assessments of production costs were hopelessly inaccurate.
assessor /əˈses.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
The assessor stated that the fire damage was not as severe as the hotel's owner had claimed.
to judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of something:
The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.
They assessed the cost of the flood damage at 拢1500.
Examinations are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.
It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the collapse of the Soviet Union.
[+ question word] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing.
assessment /əˈses.mənt/
noun [C or U]
Both their assessments of production costs were hopelessly inaccurate.
assessor /əˈses.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
The assessor stated that the fire damage was not as severe as the hotel's owner had claimed.
profane (AGAINST RELIGION) /prəˈfeɪn/
adjective FORMAL
showing a lack of respect for a god or a religion, often through language:
profane language
Funny, profane and fearless, she has become one of America's biggest television celebrities.
profanity /prəˈfæn.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun FORMAL
1 [U] (an example of) showing a lack of respect for a god or a religion, especially through language
2 [C] an offensive or obscene word or phrase:
It was the song's opening line, a series of profanities, that caused the record to be banned on the radio station.
showing a lack of respect for a god or a religion, often through language:
profane language
Funny, profane and fearless, she has become one of America's biggest television celebrities.
profanity /prəˈfæn.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun FORMAL
1 [U] (an example of) showing a lack of respect for a god or a religion, especially through language
2 [C] an offensive or obscene word or phrase:
It was the song's opening line, a series of profanities, that caused the record to be banned on the radio station.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
skirmish /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/ US /ˈskɝː-/
noun [C]
1 a fight between a small number of soldiers which is usually short and not planned, and which happens away from the main area of fighting in a war
2 a short argument:
There was a short skirmish between the political party leaders when the government announced it was to raise taxes.
skirmish /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/ US /ˈskɝː-/
verb [I]
skirmisher /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ.əʳ/ US /ˈskɝː.mɪʃ.ɚ/
noun [C]
1 a fight between a small number of soldiers which is usually short and not planned, and which happens away from the main area of fighting in a war
2 a short argument:
There was a short skirmish between the political party leaders when the government announced it was to raise taxes.
skirmish /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/ US /ˈskɝː-/
verb [I]
skirmisher /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ.əʳ/ US /ˈskɝː.mɪʃ.ɚ/
noun [C]
sperm /spɜːm/ US /spɝːm/
figment /ˈfɪg.mənt/
noun
a figment of sb's imagination something which seems real but is not:
Was it just a figment of my imagination or did I hear John's voice in the other room?
a figment of sb's imagination something which seems real but is not:
Was it just a figment of my imagination or did I hear John's voice in the other room?
filial /ˈfɪl.i.əl/
adjective FORMAL
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
of a son or daughter:
filial duty/respect/affection
effete /ɪˈfiːt/
adjective
1 LITERARY DISAPPROVING weak and lacking power:
With nothing to do all day the aristocracy had grown effete and lazy.
2 DISAPPROVING more typical of a woman than of a man
1 LITERARY DISAPPROVING weak and lacking power:
With nothing to do all day the aristocracy had grown effete and lazy.
2 DISAPPROVING more typical of a woman than of a man
bromide /ˈbrəʊ.maɪd/ US /ˈbroʊ-/
noun
1 [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED a drug used to calm people who are very unhappy or worried:
He took a/some bromide to calm his nerves.
2 [C] FORMAL a remark or statement which, although it might be true, is boring and meaningless because it has been said so many times before
1 [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED a drug used to calm people who are very unhappy or worried:
He took a/some bromide to calm his nerves.
2 [C] FORMAL a remark or statement which, although it might be true, is boring and meaningless because it has been said so many times before
grotesque /grəʊˈtesk/ US /groʊ-/
adjective
strange and unpleasant, especially in a ridiculous or slightly frightening way:
By now she'd had so much cosmetic surgery that she looked quite grotesque.
Gothic churches are full of devils and grotesque figures.
grotesque /grəʊˈtesk/ US /groʊ-/
noun [C]
Spencer's grotesques (= paintings of ugly and unpleasant subjects) are his best works.
grotesquely /grəʊˈtes.kli/ US /groʊ-/
adverb
a grotesquely fat man
My views were grotesquely (= extremely) misrepresented.
strange and unpleasant, especially in a ridiculous or slightly frightening way:
By now she'd had so much cosmetic surgery that she looked quite grotesque.
Gothic churches are full of devils and grotesque figures.
grotesque /grəʊˈtesk/ US /groʊ-/
noun [C]
Spencer's grotesques (= paintings of ugly and unpleasant subjects) are his best works.
grotesquely /grəʊˈtes.kli/ US /groʊ-/
adverb
a grotesquely fat man
My views were grotesquely (= extremely) misrepresented.
vouchsafe /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/
verb [T] FORMAL
to tell or give something to someone:
He vouchsafed the information that the meeting had been postponed.
to tell or give something to someone:
He vouchsafed the information that the meeting had been postponed.
vroom /vruːm/ /vrʊm/
exclamation INFORMAL
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
a written representation of the sound of a car engine at high speed
trickle (LIQUID) /ˈtrɪk.ļ/
verb
trickle down/from/out of, etc. If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line:
Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Oil was trickling from a tiny hole in the tank.
trickle /ˈtrɪk.ļ/
noun [C]
A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin.
trickle down/from/out of, etc. If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line:
Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Oil was trickling from a tiny hole in the tank.
trickle /ˈtrɪk.ļ/
noun [C]
A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin.
trickle (SMALL NUMBER) /ˈtrɪk.ļ/
verb
trickle in/out/back, etc. to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers:
Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half.
trickle /ˈtrɪk.ļ/
noun [S]
a very small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:
We usually only get a trickle of customers in the shop in the mornings.
trickle in/out/back, etc. to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers:
Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half.
trickle /ˈtrɪk.ļ/
noun [S]
a very small number of people or things arriving or leaving somewhere:
We usually only get a trickle of customers in the shop in the mornings.
incumbent (PERSON) /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
adjective [before noun]
officially having the named position:
The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.
incumbent /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
noun [C]
the person who has or had a particular official position:
the first/last/previous incumbent
The present incumbent (of the post) is due to retire next month.
incumbency /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt.si/
noun [C]
the period during which someone held a particular position:
During her incumbency (as commissioner), several changes were introduced.
officially having the named position:
The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.
incumbent /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
noun [C]
the person who has or had a particular official position:
the first/last/previous incumbent
The present incumbent (of the post) is due to retire next month.
incumbency /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt.si/
noun [C]
the period during which someone held a particular position:
During her incumbency (as commissioner), several changes were introduced.
incumbent (NECESSARY) /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
adjective FORMAL
be incumbent on/upon sb to be necessary for someone:
She felt it incumbent upon/on her to raise the subject at their meeting.
be incumbent on/upon sb to be necessary for someone:
She felt it incumbent upon/on her to raise the subject at their meeting.
serendipity /ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the lucky tendency to find interesting or valuable things by chance
serendipitous /ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
Reading should be an adventure, a personal experience full of serendipitous surprises.
the lucky tendency to find interesting or valuable things by chance
serendipitous /ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective FORMAL
Reading should be an adventure, a personal experience full of serendipitous surprises.
de.plor.a.ble
AHD: [d¹-plôr“…-b…l, -pl½r“-]
D.J. [d!6pl%8r*b*l, -6pl*&r-]
K.K. [d!6pl%r*b*l, -6plor-]
- Worthy of severe condemnation or reproach:应受严厉谴责的：a deplorable act of violence.应受谴责的暴力行为
- Lamentable; woeful:可怜的；悲伤的：My finances were in a deplorable state of neglect.我的财政情况，因无人照管而一塌糊涂
- Wretched; bad:破旧的；糟糕的：deplorable housing conditions in the inner city.城市里面糟糕的住房条件
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- deplor“ableness 或
n.（名词）
deplor”abil“ity - deplor“ably
adv.（副词）
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
barb /bɑːb/ US /bɑːrb/
noun [C]
1 the sharp part which points backwards from a fish hook or arrow, making it hard to remove it from something
2 a remark that is clever but cruel and hurtful:
I tried to ignore their barbs about my new jacket.
barbed /bɑːbd/ US /bɑːrbd/
adjective
1 having a sharp point which curves backwards
2 critical and unkind:
She made some rather barbed comments about my lifestyle.
1 the sharp part which points backwards from a fish hook or arrow, making it hard to remove it from something
2 a remark that is clever but cruel and hurtful:
I tried to ignore their barbs about my new jacket.
barbed /bɑːbd/ US /bɑːrbd/
adjective
1 having a sharp point which curves backwards
2 critical and unkind:
She made some rather barbed comments about my lifestyle.
bank balance noun [C]
the amount of money in a bank account:
I'd like to check my bank balance, please.
I'd like to check my bank balance, please.
in.state
AHD: [¹n-st³t“]
D.J. [!n6ste!t]
K.K. [!n6stet]
- To establish in office; install.就职：在一职位上确立；就职
v.tr.（及物动词） in.stat.ed,in.stat.ing,in.states
pilfer /ˈpɪl.fəʳ/ US /-fɚ/
verb [I or T]
to steal things of small value:
He was caught pilfering (sweets) from the shop.
to steal things of small value:
He was caught pilfering (sweets) from the shop.
pin back your ears (ALSO pin your ears back) UK INFORMAL
to listen carefully
noun[U] (formal) the process of thinking or arguing about sth in a logical way
inveigle /ɪnˈveɪ.gļ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not want to do it:
Her son tried to inveigle her into giving him the money for a car.
to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not want to do it:
Her son tried to inveigle her into giving him the money for a car.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
prodigal /ˈprɒd.ɪ.gəl/ US /ˈprɑː.dɪ-/
adjective FORMAL
wasteful with money; tending to spend large amounts without thinking of the future:
There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds.
prodigality /ˌprɒd.ɪˈgæl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌprɑː.dɪˈgæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
prodigally /ˈprɒd.ɪ.gli/ US /ˈprɑː.dɪ-/
adverb FORMAL
wasteful with money; tending to spend large amounts without thinking of the future:
There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds.
prodigality /ˌprɒd.ɪˈgæl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌprɑː.dɪˈgæl.ə.ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
prodigally /ˈprɒd.ɪ.gli/ US /ˈprɑː.dɪ-/
adverb FORMAL
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
cosmopolitan /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ US /ˌkɑːz.məˈpɑː.lɪ.ţən/
adjective USUALLY APPROVING
containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world:
New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.
cosmopolitan /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ US /ˌkɑːz.məˈpɑː.lɪ.ţən/
noun [C] USUALLY APPROVING
Lisa is a real cosmopolitan (= she has experience of many different parts of the world).
containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world:
New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.
cosmopolitan /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ US /ˌkɑːz.məˈpɑː.lɪ.ţən/
noun [C] USUALLY APPROVING
Lisa is a real cosmopolitan (= she has experience of many different parts of the world).
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
epic /ˈep.ɪk/
noun [C]
a film, poem or book which is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject:
It's one of those old Hollywood epics with a cast of thousands.
epic /ˈep.ɪk/
adjective
1 in the style of an epic:
an epic film about the Roman Empire
2 describes events that happen over a long period and involve a lot of action and difficulty:
an epic journey/struggle
3 INFORMAL extremely large:
The problem of inflation has reached epic proportions.
a film, poem or book which is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject:
It's one of those old Hollywood epics with a cast of thousands.
epic /ˈep.ɪk/
adjective
1 in the style of an epic:
an epic film about the Roman Empire
2 describes events that happen over a long period and involve a lot of action and difficulty:
an epic journey/struggle
3 INFORMAL extremely large:
The problem of inflation has reached epic proportions.
grimace /ˈgrɪ.məs/
verb [I]
to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way:
He tried to stand and grimaced with pain.
grimace /ˈgrɪ.məs/
noun [C]
Helen made a grimace of disgust when she saw the raw meat.
to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way:
He tried to stand and grimaced with pain.
grimace /ˈgrɪ.məs/
noun [C]
Helen made a grimace of disgust when she saw the raw meat.
claim (SAY) /kleɪm/
verb [T]
1 to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:
[+ (that)] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
[+ to infinitive] He claims to have met the President, but I don't believe him.
All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.
An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.
2 If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.
claim /kleɪm/
noun [C]
a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it:
He said the police assaulted him while he was in custody, a claim which the police deny.
[+ that] The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.
Can you give any evidence to support your claim?
He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer.
1 to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:
[+ (that)] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
[+ to infinitive] He claims to have met the President, but I don't believe him.
All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.
An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.
2 If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.
claim /kleɪm/
noun [C]
a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it:
He said the police assaulted him while he was in custody, a claim which the police deny.
[+ that] The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.
Can you give any evidence to support your claim?
He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer.
claim (DEMAND) /kleɪm/
verb
1 [T] to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:
The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne.
2 [I or T] to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:
The number of people claiming unemployment benefit has risen sharply this month.
Don't forget to claim (for) your travelling expenses after the interview.
When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got 拢150 back.
UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back.
claim /kleɪm/
noun [C]
1 a written request asking an organization to pay you a sum of money which you believe they owe you:
After her house was burgled, she made a claim on her insurance.
Please submit your claim for travelling expenses to the accounts department.
2 a right to have something or obtain something from someone:
She has no rightful claim to the title.
Our neighbours have no claim to (= cannot say that they own) that strip of land between our houses.
My ex-wife has no claims on me (= has no right to any of my money).
claimant /ˈkleɪ.mənt/
noun [C]
a person who asks for something which they believe belongs to them or which they have a right to
1 [T] to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:
The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne.
2 [I or T] to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:
The number of people claiming unemployment benefit has risen sharply this month.
Don't forget to claim (for) your travelling expenses after the interview.
When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got 拢150 back.
UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back.
claim /kleɪm/
noun [C]
1 a written request asking an organization to pay you a sum of money which you believe they owe you:
After her house was burgled, she made a claim on her insurance.
Please submit your claim for travelling expenses to the accounts department.
2 a right to have something or obtain something from someone:
She has no rightful claim to the title.
Our neighbours have no claim to (= cannot say that they own) that strip of land between our houses.
My ex-wife has no claims on me (= has no right to any of my money).
claimant /ˈkleɪ.mənt/
noun [C]
a person who asks for something which they believe belongs to them or which they have a right to
po.rous
AHD: [pôr“…s, p½r“-]
D.J. [6p%8r*s, 6p*&r-]
K.K. [6p%r*s, 6por-]
- Full of or having pores.多孔的，有孔的
- Admitting the passage of gas or liquid through pores or interstices.能渗透的：允许气体或液体从孔中或缝隙中通过的
- Easily crossed or penetrated.易穿过的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French poreux, poros 源自 古法语 poreux, poros
- from Medieval Latin por½sus 源自 中世纪拉丁语 por½sus
- from Latin porus [passage] * see pore 2源自 拉丁语 porus [通道] *参见 pore2
继承用法：
- po“rously
adv.（副词）
- po“rousness
n.（名词）
down.spout
AHD: [doun“spout”]
D.J. [6da&n7spa&t]
K.K. [6da&n7spa&t]
- A vertical pipe for carrying rainwater down from a roof gutter.水落管：从屋顶水槽接下的竖直导水管
n.（名词）
dominant /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/ US /ˈdɑː.mə-/
adjective
1 more important, strong or noticeable than anything else of the same type:
a dominant military power
Unemployment will be a dominant issue at the next election.
2 SPECIALIZED dominant gene a gene which always produces a particular characteristic in a person, plant or animal
dominance /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənts/ US /ˈdɑː.mə-/
noun [U]
Music companies have profited from the dominance of CDs over vinyl records.
1 more important, strong or noticeable than anything else of the same type:
a dominant military power
Unemployment will be a dominant issue at the next election.
2 SPECIALIZED dominant gene a gene which always produces a particular characteristic in a person, plant or animal
dominance /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənts/ US /ˈdɑː.mə-/
noun [U]
Music companies have profited from the dominance of CDs over vinyl records.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
sporadic /spəˈræd.ɪk/
adjective
happening irregularly; not regular or continuous:
sporadic gunfire
a sporadic electricity supply
More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence.
sporadically /spəˈræd.ɪ.kli/
adverb
happening irregularly; not regular or continuous:
sporadic gunfire
a sporadic electricity supply
More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence.
sporadically /spəˈræd.ɪ.kli/
adverb
spontaneous /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ US /spɑːn-/
adjective
happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced:
His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.
APPROVING She's such a spontaneous, lively woman.
spontaneously /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.ə.sli/ US /spɑːn-/
adverb
The liquid spontaneously ignited.
spontaneity /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌspɑːn.ţəˈneɪ.ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
The script has a refreshing spontaneity and sparkle.
happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced:
His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.
APPROVING She's such a spontaneous, lively woman.
spontaneously /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.ə.sli/ US /spɑːn-/
adverb
The liquid spontaneously ignited.
spontaneity /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌspɑːn.ţəˈneɪ.ə.ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
The script has a refreshing spontaneity and sparkle.
immaterial /ˌɪm.əˈtɪə.ri.əl/ US /-ˈtɪr.i-/
adjective
not important, or not relating to the matter you are interested in:
Whether the book is well or badly written is immaterial (to me) - it has an important message.
not important, or not relating to the matter you are interested in:
Whether the book is well or badly written is immaterial (to me) - it has an important message.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
des.pi.ca.ble
AHD: [dµs“p¹-k…-b…l, d¹-sp¹k“…-]
D.J. [6desp!k*b*l, d!6sp!k*-]
K.K. [6dWsp!k*b*l, d!6sp!k*-]
- Deserving of contempt or scorn; vile.可鄙的；卑鄙的：应受谴责或唾弃的；卑鄙的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin d¶spic³bilis 后期拉丁语 d¶spic³bilis
- from Latin d¶spic³r&9{º} [to despise] * see spek- 源自 拉丁语 d¶spic³r&9{º} [轻视；蔑视] *参见 spek-
继承用法：
- des“picableness
n.（名词）
- des“picably
adv.（副词）
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
com.i.ty
AHD: [k¼m“¹-t¶]
D.J. [6kKm!ti8]
K.K. [6k$m!ti]
- An atmosphere of social harmony.礼貌：社会和谐的气氛
- See comity of nations 参见 comity of nations
- The principle by which the courts of one jurisdiction may accede or give effect to the laws or decisions of another.法院间的礼让承认：司法法庭可以同意或使另一项法律或决议生效的原则
n.（名词） 【复数】 com.i.ties
语源：
- Latin c½mit³s 拉丁语 c½mit³s
- from c½mis [friendly] * see smei- 源自 c½mis [友好的] *参见 smei-
paraphrase /ˈpær.ə.freɪz/ US /ˈper-/
verb [I or T]
to repeat something written or spoken using different words, often in a humorous form or in a simpler and shorter form that makes the original meaning clearer
paraphrase /ˈpær.ə.freɪz/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
She gave us a quick paraphrase of what had been said.
to repeat something written or spoken using different words, often in a humorous form or in a simpler and shorter form that makes the original meaning clearer
paraphrase /ˈpær.ə.freɪz/ US /ˈper-/
noun [C]
She gave us a quick paraphrase of what had been said.
disaffected /ˌdɪs.əˈfek.tɪd/
adjective
1 no longer supporting or being satisfied with an organization or idea:
The party needs to take steps to attract disaffected voters.
2 describes young people who are no longer satisfied with society's values:
The teacher said that he found it difficult to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.
disaffected youth
disaffection /ˌdɪs.əˈfek.ʃən/
noun [U]
a growing disaffection with the country's political leaders
1 no longer supporting or being satisfied with an organization or idea:
The party needs to take steps to attract disaffected voters.
2 describes young people who are no longer satisfied with society's values:
The teacher said that he found it difficult to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.
disaffected youth
disaffection /ˌdɪs.əˈfek.ʃən/
noun [U]
a growing disaffection with the country's political leaders
preen (MAKE TIDY) /priːn/
verb [I or T]
1 (of a bird) to clean and arrange its feathers using its beak
2 DISAPPROVING to spend time making yourself look attractive:
Roald always spends ages preening (himself) before he goes out.
1 (of a bird) to clean and arrange its feathers using its beak
2 DISAPPROVING to spend time making yourself look attractive:
Roald always spends ages preening (himself) before he goes out.
preen (FEEL PROUD) /priːn/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to feel very proud or satisfied with yourself because of an action or quality:
The government is publicly preening itself on the latest trade figures.
The company preened itself for having taken on so many new employees last year.
to feel very proud or satisfied with yourself because of an action or quality:
The government is publicly preening itself on the latest trade figures.
The company preened itself for having taken on so many new employees last year.
medley /ˈmed.li/
noun [C]
1 a mixture of different items, especially tunes put together to form a longer piece of music:
a medley of popular tunes
The menu described the dessert as 'a medley of exotic fruits'.
2 a swimming competition in which each of four swimmers in a team uses a different method of swimming
1 a mixture of different items, especially tunes put together to form a longer piece of music:
a medley of popular tunes
The menu described the dessert as 'a medley of exotic fruits'.
2 a swimming competition in which each of four swimmers in a team uses a different method of swimming
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
peremptory /pəˈremp.tər.i/ US /-tɚ-/
adjective
expecting to be obeyed immediately and without questioning:
He started issuing peremptory instructions.
She was highly critical of the insensitive and peremptory way in which the cases had been handled.
peremptorily /pəˈremp.trə.li/
adverb
"Now, " he said peremptorily, "Step forward and state your name."
expecting to be obeyed immediately and without questioning:
He started issuing peremptory instructions.
She was highly critical of the insensitive and peremptory way in which the cases had been handled.
peremptorily /pəˈremp.trə.li/
adverb
"Now, " he said peremptorily, "Step forward and state your name."
per annum adverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION pa) FORMAL
used in finance and business when referring to an amount that is produced, sold or spent each year:
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
The country exports goods worth $600 million per annum.
traverse /trəˈvɜːs/ US /-ˈvɝːs/
verb [T] FORMAL
to move or travel through an area:
Stanley traversed the continent from west to east.
Bounded on the east by Lake Winnebago, the county is traversed by the Wolf and Fox rivers.
to move or travel through an area:
Stanley traversed the continent from west to east.
Bounded on the east by Lake Winnebago, the county is traversed by the Wolf and Fox rivers.
treacherous (DANGEROUS) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions:
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
treacherous (NOT LOYAL) /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective MAINLY OLD USE
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or lacks loyalty:
Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
treachery /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/ US /-ɚ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
Corley said she was standing down as leader because of the treachery of her own colleagues.
in.cog.i.tant
AHD: [¹n-k¼j“¹-t…nt]
D.J. [!n6kKd9!t*nt]
K.K. [!n6k$d9!t*nt]
- Thoughtless; inconsiderate.未经思考的；考虑不周的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Latin inc½git³ns inc½gitant- 拉丁语 inc½git³ns inc½gitant-
- in- [not] * see in- 1in- [不] *参见 in-1
- c½git³ns [present participle of] c½git³re [to think] * see cogitate c½git³ns [] c½git³re的现在分词 [想] *参见 cogitate
soliloquy /səˈlɪl.ə.kwi/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a speech in a play which the character speaks to him- or herself or to the people watching rather than to the other characters:
Hamlet's soliloquy 'To be or not to be'
a speech in a play which the character speaks to him- or herself or to the people watching rather than to the other characters:
Hamlet's soliloquy 'To be or not to be'
solitary /ˈsɒl.ɪ.tri/ US /ˈsɑː.lə.ter.i/
adjective
1 A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place:
On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees.
In the distance was a solitary building.
He was a solitary child (= He enjoyed being alone).
2 done alone:
solitary walks by the river
fishing and other solitary pastimes
1 A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place:
On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees.
In the distance was a solitary building.
He was a solitary child (= He enjoyed being alone).
2 done alone:
solitary walks by the river
fishing and other solitary pastimes
skirt (CLOTHES) /skɜːt/ US /skɝːt/
noun [C]
1 a piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and does not have legs:
a long/short skirt.
2 an outer covering or protective part on particular machines
1 a piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and does not have legs:
a long/short skirt.
2 an outer covering or protective part on particular machines
skirt (AVOID) /skɜːt/ US /skɝːt/
verb [T; I + preposition] (ALSO skirt around/round)
1 to be on or move along the edge of something; to avoid:
Take the road which skirts (round) the village, not the one which goes through it.
2 to avoid discussing a subject or problem, usually because there are difficulties that you do not want to deal with:
Though the government has promised to deal with drug abuse, it has been accused of skirting round the issue.
1 to be on or move along the edge of something; to avoid:
Take the road which skirts (round) the village, not the one which goes through it.
2 to avoid discussing a subject or problem, usually because there are difficulties that you do not want to deal with:
Though the government has promised to deal with drug abuse, it has been accused of skirting round the issue.
stammer /ˈstæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [I or T]
to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear and anxiety:
[+ speech] "Wh-when can we g-go?" she stammered.
He dialled 999 and stammered (out) his name and address.
Compare stutter (SPEAK).
stammer /ˈstæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C usually singular]
Robert has a bit of a stammer.
stammerer /ˈstæm.ər.əʳ/ US /-ɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who stammers
stammeringly /ˈstæm.ər.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear and anxiety:
[+ speech] "Wh-when can we g-go?" she stammered.
He dialled 999 and stammered (out) his name and address.
Compare stutter (SPEAK).
stammer /ˈstæm.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C usually singular]
Robert has a bit of a stammer.
stammerer /ˈstæm.ər.əʳ/ US /-ɚ.ɚ/
noun [C]
a person who stammers
stammeringly /ˈstæm.ər.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ɚ-/
adverb
leaven /ˈlev.ən/
verb [T]
1 to add a substance to bread or another food made with flour to make it get bigger when it is cooked
2 FORMAL to make something less boring:
Even a speech on a serious subject should be leavened with a little humour.
1 to add a substance to bread or another food made with flour to make it get bigger when it is cooked
2 FORMAL to make something less boring:
Even a speech on a serious subject should be leavened with a little humour.
lech after sb phrasal verb INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
to show too much sexual interest in someone, in an unpleasant way:
He's always leching after younger women.
He's always leching after younger women.
want.ing
AHD: [w¼n“t¹ng, wôn“-]
D.J. [6wKnt!0, 6w%8n-]
K.K. [6w$nt!0, 6w%n-]
- Absent; lacking.不在的；缺少的
- Not measuring up to standards or expectations.不合格的：与标准或期望不符合的
adj.（形容词）
- Without.没有
- Minus; less:差；少：an hour wanting 15 minutes.差15分钟一小时
prep.（介词）
wan.ton
AHD: [w¼n“t…n]
D.J. [6wKnt*n]
K.K. [6w$nt*n]
- Immoral or unchaste; lewd.淫乱的：轻浮的或放荡的；淫乱的
- Gratuitously cruel; merciless.残酷的：无缘无故地残忍的；冷酷无情的
- Marked by unprovoked, gratuitous maliciousness; capricious and unjust:变化无常的：以无缘无故的邪恶为特征的；反复无常且不公正的：wanton destruction.反复无常的毁坏
- Unrestrainedly excessive:过于无节制的：wanton extravagance; wanton depletion of oil reserves.无节制的奢侈；石油资源的过度消耗
- Luxuriant; overabundant:繁茂的：草木茂盛的；极其丰富的：wanton tresses.浓密的头发
- Frolicsome; playful.嬉闹的；玩笑的
- Undisciplined; spoiled.放荡的；堕落的
- Obsolete Rebellious; refractory.【废语】 任性的：反抗的；不易控制的
adj.（形容词）
v.（动词） wan.toned,wan.ton.ing,wan.tons
- To act, grow, or move in a wanton manner; be wanton.生活奢侈：以一种放荡的方式表演、生长或移动；放荡
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- To waste or squander extravagantly.奢侈：无节制地浪费或挥霍
v.tr.（及物动词）
- One who is immoral, lewd, or licentious.放荡、淫乱之人
- One that is playful or frolicsome.嬉戏的或开玩笑的人
- One that is undisciplined or spoiled.无节制的或堕落之人
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English wantowen 中古英语 wantowen
- wan- [not, lacking] from Old English ; akin to wana [lack] * see wane wan- [非，缺少] 源自 古英语 ；类似于 wana [缺少] *参见 wane
- towen [past participle of] teen [to bring up] from Old English t¶on [to lead, draw] * see deuk- towen [] teen的过去分词 [养育] 源自 古英语 t¶on [领、牵引] *参见 deuk-
继承用法：
- wan“tonly
adv.（副词）
- wan“tonness
n.（名词）
embarrass /ɪmˈbær.əs/ US /-ˈber-/
verb [T]
to cause someone to feel anxious or uncomfortable:
You're embarrassing him with your compliments!
I didn't want to embarrass her in front of her friends.
embarrassed /ɪmˈbær.əs/ US /-ˈber-/
adjective
1 feeling ashamed or shy:
She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.
[+ to infinitive] I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared.
2 HUMOROUS financially embarrassed having no money
embarrassing /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/ US /-ˈber-/
adjective
making you feel embarrassed:
an embarrassing situation
It's embarrassing to be caught telling a lie.
My most embarrassing moment was trying to introduce a woman whose name I couldn't remember.
embarrassingly /ɪmˈbær.ə.siŋ.li/ US /-ˈber-/
adverb
an embarrassingly poor performance/loud voice
embarrassment /ɪmˈbær.ə.smənt/ US /-ˈber-/
noun [C or U]
when you feel embarrassed, or something that makes you feel embarrassed:
She blushed with embarrassment.
My parents are an embarrassment to me!
to cause someone to feel anxious or uncomfortable:
You're embarrassing him with your compliments!
I didn't want to embarrass her in front of her friends.
embarrassed /ɪmˈbær.əs/ US /-ˈber-/
adjective
1 feeling ashamed or shy:
She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.
[+ to infinitive] I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared.
2 HUMOROUS financially embarrassed having no money
embarrassing /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/ US /-ˈber-/
adjective
making you feel embarrassed:
an embarrassing situation
It's embarrassing to be caught telling a lie.
My most embarrassing moment was trying to introduce a woman whose name I couldn't remember.
embarrassingly /ɪmˈbær.ə.siŋ.li/ US /-ˈber-/
adverb
an embarrassingly poor performance/loud voice
embarrassment /ɪmˈbær.ə.smənt/ US /-ˈber-/
noun [C or U]
when you feel embarrassed, or something that makes you feel embarrassed:
She blushed with embarrassment.
My parents are an embarrassment to me!
dirge /dɜːdʒ/ US /dɝːdʒ/
noun [C]
a slow sad song or piece of music, sometimes played because someone has died
a slow sad song or piece of music, sometimes played because someone has died
remorse /rɪˈmɔːs/ US /-ˈmɔːrs/
noun [U] FORMAL
a strong feeling of guilt and regret about something you have done:
He felt no remorse for the murders he had committed.
After the argument, she was filled with remorse.
remorseful /rɪˈmɔː.sfəl/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
feeling regret and guilt
remorsefully /rɪˈmɔː.sfəl.i/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
remorseless /rɪˈmɔː.sləs/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
1 severe and showing no regret or guilt:
remorseless cruelty/violence
a remorseless judge
2 never stopping or impossible to stop:
the hurricane's remorseless approach
remorseless pressure to succeed
remorselessly /rɪˈmɔː.slə.sli/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
a strong feeling of guilt and regret about something you have done:
He felt no remorse for the murders he had committed.
After the argument, she was filled with remorse.
remorseful /rɪˈmɔː.sfəl/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
feeling regret and guilt
remorsefully /rɪˈmɔː.sfəl.i/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
remorseless /rɪˈmɔː.sləs/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
1 severe and showing no regret or guilt:
remorseless cruelty/violence
a remorseless judge
2 never stopping or impossible to stop:
the hurricane's remorseless approach
remorseless pressure to succeed
remorselessly /rɪˈmɔː.slə.sli/ US /-ˈmɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
rookie /ˈrʊk.i/
noun [C] MAINLY US INFORMAL
a person who is new to an organization or an activity:
These rookie cops don't know anything yet.
a person who is new to an organization or an activity:
These rookie cops don't know anything yet.
rough diamond UK noun [C] (US diamond in the rough)
a person who is kinder and more pleasant than they seem to be from their appearance and manner
warrant (MAKE NECESSARY) /ˈwɒr.ənt/ US /ˈwɔːr-/
verb [T]
to make a particular activity necessary:
Obviously what she did was wrong, but I don't think it warranted quite such severe punishment.
It's a relatively simple task that really doesn't warrant a great deal of time being spent on it.
See also unwarranted.
warrant /ˈwɒr.ənt/ US /ˈwɔːr-/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
There's no warrant for that sort of behaviour!
to make a particular activity necessary:
Obviously what she did was wrong, but I don't think it warranted quite such severe punishment.
It's a relatively simple task that really doesn't warrant a great deal of time being spent on it.
See also unwarranted.
warrant /ˈwɒr.ənt/ US /ˈwɔːr-/
noun [U] OLD-FASHIONED
There's no warrant for that sort of behaviour!
warrant (DOCUMENT) /ˈwɒr.ənt/ US /ˈwɔːr-/
noun [C]
an official document, signed by a judge or other person in authority, which gives the police permission to search someone's home, arrest a person or take some other action:
a search warrant
Judge La Riva had issued an arrest warrant/a warrant for his arrest.
an official document, signed by a judge or other person in authority, which gives the police permission to search someone's home, arrest a person or take some other action:
a search warrant
Judge La Riva had issued an arrest warrant/a warrant for his arrest.
warrant (PROMISE) /ˈwɒr.ənt/ US /ˈwɔːr-/
verb [I or T] OLD-FASHIONED
to say that you are certain about something
to say that you are certain about something
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
lamentable /ləˈmen.tə.bļ/ /ˈlæm.ən-/ US /-ţə-/
adjective FORMAL
deserving severe criticism; very bad:
the lamentable state of the economy
lamentably /ləˈmen.tə.bli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
The government, says the report, have carried out lamentably few of their promises.
deserving severe criticism; very bad:
the lamentable state of the economy
lamentably /ləˈmen.tə.bli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb FORMAL
The government, says the report, have carried out lamentably few of their promises.
repudiate /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to refuse to accept something or someone as true, good or reasonable:
He repudiated the allegation/charge/claim that he had tried to deceive them.
I utterly repudiate those remarks.
repudiation /rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
They were surprised by his sudden repudiation of all his former beliefs.
to refuse to accept something or someone as true, good or reasonable:
He repudiated the allegation/charge/claim that he had tried to deceive them.
I utterly repudiate those remarks.
repudiation /rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
They were surprised by his sudden repudiation of all his former beliefs.
underdog /ˈʌn.də.dɒg/ US /-dɚ.dɑːg/
noun
1 the underdog a person or group of people with less power, money, etc. than the rest of society:
As a politician, her sympathy was always for the underdog in society.
2 [C usually singular] in a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win
1 the underdog a person or group of people with less power, money, etc. than the rest of society:
As a politician, her sympathy was always for the underdog in society.
2 [C usually singular] in a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win
wane /weɪn/
verb [I]
1 to weaken in strength or influence:
By the late seventies the band's popularity was beginning to wane.
Compare wax (APPEAR LARGER).
2 FORMAL The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and less round, after the full moon.
wane /weɪn/
noun
on the wane (of power, popularity, etc.) becoming less strong:
There are signs that support for the party is on the wane.
1 to weaken in strength or influence:
By the late seventies the band's popularity was beginning to wane.
Compare wax (APPEAR LARGER).
2 FORMAL The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and less round, after the full moon.
wane /weɪn/
noun
on the wane (of power, popularity, etc.) becoming less strong:
There are signs that support for the party is on the wane.
vertigo /ˈvɜː.tɪ.gəʊ/ US /ˈvɝː.ţə.goʊ/
noun [U]
a feeling of spinning round and being unable to balance, caused by looking down from a height:
She can't stand heights and has always suffered from vertigo.
vertiginous /vɜːˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ US /vɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
causing or experiencing the feeling that everything is spinning round:
The two skyscrapers were connected by a vertiginous walkway.
a feeling of spinning round and being unable to balance, caused by looking down from a height:
She can't stand heights and has always suffered from vertigo.
vertiginous /vɜːˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ US /vɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
causing or experiencing the feeling that everything is spinning round:
The two skyscrapers were connected by a vertiginous walkway.
versus /ˈvɜː.səs/ US /ˈvɝː-/
preposition
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used to say that one team or person is competing against another:
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
2 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION v or vs) used in legal cases to show who a person is fighting against:
Abortion was legalized nationally in the United States following the Roe versus Wade case.
3 used to compare two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose between them:
private education versus state education
domicile /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪl/ US /ˈdɑː.mə-/
noun [C] FORMAL OR LEGAL
the place where a person lives
domiciled /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪld/ US /ˈdɑː.mə-/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL OR LEGAL
He was domiciled (= living) in Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.
the place where a person lives
domiciled /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪld/ US /ˈdɑː.mə-/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL OR LEGAL
He was domiciled (= living) in Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
provident /ˈprɒv.ɪ.dənt/ US /ˈprɑː.və-/
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
making arrangements for future needs, especially by saving money
providently /ˈprɒv.ɪ.dənt.li/ US /ˈprɑː.və-/
adverb FORMAL APPROVING
making arrangements for future needs, especially by saving money
providently /ˈprɒv.ɪ.dənt.li/ US /ˈprɑː.və-/
adverb FORMAL APPROVING
poach (COOK) /pəʊtʃ/ US /poʊtʃ/
verb [T]
to cook something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently boiling water or other liquid:
We had poached eggs for breakfast.
Do you like pears poached in red wine?
to cook something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently boiling water or other liquid:
We had poached eggs for breakfast.
Do you like pears poached in red wine?
poach (TAKE) /pəʊtʃ/ US /poʊtʃ/
verb [I or T]
1 to catch and kill animals without permission on someone else's land:
The farmer claimed that he shot the men because they were poaching on his land.
2 to take and use for yourself unfairly or dishonestly something, usually an idea, that belongs to someone else:
Jeff always poaches my ideas, and then pretends that they're his own.
3 DISAPPROVING to persuade someone who works for someone else to come and work for you:
They were furious when one of their best managers was poached by another company.
poacher /ˈpəʊ.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/
noun [C]
someone who catches and kills animals illegally
1 to catch and kill animals without permission on someone else's land:
The farmer claimed that he shot the men because they were poaching on his land.
2 to take and use for yourself unfairly or dishonestly something, usually an idea, that belongs to someone else:
Jeff always poaches my ideas, and then pretends that they're his own.
3 DISAPPROVING to persuade someone who works for someone else to come and work for you:
They were furious when one of their best managers was poached by another company.
poacher /ˈpəʊ.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/
noun [C]
someone who catches and kills animals illegally
pedagogue /ˈped.ə.gɒg/ US /-gɑːg/
noun [C]
1 DISAPPROVING a teacher who gives too much attention to formal rules and is not interesting
2 OLD USE any teacher
pedagogy /ˈped.ə.gɒdʒ.i/ US /-gɑː.dʒi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the study of the methods and activities of teaching
pedagogic /ˌped.əˈgɒdʒ.ɪk/ US /-ˈgɑː.dʒɪk/
adjective (ALSO pedagogical) SPECIALIZED
pedagogically /ˌped.əˈgɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈgɑː.dʒɪ-/
adverb SPECIALIZED
The minister's reforms are pedagogically questionable (= not based on good teaching theory).
1 DISAPPROVING a teacher who gives too much attention to formal rules and is not interesting
2 OLD USE any teacher
pedagogy /ˈped.ə.gɒdʒ.i/ US /-gɑː.dʒi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the study of the methods and activities of teaching
pedagogic /ˌped.əˈgɒdʒ.ɪk/ US /-ˈgɑː.dʒɪk/
adjective (ALSO pedagogical) SPECIALIZED
pedagogically /ˌped.əˈgɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈgɑː.dʒɪ-/
adverb SPECIALIZED
The minister's reforms are pedagogically questionable (= not based on good teaching theory).
endemic /enˈdem.ɪk/
adjective
especially of a disease or a condition, regularly found and very common among a particular group or in a particular area:
Malaria is endemic in many of the hotter regions of the world.
The disease is endemic among British sheep/to many British flocks.
There is endemic racism/poverty/violence in many of the country's cities.
especially of a disease or a condition, regularly found and very common among a particular group or in a particular area:
Malaria is endemic in many of the hotter regions of the world.
The disease is endemic among British sheep/to many British flocks.
There is endemic racism/poverty/violence in many of the country's cities.
circumvent /ˌsɜː.kəmˈvent/ US /ˌsɝː-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally:
Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.
circumvention /ˌsɜː.kəmˈven.tʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally:
Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.
circumvention /ˌsɜː.kəmˈven.tʃən/ US /ˌsɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
prude /pruːd/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
a person who is easily shocked by rude things, especially those of a sexual type:
Don't be such a prude.
prudish /ˈpruː.dɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
I don't consider myself prudish but I do think the sex scenes in the film were a bit excessive.
prudishly /ˈpruː.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
prudishness /ˈpruː.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] (ALSO prudery) DISAPPROVING
a person who is easily shocked by rude things, especially those of a sexual type:
Don't be such a prude.
prudish /ˈpruː.dɪʃ/
adjective DISAPPROVING
I don't consider myself prudish but I do think the sex scenes in the film were a bit excessive.
prudishly /ˈpruː.dɪʃ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
prudishness /ˈpruː.dɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U] (ALSO prudery) DISAPPROVING
proliferate /prəˈlɪf.ər.eɪt/ US /-ə.reɪt/
verb [I] FORMAL
to increase greatly and suddenly in number:
Small businesses have proliferated in the last ten years.
proliferation /prəˌlɪf.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-əˈreɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
to increase greatly and suddenly in number:
Small businesses have proliferated in the last ten years.
proliferation /prəˌlɪf.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /-əˈreɪ-/
noun [U] FORMAL
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
pro.fu.sion
AHD: [pr…-fy›“zh…n, pr½-]
D.J. [pr*6fju89*n, pr*&-]
K.K. [pr*6fju9*n, pro-]
- The state of being profuse; abundance.丰富：极其丰富的状态；充沛
- Lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance.浪费，挥霍：奢侈的或无限制的花费；奢侈
- A profuse outpouring or quantity:大量：大量的注出或极大的数量：a profusion of helpful suggestions.大量的有帮助的建议
n.（名词）
squat (SIT) /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
verb [I] -tt-
to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent under your body:
She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.
He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike.
squat /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
noun [C]
to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent under your body:
She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.
He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike.
squat /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
noun [C]
squat (LIVE) /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
verb [I or T] -tt-
to live in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner:
Their squatted (in) an old house in King's Cross when their money ran out.
squat /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
noun [C]
the place that you live in when you are squatting:
They're living in a damp squat with no electricity.
squatter /ˈskwɒt.əʳ/ US /ˈskwɑː.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 a person who lives in an empty building without permission
2 AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH someone in the past who took land which did not officially belong to them in order to use it for farming
to live in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner:
Their squatted (in) an old house in King's Cross when their money ran out.
squat /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
noun [C]
the place that you live in when you are squatting:
They're living in a damp squat with no electricity.
squatter /ˈskwɒt.əʳ/ US /ˈskwɑː.ţɚ/
noun [C]
1 a person who lives in an empty building without permission
2 AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH someone in the past who took land which did not officially belong to them in order to use it for farming
squat (SHORT) /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
adjective squatter, squattest
short and wide, usually in an unattractive way:
a row of ugly squat houses
a heavily-built squat man
short and wide, usually in an unattractive way:
a row of ugly squat houses
a heavily-built squat man
squat (ANYTHING) /skwɒt/ US /skwɑːt/
noun [U] US SLANG
anything:
She shouldn't talk - she doesn't know squat about it.
His opinion isn't worth squat.
anything:
She shouldn't talk - she doesn't know squat about it.
His opinion isn't worth squat.
squat-thrust /ˈskwɒt.θrʌst/ US /ˈskwɑːt-/
noun [C]
a type of physical exercise in which your hands are kept on the floor while your legs move from a position in which they are bent under the body to one in which they are straight out behind you
a type of physical exercise in which your hands are kept on the floor while your legs move from a position in which they are bent under the body to one in which they are straight out behind you
beige /beɪʒ/
adjective, noun [U]
(of) a pale creamy brown colour
(of) a pale creamy brown colour
bejewelled /bɪˈdʒuː.əld/
adjective (US USUALLY bejeweled)
wearing a lot of jewellery or decorated with jewels:
a bejewelled woman
a bejewelled crown
wearing a lot of jewellery or decorated with jewels:
a bejewelled woman
a bejewelled crown
worldly (PHYSICAL) /ˈwɜːld.li/ US /ˈwɝːld-/
adjective [before noun]
relating to or consisting of physical things and ordinary life rather than spiritual things:
For many of the refugees, the clothes they are wearing are all the worldly goods (= possessions) they have.
Her worldly success can hardly be denied.
relating to or consisting of physical things and ordinary life rather than spiritual things:
For many of the refugees, the clothes they are wearing are all the worldly goods (= possessions) they have.
Her worldly success can hardly be denied.
worldly (PRACTICAL) /ˈwɜːld.li/ US /ˈwɝːld-/
adjective
practical and having a lot of experience of life:
She seems to be much more worldly than the other students in her class.
worldliness /ˈwɜːld.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈwɝːld-/
noun [U]
practical and having a lot of experience of life:
She seems to be much more worldly than the other students in her class.
worldliness /ˈwɜːld.lɪ.nəs/ US /ˈwɝːld-/
noun [U]
copious /ˈkəʊ.pi.əs/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
adjective
in large amounts; more than enough:
They drank copious amounts of wine.
He took copious notes during the lecture.
copiously /ˈkəʊ.pi.ə.sli/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
adverb
We ate and drank copiously at the party.
in large amounts; more than enough:
They drank copious amounts of wine.
He took copious notes during the lecture.
copiously /ˈkəʊ.pi.ə.sli/ US /ˈkoʊ-/
adverb
We ate and drank copiously at the party.
copper beech noun [C]
a type of tree with reddish-brown leaves
fecund /ˈfek.ənd/
adjective FORMAL
1 able to produce a lot of crops, fruit, babies, young animals, etc:
fecund nature/soil
2 active and productive:
a fecund career/imagination
fecundity /feˈkʌn.də.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
1 able to produce a lot of crops, fruit, babies, young animals, etc:
fecund nature/soil
2 active and productive:
a fecund career/imagination
fecundity /feˈkʌn.də.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
feckless /ˈfek.ləs/
adjective FORMAL
describes people or behaviour with no energy and enthusiasm:
He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
describes people or behaviour with no energy and enthusiasm:
He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
cov.et.ous
AHD: [k¾v“¹-t…s]
D.J. [6kJv!t*s]
K.K. [6kJv!t*s]
- Excessively and culpably desirous of the possessions of another.See Synonyms at jealous 妄想的：过度地或罪过地渴望别人财产的参见 jealous
- Marked by extreme desire to acquire or possess:渴望占有的：强烈渴望获得或占有的：covetous of learning.渴望拥有知识
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- cov“etously
adv.（副词）
- cov“etousness
n.（名词）
beldam 或 bel.dame
AHD: [bµl“d…m, -d²m]
D.J. [6beld*m, -d#m]
K.K. [6bWld*m, -d#m]
- An old woman, especially one who is considered ugly.老妇人：老妇女，尤指被认为丑陋的
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English [grandmother] 中古英语 [祖母]
- bel [indicating respect] from Old French bel [fine] from Latin bellus * see deu- 2bel [表示尊敬] 源自 古法语 bel [好的] 源自 拉丁语 bellus *参见 deu- 2
- dame [lady] * see dame dame [夫人，女士] *参见 dame
anonymous /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ US /-ˈnɑː.nə-/
adjective
1 made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public:
The money was donated by an anonymous benefactor.
Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.
An attempt to implant an embryo using an egg from an anonymous woman donor was unsuccessful.
He received an anonymous letter threatening to disclose details of his affair if he didn't pay the money.
For reasons of personal safety, the informant wishes to remain anonymous.
2 having no unusual or interesting features:
He has a rather anonymous face.
anonymously /əˈnɒn.ɪ.mə.sli/ US /-ˈnɑː.nə-/
adverb
The donation was made anonymously.
anonymity /ˌæn.ɒnˈɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-əˈnɪm.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when someone's name is not given or known:
The police have reassured witnesses who may be afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed anonymity.
1 made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public:
The money was donated by an anonymous benefactor.
Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.
An attempt to implant an embryo using an egg from an anonymous woman donor was unsuccessful.
He received an anonymous letter threatening to disclose details of his affair if he didn't pay the money.
For reasons of personal safety, the informant wishes to remain anonymous.
2 having no unusual or interesting features:
He has a rather anonymous face.
anonymously /əˈnɒn.ɪ.mə.sli/ US /-ˈnɑː.nə-/
adverb
The donation was made anonymously.
anonymity /ˌæn.ɒnˈɪm.ɪ.ti/ US /-əˈnɪm.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
when someone's name is not given or known:
The police have reassured witnesses who may be afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed anonymity.
batch /bætʃ/
noun [C]
a group of things or people dealt with at the same time or considered similar in type:
The cook brought in a fresh batch of homemade cakes.
We looked at the job applications in two batches.
a group of things or people dealt with at the same time or considered similar in type:
The cook brought in a fresh batch of homemade cakes.
We looked at the job applications in two batches.
raffish /ˈræf.ɪʃ/
adjective
not following usual social standards of behaviour or appearance, especially in a careless and attractive way:
He has a certain raffish elegance.
raffishness /ˈræf.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
not following usual social standards of behaviour or appearance, especially in a careless and attractive way:
He has a certain raffish elegance.
raffishness /ˈræf.ɪʃ.nəs/
noun [U]
preternatural /ˌpriː.təˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ US /-ţɚˈnætʃ.ɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
more than is usual or natural:
Anger gave me preternatural strength, and I managed to force the door open.
preternaturally /ˌpriː.təˈnætʃ.ər.əl.i/ US /-ţɚˈnætʃ.ɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
The house seemed preternaturally silent.
more than is usual or natural:
Anger gave me preternatural strength, and I managed to force the door open.
preternaturally /ˌpriː.təˈnætʃ.ər.əl.i/ US /-ţɚˈnætʃ.ɚ-/
adverb FORMAL
The house seemed preternaturally silent.
pretentious /prɪˈtent.ʃəs/
adjective DISAPPROVING
trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art and literature:
a pretentious art critic
The novel deals with grand themes, but is never heavy or pretentious.
pretentiously /prɪˈtent.ʃə.sli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
pretentiousness /prɪˈtent.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] (ALSO pretension) DISAPPROVING
I couldn't believe the pretentiousness of the book.
trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art and literature:
a pretentious art critic
The novel deals with grand themes, but is never heavy or pretentious.
pretentiously /prɪˈtent.ʃə.sli/
adverb DISAPPROVING
pretentiousness /prɪˈtent.ʃə.snəs/
noun [U] (ALSO pretension) DISAPPROVING
I couldn't believe the pretentiousness of the book.
ru.di.men.ta.ry
AHD: [r›”d…-mµn“t…-r¶, -mµn“tr¶]
D.J. [7ru8d*6ment*ri8, -6mentri8]
K.K. [7rud*6mWnt*ri, -6mWntri]
- Of or relating to basic facts or principles; elementary.基本的，初步的；有关基本事实或原理的
- Being in the earliest stages of development; incipient.处于发展的最早阶段的；尚未发展完全的
- Biology Imperfectly or incompletely developed; embryonic:【生物学】 未完善或未完全发育的；未成熟的：a rudimentary beak.未成熟的喙
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- ru”dimentar“ily AHD: [-târ“…-l¶] （副词）
- ru”dimen“tariness
n.（名词）
smoking car
- A railroad car in which smoking is allowed; a smoker.吸烟车厢：火车上允许吸烟的车厢；吸烟区
n.（名词）
dispassionate /dɪˈspæʃ.ən.ət/
adjective
able to think clearly or make good decisions because not influenced by emotions:
In all the media hysteria, there was one journalist whose comments were clear-sighted and dispassionate.
dispassionately /dɪˈspæʃ.ən.ət.li/
adverb
able to think clearly or make good decisions because not influenced by emotions:
In all the media hysteria, there was one journalist whose comments were clear-sighted and dispassionate.
dispassionately /dɪˈspæʃ.ən.ət.li/
adverb
hor.ta.tive
AHD: [hôr“t…-t¹v]
D.J. [6h%8t*t!v]
K.K. [6h%rt*t!v]
- Hortatory.劝告的，勉励的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin hort³t&9{ºvus} 后期拉丁语 hort³t&9{ºvus}
- from Latin hort³tus [past participle of] hort³r&9{º} [to exhort] * see gher- 2源自 拉丁语 hort³tus [] hort³r&9{º}的过去分词 [规劝] *参见 gher- 2
继承用法：
- hor“tatively
adv.（副词）
integrity (HONESTY) /ɪnˈteg.rə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] APPROVING
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change:
No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity.
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change:
No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity.
integrity (UNITY) /ɪnˈteg.rə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
the quality of being whole and complete:
A modern extension on the old building would ruin its architectural integrity.
the quality of being whole and complete:
A modern extension on the old building would ruin its architectural integrity.
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
in.con.gru.ent
AHD: [¹n-k¼ng“gr›-…nt, ¹n”k¼n-gr›“…nt]
D.J. [!n6kK0gru8*nt, 7!nkKn6gru8*nt]
K.K. [!n6k$0gru*nt, 7!nk$n6gru*nt]
- Not congruent.不调和的
- Incongruous.不一致的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- incon“gruence
n.（名词）
- incon“gruently
adv.（副词）
commiserate /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/
verb [I]
to express sympathy to someone about some bad luck:
I began by commiserating with her over the defeat.
commiseration /kəˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
She gave me a look of commiseration as I entered the room.
commiserations /kəˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/
plural noun
an expression of sympathy for someone, especially someone who has lost a competition:
Commiserations on losing the match!
Our commiserations to the losing side!
to express sympathy to someone about some bad luck:
I began by commiserating with her over the defeat.
commiseration /kəˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
She gave me a look of commiseration as I entered the room.
commiserations /kəˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/
plural noun
an expression of sympathy for someone, especially someone who has lost a competition:
Commiserations on losing the match!
Our commiserations to the losing side!
gorge (VALLEY) /gɔːdʒ/ US /gɔːrdʒ/
noun [C]
a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock
a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock
gorge (EAT) /gɔːdʒ/ US /gɔːrdʒ/
verb [I or R]
to eat until you are unable to eat any more:
[R] If you gorge yourself on crisps like that, you won't eat your dinner.
to eat until you are unable to eat any more:
[R] If you gorge yourself on crisps like that, you won't eat your dinner.
gorge (DISGUST) /gɔːdʒ/ US /gɔːrdʒ/
noun
make your gorge rise to make you feel disgusted and angry
make your gorge rise to make you feel disgusted and angry
golf ball (SPORT) noun [C]
a small hard white ball used for playing golf
golf ball (PRINTING) noun [C]
a small metal ball with raised letter shapes on it which is used in some types of computer printer and typewriter
requisite /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/
adjective [before noun] FORMAL
necessary; needed for a particular purpose:
He lacked the requisite skills for the job.
The requisite number of countries have now ratified the convention.
requisite /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/
noun [C usually plural] FORMAL
an important necessary item:
A good book is a requisite for long journeys.
Self-esteem, self-judgment and self-will are said to be the three requisites of independence.
necessary; needed for a particular purpose:
He lacked the requisite skills for the job.
The requisite number of countries have now ratified the convention.
requisite /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/
noun [C usually plural] FORMAL
an important necessary item:
A good book is a requisite for long journeys.
Self-esteem, self-judgment and self-will are said to be the three requisites of independence.
carve /kɑːv/ US /kɑːrv/
verb [I or T]
1 to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc:
This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk.
He carved her name on a tree.
Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.
2 to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat:
Would you like me to carve (the chicken)?
carver /ˈkɑː.vəʳ/ US /ˈkɑːr.vɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO electric carver)
a knife which has a blade that is moved very quickly by electricity, and is used for cutting cooked meat
carving /ˈkɑː.vɪŋ/ US /ˈkɑːr-/
noun [C or U]
a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this:
wooden/stone carvings
1 to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc:
This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk.
He carved her name on a tree.
Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.
2 to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat:
Would you like me to carve (the chicken)?
carver /ˈkɑː.vəʳ/ US /ˈkɑːr.vɚ/
noun [C] (ALSO electric carver)
a knife which has a blade that is moved very quickly by electricity, and is used for cutting cooked meat
carving /ˈkɑː.vɪŋ/ US /ˈkɑːr-/
noun [C or U]
a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this:
wooden/stone carvings
re.fresh.ing
AHD: [r¹-frµsh“¹ng]
D.J. [r!6fre.!0]
K.K. [r!6frW.!0]
- Serving to refresh.提神的
- Pleasantly fresh and different:新鲜宜人的，与众不同的：“common sense of a most refreshing sort”(&b{William Raspberry})“与众不同的常识”(威廉·拉斯伯利)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- refresh“ingly
adv.（副词）
re.fresh.ment
AHD: [r¹-frµsh“m…nt]
D.J. [r!6fre.m*nt]
K.K. [r!6frW.m*nt]
- The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.恢复活力：恢复活力的行为或恢复活力的状态
- Something, such as food or drink, that refreshes.能恢复活力物：饮食等能恢复活力的事物
- refreshments A snack or light meal and drinks.refreshments 快餐，方便饮食
n.（名词）
antipathy /ænˈtɪp.ə.θi/
noun [C or U]
(an example of) strong dislike, opposition or anger:
Despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement.
Declarations of racial antipathy against ethnic minorities will not be tolerated.
He is a private man with a deep antipathy to/towards the press.
antipathetic /ˌæn.ti.pəˈθet.ɪk/ US /-ţi.pəˈθeţ-/
adjective FORMAL
antipathetic attitudes towards smokers
(an example of) strong dislike, opposition or anger:
Despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement.
Declarations of racial antipathy against ethnic minorities will not be tolerated.
He is a private man with a deep antipathy to/towards the press.
antipathetic /ˌæn.ti.pəˈθet.ɪk/ US /-ţi.pəˈθeţ-/
adjective FORMAL
antipathetic attitudes towards smokers
captious /ˈkæp.ʃəs/
adjective FORMAL
tending to express criticisms about unimportant matters
tending to express criticisms about unimportant matters
nautical /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ US /ˈnɑː.ţi-/
adjective
relating to ships, sailing or sailors:
nautical equipment
You're looking very nautical in your navy blue sweater.
nautically /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kli/ US /ˈnɑː.ţi-/
adverb
relating to ships, sailing or sailors:
nautical equipment
You're looking very nautical in your navy blue sweater.
nautically /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kli/ US /ˈnɑː.ţi-/
adverb
nearby /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/ US /ˌnɪr-/
adverb, adjective
not far away:
If there's a cafe nearby, we could stop for a snack.
I noticed a policeman standing nearby.
We stopped at some nearby shops to buy some food.
not far away:
If there's a cafe nearby, we could stop for a snack.
I noticed a policeman standing nearby.
We stopped at some nearby shops to buy some food.
fallow /ˈfæl.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
adjective
1 describes land that is not planted with crops, in order to improve the quality of the soil:
Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.
2 describes a period of time in which very little happens:
August is a fallow period in British politics.
1 describes land that is not planted with crops, in order to improve the quality of the soil:
Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.
2 describes a period of time in which very little happens:
August is a fallow period in British politics.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
monotonous /məˈnɒt.ən.əs/ US /-ˈnɑː.ţən-/
adjective
staying the same and not changing and therefore boring:
a monotonous job
a monotonous voice
The music became monotonous after a while.
monotonously /məˈnɒt.ən.əs.li/ US /-ˈnɑː.ţən-/
adverb
monotony /məˈnɒt.ən.i/ US /-ˈnɑː.ţən-/
noun [U] (ALSO monotonousness)
The monotony of motorway driving causes many accidents.
The routine was the same every day, with nothing to break/relieve the monotony.
monotone /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/ US /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/
noun [U]
a sound which stays on the same note without going higher or lower:
DISAPPROVING He spoke in a boring monotone.
staying the same and not changing and therefore boring:
a monotonous job
a monotonous voice
The music became monotonous after a while.
monotonously /məˈnɒt.ən.əs.li/ US /-ˈnɑː.ţən-/
adverb
monotony /məˈnɒt.ən.i/ US /-ˈnɑː.ţən-/
noun [U] (ALSO monotonousness)
The monotony of motorway driving causes many accidents.
The routine was the same every day, with nothing to break/relieve the monotony.
monotone /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/ US /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/
noun [U]
a sound which stays on the same note without going higher or lower:
DISAPPROVING He spoke in a boring monotone.
un.pro.duc.tive
AHD: [¾n”pr…-d¾k“t¹v]
D.J. [7Jnpr*6dJkt!v]
K.K. [7Jnpr*6dJkt!v]
- Not productive; idle.不生产的；游手好闲的
- Economics Adding nothing to exchangeable value.【经济学】 非生产性的：未给可交换价值增加任何东西的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- un”produc“tively
adv.（副词）
- un”produc“tiveness
n.（名词）
incriminate /ɪnˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone seem guilty, especially of a crime:
A secret report incriminating the company was leaked last week.
[R] He refused to say anything on the grounds that he might incriminate himself.
incriminating /ɪnˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
incriminating remarks/statements
incrimination /ɪnˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
See self-incrimination.
to make someone seem guilty, especially of a crime:
A secret report incriminating the company was leaked last week.
[R] He refused to say anything on the grounds that he might incriminate himself.
incriminating /ɪnˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
incriminating remarks/statements
incrimination /ɪnˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
See self-incrimination.
flush (BECOME RED) /flʌʃ/
verb [I]
When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat or alcohol:
She flushed with pleasure as she accepted the prize.
The champagne had caused his face to flush.
flush /flʌʃ/
noun
a flush of anger/excitement/pleasure a sudden strong feeling of anger, excitement or pleasure
flushed /flʌʃt/
adjective
red in the face:
You look a bit flushed - are you hot?
flushed cheeks
flushed with anger/embarrassment
When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat or alcohol:
She flushed with pleasure as she accepted the prize.
The champagne had caused his face to flush.
flush /flʌʃ/
noun
a flush of anger/excitement/pleasure a sudden strong feeling of anger, excitement or pleasure
flushed /flʌʃt/
adjective
red in the face:
You look a bit flushed - are you hot?
flushed cheeks
flushed with anger/embarrassment
flush (LEVEL) /flʌʃ/
adjective
at the same level as another surface:
I want the light fittings to be flush with the ceiling.
at the same level as another surface:
I want the light fittings to be flush with the ceiling.
flush (RICH) /flʌʃ/
adjective [after verb] INFORMAL
having a lot of money:
I've just been paid so I'm feeling flush.
having a lot of money:
I've just been paid so I'm feeling flush.
flush (CARD GAMES) /flʌʃ/
noun [C]
a number of playing cards held by one player which are all from the same suit
a number of playing cards held by one player which are all from the same suit
flush (EMPTY) /flʌʃ/
verb [I or T]
1 If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again:
My children never flush the loo/toilet after them.
I can't get the toilet to flush.
2 flush sth down the toilet to get rid of something by putting it in the toilet and operating the toilet:
I tend to flush old medicines down the toilet.
flush /flʌʃ/
noun [C]
1 If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again:
My children never flush the loo/toilet after them.
I can't get the toilet to flush.
2 flush sth down the toilet to get rid of something by putting it in the toilet and operating the toilet:
I tend to flush old medicines down the toilet.
flush /flʌʃ/
noun [C]
fluted /ˈfluː.tɪd/ US /ˈfluː.ţɪd/
adjective
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
ruse /ruːz/
noun [C]
a trick intended to deceive someone
a trick intended to deceive someone
fabricate /ˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt/
verb [T]
to invent or produce something false in order to deceive:
He was late, so he fabricated an excuse to avoid trouble.
He claims that the police fabricated evidence against him.
fabrication /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The evidence he gave in court was a complete fabrication.
to invent or produce something false in order to deceive:
He was late, so he fabricated an excuse to avoid trouble.
He claims that the police fabricated evidence against him.
fabrication /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
The evidence he gave in court was a complete fabrication.
fat (BIG) /fæt/
adjective fatter, fattest
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
1 having a lot of flesh on the body:
Like most women, she thinks she's fat.
I have horrible fat thighs.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
2 thick or large:
He lifted a fat volume down from the shelf.
Some producers of mineral water have made fat profits.
fatness /ˈfæt.nəs/
noun [U]
when someone or something is fat:
Fatness often runs in families.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
noun [C] (ALSO fatso) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING OR HUMOROUS
a fat person
fat (SUBSTANCE) /fæt/
noun
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
1 [U] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm:
body fat
Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin), which provides them with better insulation than men.
2 [C or U] a solid or liquid substance obtained from animals or plants and used especially in cooking:
This product contains no animal fat.
I only use vegetable fats in cooking.
fatty /ˈfæt.i/ US /ˈfæţ-/
adjective
containing a lot of fat:
Goose is a very fatty meat.
fat (NO) /fæt/
adjective [before noun] INFORMAL
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
used in some phrases to mean very little or none:
A fat lot of use you are (= You are not useful in any way)!
He knows it upsets me, but a fat lot he cares (= he doesn't care).
bolster (SUPPORT) /ˈbəʊl.stəʳ/ US /ˈboʊl.stɚ/
verb [T]
to support or improve something or make it stronger:
More money is needed to bolster the industry.
She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.
They need to do something to bolster their image.
to support or improve something or make it stronger:
More money is needed to bolster the industry.
She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.
They need to do something to bolster their image.
bolster (FOR SLEEPING) /ˈbəʊl.stəʳ/ US /ˈboʊl.stɚ/
noun [C]
a long firm cylindrical pillow
a long firm cylindrical pillow
ef.flu.vi.um
AHD: [¹-fl›“v¶-…m]
D.J. [!6flu8vi8*m]
K.K. [!6fluvi*m]
- A usually invisible emanation or exhalation, as of vapor or gas.无形排放气：常指看不见的排放物，如蒸气或气体等
- A byproduct or residue; waste.废水：副产品或沉渣；废料
- The odorous fumes given off by waste or decaying matter.臭味：从废物或腐烂的物体中发出的臭气
- An impalpable emanation; an aura.气味：摸不着的排放物；气流
n.（名词） 【复数】 ef.flu.vi.a[-v¶-…] 或 ef.flu.vi.ums
语源：
- Latin 拉丁语
- from effluere [to flow out] * see effluent 源自 effluere [流出] *参见 effluent
继承用法：
- efflu“vial
adj.（形容词）
Bose-Ein.stein condensate
AHD: [b½s“ºn“stºn”]
D.J. [6b*&s6a!n7sta!n]
K.K. [6bos6a!n7sta!n]
- A state of matter that forms below a critical temperature in which all bosons that comprise the matter fall into the same quantum state.Also called superatom 玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚：在临界温度下形成的物质状态，在此状态下，组成物质的所有玻子变成同一量子状态也作 superatom
n.（名词）
语源：
- After Bose Satyendra Nath After Bose Satyendra Nath
- Einstein Albert Einstein Albert
potentate /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ US /ˈpoʊ.ţən-/
noun [C] LITERARY
a ruler who has a lot of power, especially one whose power is not limited, for example by the existence of a parliament
a ruler who has a lot of power, especially one whose power is not limited, for example by the existence of a parliament
potty chair noun [C]
a small chair with a hole in the seat and a bowl fixed under it for teaching young children to use the toilet
manipulate (INFLUENCE) /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [T] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:
Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.
The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.
manipulative /məˈnɪp.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective MAINLY DISAPPROVING
describes someone who tries to control people to their advantage:
Even as a child she was manipulative and knew how to get her own way.
manipulation /məˌnɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
They have been accused of fraud and stock market manipulations.
There's been so much media manipulation of the facts that nobody knows the truth of the matter.
The opposition party claims the president returned to power through political manipulation.
manipulator /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
She was, said the judge, a ruthless and scheming manipulator.
to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:
Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.
The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.
manipulative /məˈnɪp.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/
adjective MAINLY DISAPPROVING
describes someone who tries to control people to their advantage:
Even as a child she was manipulative and knew how to get her own way.
manipulation /məˌnɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
They have been accused of fraud and stock market manipulations.
There's been so much media manipulation of the facts that nobody knows the truth of the matter.
The opposition party claims the president returned to power through political manipulation.
manipulator /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] MAINLY DISAPPROVING
She was, said the judge, a ruthless and scheming manipulator.
manipulate (CONTROL) /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/
verb [T]
1 to control something using the hands:
The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate.
2 to treat a part of the body, using the hands to push back bones into the correct position and put pressure on muscles:
The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely.
manipulation /məˌnɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Osteopathy involves massage and manipulation of the bones and joints.
1 to control something using the hands:
The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate.
2 to treat a part of the body, using the hands to push back bones into the correct position and put pressure on muscles:
The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely.
manipulation /məˌnɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
Osteopathy involves massage and manipulation of the bones and joints.
maven /ˈmeɪ.vən/
noun [C] US INFORMAL
a person with good knowledge or understanding of a subject
a person with good knowledge or understanding of a subject
mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb [I or T]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems:
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
The two envoys have succeeded in mediating an end to the war.
mediation /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
Last-minute attempts at mediation failed.
mediator /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
intransigent /ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənt/ /-ˈtrɑːn-/
adjective FORMAL
refusing to be persuaded, especially refusing to change opinions that are strongly believed in:
Unions claim that the management continues to maintain an intransigent position.
intransigently /ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənt.li/ /-ˈtrɑːn-/
adverb FORMAL
intransigence /ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənts/ /-ˈtrɑːn-/
noun [U] FORMAL
refusing to be persuaded, especially refusing to change opinions that are strongly believed in:
Unions claim that the management continues to maintain an intransigent position.
intransigently /ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənt.li/ /-ˈtrɑːn-/
adverb FORMAL
intransigence /ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənts/ /-ˈtrɑːn-/
noun [U] FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
monologue /ˈmɒn.əl.ɒg/ US /ˈmɑː.nə.lɑːg/
noun [C]
1 a long speech by one person:
DISAPPROVING He subjected me to a monologue on his last stay in hospital.
2 a short play for one actor:
Alan Bennett wrote a series of monologues called Talking Heads.
1 a long speech by one person:
DISAPPROVING He subjected me to a monologue on his last stay in hospital.
2 a short play for one actor:
Alan Bennett wrote a series of monologues called Talking Heads.
impromptu /ɪmˈprɒmp.tʃuː/ US /-tuː/
adjective
done or said without earlier planning or preparation:
an impromptu party/performance
done or said without earlier planning or preparation:
an impromptu party/performance
curtail /kəˈteɪl/ US /kɚ-/
verb [T]
to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something:
to curtail your holiday/spending
The last government severely curtailed trade union rights.
curtailment /kəˈteɪl.mənt/ US /kɚ-/
noun [C or U]
to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something:
to curtail your holiday/spending
The last government severely curtailed trade union rights.
curtailment /kəˈteɪl.mənt/ US /kɚ-/
noun [C or U]
impecunious /ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/
adjective FORMAL
having very little money; poor:
I first knew him as an impecunious student living in a tiny bedsit.
having very little money; poor:
I first knew him as an impecunious student living in a tiny bedsit.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
latitude (POSITION) /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /ˈlæţ.ɪ.tuːd/
noun [C or U]
the position north or south of the equator measured from 0掳 to 90掳
Compare longitude.
latitudes /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːdz/ US /ˈlæţ.ɪ.tuːdz/
plural noun
an area near to a particular latitude:
At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days.
latitudinal /ˌlæt.ɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/ US /ˌlæţ.ɪˈtuː-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
the position north or south of the equator measured from 0掳 to 90掳
Compare longitude.
latitudes /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːdz/ US /ˈlæţ.ɪ.tuːdz/
plural noun
an area near to a particular latitude:
At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days.
latitudinal /ˌlæt.ɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/ US /ˌlæţ.ɪˈtuː-/
adjective SPECIALIZED
latitude (FREEDOM) /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /ˈlæţ.ɪ.tuːd/
noun [U] FORMAL
freedom to behave, act or think in the way you want to:
Courts can show a considerable degree of latitude when it comes to applying the law.
freedom to behave, act or think in the way you want to:
Courts can show a considerable degree of latitude when it comes to applying the law.
ar.rhyth.mic
AHD: […-r¹Y“m¹k]
D.J. [*6r!Hm!k]
K.K. [*6r!Hm!k]
- Lacking rhythm or regularity of rhythm:无节奏的：缺乏节奏或规则的节奏：“a slight arrhythmic imperfection when the car idles”(&b{Garrison Keillor})“汽车空转时略微缺乏节奏的缺点”(加里森·谢勒)
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- arrhyth“mically
adv.（副词）
acrimonious /ˌæk.rɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
full of anger, arguments and bad feeling:
an acrimonious dispute
Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.
acrimoniously /ˌæk.rɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL
In 1967, he separated acrimoniously from his wife.
acrimony /ˈæk.rɪ.mə.ni/ US /ˈæk.rəˌmoʊ.ni/
noun [U] FORMAL
The acrimony of the dispute has shocked a lot of people.
full of anger, arguments and bad feeling:
an acrimonious dispute
Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.
acrimoniously /ˌæk.rɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.sli/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/
adverb FORMAL
In 1967, he separated acrimoniously from his wife.
acrimony /ˈæk.rɪ.mə.ni/ US /ˈæk.rəˌmoʊ.ni/
noun [U] FORMAL
The acrimony of the dispute has shocked a lot of people.
discord (DISAGREEMENT) /ˈdɪs.kɔːd/ US /-kɔːrd/
noun [U] FORMAL
a lack of agreement or shared opinions:
marital discord
A note of discord has crept into relations between the two countries.
Compare concord.
discordant /dɪˈskɔː.dənt/ US /-ˈskɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
strike a discordant note to look or sound different or wrong compared with everything else:
The contemporary dialogue for me struck a slightly discordant note.
a lack of agreement or shared opinions:
marital discord
A note of discord has crept into relations between the two countries.
Compare concord.
discordant /dɪˈskɔː.dənt/ US /-ˈskɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
strike a discordant note to look or sound different or wrong compared with everything else:
The contemporary dialogue for me struck a slightly discordant note.
discord (SOUND) /ˈdɪs.kɔːd/ US /-kɔːrd/
noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED
a group of musical notes which give an unpleasant sound when played together
discordant /dɪˈskɔː.dənt/ US /-ˈskɔːr-/
adjective
a group of musical notes which give an unpleasant sound when played together
discordant /dɪˈskɔː.dənt/ US /-ˈskɔːr-/
adjective
obviate /ˈɒb.vi.eɪt/ US /ˈɑːb-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary:
A peaceful solution would obviate the need to send a UN military force.
to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary:
A peaceful solution would obviate the need to send a UN military force.
luminary /ˈluː.mɪ.nə.ri/ US /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/
noun [C] FORMAL
a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity:
Luminaries of stage and screen (= famous actors) assembled for last night's awards ceremony.
a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity:
Luminaries of stage and screen (= famous actors) assembled for last night's awards ceremony.
luggage /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/
noun [U] (MAINLY US baggage)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
the bags, cases, etc. which contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
Never leave your luggage unattended.
hand luggage (= small bags and cases that you take with you onto the plane)
blur
AHD: [blûr]
D.J. [blT8]
K.K. [blP]
v.（动词） blurred,blur.ring,blurs
- To make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance; obscure.朦胧，模糊：使外观或面目模糊不清；晦涩的
- To smear or stain; smudge.弄脏，涂污；玷污
- To lessen the perception of; dim:使感觉不清；模糊：“For street children . . . drugs offer the chance to blur their hopeless poverty”(&b{Alma Guillermoprieto})“对街上的孩子来说…毒品提供了一个机会，使他们对毫无希望的贫穷感到麻木”(阿尔马·吉耶尔蒙皮瑞托)
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To become indistinct.变得不清楚
- To make smudges or stains by smearing.沾上污迹：因油污使脏污或染色
v.intr.（不及物动词）
- A smear or blot; a smudge.污迹，脏污；污点
- Something that is hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind.模糊的东西：视觉或心灵中感觉模糊的东西
n.（名词）
语源：
- Probably ; akin to Middle English bleren [to blear] 可能为 ；类似于 中古英语 bleren [变得模糊不清]
继承用法：
- blur“riness
n.（名词）
- blur“ry
adj.（形容词）
implacable /ɪmˈplæk.ə.bļ/
adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
describes (someone who has) strong opinions or feelings which are impossible to change:
an implacable enemy
implacable opposition/hostility
implacably /ɪmˈplæk.ə.bli/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
describes (someone who has) strong opinions or feelings which are impossible to change:
an implacable enemy
implacable opposition/hostility
implacably /ɪmˈplæk.ə.bli/
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
incantation /ˌɪn.kænˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
(the performance of) words that are believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung:
Around the fire, tribal elders chanted incantations.
(the performance of) words that are believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung:
Around the fire, tribal elders chanted incantations.
deign /deɪn/
verb DISAPPROVING
deign to do sth to do something unwillingly and in a way that shows that you think you are too important to do it:
If she deigns to reply to my letter, I'll be extremely surprised.
deign to do sth to do something unwillingly and in a way that shows that you think you are too important to do it:
If she deigns to reply to my letter, I'll be extremely surprised.
portentous /pɔːˈten.təs/ US /pɔːrˈten.ţəs/
adjective
1 FORMAL DISAPPROVING too serious and trying to be very important:
The problem with the book is that it sometimes descends into portentous philosophizing.
2 LITERARY Portentous events, statements or signs are important because they show that something unpleasant is very likely to happen:
The report contains numerous portentous references to a future environmental calamity.
portentously /pɔːˈten.tə.sli/ US /pɔːrˈten.ţə-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
1 FORMAL DISAPPROVING too serious and trying to be very important:
The problem with the book is that it sometimes descends into portentous philosophizing.
2 LITERARY Portentous events, statements or signs are important because they show that something unpleasant is very likely to happen:
The report contains numerous portentous references to a future environmental calamity.
portentously /pɔːˈten.tə.sli/ US /pɔːrˈten.ţə-/
adverb FORMAL DISAPPROVING
reproach /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ/
verb [T]
to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected:
His mother reproached him for not eating all his dinner.
[R] You have nothing to reproach yourself for/with.
reproach /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ/
noun [C or U]
The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty.
Your reproaches are useless - what's done is done.
reproachful /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ-/
adjective
expressing reproach:
reproachful looks/words
reproachfully /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl.i/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ-/
adverb
He looked at me reproachfully.
to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected:
His mother reproached him for not eating all his dinner.
[R] You have nothing to reproach yourself for/with.
reproach /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ/
noun [C or U]
The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty.
Your reproaches are useless - what's done is done.
reproachful /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ-/
adjective
expressing reproach:
reproachful looks/words
reproachfully /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl.i/ US /-ˈproʊtʃ-/
adverb
He looked at me reproachfully.
tirade /taɪˈreɪd/ /tɪ-/ US /ˈtaɪ.reɪd/
noun [C]
a long angry speech expressing strong disapproval:
She launched into an angry/furious tirade about how she had been unfairly treated.
In a furious tirade of abuse, the opposition spokesperson demanded the minister's resignation.
a long angry speech expressing strong disapproval:
She launched into an angry/furious tirade about how she had been unfairly treated.
In a furious tirade of abuse, the opposition spokesperson demanded the minister's resignation.
conspire /kənˈspaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈspaɪr/
verb [I]
to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal or against someone's wishes:
[+ to infinitive] He felt that his colleagues were conspiring together to remove him from his job.
As girls, the sisters used to conspire with each other against their brother.
to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal or against someone's wishes:
[+ to infinitive] He felt that his colleagues were conspiring together to remove him from his job.
As girls, the sisters used to conspire with each other against their brother.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
talisman /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
noun [C] plural talismans
an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm
an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm
tale of woe
a report of the bad things that have happened:
I asked how he was and he gave me a real tale of woe.
I asked how he was and he gave me a real tale of woe.
mordant /ˈmɔː.dənt/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL
(especially of humour) cruel; criticizing in an amusing way:
mordant wit/humour
a mordant remark
mordantly /ˈmɔː.dənt.li/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
(especially of humour) cruel; criticizing in an amusing way:
mordant wit/humour
a mordant remark
mordantly /ˈmɔː.dənt.li/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adverb FORMAL
preach (SPEAK IN CHURCH) /priːtʃ/
verb [I or T]
(especially of a priest in a church) to give a religious speech:
Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.
During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness.
preacher /ˈpriː.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C]
a person, usually a priest, who gives a religious speech
(especially of a priest in a church) to give a religious speech:
Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.
During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness.
preacher /ˈpriː.tʃəʳ/ US /-tʃɚ/
noun [C]
a person, usually a priest, who gives a religious speech
preach (PERSUADE) /priːtʃ/
verb [T]
to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life:
They preach the abolition of established systems but propose nothing to replace them.
to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life:
They preach the abolition of established systems but propose nothing to replace them.
preach (ADVISE) /priːtʃ/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way:
He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early.
My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy.
to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way:
He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early.
My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
cunning (CLEVER) /ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
adjective
describes people who are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose:
a cunning plan/ploy
He's a very cunning man.
cunning /ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
We need to show a bit of cunning if we want to trick the enemy.
cunningly /ˈkʌn.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
describes people who are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose:
a cunning plan/ploy
He's a very cunning man.
cunning /ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
noun [U]
We need to show a bit of cunning if we want to trick the enemy.
cunningly /ˈkʌn.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
hybrid /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
noun [C]
a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal, especially to get better characteristics, or anything that is a mixture of two very different things:
The garden strawberry is a large-fruited hybrid.
hybrid /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
adjective
FIGURATIVE His choreography is described as 'a hybrid mix of mime and circus tricks'.
a plant or animal that has been produced from two different types of plant or animal, especially to get better characteristics, or anything that is a mixture of two very different things:
The garden strawberry is a large-fruited hybrid.
hybrid /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
adjective
FIGURATIVE His choreography is described as 'a hybrid mix of mime and circus tricks'.
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
savory 1
AHD: [s³“v…-r¶]
D.J. [6se!v*ri8]
K.K. [6sev*ri]
- Appetizing to the taste or smell:好吃的：有滋味的或好闻的：a savory stew.好吃的煮菜
- Piquant, pungent, or salty to the taste; not sweet.辣味的，咸味的，不甜的：味道辛辣刺鼻的或咸味的；不甜的
- Morally respectable; inoffensive:体面的：道德上值得尊敬的；不冒犯别人的：a past that was scarcely savory.不正经的过去
adj.（形容词）
- A dish of pungent taste, such as anchovies on toast or pickled fruit, sometimes served in Great Britain as an hors d'oeuvre or instead of a sweet dessert.美味小盘菜肴：如土司上的鲵鱼或腌制水果等辣味，在美国可以代替饭前开胃菜或作为饭后甜点
n.（名词） 【复数】 sa.vor.ies
语源：
- Middle English savure 中古英语 savure
- from Old French savoure [past participle of] savourer [to taste] 源自 古法语 savoure [] savourer的过去分词 [尝]
- from Late Latin sap½r³re 源自 后期拉丁语 sap½r³re
- from Latin sapor * see savor 源自 拉丁语 sapor *参见 savor
继承用法：
- sa“vorily
adv.（副词）
- sa“voriness
n.（名词）
savory 2
AHD: [s³“v…-r¶]
D.J. [6se!v*ri8]
K.K. [6sev*ri]
- An annual Mediterranean aromatic herb(Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, having flowers with a pale lavender to white corolla. Also called summer savory 香薄荷：一种地中海的一年生唇形科芳香草本植物（香薄荷属 圆塔花） ，开有从淡紫到白色的花冠 也作 summer savory
- A related Mediterranean aromatic herb(Satureja montana) having flowers in a long, white or pink corolla. Also called winter savory 香薄荷：一种相关的地中海芳香植物（塔花属 山塔花） ，花朵生长于长的、白色或粉色的花冠中 也作 winter savory
- The leaves of either of these plants, used as seasoning.任何一种这些植物的叶子，用作调味品
- Any of several plants of the genusMicromeria in the mint family. 香薄荷：任一种唇形科塔花属 植物
n.（名词） 【复数】 sa.vor.ies
语源：
- Middle English saverey 中古英语 saverey
- alteration of Old French sarree 古法语 sarree的变化
- alteration of Latin satur¶ia 拉丁语 satur¶ia的变化
scato-
- Excrement:排泄物：scatology.排泄物
pref.（前缀）
语源：
- Greek skato- 希腊语 skato-
- from sk½r skat- [dung] * see sker- 3源自 sk½r skat- [粪便] *参见 sker- 3
impudent /ˈɪm.pjʊ.dənt/
adjective
rude and not respectful, especially towards someone who is older or in a more important position:
an impudent remark/child
impudence /ˈɪm.pjʊ.dənts/
noun [U]
rude and not respectful, especially towards someone who is older or in a more important position:
an impudent remark/child
impudence /ˈɪm.pjʊ.dənts/
noun [U]
ab.ne.gate
AHD: [²b“n¹-g³t”]
D.J. [6#bn!7ge!t]
K.K. [6#bn!7get]
- To give up (rights or a claim, for example); renounce.放弃（如权力或要求）；弃权
- To deny (something) to oneself.自我克制（某物）
v.tr.（及物动词） ab.ne.gat.ed,ab.ne.gat.ing,ab.ne.gates
语源：
- Latin abneg³re abneg³t- [to refuse] 拉丁语 abneg³re abneg³t- [拒绝]
- ab- [away] * see ab- 1ab- [离开] *参见 ab-1
- neg³re [to deny] * see ne neg³re [否定] *参见 ne
继承用法：
- ab“nega”tor
n.（名词）
antiquated /ˈæn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţə.kweɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society:
It will take many years to modernise these antiquated industries.
Compared with modern satellite dishes, ordinary TV aerials look positively antiquated.
antiquated ideas/attitudes/values
antiquated laws/machinery/technology
old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society:
It will take many years to modernise these antiquated industries.
Compared with modern satellite dishes, ordinary TV aerials look positively antiquated.
antiquated ideas/attitudes/values
antiquated laws/machinery/technology
Ra.vel
AHD: [r…-vµl“, rä-] Maurice Joseph (1875-1937)
D.J. [r*6vel, r$8-]
K.K. [r*6vWl, r$-]
- French composer of impressionistic operas, ballets, orchestral works, such asBoléro (1928), and piano works, including Le Tombeau de Couperin (1917). 拉威尔，莫里斯·约瑟夫：(1875-1937) 法国作曲家，创作印象主义歌剧，芭蕾舞和交响乐作品，例如《波莱罗》 （1928年）以及钢琴曲，包括 《在库伯兰悼墓前》 （1917年）
NONE（无词性）
voluble /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bļ/ US /ˈvɑːl-/
adjective FORMAL
1 speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm:
Many see Parker as the obvious leader, whose voluble style works well on TV.
2 expressed in many words:
It's not often that one hears such voluble praise for this government.
volubly /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bli/ US /ˈvɑːl-/
adverb FORMAL
1 speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm:
Many see Parker as the obvious leader, whose voluble style works well on TV.
2 expressed in many words:
It's not often that one hears such voluble praise for this government.
volubly /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bli/ US /ˈvɑːl-/
adverb FORMAL
breach (BROKEN PROMISE/RULE) /briːtʃ/
noun [C]
an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement or relationship:
They felt that our discussions with other companies constituted a breach of/in our agreement.
He was sued for breach of contract.
There have been serious security breaches (= breaks in our security system).
breach /briːtʃ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to break a law, promise, agreement or relationship:
They breached the agreement they had made with their employer.
an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement or relationship:
They felt that our discussions with other companies constituted a breach of/in our agreement.
He was sued for breach of contract.
There have been serious security breaches (= breaks in our security system).
breach /briːtʃ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to break a law, promise, agreement or relationship:
They breached the agreement they had made with their employer.
breach (OPENING) /briːtʃ/
verb [T] FORMAL
to make an opening in a wall or fence, especially in order to attack someone or something behind it:
Their defences were easily breached.
breach /briːtʃ/
noun [C] FORMAL
A cannon ball had made a breach (= a hole) in their castle walls.
to make an opening in a wall or fence, especially in order to attack someone or something behind it:
Their defences were easily breached.
breach /briːtʃ/
noun [C] FORMAL
A cannon ball had made a breach (= a hole) in their castle walls.
dashing /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/
adjective OLD-FASHIONED
attractive in a confident, exciting and stylish way:
a dashing young soldier
dashingly /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
attractive in a confident, exciting and stylish way:
a dashing young soldier
dashingly /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ.li/
adverb
dash sb's hopes
to destroy someone's hopes:
Saturday's 2-0 defeat dashed their hopes of reaching the final.
Saturday's 2-0 defeat dashed their hopes of reaching the final.
compromise (AGREEMENT) /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
noun [C or U]
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree:
It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.
In a compromise between management and unions, a 4% pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.
The government has said that there will be no compromise with terrorists.
compromise /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
verb [I]
to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone:
Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.
Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350.
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree:
It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.
In a compromise between management and unions, a 4% pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.
The government has said that there will be no compromise with terrorists.
compromise /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
verb [I]
to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone:
Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.
Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350.
compromise (LOWER STANDARDS) /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
verb [T] DISAPPROVING
to allow your principles to be weakened or your standards or morals to be lowered:
Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.
If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.
[R] His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes.
compromising /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
adjective
causing damage to the reputation of someone, especially making known that they have had a sexual relationship with someone who is considered unsuitable:
Photographs were published of her in a compromising position/situation with her bodyguard.
to allow your principles to be weakened or your standards or morals to be lowered:
Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.
If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.
[R] His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes.
compromising /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/ US /ˈkɑːm-/
adjective
causing damage to the reputation of someone, especially making known that they have had a sexual relationship with someone who is considered unsuitable:
Photographs were published of her in a compromising position/situation with her bodyguard.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
hasty /ˈheɪ.sti/
adjective
describes something that is done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or consideration:
He warned against making hasty decisions.
Now let's not leap to any hasty conclusions.
We saw the rain and made a hasty retreat into the bar.
I think perhaps we were a little hasty in judging him.
hastily /ˈheɪ.stɪ.li/
adverb
"He's looks good for his age. Not that 55 is old, " she hastily added.
hastiness /ˈheɪ.stɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
describes something that is done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or consideration:
He warned against making hasty decisions.
Now let's not leap to any hasty conclusions.
We saw the rain and made a hasty retreat into the bar.
I think perhaps we were a little hasty in judging him.
hastily /ˈheɪ.stɪ.li/
adverb
"He's looks good for his age. Not that 55 is old, " she hastily added.
hastiness /ˈheɪ.stɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
im.ma.nent
AHD: [¹m“…-n…nt]
D.J. [6!m*n*nt]
K.K. [6!m*n*nt]
- Existing or remaining within; inherent:内在的：内部存在或保留的；固有的：believed in a God immanent in human beings.相信人类有一个内在的上帝
- Restricted entirely to the mind; subjective.主观性的：完全限制在精神上的；主观的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Late Latin imman¶ns immanent- [present participle of] imman¶re [to remain in] 后期拉丁语 imman¶ns immanent- [] imman¶re的现在分词 [留在…里面]
- Latin in- [in] * see in- 2拉丁语 in- [在…里面] *参见 in-2
- Latin man¶re [to remain] * see men- 3拉丁语 man¶re [留下] *参见 men- 3
继承用法：
- im“manence 或
n.（名词）
im“manency - im“manently
adv.（副词）
surmise /ˈsə.maɪz/ US /sɚ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to guess something, without having much or any proof:
[+ (that)] The police surmise (that) the robbers have fled the country.
surmise /ˈsə.maɪz/ US /sɚ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a guess:
My surmise turned out to be right.
The article is pure surmise and innuendo.
to guess something, without having much or any proof:
[+ (that)] The police surmise (that) the robbers have fled the country.
surmise /ˈsə.maɪz/ US /sɚ-/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
a guess:
My surmise turned out to be right.
The article is pure surmise and innuendo.
rend /rend/
verb [T] rent or US ALSO rended, rent or US ALSO rended OLD USE OR LITERARY
to tear or break something violently:
With one stroke of his sword, he rent his enemy's helmet in two.
[+ adjective] Firemen had to rend him free (= pull him out) of the burning car.
FIGURATIVE A terrifying scream rent the air.
to tear or break something violently:
With one stroke of his sword, he rent his enemy's helmet in two.
[+ adjective] Firemen had to rend him free (= pull him out) of the burning car.
FIGURATIVE A terrifying scream rent the air.
supercilious /ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.əs/ US /-pɚ-/
adjective DISAPPROVING
behaving as if or showing that you think that you are better than other people, and that their opinions, beliefs or ideas are not important:
He spoke in a haughty, supercilious voice.
superciliously /ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.ə.sli/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
superciliousness /ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.ə.snəs/ US /-pɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
behaving as if or showing that you think that you are better than other people, and that their opinions, beliefs or ideas are not important:
He spoke in a haughty, supercilious voice.
superciliously /ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.ə.sli/ US /-pɚ-/
adverb DISAPPROVING
superciliousness /ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.ə.snəs/ US /-pɚ-/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
palm.y
AHD: [pä“m¶]
D.J. [6p$8mi8]
K.K. [6p$mi]
- Of or relating to palm trees.棕榈树上：棕榈树的或与棕榈树有关的
- Covered with palm trees.用棕榈树覆盖的
- Prosperous; flourishing:繁荣的；兴盛的：palmy times for stockbrokers.股票经纪人的繁荣时代
adj.（形容词） palm.i.er,palm.i.est
di.ple.gia
AHD: [dº-pl¶“j…, -j¶-…]
D.J. [da!6pli8d9*, -d9i8*]
K.K. [da!6plid9*, -d9i*]
- Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body.两侧麻痹：机体两边有相应部分的麻痹
n.（名词）
erratic /ɪˈræt.ɪk/ US /-ˈræţ-/
adjective
irregular, uncertain or without organization in movement or behaviour:
He drove in an erratic course down the road.
She can be very erratic, one day she is friendly and the next she'll hardly speak to you.
erratically /ɪˈræt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈræţ-/
adverb
In her study, books were arranged erratically on chairs, tables and shelves.
The machine is working erratically - there must be a loose connection.
irregular, uncertain or without organization in movement or behaviour:
He drove in an erratic course down the road.
She can be very erratic, one day she is friendly and the next she'll hardly speak to you.
erratically /ɪˈræt.ɪ.kli/ US /-ˈræţ-/
adverb
In her study, books were arranged erratically on chairs, tables and shelves.
The machine is working erratically - there must be a loose connection.
corrugated /ˈkɒr.ə.geɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈkɔːr.ə.geɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
(especially of sheets of iron or cardboard) having parallel rows of folds which look like a series of waves when seen from the edge:
The roof is made from sheets of corrugated iron.
(especially of sheets of iron or cardboard) having parallel rows of folds which look like a series of waves when seen from the edge:
The roof is made from sheets of corrugated iron.
corporal (BODILY) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
adjective FORMAL
of or relating to the body
of or relating to the body
corporal (RANK) /ˈkɔː.pər.əl/ US /ˈkɔːr.pɚ-/
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION Corp.)
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
a person of low rank in an army or an air force
pe.cu.li.ar.i.ty
AHD: [p¹-ky›”l¶-²r“¹-t¶, -ky›l-y²r“-]
D.J. [p!7kju8li86#r!ti8, -kju8l6j#r-]
K.K. [p!7kjuli6#r!ti, -kjul6j#r-]
- The quality or state of being peculiar.奇特，古怪：具有特别的性质或状态
- A notable or distinctive feature or characteristic.特征：显著或特殊的特征或特点
- An eccentricity; an idiosyncrasy.怪异，怪癖：奇异的事物；个人所持有的癖性
n.（名词） 【复数】 pe.cu.li.ar.i.ties
dis.in.cline
AHD: [d¹s”¹n-klºn“]
D.J. [7d!s!n6kla!n]
K.K. [7d!s!n6kla!n]
v.（动词） dis.in.clined,dis.in.clin.ing,dis.in.clines
- To make reluctant or averse.使人不愿意，使人不乐意
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To be unwilling.不愿意
v.intr.（不及物动词）
unremitting /ˌʌn.rɪˈmɪt.ɪŋ/ US /-ˈmɪţ-/
adjective FORMAL
never stopping, weakening in effort or failing:
Our thanks are due to Bob Lawrence whose unremitting labours have ensured the success of the whole scheme.
unremittingly /ˌʌn.rɪˈmɪt.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈmɪţ-/
adverb
never stopping, weakening in effort or failing:
Our thanks are due to Bob Lawrence whose unremitting labours have ensured the success of the whole scheme.
unremittingly /ˌʌn.rɪˈmɪt.ɪŋ.li/ US /-ˈmɪţ-/
adverb
rife /raɪf/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
1 If something unpleasant is rife, it is very common or frequent:
Dysentery and malaria are rife in the refugee camps.
2 rife with sth full of something unpleasant:
The office was rife with rumours.
1 If something unpleasant is rife, it is very common or frequent:
Dysentery and malaria are rife in the refugee camps.
2 rife with sth full of something unpleasant:
The office was rife with rumours.
pol.ished
AHD: [p¼l“¹sht]
D.J. [6pKl!.t]
K.K. [6p$l!.t]
- Made shiny and smooth by or as if by rubbing or chemical action.磨光的，擦亮的：因为或仿佛因为磨擦或化学反应而变得光亮而平滑的
- Naturally shiny and smooth.有光泽的：天然光亮而平滑的
- Having the husk or outer layers removed. Used of grains of rice.碾净的：谷壳或外层被去除了的。用于大米米粒
- Refined; cultured:优雅的；有教养的：a polished manner.优雅的举止
- Having no imperfections or errors; flawless:完美的，精良的：没有不完美之处或错误的；完美无暇的：a polished oration.一场精湛的演讲
adj.（形容词）
creep (MOVE SLOWLY) /kriːp/
verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] crept, crept
to move slowly, quietly and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed:
She turned off the light and crept through the door.
Someone was creeping around outside my window.
The spider crept up the wall.
The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace.
creeping /kriː.pɪŋ/
adjective [before noun] DISAPPROVING
happening, developing or moving slowly or gradually:
We are totally against any form of creeping Socialism.
to move slowly, quietly and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed:
She turned off the light and crept through the door.
Someone was creeping around outside my window.
The spider crept up the wall.
The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace.
creeping /kriː.pɪŋ/
adjective [before noun] DISAPPROVING
happening, developing or moving slowly or gradually:
We are totally against any form of creeping Socialism.
creep (PERSON) /kriːp/
noun [C]
1 UK INFORMAL someone who tries to make someone more important like them by being very polite and helpful in a way that is not sincere:
Making coffee for the boss again? You creep!
2 INFORMAL an unpleasant person, especially a man:
He was a real creep - he was always staring at me in the canteen.
[as form of address] Leave me alone, you creep!
1 UK INFORMAL someone who tries to make someone more important like them by being very polite and helpful in a way that is not sincere:
Making coffee for the boss again? You creep!
2 INFORMAL an unpleasant person, especially a man:
He was a real creep - he was always staring at me in the canteen.
[as form of address] Leave me alone, you creep!
crape myrtle noun [C or U]
a small tree with purple, pink or white flowers
be.rate
AHD: [b¹-r³t“]
D.J. [b!6re!t]
K.K. [b!6ret]
- To rebuke or scold angrily and at length.See Synonyms at scold 愤怒并长时间地批评或指责参见 scold
v.tr.（及物动词） be.rat.ed,be.rat.ing,be.rates
vit.ri.ol.ic
AHD: [v¹t”r¶-¼l“¹k]
D.J. [7v!tri86Kl!k]
K.K. [7v!tri6$l!k]
- Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.硫酸的，取自硫酸的：关于硫酸的、与硫酸盐相似或来自于硫酸盐的
- Bitterly scathing; caustic:尖酸刻薄的；尖利的：vitriolic criticism.尖刻的批评
adj.（形容词）
flout /flaʊt/
verb [T]
to intentionally disobey a rule, law, or custom:
Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.
The orchestra decided to flout convention/tradition, and wear their everyday clothes for the concert.
to intentionally disobey a rule, law, or custom:
Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.
The orchestra decided to flout convention/tradition, and wear their everyday clothes for the concert.
fluted /ˈfluː.tɪd/ US /ˈfluː.ţɪd/
adjective
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
If an object, especially a round object, is fluted, it is wavy around the edge:
a flan dish with fluted edges
fluted columns/pillars
court correspondent noun [C] UK
someone who reports for the newspapers or for televsion or radio on the lives of the members of a royal family
court martial noun [C] plural court martials or FORMAL courts martial
(a trial in) a military court for members of the armed forces
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court-martial /ˌkɔːtˈmɑː.ʃəl/ US /ˈkɔːrtˌmɑːr-/
verb [T]
She is likely to be court-martialled for disobeying her commanding officer.
court of inquiry group noun [C] UK
a group of people, often with specialist knowledge or skill, who have been brought together in order to examine the causes of an accident
concur /kənˈkɜːʳ/ US /-ˈkɝː/
verb [I] -rr- FORMAL
1 to agree with someone or have the same opinion as someone else:
The new report concurs with previous findings.
[+ that] The board concurred that the editor should have full control over editorial matters.
[+ speech] "I think you're absolutely right, " concurred Chris.
2 If two or more events concur, they happen at the same time.
concurrence /kənˈkʌr.ənts/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
when people, things or events concur
concurrent /kənˈkʌr.ənt/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
adjective
happening or existing at the same time:
The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls.
concurrently /kənˈkʌr.ənt.li/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
adverb
Her two dramas are being shown concurrently (= at the same time) by rival television stations.
1 to agree with someone or have the same opinion as someone else:
The new report concurs with previous findings.
[+ that] The board concurred that the editor should have full control over editorial matters.
[+ speech] "I think you're absolutely right, " concurred Chris.
2 If two or more events concur, they happen at the same time.
concurrence /kənˈkʌr.ənts/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
noun [U] FORMAL
when people, things or events concur
concurrent /kənˈkʌr.ənt/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
adjective
happening or existing at the same time:
The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls.
concurrently /kənˈkʌr.ənt.li/ US /-ˈkɝː-/
adverb
Her two dramas are being shown concurrently (= at the same time) by rival television stations.
computer dating noun [U]
a way of helping people find suitable romantic partners by using a computer to match them with people of similar interests
twig (BRANCH) /twɪg/
noun [C]
a small thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves:
We collected dry twigs to start the fire.
a small thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves:
We collected dry twigs to start the fire.
twig (UNDERSTAND) /twɪg/
verb [I or T] -gg- INFORMAL
to suddenly realize something:
[+ question word] Then he twigged what I meant.
She's six months pregnant and he still hasn't twigged.
to suddenly realize something:
[+ question word] Then he twigged what I meant.
She's six months pregnant and he still hasn't twigged.
ratify /ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ/ US /ˈræţ.ə-/
verb [T] FORMAL
(especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official:
Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.
The decision will have to be ratified (= approved) by the executive board.
ratification /ˌræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌræţ.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
(especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official:
Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.
The decision will have to be ratified (= approved) by the executive board.
ratification /ˌræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌræţ.ə-/
noun [U] FORMAL
plausible /ˈplɔː.zə.bļ/ US /ˈplɑː-/
adjective
1 seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed:
a plausible explanation/excuse
2 DISAPPROVING describes someone who appears to be honest and truthful, even if they are not:
a plausible salesman
plausibly /ˈplɔː.zə.bli/ US /ˈplɑː-/
adverb
February's figures cannot plausibly be blamed on flukes or special factors.
plausibility /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌplɑː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
In Chapter 2 she goes on to test the plausibility of these assumptions.
1 seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed:
a plausible explanation/excuse
2 DISAPPROVING describes someone who appears to be honest and truthful, even if they are not:
a plausible salesman
plausibly /ˈplɔː.zə.bli/ US /ˈplɑː-/
adverb
February's figures cannot plausibly be blamed on flukes or special factors.
plausibility /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌplɑː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ţi/
noun [U]
In Chapter 2 she goes on to test the plausibility of these assumptions.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
noun [C] plural UK plateaux or US ALSO plateaus
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
1 a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
2 a period during which there are no large changes:
The US death rate reached a plateau in the 1960s, before declining suddenly.
plateau /ˈplæt.əʊ/ US /plætˈoʊ/
verb [I]
to reach a particular level and then stay the same:
I'd been losing about a pound a week on my diet, but recently I've plateaued and haven't lost an ounce.
The economic slowdown has caused our sales to plateau.
roil
AHD: [roil]
D.J. [r%!l]
K.K. [r%!l]
v.（动词） roiled,roil.ing,roils
- To make (a liquid) muddy or cloudy by stirring up sediment.搅混，使…混浊：通过搅动沉淀物使（液体）混浊或模糊
- To displease or disturb; vex:使烦恼或不安；使生气：Some of her habits are off-putting but don't let them roil you.她的一些习惯让人恶心，但最好别烦你
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To be in a state of turbulence or agitation.处于不安定或激动的状态
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- [Origin unknown] [词源不明]
extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.gwɪʃ/
cement (BUILDING MATERIAL) /sɪˈment/
noun [U]
a grey powder which is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand and small stones to make concrete:
a bag of cement
a cement factory
cement /sɪˈment/
verb [T]
1 to put cement on a surface
2 to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger:
The university's exchange scheme for teachers has cemented its links with many other academic institutions.
a grey powder which is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand and small stones to make concrete:
a bag of cement
a cement factory
cement /sɪˈment/
verb [T]
1 to put cement on a surface
2 to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger:
The university's exchange scheme for teachers has cemented its links with many other academic institutions.
cement (GLUE) /sɪˈment/
noun [U]
a substance which sticks things together:
Dentists use cement to hold crowns and bridges in place.
cement /sɪˈment/
verb [T]
a substance which sticks things together:
Dentists use cement to hold crowns and bridges in place.
cement /sɪˈment/
verb [T]
temporal /ˈtem.pər.əl/ US /-pɚ.əl/
adjective FORMAL
relating to practical matters or material things, rather than spiritual ones
relating to practical matters or material things, rather than spiritual ones
big.ot
AHD: [b¹g“…t]
D.J. [6b!g*t]
K.K. [6b!g*t]
- One who is strongly partial to one's own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.抱偏见的人：对自己的团体、宗教、种族或政治极为偏袒并对在这些方面持不同见解者无法忍受的人
n.（名词）
语源：
- French 法语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
注释：
- A bigot may have more in common with God than one might think.Legend has it that Rollo, the first duke of Normandy, refused to kiss the foot of the French king Charles III,uttering the phrasebi got, his borrowing of the assumed Old English equivalent of our expressionby God. Although this story is almost certainly apocryphal,it is true thatbigot was used by the French as a term of abuse for the Normans, but not in a religious sense. Later, however, the word, or very possibly a homonym,was used abusively in French for the Beguines, members of a Roman Catholic lay sisterhood.From the 15th century on Old Frenchbigot meant “an excessively devoted or hypocritical person.” Bigot is first recorded in English in 1598 with the sense “a superstitious hypocrite.” 一个偏执的人往往比人们想象的更接近上帝。传说第一位诺曼底公爵罗洛拒绝亲吻法国皇帝查理三世的脚时，说了bi got 这个词， 他是借用了假设的古英语里的词。其相当于我们今天的by God （老天作证）这一用法。 尽管这个故事肯定不足为信，但bigot 一词是确实是法国人对诺曼底人的蔑称， 然而无宗教色彩。后来，这个词，很可能是同音异义词，在法语中用来蔑指女修道者──罗马天主教姐妹会成员。从15世纪起，在古法语中，bigot 一词意为“过分虔诚或伪善的人”。 Bigot 首次以英语记载是在1598年，其意为“迷信的伪君子。”
conform /kənˈfɔːm/ US /-ˈfɔːrm/
verb [I]
to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour which are expected by a group or society:
At our school, you were required to conform, and there was no place for originality.
conformist /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ US /-ˈfɔːr-/
noun [C] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
someone who conforms
conformist /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ US /-ˈfɔːr-/
adjective OFTEN DISAPPROVING
conformity /kənˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/ US /-ˈfɔːr.mə.ţi/
noun [U]
It's depressing how much conformity there is in such young children.
to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour which are expected by a group or society:
At our school, you were required to conform, and there was no place for originality.
conformist /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ US /-ˈfɔːr-/
noun [C] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
someone who conforms
conformist /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ US /-ˈfɔːr-/
adjective OFTEN DISAPPROVING
conformity /kənˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/ US /-ˈfɔːr.mə.ţi/
noun [U]
It's depressing how much conformity there is in such young children.
de.ject
AHD: [d¹-jµkt“]
D.J. [d!6d9ekt]
K.K. [d!6d9Wkt]
- To lower the spirits of; dishearten.使…情绪低落；使沮丧
v.tr.（及物动词） de.ject.ed,de.ject.ing,de.jects
语源：
- Middle English dejecten 中古英语 dejecten
- from Latin d¶icere d¶iect- [to cast down] 源自 拉丁语 d¶icere d¶iect- [使沮丧]
- d¶- [de-] d¶- [前缀，表示“向下”]
- iacere [to throw] * see y¶- iacere [掷] *参见 y¶-
marginal (SMALL) /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adjective
1 very small in amount or effect:
The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.
2 of marginal interest of interest to only a few people:
programmes about subjects of marginal interest
marginally /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.li/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adverb
slightly:
marginally more expensive
marginalize, UK USUALLY marginalise /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪz/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
verb [T often passive]
to treat someone or something as if they are not important:
Now that English has taken over as the main language, the country's native language has been marginalized.
marginalization, UK USUALLY marginalisation /ˌmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nə.lɪ-
noun [U]
The marginalization of certain groups within the community may lead to social unrest.
1 very small in amount or effect:
The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.
2 of marginal interest of interest to only a few people:
programmes about subjects of marginal interest
marginally /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.li/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adverb
slightly:
marginally more expensive
marginalize, UK USUALLY marginalise /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪz/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
verb [T often passive]
to treat someone or something as if they are not important:
Now that English has taken over as the main language, the country's native language has been marginalized.
marginalization, UK USUALLY marginalisation /ˌmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nə.lɪ-
noun [U]
The marginalization of certain groups within the community may lead to social unrest.
marginal (POLITICS) /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
noun [C] UK
a political area or position in parliament which can be won by only a small number of votes because support for the main political parties is equally divided among the people voting:
Labour lost two of the key marginals in London.
The minister's own seat is a Tory marginal.
marginal /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adjective
The marginal Tory constituency was held by 2200 votes in 1992.
a political area or position in parliament which can be won by only a small number of votes because support for the main political parties is equally divided among the people voting:
Labour lost two of the key marginals in London.
The minister's own seat is a Tory marginal.
marginal /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl/ US /ˈmɑːr-/
adjective
The marginal Tory constituency was held by 2200 votes in 1992.
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
gangly /ˈgæŋ.glɪŋ/
adjective (ALSO gangling)
describes someone, usually a boy or young man, who is very tall and thin and moves awkwardly:
a gangly youth
describes someone, usually a boy or young man, who is very tall and thin and moves awkwardly:
a gangly youth
proclivity /prəˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/
noun [C] FORMAL
a tendency to do or like something, especially something immoral:
the sexual proclivities of celebrities
his proclivity for shapely blondes
a tendency to do or like something, especially something immoral:
the sexual proclivities of celebrities
his proclivity for shapely blondes
product placement noun [C or U]
when a company advertises a product by supplying it for use in films or television programmes
collaborate (WORK WITH) /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
verb [I]
to work with someone else for a special purpose:
Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.
A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.
The British and Italian police collaborated in catching the terrorists.
collaboration /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when two or more people work together to create or achieve the same thing:
The two playwrights worked in close collaboration (with each other) on the script.
The new airport is a collaboration between two of the best architects in the country.
collaborator /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a new production by Andrew Davies and collaborators
collaborative /kəˈlæb.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective [before noun]
involving two or more people working together for a special purpose:
The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class.
to work with someone else for a special purpose:
Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.
A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.
The British and Italian police collaborated in catching the terrorists.
collaboration /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
when two or more people work together to create or achieve the same thing:
The two playwrights worked in close collaboration (with each other) on the script.
The new airport is a collaboration between two of the best architects in the country.
collaborator /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
a new production by Andrew Davies and collaborators
collaborative /kəˈlæb.ər.ə.tɪv/ US /-ɚ.ə.ţɪv/
adjective [before noun]
involving two or more people working together for a special purpose:
The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class.
collaborate (SUPPORT AN ENEMY) /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
verb [I] DISAPPROVING
to work with an enemy who has taken control of your own country:
Anyone who was suspected of collaborating with the occupying forces was arrested.
collaboration /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
She was accused of collaboration.
collaborationist /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/
adjective DISAPPROVING
a collaborationist government
collaborator /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
wartime collaborators
a Nazi collaborator
to work with an enemy who has taken control of your own country:
Anyone who was suspected of collaborating with the occupying forces was arrested.
collaboration /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
She was accused of collaboration.
collaborationist /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/
adjective DISAPPROVING
a collaborationist government
collaborator /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C] DISAPPROVING
wartime collaborators
a Nazi collaborator
- n. 伦理学
- 道德规范
consent /kənˈsent/
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
permission or agreement:
They can't publish your name without your consent.
You can only come on the trip if your parents give their consent.
consent /kənˈsent/
verb [I]
to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something:
[+ to infinitive] Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car.
My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage.
permission or agreement:
They can't publish your name without your consent.
You can only come on the trip if your parents give their consent.
consent /kənˈsent/
verb [I]
to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something:
[+ to infinitive] Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car.
My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage.
cotton gin noun [C]
a machine used for separating the fibres of the cotton plant from the seeds
grit (STONES) /grɪt/
noun [U]
very small pieces of stone or sand:
The road had been covered with grit.
grit /grɪt/
verb [T] -tt-
to put small stones on a surface so that it is less smooth and therefore safer:
Council lorries had been out gritting the icy roads the night before.
gritter UK /ˈgrɪt.əʳ/ US /ˈgrɪţ.ɚ/
noun [C] (US sander)
a special vehicle that spreads grit on the roads when they are covered with ice
gritty /ˈgrɪt.i/ US /ˈgrɪţ-/
adjective
containing grit
very small pieces of stone or sand:
The road had been covered with grit.
grit /grɪt/
verb [T] -tt-
to put small stones on a surface so that it is less smooth and therefore safer:
Council lorries had been out gritting the icy roads the night before.
gritter UK /ˈgrɪt.əʳ/ US /ˈgrɪţ.ɚ/
noun [C] (US sander)
a special vehicle that spreads grit on the roads when they are covered with ice
gritty /ˈgrɪt.i/ US /ˈgrɪţ-/
adjective
containing grit
grit (BRAVERY) /grɪt/
noun [U]
bravery and determination despite difficulty:
It takes true (= real) grit to stand up to a bully.
gritty /ˈgrɪt.i/ US /ˈgrɪţ.i/
adjective
1 brave and determined:
He showed the gritty determination that we've come to expect from him.
2 showing unpleasant details about a situation in a way that is realistic:
a gritty portrayal of inner-city poverty
a gritty documentary
bravery and determination despite difficulty:
It takes true (= real) grit to stand up to a bully.
gritty /ˈgrɪt.i/ US /ˈgrɪţ.i/
adjective
1 brave and determined:
He showed the gritty determination that we've come to expect from him.
2 showing unpleasant details about a situation in a way that is realistic:
a gritty portrayal of inner-city poverty
a gritty documentary
bumble /ˈbʌm.bļ/
verb [I + adverb or preposition]
to speak or move in a confused way
bumbling /ˈbʌm.blɪŋ/
adjective
confused and showing no skill:
I've never seen such bumbling incompetence!
to speak or move in a confused way
bumbling /ˈbʌm.blɪŋ/
adjective
confused and showing no skill:
I've never seen such bumbling incompetence!
verdant /ˈvɜː.dənt/ US /ˈvɝː-/
adjective LITERARY
covered with healthy green plants or grass:
Much of the region's verdant countryside has been destroyed in the hurricane.
covered with healthy green plants or grass:
Much of the region's verdant countryside has been destroyed in the hurricane.
VDT /ˌviː.diːˈtiː/
noun [C]
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
bar.ba.rous
AHD: [bär“b…r-…s]
D.J. [6b$8b*r*s]
K.K. [6b$rb*r*s]
- Primitive in culture and customs; uncivilized.野蛮的，未开化的：文化和习惯原始的；不文明的
- Lacking refinement or culture; coarse.粗俗的：没有教养或文化的；粗俗的
- Characterized by savagery; very cruel.See Synonyms at cruel 粗暴的，残忍的：以残暴为特征的；非常残酷的参见 cruel
- Marked by the use or occurrence of barbarisms in spoken or written language.语言不和语法的：在口语或书面语中不合规范的用法
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- From Latin barbarus 源自 拉丁语 barbarus
- from Greek barbaros [non-Greek, foreign] 源自 希腊语 barbaros [非希腊的，外国的]
继承用法：
- bar“barously
adv.（副词）
- bar“barousness
n.（名词）
alternate host
- One of two species of host on which some pathogens, such as certain rust fungi, must develop to complete their life cycles.交替宿主：两种宿主中的一种，某些病原体，如锈真菌要在宿主中生存并结束生命循环
- A species of host other than the principal host on which a parasite can survive.转移宿主：一种宿主，但不是寄生虫赖以存活的主要宿主
n.（名词）
solitude /ˈsɒl.ɪ.tjuːd/ US /ˈsɑː.lə.tuːd/
noun [U]
the situation of being alone without other people:
a life of solitude
After months of solitude at sea it felt strange to be in company.
It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.
the situation of being alone without other people:
a life of solitude
After months of solitude at sea it felt strange to be in company.
It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.
solitary /ˈsɒl.ɪ.tri/ US /ˈsɑː.lə.ter.i/
adjective
1 A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place:
On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees.
In the distance was a solitary building.
He was a solitary child (= He enjoyed being alone).
2 done alone:
solitary walks by the river
fishing and other solitary pastimes
1 A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place:
On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees.
In the distance was a solitary building.
He was a solitary child (= He enjoyed being alone).
2 done alone:
solitary walks by the river
fishing and other solitary pastimes
trite /traɪt/
adjective DISAPPROVING
expressed too frequently to be interesting or seem sincere:
His lyrics about love and peace are too trite for me to take them seriously.
I know it will sound trite, but I've loved being part of this club.
tritely /ˈtraɪt.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
triteness /ˈtraɪt.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
expressed too frequently to be interesting or seem sincere:
His lyrics about love and peace are too trite for me to take them seriously.
I know it will sound trite, but I've loved being part of this club.
tritely /ˈtraɪt.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
triteness /ˈtraɪt.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
macabre /məˈkɑː.brə/
adjective
describes something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence:
Even the police were horrified at the macabre nature of the killings.
She has a rather macabre sense of humour.
describes something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence:
Even the police were horrified at the macabre nature of the killings.
She has a rather macabre sense of humour.
frenzy /ˈfren.zi/
noun [C or U]
(an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion, which is sometimes violent:
In a frenzy of rage she hit him.
the media frenzy over the Princess's death
The audience worked/whipped themselves up into a frenzy as they waited for her to come on stage.
There was a frenzy of activity on the financial markets yesterday.
In a moment of jealous frenzy, she cut the sleeves off all his shirts.
frenzied /ˈfren.ziːd/
adjective
The office was a scene of frenzied activity this morning.
As the evening wore on the dancing got more and more frenzied.
(an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion, which is sometimes violent:
In a frenzy of rage she hit him.
the media frenzy over the Princess's death
The audience worked/whipped themselves up into a frenzy as they waited for her to come on stage.
There was a frenzy of activity on the financial markets yesterday.
In a moment of jealous frenzy, she cut the sleeves off all his shirts.
frenzied /ˈfren.ziːd/
adjective
The office was a scene of frenzied activity this morning.
As the evening wore on the dancing got more and more frenzied.
distract /dɪˈstrækt/
verb [T]
to make someone stop giving their attention to something:
Don't distract her (from her studies).
He tried to distract attention from his own illegal activities.
distracting /dɪˈstræk.tɪŋ/
adjective
Please turn your music down - it's very distracting.
distraction /dɪˈstræk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.
See also distraction at distracted.
to make someone stop giving their attention to something:
Don't distract her (from her studies).
He tried to distract attention from his own illegal activities.
distracting /dɪˈstræk.tɪŋ/
adjective
Please turn your music down - it's very distracting.
distraction /dɪˈstræk.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.
See also distraction at distracted.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
mean 1
AHD: [m¶n]
D.J. [mi8n]
K.K. [min]
v.（动词） meant[mµnt] mean.ing,means
- To be used to convey; denote:传达意思，表示：“‘The question is,’ said Alice, ‘whether you&I{can} make words mean so many different things’” (&b{Lewis Carroll})“‘问题是’，艾丽斯说，‘是否你能够 使词汇具有那么多不同的意思’” (刘易斯·卡罗尔)
- To act as a symbol of; signify or represent:意味，象征：作为象征而表现；代表，表示：In this poem, the budding flower means youth.在这首诗中，含苞待放的花朵象征着青春
- To intend to convey or indicate:含意，意味：“No one means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is viscous”(&b{Henry Adams})“没有人说出的话全都是他的本意，而极少有人能把自己的本意全部说出来，因为文字的表达可以很含糊，而人的思想可以停滞”(亨利·亚当斯)
- To have as a purpose or an intention; intend:意欲；打算：做为目的或意图而具有；计划：I meant to go running this morning, but I overslept.我今天早晨本打算去跑步，但是我睡过头了
- To design, intend, or destine for a certain purpose or end:图谋，企图：为特定的目的或结果设计、打算或预定：a building that was meant for storage; a student who was meant to be a scientist.预定作仓库用的大楼；一名注定成为科学家的学生
- To have as a consequence; bring about:造成：作为结果而具有；引起：Friction means heat.摩擦起热
- To have the importance or value of:具有重要性或价值：The opinions of the critics meant nothing to him. She meant so much to me.对他来说，批评家们的意见没有任何意义。她对我来说那么重要
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To have intentions of a specified kind; be disposed:有意做，打算：怀有特定用意；被处置：She means well, despite her blunders.她用意是好的，尽管她因为无知犯了大错误
v.intr.（不及物动词）
习惯用语：
- mean business【非正式用语】
- To be in earnest.急切，迫切
语源：
- Middle English menen 中古英语 menen
- from Old English m&9{Ænan} [to tell of] * see mei-no- 源自 古英语 m&9{Ænan} [告诉] *参见 mei-no-
参考词汇：
- mean,denote,import,signify
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to convey a particular idea”: 这些动词共有的中心意思是“解释某个特定的意思”：what does the word serendipity &I{mean?}单词serendipity 是什么意思？
- Pro- may denote “earlier” or “anterior.”Pro- 可能指“早些”或“在…之前”。A crown signifies royal power.皇冠表示皇家权力
mean 2
AHD: [m¶n]
D.J. [mi8n]
K.K. [min]
- Selfish in a petty way; unkind.自私的，小气的；无情的
- Cruel, spiteful, or malicious.残酷的、可恶的或怀有恶意的
- Ignoble; base:卑鄙的：a mean motive.卑鄙的动机
- Miserly; stingy.自私的；吝啬的
- Low in quality or grade; inferior.品质或等级低劣的；低级的
- Low in value or amount; paltry:价值或数量低的；微不足道的：paid no mean amount for the new shoes.这双新鞋价格非常低
- Common or poor in appearance; shabby:外表平常或贫穷的；简陋的：“The rowhouses had been darkened by the rain and looked meaner and grimmer than ever”(&b{Anne Tyler})“一排排房屋被雨水浇湿，看上去比以前更加破旧阴暗了”(安妮·泰勒)
- Low in social status; of humble origins.社会地位低下的；出身寒微的
- Humiliated or ashamed.惭愧的，羞愧的
- In poor physical condition; sick or debilitated.身体不好的；有病的，不舒服的
- Extremely unpleasant or disagreeable:恼人的，讨厌的：The meanest storm in years.这些天来最讨厌的暴风雨
- Informal Ill-tempered.【非正式用语】 脾气坏的
- Slang 【俚语】
- Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:难对付的；困难的或麻烦的：He throws a mean fast ball.他掷一个又快又难以应付的球
- Excellent; skillful:出色的；熟练的：She plays a mean game of bridge.她桥牌打得非常出色
adj.（形容词） mean.er,mean.est
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English gem&9{Æne} [common] * see mei- 1源自 古英语 gem&9{Æne} [普通的，平常的] *参见 mei- 1
继承用法：
- mean“ly
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- mean,low,base,abject,ignoble,sordid
- These adjectives mean lacking in the elevation or dignity or falling short of the standards befitting human beings.这些形容词都是有缺乏尊严或不符合人类的道德标准的含义。
- Mean suggests pettiness;it may also connote traits such as spite or niggardliness: Mean 有心胸狭窄的含义，同时也指带有恶意或吝啬：a low trick.卑劣的恶作剧。
- Base suggests a contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish lack of human decency: Base 指思想卑鄙，让人蔑视，缺乏人类的自尊：“that liberal obedience, without which your army would be a base rabble” (Edmund Burke).“那心甘情愿的服从；如果没有它，你们的军队将是一群卑鄙的乌合之众” （爱德蒙·伯克）。
- Abject means brought low in condition; it often indicates starkness or hopelessness: Abject 多指因处于严酷、无望的状态下导致的卑鄙行为：abject poverty.可鄙的贫穷。
- Ignoble means lacking those qualities, such as elevated moral character, that give human beings distinction of mind and soul: Ignoble 指缺乏那些使人类思想、心灵和精神高贵的品格，如很高的道德水准：“For my part I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part” (Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.).“至于我，我认为一些罪犯的脱逃比政府扮演不光彩角色的罪行还要轻” （小奥立佛·文德尔·霍姆）。
- Sordid suggests foul, repulsive degradation: Sordid 表示令人厌恶的卑鄙：“It is through art . . . that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence” (Oscar Wilde).“是艺术…使我们能够避开现实世界卑鄙、肮脏的危险” （奥斯卡·王尔德）
mean 3
AHD: [m¶n]
D.J. [mi8n]
K.K. [min]
- Something having a position, quality, or condition midway between extremes; a medium.中等：在位置、品质、条件上处于两极端中间的；中庸适度
- Mathematics 【数学】
- A number that typifies a set of numbers, such as a geometric mean or an arithmetic mean.中数：代表一组数的一个数，如几何中数或算术中数
- The average value of a set of numbers.平均值
- Logic The middle term in a syllogism.【逻辑学】 三段论的中项
- means (used with a sing. or pl. verb)A method, a course of action, or an instrument by which an act can be accomplished or an end achieved.means （与单数或复数动词连用）方法，手段：用于完成一个行动或取得一个结果的方法、手段或工具
- means (used with a pl. verb)means （与复数动词连用）
- Money, property, or other wealth:金钱，财产或其他富：You ought to live within your means.你应该量力为出
- Great wealth:巨大财富：a woman of means.富婆
n.（名词）
- Occupying a middle or intermediate position between two extremes.居中的，中间的；中庸的
- Intermediate in size, extent, quality, time, or degree; medium.中等的：在两极端之间占具中间位置的，居中的
adj.（形容词）
习惯用语：
- by all means
- Without fail; certainly.当然；当然可以
- by any means
- In any way possible; in any case:用尽各种可能的办法；无论如何：not by any means an easy opponent.无论如何也不是一个容易的对手
- by means of
- With the use of; owing to:使用；由于：They succeeded by means of patience and sacrifice.他们靠耐心和牺牲而取得了成功
- by no means
- In no sense; certainly not:并没有；绝不：This remark by no means should be taken lightly.这次讲话绝不能等闲视之
语源：
- Middle English mene [middle] 中古英语 mene [中间]
- from Old French meien 源自 古法语 meien
- from Latin medi³nus 源自 拉丁语 medi³nus
- from medius * see medhyo- 源自 medius *参见 medhyo-
用法：
- In the sense of “financial resources”means takes a plural verb: 在“经济来源”这个意义上，means 使用的是复数：His means are more than adequate.他的财富绰绰有余。
- In the sense of “a way to an end”means may be treated as either a singular or plural. It is singular when referring to a particular strategy or method: 从“方法、手段”的意义上讲，means 既可以是单数，也可以是复数。 如果指的是个别的方法或策略则是单数：The best means of securing the cooperation of the builders is to appeal to their self-interest.保证建造者之间合作的最好办法就是满足他们的各自利益。
- It is plural when it refers to a group of strategies or methods: 如果指的是一组方法或策略则是复数：The most effective means for dealing with the drug problem have generally been those suggested by the affected communities. ·对付毒品问题最有效的办法是那些受到毒品问题影响的社区所提供的。 ·
- Means is most often followed by of : Means 后面常跟 of ：a means of noise reduction.降低噪音的办法。
- Butfor, to, and toward are also used: 但也跟for，to 和 toward ：a means toward achieving social equality.为实现社会均等而采取的手段
mean.ing.ful
AHD: [m¶“n¹ng-f…l]
D.J. [6mi8n!0f*l]
K.K. [6min!0f*l]
- Having meaning, function, or purpose.有意思的，有意图的，有目的的
- Fraught with meaning; significant:富有意味的；意味深长的：A meaningful glance.See Synonyms at &b{expressive}意味深长的一瞥参见 expressive
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mean“ingfully
adv.（副词）
- mean“ingfulness
n.（名词）
chorale /kɒrˈɑːl/ /kəˈrɑːl/
noun [C]
a formal song written to be sung by a choir, especially in a church
a formal song written to be sung by a choir, especially in a church
mach.i.na.tion
AHD: [m²k”…-n³“sh…n, m²sh”-]
D.J. [7m#k*6ne!.*n, 7m#.-]
K.K. [7m#k*6ne.*n, 7m#.-]
- The act of plotting.阴谋策划的行为
- A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end.See Synonyms at conspiracy 密谋：为了达到一个罪恶的目的而设计的巧计或诡计参见 conspiracy
n.（名词）
scads /skædz/
noun [C usually plural] US INFORMAL
a large number or amount:
He earns scads of money.
a large number or amount:
He earns scads of money.
replete /rɪˈpliːt/
adjective [after verb] FORMAL
1 full, especially with food:
After two helpings of dessert, Sergio was at last replete.
2 well supplied:
This car has an engine replete with the latest technology.
1 full, especially with food:
After two helpings of dessert, Sergio was at last replete.
2 well supplied:
This car has an engine replete with the latest technology.
dis.en.chant
AHD: [d¹s”µn-ch²nt“]
D.J. [7d!sen6t.#nt]
K.K. [7d!sWn6t.#nt]
- To free from illusion or false belief; undeceive.使不再着迷，使不抱幻想；使醒悟
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.en.chant.ed,dis.en.chant.ing,dis.en.chants
语源：
- Obsolete French desenchanter 已废法语 desenchanter
- from Old French [to break a spell] 源自 古法语 [破除魔法]
- des- [dis-] des- [表示“除去”的意思]
- enchanter [to enchant] * see enchant enchanter [使着迷，使抱幻想] *参见 enchant
继承用法：
- dis”enchant“er
n.（名词）
- dis”enchant“ingly
adv.（副词）
- dis”enchant“ment
n.（名词）
blood.worm
AHD: [bl¾d“wûrm”]
D.J. [6blJd7wT8m]
K.K. [6blJd7wPm]
- Any of various red, segmented marine worms of the generaPolycirrus and Enoplobranchus that have bright red bodies and are often used for bait. 血虫：一种多纤毛 属和 Enoplobyanchus 属的红色环节海生蠕虫，具有明亮的红色身体且通常用作鱼饵
- The freshwater larvae of certain midges that are red as a result of the high hemoglobin content of their blood.血蚁：某些蚊子的水生幼虫，因其血液中血色素较高而使身体呈红色
n.（名词）
flaccid /ˈflæs.ɪd/
adjective
1 FORMAL soft rather than firm; weak:
The penis is usually in a flaccid state.
2 DISAPPROVING weak and ineffective:
The program included a lacklustre and flaccid account of Rossini's Overture to "La gazza ladra".
1 FORMAL soft rather than firm; weak:
The penis is usually in a flaccid state.
2 DISAPPROVING weak and ineffective:
The program included a lacklustre and flaccid account of Rossini's Overture to "La gazza ladra".
pre.sci.ence
AHD: [pr¶“sh¶-…ns, -sh…ns, prµsh“¶-…ns, prµsh“…ns]
D.J. [6pri8.i8*ns, -.*ns, 6pre.i8*ns, 6pre.*ns]
K.K. [6pri.i*ns, -.*ns, 6prW.i*ns, 6prW.*ns]
- Knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight.预知，预见：对行为或事件发生之前的了解；预见
n.（名词）
frustrate (DISCOURAGE) /frʌsˈtreɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve what they want:
It frustrates me that I'm not able to put any of my ideas into practice.
frustrated /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?
frustrating /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel frustrated:
He doesn't listen to what I say and it's so frustrating.
frustration /frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
I could sense his frustration at not being able to help.
This job has more than its fair share of frustrations (= problems that make me feel frustrated).
to make someone feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve what they want:
It frustrates me that I'm not able to put any of my ideas into practice.
frustrated /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?
frustrating /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
making you feel frustrated:
He doesn't listen to what I say and it's so frustrating.
frustration /frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U]
I could sense his frustration at not being able to help.
This job has more than its fair share of frustrations (= problems that make me feel frustrated).
frustrate (PREVENT) /frʌsˈtreɪt/
verb [T]
to prevent the plans or efforts of someone or something from being achieved:
The continuing civil war is frustrating the efforts of relief agencies to feed thousands of famine victims.
frustrated /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 [before noun] describes a person who has not succeeded in a particular type of job:
Frustrated writers often end up in publishing.
2 A frustrated emotion is one that you are not able to express:
her frustrated love for him
3 not fulfilled sexually
frustration /frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to prevent the plans or efforts of someone or something from being achieved:
The continuing civil war is frustrating the efforts of relief agencies to feed thousands of famine victims.
frustrated /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
1 [before noun] describes a person who has not succeeded in a particular type of job:
Frustrated writers often end up in publishing.
2 A frustrated emotion is one that you are not able to express:
her frustrated love for him
3 not fulfilled sexually
frustration /frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
moribund /ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
(especially of an organization or business) not active or successful:
How can the Trade Department be revived from its present moribund state?
(especially of an organization or business) not active or successful:
How can the Trade Department be revived from its present moribund state?
moribund /ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/ US /ˈmɔːr-/
adjective FORMAL DISAPPROVING
(especially of an organization or business) not active or successful:
How can the Trade Department be revived from its present moribund state?
(especially of an organization or business) not active or successful:
How can the Trade Department be revived from its present moribund state?
draconian /drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ US /-ˈkoʊ-/
adjective FORMAL
describes laws, government actions, etc. which are unreasonably severe; going beyond what is right or necessary:
draconian laws/methods
He criticized the draconian measures taken by the police in controlling the demonstrators.
describes laws, government actions, etc. which are unreasonably severe; going beyond what is right or necessary:
draconian laws/methods
He criticized the draconian measures taken by the police in controlling the demonstrators.
dot.com, dotcom /ˌdɒtˈkɒm/ US /ˌdɑːtˈkɑːm/
noun [C]
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
a company that does most of its business on the Internet:
A survey found that 20 of the top 150 European dot.coms could run out of cash within a year.
dot.com, dotcom adjective [before noun]
a dot.com firm/millionaire
phleg.mat.ic
AHD: [flµg-m²t“¹k] 也作 phleg.mat.i.cal [-¹-k…l]
D.J. [fleg6m#t!k] 也作 phleg.mat.i.cal [-!k*l]
K.K. [flWg6m#t!k] 也作 phleg.mat.i.cal [-!k*l]
- Of or relating to phlegm; phlegmy.痰的：痰的，有关痰的；含痰的
- Having or suggesting a calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional.迟钝的，冷淡的：有或暗含沉着、迟缓性情的；不动感情的
adj.（形容词）
语源：
- Middle English fleumatik 中古英语 fleumatik
- from Old French fleumatique 源自 古法语 fleumatique
- from Late Latin phlegmaticus [full of phlegm] 源自 后期拉丁语 phlegmaticus [充满痰的]
- from Greek phlegmatikos 源自 希腊语 phlegmatikos
- from phlegma phlegmat- [heat, the humor phlegm] 源自 phlegma phlegmat- [热量，体液]
- from phlegein [to burn] * see bhel- 1源自 phlegein [燃烧] *参见 bhel- 1
继承用法：
- phlegmat“ically
adv.（副词）
dis.turb
AHD: [d¹-stûrb“]
D.J. [d!6stT8b]
K.K. [d!6stPb]
- To break up or destroy the tranquillity or settled state of:使骚动，使不安：打断或破坏安宁或安定的状态：“Subterranean fires and deep unrest disturb the whole area”(&b{Rachel Carson})“暗中的破坏和激烈的动荡使得整个地区陷于不安”(雷切尔·卡森)
- To trouble emotionally or mentally; upset.使烦恼，使不安：使情绪或精神烦躁；使不安
- To interfere with; interrupt:妨碍；打扰：noise that disturbed my sleep.妨碍我睡觉的噪音
- To intrude on; inconvenience:干涉，妨碍；干扰：Constant calls disturbed her work.应接不暇的电话妨碍了她的工作
- To put out of order; disarrange.使混动；扰乱
v.tr.（及物动词） dis.turbed,dis.turb.ing,dis.turbs
语源：
- Middle English distourben 中古英语 distourben
- from Old French destourber 源自 古法语 destourber
- from Latin disturb³re 源自 拉丁语 disturb³re
- Latin dis- [dis-] 拉丁语 dis- [表示“不，相反”之意]
- Latin turb³re [to agitate] from turba [confusion] probably from Greek turb¶ 拉丁语 turb³re [鼓动，使焦虑] 源自 turba [混乱，杂乱，骚乱] 可能源自 希腊语 turb¶
继承用法：
- disturb“er
n.（名词）
- disturb“ingly
adv.（副词）
mar /mɑːʳ/ US /mɑːr/
verb [T] -rr- SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to spoil something, making it less perfect or less enjoyable:
Sadly, the text is marred by careless errors.
It was a really nice day, marred only by a little argument in the car on the way home.
I hope the fact that Louise isn't coming won't mar your enjoyment of the evening.
to spoil something, making it less perfect or less enjoyable:
Sadly, the text is marred by careless errors.
It was a really nice day, marred only by a little argument in the car on the way home.
I hope the fact that Louise isn't coming won't mar your enjoyment of the evening.
marooned /məˈruːnd/
adjective
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
left in a place from which you cannot escape:
What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island?
The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.
maroon /məˈruːn/
verb [T]
spat (ARGUMENT) /spæt/
noun [C] INFORMAL
a short argument, usually about something unimportant:
She was having a spat with her brother about who did the washing up.
a short argument, usually about something unimportant:
She was having a spat with her brother about who did the washing up.
spat (SHOE) /spæt/
noun [C usually plural]
a piece of cloth or leather covering the ankle and part of the shoe and fastening on the side, worn in the past by men
a piece of cloth or leather covering the ankle and part of the shoe and fastening on the side, worn in the past by men
nebulous /ˈneb.jʊ.ləs/
adjective
(especially of ideas) unclear and lacking form:
She has a few nebulous ideas about what she might like to do in the future, but nothing definite.
nebulousness /ˈneb.jʊ.lə.snəs/
noun [U]
(especially of ideas) unclear and lacking form:
She has a few nebulous ideas about what she might like to do in the future, but nothing definite.
nebulousness /ˈneb.jʊ.lə.snəs/
noun [U]
nearby /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/ US /ˌnɪr-/
adverb, adjective
not far away:
If there's a cafe nearby, we could stop for a snack.
I noticed a policeman standing nearby.
We stopped at some nearby shops to buy some food.
not far away:
If there's a cafe nearby, we could stop for a snack.
I noticed a policeman standing nearby.
We stopped at some nearby shops to buy some food.
predilection /ˌpriː.dɪˈlek.ʃən/ US /ˌpred.əlˈek-/
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
a strong liking:
Ever since she was a child, she has had a predilection for spicy food.
a strong liking:
Ever since she was a child, she has had a predilection for spicy food.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
fussy (NOT EASILY SATISFIED) /ˈfʌs.i/
adjective DISAPPROVING
not easily satisfied; having very high standards or very fixed standards about particular things:
All my children were fussy eaters.
He's so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.
"I haven't met a man I've fancied for ages!" "You're too fussy - that's your problem!"
fussily /ˈfʌs.ɪ.li/
adverb
in a fussy way
fussiness /ˈfʌs.ɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
not easily satisfied; having very high standards or very fixed standards about particular things:
All my children were fussy eaters.
He's so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.
"I haven't met a man I've fancied for ages!" "You're too fussy - that's your problem!"
fussily /ˈfʌs.ɪ.li/
adverb
in a fussy way
fussiness /ˈfʌs.ɪ.nəs/
noun [U]
fussy (TOO HIGHLY DECORATED) /ˈfʌs.i/
adjective DISAPPROVING
having too much decoration and too many small details, in a way that is not stylish:
They've got those curtains that tie up with big bows - they're a bit fussy for my taste.
fussily /ˈfʌs.ɪ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
fussily decorated
fussiness /ˈfʌs.ɪ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
having too much decoration and too many small details, in a way that is not stylish:
They've got those curtains that tie up with big bows - they're a bit fussy for my taste.
fussily /ˈfʌs.ɪ.li/
adverb DISAPPROVING
fussily decorated
fussiness /ˈfʌs.ɪ.nəs/
noun [U] DISAPPROVING
disinterested /dɪˈsɪn.trə.stɪd/
adjective
having no personal involvement or receiving no personal advantage, and therefore free to act fairly:
a disinterested observer/judgment
a piece of disinterested advice
NOTE: Disinterested is sometimes used to mean not interested, but many people consider this use to be incorrect. Compare uninterested.
having no personal involvement or receiving no personal advantage, and therefore free to act fairly:
a disinterested observer/judgment
a piece of disinterested advice
NOTE: Disinterested is sometimes used to mean not interested, but many people consider this use to be incorrect. Compare uninterested.
variegated /ˈveə.rɪ.geɪ.tɪd/ US /ˈver.i.ə.geɪ.ţɪd/
adjective
having a pattern of different colours or marks:
variegated leaves
a variegated plant
variegation /ˌveə.rɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌver.i.ə-/
noun [U]
having a pattern of different colours or marks:
variegated leaves
a variegated plant
variegation /ˌveə.rɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌver.i.ə-/
noun [U]
taunt /tɔːnt/ US /tɑːnt/
verb [T]
to intentionally annoy and upset someone by making unkind remarks to them, laughing at them, etc:
The other children used to taunt him in the playground because he was fat and wore glasses.
taunt /tɔːnt/ US /tɑːnt/
noun [C]
The protesters shouted taunts at the police.
to intentionally annoy and upset someone by making unkind remarks to them, laughing at them, etc:
The other children used to taunt him in the playground because he was fat and wore glasses.
taunt /tɔːnt/ US /tɑːnt/
noun [C]
The protesters shouted taunts at the police.
abstruse /æbˈstruːs/
adjective FORMAL
difficult to understand:
an abstruse philosophical essay
difficult to understand:
an abstruse philosophical essay
cajole /kəˈdʒəʊl/ US /-ˈdʒoʊl/
verb [I or T]
to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do, by pleasant talk and (sometimes false) promises:
He really knows how to cajole people into doing what he wants.
I managed to cajole her out of leaving too early.
The most effective technique is to cajole rather than to threaten.
to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do, by pleasant talk and (sometimes false) promises:
He really knows how to cajole people into doing what he wants.
I managed to cajole her out of leaving too early.
The most effective technique is to cajole rather than to threaten.
pique /piːk/
noun [U]
a feeling of anger and annoyance, especially caused by damage to your feeling of pride in yourself:
He stormed from the room in a fit of pique, shouting that he had been misunderstood.
piqued /piːkt/
adjective
a feeling of anger and annoyance, especially caused by damage to your feeling of pride in yourself:
He stormed from the room in a fit of pique, shouting that he had been misunderstood.
piqued /piːkt/
adjective
piping hot adverb USUALLY APPROVING
describes very hot food or drinks
commend /kəˈmend/
verb [T]
to formally praise someone or something:
The judge commended her for/on her bravery.
For a low-budget film, it has much to commend it (= it deserves praise).
It says on the back cover of the book 'highly commended'.
commendable /kəˈmen.də.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
deserving praise:
commendable efforts/behaviour/bravery
commendably /kəˈmen.də.bli/
adverb FORMAL
commendation /ˌkɒm.enˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑː.mən-/
noun
1 [C or U] FORMAL praise, or an official statement which praises someone:
Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery.
2 [C] an honour such as a prize given to someone because they have done something admirable:
He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement.
to formally praise someone or something:
The judge commended her for/on her bravery.
For a low-budget film, it has much to commend it (= it deserves praise).
It says on the back cover of the book 'highly commended'.
commendable /kəˈmen.də.bļ/
adjective FORMAL
deserving praise:
commendable efforts/behaviour/bravery
commendably /kəˈmen.də.bli/
adverb FORMAL
commendation /ˌkɒm.enˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑː.mən-/
noun
1 [C or U] FORMAL praise, or an official statement which praises someone:
Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery.
2 [C] an honour such as a prize given to someone because they have done something admirable:
He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement.
suspend (STOP) /səˈspend/
verb [T]
1 to stop or to cause to be not active, either temporarily or permanently:
The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.
The President has suspended the constitution and assumed total power.
When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not).
I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it.
LEGAL Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence suspended for two years (= If he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime).
2 If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school or take part in an activity because they have done something wrong:
She was suspended from school for fighting.
He was suspended for four matches after arguing with the referee.
suspension /səˈspen.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when someone stops something happening, operating, etc. for a period of time:
The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 am on Monday.
There have been calls for the drug's immediate suspension, following reports that it has dangerous side effects.
See also suspension.
2 [C or U] when a person is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school or take part in an activity, as a punishment:
The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker .
The footballer is likely to receive a three-match suspension following an incident in yesterday's game.
1 to stop or to cause to be not active, either temporarily or permanently:
The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.
The President has suspended the constitution and assumed total power.
When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not).
I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it.
LEGAL Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence suspended for two years (= If he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime).
2 If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school or take part in an activity because they have done something wrong:
She was suspended from school for fighting.
He was suspended for four matches after arguing with the referee.
suspension /səˈspen.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when someone stops something happening, operating, etc. for a period of time:
The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 am on Monday.
There have been calls for the drug's immediate suspension, following reports that it has dangerous side effects.
See also suspension.
2 [C or U] when a person is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school or take part in an activity, as a punishment:
The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker .
The footballer is likely to receive a three-match suspension following an incident in yesterday's game.
suspend (HANG) /səˈspend/
verb [T usually + adverb or preposition]
1 to hang:
The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building.
It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air.
2 If small pieces of solid material are suspended in a gas or a liquid, they hang or float in the gas or liquid:
The drug is suspended in a saline solution.
A cloud of smoke was suspended in the air.
suspension /səˈspen.ʃən/
noun [C]
a liquid in which small pieces of solid are contained, but not dissolved:
a suspension of fine cornflour in corn oil
See also suspension.
1 to hang:
The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building.
It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air.
2 If small pieces of solid material are suspended in a gas or a liquid, they hang or float in the gas or liquid:
The drug is suspended in a saline solution.
A cloud of smoke was suspended in the air.
suspension /səˈspen.ʃən/
noun [C]
a liquid in which small pieces of solid are contained, but not dissolved:
a suspension of fine cornflour in corn oil
See also suspension.
suspension bridge noun [C]
a bridge which is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end of the bridge
ruminate (THINK) /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/
verb [I] FORMAL
to think carefully and for a long period about something:
She ruminated for weeks about whether to tell him or not.
ruminative /ˈruː.mɪ.nə.tɪv/ US /-neɪ.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
thinking carefully and for a long period
to think carefully and for a long period about something:
She ruminated for weeks about whether to tell him or not.
ruminative /ˈruː.mɪ.nə.tɪv/ US /-neɪ.ţɪv/
adjective FORMAL
thinking carefully and for a long period
ruminate (EAT) /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/
verb [I] SPECIALIZED
(of particular types of animal) to bring up food from the stomach and chew it again
ruminant /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/
noun [C], adjective SPECIALIZED
Cows, sheep, and deer are ruminants/ruminant animals.
(of particular types of animal) to bring up food from the stomach and chew it again
ruminant /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/
noun [C], adjective SPECIALIZED
Cows, sheep, and deer are ruminants/ruminant animals.
cadge /kædʒ/
verb [T] INFORMAL OFTEN DISAPPROVING
to (try to) get something from someone else without paying for it:
Can I cadge a lift home?
He's always cadging free meals and free trips from/off his clients.
cadger /ˈkædʒ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
to (try to) get something from someone else without paying for it:
Can I cadge a lift home?
He's always cadging free meals and free trips from/off his clients.
cadger /ˈkædʒ.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [C]
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
canon 1
AHD: [k²n“…n]
D.J. [6k#n*n]
K.K. [6k#n*n]
- An ecclesiastical law or code of laws established by a church council.教规：由教会确定的法律或法典
- A secular law, rule, or code of law.世俗法规：世俗的法律、制度或法典
- An established principle:准绳：已确立的原则：the canons of polite society.文明社会的法规
- A basis for judgment; a standard or criterion.标准：判断的依据；标准或原则
- The books of the Bible officially accepted as Holy Scripture.真经：被官方接受为圣经的圣经篇目
- The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic:真实著作，真本：一个作家被确认为真作的所有作品：the entire Sherlock Holmes canon.完整的夏洛克·福尔摩斯著作
- Canon The part of the Mass beginning after the Preface and Sanctus and ending just before the Lord's Prayer.Canon 弥撒中的祭献经文：弥撒中始于序言和《圣哉经》之后，结束于主祷经之前的一个部分
- The calendar of saints accepted by the Roman Catholic Church.为罗马天主教会所公认的圣徒名单
- Music A composition or passage in which the same melody is repeated by one or more voices, overlapping in time in the same or a related key.【音乐】 卡农，卡农曲：一首乐曲或乐段，其中同样的旋律被一个或多个声部重复，同一调或相关调彼此在时间上重合
n.Abbr. can.（名词）缩写 can.
语源：
- Middle English canoun 中古英语 canoun
- from Old English canon 源自 古英语 canon
- and from Old French 并源自 古法语
- both from Latin can½n [rule] 都源自 拉丁语 can½n [规则]
- from Greek kan½n [measuring rod, rule] 源自 希腊语 kan½n [测量用的棒，尺子]
canon 2
AHD: [k²n“…n]
D.J. [6k#n*n]
K.K. [6k#n*n]
- A member of a chapter of priests serving in a cathedral or collegiate church.大教堂教士：大教堂或联合教堂中全体教士会的一员
- A member of certain religious communities living under a common rule and bound by vows.教士会会员：按照一种共同的教规生活并且受到其宣誓约束的某些宗教团体的成员
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English canoun 中古英语 canoun
- from Norman French canun 源自 诺曼法语 canun
- from Late Latin can½nicus [one living under a rule] 源自 后期拉丁语 can½nicus [按照一种规则生活的人]
- from can½n [rule] * see canon 1源自 can½n [规则] *参见 canon1
canon law
- The body of officially established rules governing the faith and practice of the members of a Christian church.教规：已被正式确立的规范，用以指导一名基督教会成员的信仰和行为
n.（名词）
croon /kruːn/
verb [I or T]
to sing or talk in a sweet low voice full of emotion
crooner /ˈkruː.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a singer, especially a man, who sings slow love songs
to sing or talk in a sweet low voice full of emotion
crooner /ˈkruː.nəʳ/ US /-nɚ/
noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED
a singer, especially a man, who sings slow love songs
mul.ish
AHD: [my›“l¹sh]
D.J. [6mju8l!.]
K.K. [6mjul!.]
- Stubborn and intractable; recalcitrant.See Synonyms at obstinate 执拗的：顽固和不受影响的；执拗的参见 obstinate
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- mul“ishly
adv.（副词）
- mul“ishness
n.（名词）
upbraid /ʌpˈbreɪd/
verb [T] FORMAL
to forcefully or angrily tell someone they should not have done a particular thing and criticize them for having done it:
In newspaper articles she consistently upbraided those in authority who overstepped their limits.
to forcefully or angrily tell someone they should not have done a particular thing and criticize them for having done it:
In newspaper articles she consistently upbraided those in authority who overstepped their limits.
callow /ˈkæl.əʊ/ US /-oʊ/
adjective LITERARY DISAPPROVING
describes someone, especially a young person, who behaves in a way that shows a lack of experience, confidence or judgment:
Mark was just a callow youth of sixteen when he arrived in Paris.
describes someone, especially a young person, who behaves in a way that shows a lack of experience, confidence or judgment:
Mark was just a callow youth of sixteen when he arrived in Paris.
call (NAME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name:
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas.
What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night?
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him 'Johnny'.
What's her new novel called?
I wish he wouldn't keep calling me 'dear' - it's so patronising!
call (TELEPHONE) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
to telephone someone:
He called (you) last night when you were out.
She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
I've been calling all morning but I can't get through.
Do you think we should call the police?
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
when you use the telephone:
I got a call from an old college friend last night.
If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the telephone?
I've just got a couple of calls to make.
That decorator you rang about painting the house - did he ever return your call?
The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language.
Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
someone who makes a telephone call, especially a member of the public who telephones a radio or television programme while it is being broadcast:
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
call (VISIT) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I]
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
to visit someone, especially for a short time:
The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun [C]
a short, especially official visit, usually made by someone whose job is connected with health:
Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning.
The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon.
SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend.
caller /ˈkɔː.ləʳ/ US /ˈkɑː.lɚ/
noun [C]
a visitor
call (SHOUT/CRY) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal:
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name.
Did you call?
[+ speech] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called.
The blackbird called to its mate.
call /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
noun
1 [C] when an animal makes a sound or when someone shouts something:
The whale has a very distinctive call.
She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building.
I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help.
2 [U] when people want or need a particular thing:
There's not much call for fur coats these days.
FORMAL I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady!
3 [C] a demand for something to happen:
Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations.
call (ASK TO COME) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [I or T]
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
to ask someone to come to you:
She called me over to where she was sitting.
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night.
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning.
At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office.
call (CONSIDER) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T + object + noun]
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
to consider someone or something to be:
He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.
One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
call (DECIDE ON) /kɔːl/ US /kɑːl/
verb [T]
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action:
The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels.
The papers are predicting that the Prime Minister will call an election in the spring.
It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.
They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain.
sabotage /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/
verb [T]
1 to damage or destroy equipment, weapons or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:
The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.
2 to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action:
This was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ceasefire.
sabotage /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/
noun [U]
They began a campaign of industrial and economic sabotage.
saboteur /ˌsæb.əˈtɜːʳ/ US /-ˈtɝː/
noun [C]
a person who sabotages something
1 to damage or destroy equipment, weapons or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:
The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.
2 to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action:
This was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ceasefire.
sabotage /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/
noun [U]
They began a campaign of industrial and economic sabotage.
saboteur /ˌsæb.əˈtɜːʳ/ US /-ˈtɝː/
noun [C]
a person who sabotages something
interregnum /ˌɪn.təˈreg.nəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [S] FORMAL
a period when a country or organization lacks a leader
a period when a country or organization lacks a leader
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
com.ple.men.ta.ry
AHD: [k¼m”pl…-mµn“t…-r¶, -tr¶]
D.J. [7kKmpl*6ment*ri8, -tri8]
K.K. [7k$mpl*6mWnt*ri, -tri]
- Forming or serving as a complement; completing.补充的：成为或作为补充物的；补充的
- Supplying mutual needs or offsetting mutual lacks.互补的：互相满足对方需求或补足缺陷
- Genetics Of or relating to a group of genes that act in concert to produce a specific phenotype.【遗传学】 互补基因的：指一组基因共同作用而产生某种特殊表现型的或与之有关的
- Biochemistry Of or relating to the specific pairing of the purines and pyrimidines between strands of a DNA or an RNA molecule.【生物化学】 互补的：指DNA或RNA分子链之间特定的嘌呤和嘧啶碱基对的互补
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- com”plemen“tarily AHD: [-t…-r…-l¶, -tr…-l¶, -mµn-târ“…-l¶] （副词）
- com”plemen“tariness
n.（名词）
absolve /əbˈzɒlv/ US /-ˈzɑːlv/
verb [T] FORMAL
(especially in religion or law) to free someone from guilt, blame or responsibility for something:
The report absolved her from/of all blame for the accident.
The priest absolved him (of all his sins).
absolution /ˌæb.səˈluː.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
official forgiveness, especially in the Christian religion, for something bad that someone has done or thought:
She was granted/given absolution.
(especially in religion or law) to free someone from guilt, blame or responsibility for something:
The report absolved her from/of all blame for the accident.
The priest absolved him (of all his sins).
absolution /ˌæb.səˈluː.ʃən/
noun [U] FORMAL
official forgiveness, especially in the Christian religion, for something bad that someone has done or thought:
She was granted/given absolution.
screen (PICTURE) /skriːn/
noun [C]
1 a flat surface in a cinema or on a television or a computer system on which pictures or words are shown:
Our television has a 19-inch screen.
Coming to your screens (= cinemas) shortly, the amazing adventures of 'Robin Hood'.
Her ambition is to write for the screen (= for television and films).
Write the letter on the computer, then you can make changes easily on screen.
2 the small screen television:
He's made several films for the small screen.
3 the big screen cinema:
So this is your first appearance on the big screen?
screen /skriːn/
verb [T]
to show or broadcast a film or television programme:
The programme was not screened on British television.
screening /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
noun [C]
a showing:
There will be three screenings of the film - at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
1 a flat surface in a cinema or on a television or a computer system on which pictures or words are shown:
Our television has a 19-inch screen.
Coming to your screens (= cinemas) shortly, the amazing adventures of 'Robin Hood'.
Her ambition is to write for the screen (= for television and films).
Write the letter on the computer, then you can make changes easily on screen.
2 the small screen television:
He's made several films for the small screen.
3 the big screen cinema:
So this is your first appearance on the big screen?
screen /skriːn/
verb [T]
to show or broadcast a film or television programme:
The programme was not screened on British television.
screening /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
noun [C]
a showing:
There will be three screenings of the film - at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
screen (EXAMINE) /skriːn/
verb [T]
1 to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with them:
All women over 50 will be screened for breast cancer.
Completely unsuitable candidates were screened out (= tested and refused) at the first interview.
2 screen your calls to delay your decision to speak to someone who is calling you on the telephone until you can discover who they are, either by listening to them leaving a message on your answering machine or by seeing their telephone number displayed on your telephone:
I always screen my calls while I'm eating dinner.
screening /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
regular screening(s) for cervical cancer
1 to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with them:
All women over 50 will be screened for breast cancer.
Completely unsuitable candidates were screened out (= tested and refused) at the first interview.
2 screen your calls to delay your decision to speak to someone who is calling you on the telephone until you can discover who they are, either by listening to them leaving a message on your answering machine or by seeing their telephone number displayed on your telephone:
I always screen my calls while I'm eating dinner.
screening /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
noun [C or U]
regular screening(s) for cervical cancer
screen (SEPARATE) /skriːn/
noun [C]
1 a vertical structure which is used to separate one area from another, especially to hide something or to protect you from something unpleasant or dangerous:
The nurse pulled a screen around the bed so that the doctor could examine the patient in private.
A screen of trees at the bottom of the garden hid the ugly factory walls.
2 MAINLY US an activity which is not dangerous or illegal but which is used to hide something which is:
That caf茅's just a screen for their criminal activities.
screen /skriːn/
verb [T]
1 to protect or hide:
She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the bright light.
2 MAINLY US to protect someone by taking the blame yourself:
The husband says he's the murderer but we think it was his wife - he's just screening her.
1 a vertical structure which is used to separate one area from another, especially to hide something or to protect you from something unpleasant or dangerous:
The nurse pulled a screen around the bed so that the doctor could examine the patient in private.
A screen of trees at the bottom of the garden hid the ugly factory walls.
2 MAINLY US an activity which is not dangerous or illegal but which is used to hide something which is:
That caf茅's just a screen for their criminal activities.
screen /skriːn/
verb [T]
1 to protect or hide:
She raised her hand to screen her eyes from the bright light.
2 MAINLY US to protect someone by taking the blame yourself:
The husband says he's the murderer but we think it was his wife - he's just screening her.
screen door noun [C] US
a door consisting of a wire net with very small holes stretched over a frame, which allows air but not insects to move through it
tri.fling
AHD: [trº“fl¹ng]
D.J. [6tra!fl!0]
K.K. [6tra!fl!0]
- Of slight worth or importance.See Synonyms at trivial 微不足道的：不重要的或无甚价值的参见 trivial
- Frivolous or idle.懒散的，轻佻的
adj.（形容词）
继承用法：
- tri“flingly
adv.（副词）
tri.flu.ra.lin
AHD: [trº-fl‹r“…-l¹n]
D.J. [tra!6fl&*r*l!n]
K.K. [tra!6fl&r*l!n]
- A crystalline compound, C
13 H16 F3 N3 O4 , used as a herbicide.氟乐灵：一种结晶状的化合物，C13 H16 F3 N3 O4 ，用作除锈剂
n.（名词）
语源：
- tri- tri-
- flu(o)r(o)- flu(o)r(o)-
- a(ni)lin(e) a(ni)lin(e)
smattering /ˈsmæt.ər.ɪŋ/ US /ˈsmæţ.ɚ-/
noun [C usually singular]
a very small amount or number:
There's only a smattering of people who oppose the proposal.
a very small amount or number:
There's only a smattering of people who oppose the proposal.
bom.bast
AHD: [b¼m“b²st”]
D.J. [6bKm7b#st]
K.K. [6b$m7b#st]
- Grandiloquent, pompous speech or writing.浮夸的言词
n.（名词）
语源：
- Alteration of obsolete bombace [cotton padding] 废语 bombace的变化 [棉垫]
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Late Latin bombax [cotton] * see bombazine 源自 后期拉丁语 bombax [棉花] *参见 bombazine
继承用法：
- bom“bast”er
n.（名词）
- bombas“tic
adj.（形容词）
- bombas“tically
adv.（副词）
参考词汇：
- bombast,rant,fustian,claptrap,rodomontade
- All these nouns designate speech or writing marked by an extravagance or affectation of style that the content does not warrant.这些名词都表示语言或文字的浮夸或空洞无物的虚假文体。
- Bombast stresses inflation of stylebut does not always imply insubstantiality of thought: Bombast 强调浮夸的风格，但并不总是意味着思想空洞：“Their eloquence is all bombast” (Charles Kingsley).“他们的雄辩是虚张声势” （查理斯·金斯勒）。
- Rant, used chiefly of speech,emphasizes turgidity and violence of style: Rant 主要用于言语，强调浮夸而强烈的语言：“He sometimes . . . in his rants, talked with Norman haughtiness of the Celtic barbarians” (Macaulay).“他有时夸夸其谈，象诺曼人那样目空一切地大讲凯尔特人的未开化” （马可勒）。
- Fustian stresses a contrast between pretentious style in writing or speech and absurd or commonplace content: Fustian 强调言语或文字中夸夸其谈，自命不凡的风格与荒唐、陈词滥调的内容的对照：“They flounder about between fustian in expression, and bathos in sentiment” (William Hazlitt).“他们陷入在口头上夸夸其谈，在感情上矫柔造作的泥潭之中” （威廉·哈兹里特）。
- Claptrap is insincere, empty speech or writing: Claptrap 指言语或文字不诚恳、空洞：“I hate . . . that air/Of claptrap, which your recent poets prize” (Byron).“我憎恨…这种哗众取宠的氛围，而你们这些诗人却追求这些” （拜伦）。
- Rodomontade is boastful speech and bluster: Rodomontade 指说话吹牛，夸口：“a detestable compound of vulgarity and rodomontade” (John Morley).“令人厌恶的庸俗加自吹自擂” （约翰·摩勒）
carouse /kəˈraʊz/
verb [I] LITERARY OR HUMOROUS
to enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly in a group of people:
We'd been up carousing till the early hours and were exhausted.
to enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly in a group of people:
We'd been up carousing till the early hours and were exhausted.
acumen /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/
noun [U] FORMAL
skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics:
She has considerable business/financial acumen.
skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics:
She has considerable business/financial acumen.
mongrel (DOG) /ˈmʌŋ.grəl/
noun [C] (US INFORMAL ALSO mutt) MAINLY DISAPPROVING
a dog whose parents are of different breeds
a dog whose parents are of different breeds
mongrel (ORIGIN) /ˈmʌŋ.grəl/
adjective DISAPPROVING
describes something of mixed origin:
Some people call English a mongrel language because it is a mixture of old German and French.
describes something of mixed origin:
Some people call English a mongrel language because it is a mixture of old German and French.
pore /pɔːʳ/ US /pɔːr/
noun [C]
a very small hole in the skin of people or other animals, or a similar hole on the surface of plants or rocks:
Sweat passes through the pores and cools the body down.
Pimples form when pores become blocked with dirt.
porous /ˈpɔː.rəs/ US /ˈpɔːr.əs/
adjective
1 describes something that has many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially slowly:
porous soil with good drainage
porous brick walls
a porous polymer membrane
2 not protected enough to stop people going through:
The border in this region is porous and many refugees have simply walked across.
porosity /pɔːˈrɒs.ə.ti/ US /pɔːrˈɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the state of being porous
a very small hole in the skin of people or other animals, or a similar hole on the surface of plants or rocks:
Sweat passes through the pores and cools the body down.
Pimples form when pores become blocked with dirt.
porous /ˈpɔː.rəs/ US /ˈpɔːr.əs/
adjective
1 describes something that has many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially slowly:
porous soil with good drainage
porous brick walls
a porous polymer membrane
2 not protected enough to stop people going through:
The border in this region is porous and many refugees have simply walked across.
porosity /pɔːˈrɒs.ə.ti/ US /pɔːrˈɑː.sə.ţi/
noun [U] SPECIALIZED
the state of being porous
redundant (NOT EMPLOYED) /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
adjective UK
having lost your job because your employer no longer needs you:
To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being made redundant.
FIGURATIVE New technology often makes old skills and even whole communities redundant.
redundancy /rɪˈdʌn.dənt.si/
noun [C or U] (AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH ALSO retrenchment) UK
The economic downturn has meant 10 000 redundancies in the North-East.
She took voluntary redundancy.
having lost your job because your employer no longer needs you:
To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being made redundant.
FIGURATIVE New technology often makes old skills and even whole communities redundant.
redundancy /rɪˈdʌn.dənt.si/
noun [C or U] (AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH ALSO retrenchment) UK
The economic downturn has meant 10 000 redundancies in the North-East.
She took voluntary redundancy.
redundant (EXTRA) /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
adjective
(especially of a word, phrase etc.) unnecessary because it is more than is needed:
In the sentence, "She is a single unmarried woman", the word "unmarried" is redundant.
redundancy /rɪˈdʌn.dənt.si/
noun [U]
(especially of a word, phrase etc.) unnecessary because it is more than is needed:
In the sentence, "She is a single unmarried woman", the word "unmarried" is redundant.
redundancy /rɪˈdʌn.dənt.si/
noun [U]
reduce sb to sth (PERSON) phrasal verb
1 to make someone unhappy or cause them to be in a bad state or situation:
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
His comments reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
The sergeant was reduced to the ranks (= made an ordinary soldier) for his cowardice.
2 If you are reduced to doing something, you are forced to do it because you have no other choice:
I'd run out of cigarettes and was reduced to smoking the butts left in the ashtrays.
formidable /fɔːˈmɪ.də.bļ/ US /fɔːr-/
adjective
causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are impressive, powerful or difficult:
a formidable obstacle/task
a formidable adversary/enemy/opponent
a formidable intellect
DISAPPROVING the director and his formidable wife
formidably /fɔːˈmɪd.ə.bli/ US /fɔːr-/
adverb
causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are impressive, powerful or difficult:
a formidable obstacle/task
a formidable adversary/enemy/opponent
a formidable intellect
DISAPPROVING the director and his formidable wife
formidably /fɔːˈmɪd.ə.bli/ US /fɔːr-/
adverb
ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒen.ju.əs/
adjective FORMAL
honest, sincere and trusting, sometimes in a way that seems foolish:
It has to be said it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage.
ingenuously /ɪnˈdʒen.ju.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
honest, sincere and trusting, sometimes in a way that seems foolish:
It has to be said it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage.
ingenuously /ɪnˈdʒen.ju.ə.sli/
adverb FORMAL
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
- 1.myopic
If you describe someone as myopic, you are critical of them because they seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences.
The Government still has a myopic attitude to spending.
ADJ-GRADED disapproval
= short-sighted
2.myopic
If someone is myopic, they are unable to see things which are far away from them. (FORMAL)
ADJ-GRADED
= short-sighted
inaugurate /ɪˈnɔː.gjʊ.reɪt/ US /-ˈnɑː-/
verb [T]
1 to put someone into an official position with a ceremony:
American presidents are always inaugurated on January 20th.
2 to put something into use or action officially:
The European Community inaugurated the Single European Market in 1993.
3 to mark the beginning of a new period, style or activity:
The change of government inaugurated a new era of economic prosperity.
inauguration /ɪˌnɔː.gjʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌnɑː-/
noun [C or U]
an inauguration ceremony
inaugural /ɪˈnɔː.gjʊ.rəl/ US /-ˈnɑː.gjɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
the President's inaugural address to the nation
1 to put someone into an official position with a ceremony:
American presidents are always inaugurated on January 20th.
2 to put something into use or action officially:
The European Community inaugurated the Single European Market in 1993.
3 to mark the beginning of a new period, style or activity:
The change of government inaugurated a new era of economic prosperity.
inauguration /ɪˌnɔː.gjʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌnɑː-/
noun [C or U]
an inauguration ceremony
inaugural /ɪˈnɔː.gjʊ.rəl/ US /-ˈnɑː.gjɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
the President's inaugural address to the nation
manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/
verb [T] FORMAL
to show something clearly, through signs or actions:
The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.
The illness first manifested itself in/as severe stomach pains.
Lack of confidence in the company manifested itself in a fall in the share price.
manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/
adjective FORMAL
easily noticed or obvious:
There was manifest relief among the workers yesterday at the decision not to close the factory.
Her manifest lack of interest in the project has provoked severe criticism.
manifestly /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest.li/
adverb FORMAL
very obviously:
He claims that he is completely committed to the project and yet this is manifestly untrue.
The government has manifestly failed to raise educational standards, despite its commitment to do so.
manifestation /ˌmæn.ɪ.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun FORMAL
1 [C] a sign of something existing or happening:
She claimed that the rise in unemployment was just a further manifestation of the government's incompetence.
2 [U] appearance:
Unlike acid rain or deforestation, global warming has no visible manifestation .
to show something clearly, through signs or actions:
The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.
The illness first manifested itself in/as severe stomach pains.
Lack of confidence in the company manifested itself in a fall in the share price.
manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/
adjective FORMAL
easily noticed or obvious:
There was manifest relief among the workers yesterday at the decision not to close the factory.
Her manifest lack of interest in the project has provoked severe criticism.
manifestly /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest.li/
adverb FORMAL
very obviously:
He claims that he is completely committed to the project and yet this is manifestly untrue.
The government has manifestly failed to raise educational standards, despite its commitment to do so.
manifestation /ˌmæn.ɪ.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun FORMAL
1 [C] a sign of something existing or happening:
She claimed that the rise in unemployment was just a further manifestation of the government's incompetence.
2 [U] appearance:
Unlike acid rain or deforestation, global warming has no visible manifestation .
opine /əʊˈpaɪn/ US /oʊ-/
verb [T] FORMAL
to state something as an opinion:
[+ speech] Power grows from the barrel of a gun, opined Mao Tse-tung.
[+ that] Ernest Rutherford opined that his work on radioactive substances would be of little or no practical use.
to state something as an opinion:
[+ speech] Power grows from the barrel of a gun, opined Mao Tse-tung.
[+ that] Ernest Rutherford opined that his work on radioactive substances would be of little or no practical use.
ear.split.ting
AHD: [îr“spl¹t”¹ng]
D.J. [6!*7spl!t!0]
K.K. [6!r7spl!t!0]
- Loud and shrill enough to hurt the ears.See Synonyms at loud 极响的：声音过于响亮刺耳足以伤及耳朵的参见 loud
adj.（形容词）
bow.shot
AHD: [b½“sh¼t”]
D.J. [6b*&7.Kt]
K.K. [6bo7.$t]
- The distance that an arrow can be shot.射距：射一箭所能达到的距离
n.（名词）
svelte /svelt/
adjective
attractively thin, graceful and stylish
attractively thin, graceful and stylish
suspension bridge noun [C]
a bridge which is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end of the bridge
pallid /ˈpæl.ɪd/
adjective
1 very pale, in a way that looks unattractive and unhealthy:
Next to his tanned face, hers seemed pallid and unhealthy.
2 lacking enthusiasm or excitement:
This is a pallid production of what should be a great ballet.
pallor /ˈpæl.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [U]
the state of being very pale:
The deathly pallor of her skin was frightening.
1 very pale, in a way that looks unattractive and unhealthy:
Next to his tanned face, hers seemed pallid and unhealthy.
2 lacking enthusiasm or excitement:
This is a pallid production of what should be a great ballet.
pallor /ˈpæl.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
noun [U]
the state of being very pale:
The deathly pallor of her skin was frightening.
palm oil noun [C or U]
an oil obtained from the nuts of some types of palm, used in some foods and to make soap
carefree /ˈkeə.friː/ US /ˈker-/
adjective
having no problems or worries:
I remember my carefree student days.
having no problems or worries:
I remember my carefree student days.
tenacious /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
adjective
holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way:
The baby took my finger in its tenacious little fist.
There has been tenacious local opposition to the new airport.
tenaciously /təˈneɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb
tenacity /təˈnæs.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
the determination to continue what you are doing
holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way:
The baby took my finger in its tenacious little fist.
There has been tenacious local opposition to the new airport.
tenaciously /təˈneɪ.ʃə.sli/
adverb
tenacity /təˈnæs.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U]
the determination to continue what you are doing
ar.dor
AHD: [är“d…r]
D.J. [6$8d*]
K.K. [6$rd+]
- Fiery intensity of feeling.See Synonyms at passion 激情：感情的炽热强度参见 passion
- Strong enthusiasm or devotion; zeal:热情：强烈的热爱或挚爱；热忱：“The dazzling conquest of Mexico gave a new impulse to the ardor of discovery”(&b{William Hickling Prescott})“对墨西哥的辉煌征服激起了发现热忱的新冲动”(威廉·希克林·普雷斯科特)
- Intense heat or glow, as of fire.灼光：强烈的热度或光芒，如火（一般）
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English ardour 中古英语 ardour
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin ³rdor 源自 拉丁语 ³rdor
- from ³rd¶re [to burn] * see as- 源自 ³rd¶re [燃烧] *参见 as-
ar.e.a
AHD: [âr“¶-…]
D.J. [6e*ri8*]
K.K. [6Wri*]
- A roughly bounded part of the space on a surface; a region:面积：表面空间的粗略边界部分；地区：a farming area; the New York area.耕作区；纽约区
- A surface, especially an open, unoccupied piece of ground:空地，平地：表面，尤指开敞的未有人占据的地面：a landing area; a playing area.登陆区；游乐区
- A distinct part or section, as of a building, set aside for a specific function:地区：分开的区域或部分，另作特殊功能，如在建筑物中：a storage area in the basement.地下室的贮藏区
- A division of experience, activity, or knowledge; a field:领域，范围：经验，活动或知识的分开部分；一个领域：studies in the area of finance; a job in the health-care area.财政领域的研究；康复领域的工作
- An open, sunken space next to a building; an areaway.采光井：紧临建筑物的开敞、凹陷空间；建筑物间的通道
- Abbr. AThe extent of a planar region or of the surface of a solid measured in square units.缩写 A面积：以平方单位度量的平面区域或固体表面的大小
- Computer Science A section of storage set aside for a particular purpose.【计算机科学】 贮藏空间：分出用作特殊目的的存贮部分
n.Abbr. A,A.,a.（名词）缩写 A,A.,a.
语源：
- Latin ³rea [open space] ; akin to possibly akin to ³r¶re [to be dry] * see arid 拉丁语 ³rea [开敞空间] ；类似于 可能类似于 ³r¶re [干的] *参见 arid
参考词汇：
- area,region,belt,zone,district,locality
- These nouns all denote extents of space, especially on a surface, that can be differentiated from others by particular qualities or characteristics.这些名词都意指空间的范围，尤指表面，由其特有的性质或特征而与其它词相区别。
- Area and region are the most inclusive: Areapain in the abdominal region. A腹部疼痛。
- belt is a tract, frequently but not always longer than it is wide, that is distinguished from others in a single stated respect: belt 是指区域，常常但非总是用于广阔情况，它单独表达的方面区别于其它词：a snow belt. A积雪地带。
- zone may be an area that encircles, as on a map ( zone 可能是一个环绕区域，如在地图上(a residential zone; a demilitarized zone; a nuclear-free zone). If the area is a subdivision for administrative purposes, it is called a居住区；
- district: 非军事区；无核区）。 如果区域为行政目的而细分，它叫做
- District can also refer to a less specific area with respect to such features as its use: district：the financial district. A国会区。
- locality is an area with vague or undefined limits: District 也可指更少专指的区域，如具有如下这些特征的：The turnout of voters was low in many localities.财政区。
- locality 则是具有模糊或不确定边界的区域：
Ar.e.a Code
AHD: [âr“¶-…] 也作 area code
D.J. [6e*ri8*] 也作 area code
K.K. [6Wri*] 也作 area code
- A number, often with three digits, assigned to a telephone area, as in the United States and Canada, and used when placing a call to that area.区域电话,区域号码：如美国及加拿大，通常有三个阿拉伯数字的数码，分配给一个电话区，当向该区打电话时使用
n.（名词）
area rug
- A rug that covers a limited area of floor space in a room.小地毯：覆盖房间中地板空间有限区域的地毯
n.（名词）
prate /preɪt/
verb [I] (ALSO prate on) OLD-FASHIONED
to talk stupidly or about unimportant things for a long time:
Inevitably there's some caller prating on about the decline in moral standards.
to talk stupidly or about unimportant things for a long time:
Inevitably there's some caller prating on about the decline in moral standards.
precincts /ˈpriː.sɪŋkts/
plural noun (ALSO precinct) MAINLY UK FORMAL
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
the area which surrounds a building or place, especially when enclosed by a wall:
A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
grumble /ˈgrʌm.bļ/
verb [I]
1 to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way:
She spent the evening grumbling to me about her job.
[+ speech] "You never hang your coat up, " she grumbled.
2 If your stomach grumbles, it makes a low continuous noise, usually because you are hungry.
grumble /ˈgrʌm.bļ/
noun [C usually plural]
a complaint:
If I hear any more grumbles about the food, you can do the cooking yourself!
grumbler /ˈgrʌm.bləʳ/ US /-blɚ/
noun [C]
a person who complains a lot
1 to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way:
She spent the evening grumbling to me about her job.
[+ speech] "You never hang your coat up, " she grumbled.
2 If your stomach grumbles, it makes a low continuous noise, usually because you are hungry.
grumble /ˈgrʌm.bļ/
noun [C usually plural]
a complaint:
If I hear any more grumbles about the food, you can do the cooking yourself!
grumbler /ˈgrʌm.bləʳ/ US /-blɚ/
noun [C]
a person who complains a lot
hell for leather OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
If you go, run, ride, etc. hell for leather, you go as fast as you can.
dearth /dɜːθ/ US /dɝːθ/
noun [S] FORMAL
an amount or supply which is not large enough; a lack:
a dearth of new homes in the region
an amount or supply which is not large enough; a lack:
a dearth of new homes in the region
death by misadventure UK LEGAL
the official term used in court for an accidental death:
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
death-defying /ˈdeθ.dɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
very dangerous:
a death-defying leap from an aircraft
very dangerous:
a death-defying leap from an aircraft
slight (SMALL IN AMOUNT) /slaɪt/
adjective
small in amount or degree:
a slight improvement
a slight incline
I've got a slight headache.
I haven't the slightest idea what he's talking about
slightly /ˈslaɪt.li/
adverb
a little:
She's slightly taller than her sister.
I'm slightly upset that she forgot my birthday.
small in amount or degree:
a slight improvement
a slight incline
I've got a slight headache.
I haven't the slightest idea what he's talking about
slightly /ˈslaɪt.li/
adverb
a little:
She's slightly taller than her sister.
I'm slightly upset that she forgot my birthday.
slight (THIN) /slaɪt/
adjective
(of people) thin and delicate:
Like most long-distance runners she is very slight.
slightly /ˈslaɪt.li/
adverb
He is small and slightly built (= thin and delicate).
slightness /ˈslaɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
(of people) thin and delicate:
Like most long-distance runners she is very slight.
slightly /ˈslaɪt.li/
adverb
He is small and slightly built (= thin and delicate).
slightness /ˈslaɪt.nəs/
noun [U]
slight (INSULT) /slaɪt/
verb [T]
to insult someone by not paying them any attention or treating them as if they are not important:
I felt slighted when my boss thanked everyone but me for their hard work.
slight /slaɪt/
noun [C]
when a person fails to pay attention to someone or to treat them with the respect that they deserve:
I regarded her failure to acknowledge my greeting as a slight.
slighted /ˈslaɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
I'm afraid I just didn't recognize him - I hope he didn't feel slighted.
to insult someone by not paying them any attention or treating them as if they are not important:
I felt slighted when my boss thanked everyone but me for their hard work.
slight /slaɪt/
noun [C]
when a person fails to pay attention to someone or to treat them with the respect that they deserve:
I regarded her failure to acknowledge my greeting as a slight.
slighted /ˈslaɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/
adjective
I'm afraid I just didn't recognize him - I hope he didn't feel slighted.
dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ US /ˈ--/
verb [I or T] MAINLY SPECIALIZED
to (cause a part of the body to) become wider or further open:
The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
This drug will dilate the arteries.
dilation /daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] MAINLY SPECIALIZED
to (cause a part of the body to) become wider or further open:
The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
This drug will dilate the arteries.
dilation /daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun [U] MAINLY SPECIALIZED
churl
AHD: [chûrl]
D.J. [t.T8l]
K.K. [t.Pl]
- A rude, boorish person.See Synonyms at boor 粗鲁无礼的人参见 boor
- A miserly person.吝啬鬼
- A ceorl.下层自由民
- A medieval English peasant.中世纪的英国农民
n.（名词）
语源：
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English ceorl [peasant] 源自 古英语 ceorl [农民]
pirate (SAILOR) /ˈpaɪ.rət/ US /ˈpaɪr.ət/
noun [C]
a person who sails in a ship and attacks other ships in order to steal from them
piracy /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/ US /ˈpaɪr.ə-/
noun [U]
Piracy is alive and flourishing on the world's commercial sea-lanes.
piratical /paɪˈræt.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈræţ-/
adjective FORMAL
a person who sails in a ship and attacks other ships in order to steal from them
piracy /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/ US /ˈpaɪr.ə-/
noun [U]
Piracy is alive and flourishing on the world's commercial sea-lanes.
piratical /paɪˈræt.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈræţ-/
adjective FORMAL
pirate (COPY) /ˈpaɪ.rət/ US /ˈpaɪr.ət/
verb [T]
to illegally copy a computer program, music, a film, etc. and sell it
pirated /ˈpaɪ.rə.tɪd/ US /ˈpaɪr.ə.ţɪd/
adjective
a pirated video
pirated software
pirate /ˈpaɪ.rət/ US /ˈpaɪr.ət/
noun [C]
1 a person who pirates music, films, computer programs, etc:
software pirates
2 pirate radio station a radio station that broadcasts without official permission
piracy /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/ US /ˈpaɪr.ə-/
noun [U]
software/video piracy
to illegally copy a computer program, music, a film, etc. and sell it
pirated /ˈpaɪ.rə.tɪd/ US /ˈpaɪr.ə.ţɪd/
adjective
a pirated video
pirated software
pirate /ˈpaɪ.rət/ US /ˈpaɪr.ət/
noun [C]
1 a person who pirates music, films, computer programs, etc:
software pirates
2 pirate radio station a radio station that broadcasts without official permission
piracy /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/ US /ˈpaɪr.ə-/
noun [U]
software/video piracy
piping hot adverb USUALLY APPROVING
describes very hot food or drinks
cavort /kəˈvɔːt/ US /-ˈvɔːrt/
verb [I]
to jump or move around in a playful way, sometimes noisily, and often in a sexual way:
They were spotted cavorting beside the swimming pool.
to jump or move around in a playful way, sometimes noisily, and often in a sexual way:
They were spotted cavorting beside the swimming pool.
propagate /ˈprɒp.ə.geɪt/ US /ˈprɑː.pə-/
verb
1 [I or T] to produce a new plant from a parent plant:
Most house plants can be propagated from stem cuttings.
Plants needs certain conditions to propagate.
2 FORMAL (of a plant or animal) to reproduce
3 [T] FORMAL to spread opinions, lies or religions among a lot of people:
The government have tried to propagate the belief that this is a just war.
Such lies are propagated in the media.
propagation /ˌprɒp.əˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.pə-/
noun [U]
propagator /ˈprɒp.ə.geɪ.təʳ/ US /ˈprɑː.pə.geɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a box in which seeds or young plants are grown, that has a transparent cover and is sometimes heated
1 [I or T] to produce a new plant from a parent plant:
Most house plants can be propagated from stem cuttings.
Plants needs certain conditions to propagate.
2 FORMAL (of a plant or animal) to reproduce
3 [T] FORMAL to spread opinions, lies or religions among a lot of people:
The government have tried to propagate the belief that this is a just war.
Such lies are propagated in the media.
propagation /ˌprɒp.əˈgeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌprɑː.pə-/
noun [U]
propagator /ˈprɒp.ə.geɪ.təʳ/ US /ˈprɑː.pə.geɪ.ţɚ/
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a box in which seeds or young plants are grown, that has a transparent cover and is sometimes heated
disabuse /ˌdɪs.əˈbjuːz/
verb [T] FORMAL
to cause someone no longer to have a wrong idea:
He thought that all women liked children, but she soon disabused him of that (idea/notion).
to cause someone no longer to have a wrong idea:
He thought that all women liked children, but she soon disabused him of that (idea/notion).
con.dole
AHD: [k…n-d½l“]
D.J. [k*n6d*&l]
K.K. [k*n6dol]
- To express sympathy or sorrow:表达同情或悲伤：I condoled with him in his loss.我对他的损失表示同情
v.intr.（不及物动词） con.doled,con.dol.ing,con.doles
语源：
- Late Latin condol¶re [to feel another's pain] 后期拉丁语 condol¶re [同情]
- Latin com- [com-] 拉丁语 com- [前缀，表“同”]
- Latin dol¶re [to grieve] 拉丁语 dol¶re [悲伤]
继承用法：
- condo“lato”ry AHD: [-d½“l…-tôr”¶, -t½r”¶] （形容词）
- condol“er
n.（名词）
venom (POISON) /ˈven.əm/
noun [U]
a poisonous liquid which some snakes, insects, etc. produce when biting or stinging
venomous /ˈven.ə.məs/
adjective
a venomous snake
a poisonous liquid which some snakes, insects, etc. produce when biting or stinging
venomous /ˈven.ə.məs/
adjective
a venomous snake
venom (HATRED) /ˈvenəm/
noun [U] LITERARY
the expression of feelings of hatred or extreme anger:
He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply.
venomous /ˈven.ə.məs/
adjective
full of anger or hate:
Ms Brown has launched a venomous attack against the newspaper.
venomously /ˈven.ə.mə.sli/
adverb
the expression of feelings of hatred or extreme anger:
He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply.
venomous /ˈven.ə.məs/
adjective
full of anger or hate:
Ms Brown has launched a venomous attack against the newspaper.
venomously /ˈven.ə.mə.sli/
adverb
VDT /ˌviː.diːˈtiː/
noun [C]
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
US ABBREVIATION FOR video display terminal: a piece of equipment with a screen on which information from a computer can be shown
decadence /ˈdek.ə.dənts/
noun [U]
low moral standards and behaviour:
Western decadence
decadent /ˈdek.ə.dənt/
adjective
a decadent society
the decadent court surrounding the king
HUMOROUS Champagne and chocolates for breakfast - how decadent!
low moral standards and behaviour:
Western decadence
decadent /ˈdek.ə.dənt/
adjective
a decadent society
the decadent court surrounding the king
HUMOROUS Champagne and chocolates for breakfast - how decadent!
sham /ʃæm/
noun [C usually singular] DISAPPROVING
something which is not what it seems to be and is intended to deceive people, or someone who pretends to be something they are not:
It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham.
They claimed that the election had been fair, but really it was a sham.
sham /ʃæm/
adjective DISAPPROVING
only pretending to be real; false:
They made a fortune through some sham property deal.
That jewellery looks sham to me.
She's trapped in a sham (= not good or satisfying) marriage.
sham /ʃæm/
verb [I or T] -mm- DISAPPROVING
to pretend:
He isn't really upset - he's just shamming.
something which is not what it seems to be and is intended to deceive people, or someone who pretends to be something they are not:
It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham.
They claimed that the election had been fair, but really it was a sham.
sham /ʃæm/
adjective DISAPPROVING
only pretending to be real; false:
They made a fortune through some sham property deal.
That jewellery looks sham to me.
She's trapped in a sham (= not good or satisfying) marriage.
sham /ʃæm/
verb [I or T] -mm- DISAPPROVING
to pretend:
He isn't really upset - he's just shamming.
riot /ˈraɪ.ət/
noun
1 [C] a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled public gathering:
Inner-city riots erupted when a local man was shot by police.
Police in riot gear (= protective clothes and equipment) lined up at the end of the street.
2 [S] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL a very amusing or entertaining occasion or person:
"How was the party?" "It was great - we had a riot."
I met Mike's brother for the first time - he's a riot.
riot /ˈraɪ.ət/
verb [I]
to take part in a riot:
Students are rioting in the streets of the capital.
rioter /ˈraɪ.ə.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
Police and rioters clashed violently.
rioting /ˈraɪ.ə.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
noun [U]
The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.
riotous /ˈraɪ.ə.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective
very lively, loud and uncontrolled:
We went to a riotous party and danced all night.
UK Five students were arrested for riotous behaviour.
riotously /ˈraɪ.ə.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
riotousness /ˈraɪ.ə.tə.snəs/ US //
noun [U]
1 [C] a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled public gathering:
Inner-city riots erupted when a local man was shot by police.
Police in riot gear (= protective clothes and equipment) lined up at the end of the street.
2 [S] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL a very amusing or entertaining occasion or person:
"How was the party?" "It was great - we had a riot."
I met Mike's brother for the first time - he's a riot.
riot /ˈraɪ.ət/
verb [I]
to take part in a riot:
Students are rioting in the streets of the capital.
rioter /ˈraɪ.ə.təʳ/ US /-ţɚ/
noun [C]
Police and rioters clashed violently.
rioting /ˈraɪ.ə.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
noun [U]
The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.
riotous /ˈraɪ.ə.təs/ US /-ţəs/
adjective
very lively, loud and uncontrolled:
We went to a riotous party and danced all night.
UK Five students were arrested for riotous behaviour.
riotously /ˈraɪ.ə.tə.sli/ US /-ţə-/
adverb
riotousness /ˈraɪ.ə.tə.snəs/ US //
noun [U]
designate /ˈdez.ɪg.neɪt/
verb [T]
1 to choose someone officially to do a particular job:
Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor.
Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain.
She has been designated to organize the meeting.
2 to state officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purpose:
This area of the park has been specially designated for children.
They officially designated the area (as) unsuitable for human habitation.
designate /ˈdez.ɪg.nət/ /-neɪt/
adjective [after noun]
used after the title of a particular official job to refer to someone chosen to do that job, but who has not yet started doing it:
the Secretary General/Managing Director designate
Compare -elect at elect.
designation /ˌdez.ɪgˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [C] an official title or name:
What's her official designation now she's been promoted?
2 [U] when a place or thing is designated:
The area qualifies for designation as a site of special scientific interest.
1 to choose someone officially to do a particular job:
Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor.
Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain.
She has been designated to organize the meeting.
2 to state officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purpose:
This area of the park has been specially designated for children.
They officially designated the area (as) unsuitable for human habitation.
designate /ˈdez.ɪg.nət/ /-neɪt/
adjective [after noun]
used after the title of a particular official job to refer to someone chosen to do that job, but who has not yet started doing it:
the Secretary General/Managing Director designate
Compare -elect at elect.
designation /ˌdez.ɪgˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [C] an official title or name:
What's her official designation now she's been promoted?
2 [U] when a place or thing is designated:
The area qualifies for designation as a site of special scientific interest.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
edifice /ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/
noun [C]
1 FORMAL a large building, especially a splendid one:
The town hall is the only edifice surviving from the fifteenth century.
2 a system which has been established for a long time:
It looks as if the whole political edifice of the country is about to collapse.
1 FORMAL a large building, especially a splendid one:
The town hall is the only edifice surviving from the fifteenth century.
2 a system which has been established for a long time:
It looks as if the whole political edifice of the country is about to collapse.
dulcet /ˈdʌl.sət/
adjective
1 LITERARY describes sounds that are soft and pleasant to listen to
2 HUMOROUS sb's dulcet tones a person's voice
1 LITERARY describes sounds that are soft and pleasant to listen to
2 HUMOROUS sb's dulcet tones a person's voice
splutter /ˈsplʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈsplʌţ.ɚ/
verb [I]
(of a person) to speak in a quick and confused way, producing short unclear noises because of surprise, anger, etc., or (of a person or thing) to make a series of noises similar to this:
The old gentleman was spluttering with indignation.
[+ speech] "But, er ... when, um, ... how?" he spluttered.
She took too big a gulp of whisky and started to cough and splutter.
splutter /ˈsplʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈsplʌţ.ɚ/
noun [C]
(of a person) to speak in a quick and confused way, producing short unclear noises because of surprise, anger, etc., or (of a person or thing) to make a series of noises similar to this:
The old gentleman was spluttering with indignation.
[+ speech] "But, er ... when, um, ... how?" he spluttered.
She took too big a gulp of whisky and started to cough and splutter.
splutter /ˈsplʌt.əʳ/ US /ˈsplʌţ.ɚ/
noun [C]
countenance (FACE) /ˈkaʊn.tə.nənts/ US /-tən.ənts/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
the appearance or expression of someone's face:
He was of noble countenance.
the appearance or expression of someone's face:
He was of noble countenance.
countenance (APPROVE OF) /ˈkaʊn.tə.nənts/ US /-tən.ənts/
verb [T] FORMAL
to find acceptable; to approve of or give support to:
The school will not countenance bad behaviour.
countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
We will not give/lend countenance (= approval) to any kind of terrorism.
to find acceptable; to approve of or give support to:
The school will not countenance bad behaviour.
countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
We will not give/lend countenance (= approval) to any kind of terrorism.
counter-argument /ˈkaʊn.tə.rɑː.gjʊ.mənt/ US /-ţɚ.ɑːr-/
noun [C]
an argument against another argument, idea or suggestion
an argument against another argument, idea or suggestion
counter-culture /ˈkaʊn.təˌkʌl.tʃəʳ/ US /-ţɚˌkʌl.tʃɚ/
noun [C or U]
a way of life and a set of ideas that are completely different from those accepted by most of society, or the group of people who live this way
a way of life and a set of ideas that are completely different from those accepted by most of society, or the group of people who live this way
counter-espionage /ˌkaʊn.təˈres.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/ US /-ţɚˈes-/
noun [U]
secret action taken by a country to prevent another country from discovering its military, industrial or political secrets
secret action taken by a country to prevent another country from discovering its military, industrial or political secrets
alienate (LOSE SUPPORT) /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/
verb [T]
to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you:
All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers.
alienation /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
This short-sighted alienation of their own supporters may lose them the election.
to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you:
All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers.
alienation /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
This short-sighted alienation of their own supporters may lose them the election.
alienate (NOT WELCOME) /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/
verb [T]
to make someone feel that they are different and do not belong to a group:
Disagreements can alienate teenagers from their families.
alienation /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you:
Depressed people frequently feel a sense of alienation from those around them.
to make someone feel that they are different and do not belong to a group:
Disagreements can alienate teenagers from their families.
alienation /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you:
Depressed people frequently feel a sense of alienation from those around them.
alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
adjective
1 coming from a different country, race, or group; foreign:
an alien culture
2 strange and not familiar:
When I first went to New York, it all felt very alien to me.
3 [before noun] relating to creatures from another planet:
an alien spacecraft
alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
noun [C]
1 LEGAL a foreigner, usually someone who lives in a country of which they are not a legal citizen:
When war broke out the government rounded up thousands of aliens and put them in temporary camps.
2 a creature from a different world
1 coming from a different country, race, or group; foreign:
an alien culture
2 strange and not familiar:
When I first went to New York, it all felt very alien to me.
3 [before noun] relating to creatures from another planet:
an alien spacecraft
alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
noun [C]
1 LEGAL a foreigner, usually someone who lives in a country of which they are not a legal citizen:
When war broke out the government rounded up thousands of aliens and put them in temporary camps.
2 a creature from a different world
debunk /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/
verb [T] INFORMAL
to show that something is less important, less good or less true than it has been made to appear:
The writer's aim was to debunk the myth that had grown up around the actress.
to show that something is less important, less good or less true than it has been made to appear:
The writer's aim was to debunk the myth that had grown up around the actress.
ravenous /ˈræv.ən.əs/
adjective
extremely hungry:
I'm ravenous - where's supper?
Growing boys have ravenous appetites.
ravenously /ˈræv.ən.ə.sli/
adverb
He looked ravenously at the buffet table.
I'm ravenously hungry.
extremely hungry:
I'm ravenous - where's supper?
Growing boys have ravenous appetites.
ravenously /ˈræv.ən.ə.sli/
adverb
He looked ravenously at the buffet table.
I'm ravenously hungry.
suffocate (DIE) /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪt/
verb [I or T]
to (cause someone to) die because of a lack of oxygen:
The report said that the victims had suffocated in the fumes.
She suffocated him by holding a pillow over his head until he stopped moving.
suffocating /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective INFORMAL
Something that is suffocating makes you feel uncomfortably hot or unable to breathe properly:
I've got to open the window - it's suffocating in here!
suffocating smoke/fumes
suffocation /ˌsʌf.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to (cause someone to) die because of a lack of oxygen:
The report said that the victims had suffocated in the fumes.
She suffocated him by holding a pillow over his head until he stopped moving.
suffocating /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective INFORMAL
Something that is suffocating makes you feel uncomfortably hot or unable to breathe properly:
I've got to open the window - it's suffocating in here!
suffocating smoke/fumes
suffocation /ˌsʌf.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
suffocate (PREVENT) /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪt/
verb [I or T]
to prevent something or someone from improving or developing in a positive way
suffocating /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
The book tells the story of a woman escaping from a suffocating marriage.
It is a land of antiquated social rules and suffocating traditions.
to prevent something or someone from improving or developing in a positive way
suffocating /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪ.tɪŋ/ US /-ţɪŋ/
adjective
The book tells the story of a woman escaping from a suffocating marriage.
It is a land of antiquated social rules and suffocating traditions.
pre-eminent /ˌpriːˈem.ɪ.nənt/
adjective FORMAL
more important or better than others:
She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.
pre-eminence /ˌpriːˈem.ɪ.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
His pre-eminence in his subject is internationally recognized.
more important or better than others:
She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.
pre-eminence /ˌpriːˈem.ɪ.nənts/
noun [U] FORMAL
His pre-eminence in his subject is internationally recognized.
digress /daɪˈgres/
verb [I]
to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else:
But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs.
The lecturer temporarily digressed from her subject to deal with a related theory.
digression /daɪˈgreʃ.ən/
noun [C or U]
Talking about money now would be a digression from the main purpose of this meeting.
to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else:
But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs.
The lecturer temporarily digressed from her subject to deal with a related theory.
digression /daɪˈgreʃ.ən/
noun [C or U]
Talking about money now would be a digression from the main purpose of this meeting.
determined /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
wanting to do something very much and not letting anyone or any difficulties stop you:
[+ to infinitive] I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
determinedly /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd.li/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
adverb
He continued determinedly despite his injury.
determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
verb FORMAL
[+ that] She determined that one day she would be an actor.
[+ to infinitive] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform.
See also determine (DECIDE).
determination /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /-ˌtɝː-/
noun [U]
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:
a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[+ to infinitive] She has a great determination to succeed.
See also self-determination.
irrigate (SUPPLY WATER) /ˈɪr.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T]
to supply land with water so that crops and plants will grow:
irrigated land/fields
irrigation /ˌɪr.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to supply land with water so that crops and plants will grow:
irrigated land/fields
irrigation /ˌɪr.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
irrigate (WASH) /ˈɪr.ɪ.geɪt/
verb [T] SPECIALIZED
to wash an injured part of a person's body, especially a cut, with a flow of liquid
to wash an injured part of a person's body, especially a cut, with a flow of liquid
intervene (GET INVOLVED) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [C or U]
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
interventionist /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪst/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective
(of a government or their actions) tending to become involved, either in the problems of another country, or in the economy of one's own country:
an interventionist role
interventionist economic policy
interventionism /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ US /-ţɚ-/
noun [U]
UN interventionism
intervene (COME BETWEEN) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/ US /-ţɚ-/
verb [I]
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:
Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
intervening /ˌɪn.təˈviː.nɪŋ/ US /-ţɚ-/
adjective [before noun]
It was a long time since my last visit to Berlin, and it had changed dramatically in the intervening period/years.
levity /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/ US /-ţi/
noun [U] FORMAL
amusement or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion:
a brief moment of levity amid the solemn proceedings
amusement or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion:
a brief moment of levity amid the solemn proceedings
fore.bode
AHD: [fôr-b½d“, f½r-]
D.J. [f%86b*&d, f*&r-]
K.K. [f%r6bod, for-]
v.（动词） fore.bod.ed,fore.bod.ing,fore.bodes
- To indicate the likelihood of; portend:预兆：表示…的可能性；预示：harsh words that foreboded estrangement.预示着隔阂的刺耳话语
- To have a premonition of (a future misfortune).预感：有一种（不详之兆）的预感
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To prophesy or predict.预兆，预测
v.intr.（不及物动词）
继承用法：
- forebod“er
n.（名词）
cafeteria benefit
- A particular employee benefit selected from a company plan offering a variety of choices that can be balanced to suit individual needs.自助佣金：取自公司计划的一种特别佣金，提供能达收支平衡以适应个人需求的多种选择
n.（名词）
de.tract
AHD: [d¹-tr²kt“]
D.J. [d!6tr#kt]
K.K. [d!6tr#kt]
v.（动词） de.tract.ed,de.tract.ing,de.tracts
- To draw or take away; divert:取走；分心，转移：They could detract little from so solid an argument.他们从这如此坚实的论证中几乎挑不出一点儿毛病
- Archaic To speak ill of; belittle.【古语】 诽谤；毁损
v.tr.（及物动词）
- To undergo reduction in value, importance, or quality; become reduced, as in effect. Often used withfrom : 贬低，减损：降低价值，重要性或质量；降低效果。经常与from 连用：testimony that only detracts from the strength of the plaintiff's case.仅仅降低了原告案情有力的证词
- To divert or draw away qualities or a quality essential to the value, importance, or effect of something:减损：分离或损害了决定某事价值，重要性或效果的特性：a decorating scheme that detracts but does not enhance.一个不但没增色反而减色的装修方案
v.intr.（不及物动词）
语源：
- Middle English detracten 中古英语 detracten
- from Latin d¶trahere d¶tr³ct- [to remove] 源自 拉丁语 d¶trahere d¶tr³ct- [移走]
- d¶- [de-] d¶- [前缀，表“降低”]
- trahere [to pull] trahere [拉曳]
- Sense 2, from Latin d¶tr³ct³re [frequentative of] d¶trahere [to take away] 释义2，源自 拉丁语 d¶tr³ct³re [] d¶trahere的重复动词 [取走]
继承用法：
- detrac“tor
n.（名词）
black.ball
AHD: [bl²k“bôl”]
D.J. [6bl#k7b%8l]
K.K. [6bl#k7b%l]
- A negative vote, especially one that blocks the admission of an applicant to an organization.反对票：反对票，尤指妨碍了吸收某组织的申请人的一票
- A small black ball used as a negative ballot.反对选票：作为反对选票的小黑球
n.（名词）
- To vote against, especially to veto the admission of.投反对票：投反对票，尤指反对吸收
- To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.除社会或商业参与之外；放逐或拒绝跟…（来往）
v.tr.（及物动词） black.balled,black.ball.ing,black.balls
继承用法：
- black“ball”er
n.（名词）
参考词汇：
- blackball,blacklist,boycott,ostracize
- The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities”: 这些动词共有的中心含义是“从社会、职业或商业活动中排除出去”：ostracized by the community for immoral activities. &b{admit}因为道德败坏的行为被社会所排斥 admit
abiding /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/
adjective [before noun]
describes a feeling or memory that you have for a long time:
My abiding memory is of him watering his plants in the garden on sunny afternoons.
describes a feeling or memory that you have for a long time:
My abiding memory is of him watering his plants in the garden on sunny afternoons.
aardvark /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ US /ˈaːrd.vɑːrk/
noun [C]
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
an African mammal with a long nose and large ears which lives underground and eats insects
inundate (TOO MUCH) /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
verb [T]
to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with them all:
We have been inundated with requests for help.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with them all:
We have been inundated with requests for help.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
inundate (FLOOD) /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to flood an area with water:
If the dam breaks it will inundate large parts of the town.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to flood an area with water:
If the dam breaks it will inundate large parts of the town.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
inundate (TOO MUCH) /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
verb [T]
to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with them all:
We have been inundated with requests for help.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with them all:
We have been inundated with requests for help.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [U]
inundate (FLOOD) /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
verb [T] FORMAL
to flood an area with water:
If the dam breaks it will inundate large parts of the town.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL
to flood an area with water:
If the dam breaks it will inundate large parts of the town.
inundation /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun [C or U] FORMAL